A.   The intent of the riverfront corridor overlay district (RCO) is:

      1.   To recognize, preserve, maintain and promote economically viable uses that are a benefit to the village.

      2.   To maximize public benefit for further development of the riverfront area.

      3.   To provide for improved scenic and aesthetic controls.

      4.   To recognize the riverfront area as a visual, environmental and recreational resource that affects and benefits the village as a whole.

      5.   To protect adjacent properties from the negative effects of incompatible development.

      6.   To establish a physically attractive pattern of development for the general welfare of the village.

   B.   The RCO extends along the Rock River within the corporate limits of the village. The exact boundary of the RCO is delineated on the official village zoning map. The riverfront corridor overlay district regulations supplement and control (where inconsistent) the regulations of underlying district(s). All other applicable provisions and standards of this title and other pertinent ordinances shall remain in effect. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

All uses permitted by right in the underlying zoning district(s). (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

Uses authorized by the village board with recommendation from the planning commission. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

All requirements of the underlying zoning district(s) concerning site planning, building height, lot area, and yard depths shall remain applicable, except where modified by this article. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

   A.   Design Standards: For the benefit of the public, access to or along the riverfront is encouraged. This will serve to provide open areas and vehicle free areas for use by the general public. The desired design standards for such access are as follows:

      1.   A public pedestrian/bike easement of at least twenty feet (20') in width running in continuous length through the property for properties bordering the river. The easement shall be adjacent to the riverfront, but an alternative location may be proposed if the riverfront location is not possible.

      2.   The easement should connect to any adjacent public pedestrian/bike easement in a physically logical and efficient manner.

      3.   Such pedestrian/bike easement should be located in a safe and logical fashion and be usable by pedestrians and bicyclists.

      4.   The village shall be responsible for the cost, installation, and maintenance of the asphalt surfacing, lighting, signage, security and fencing where needed, and any other facilities necessary for the public use along the pedestrian/bike easement.

   B.   Development Incentives:

      1.   If a public pedestrian/bike easement of at least twenty feet (20') in width running continuously through the property is provided by the owner, the maximum building height allowable may be increased up to four (4) stories, not to exceed fifty feet (50'). The granting of this increase shall also be dependent upon design and topographical considerations.

      2.   If a public pedestrian/bike easement of at least twenty feet (20') in width running continuously through the property is provided by the owner, the required setbacks from the public right of way may be varied as long as design, floodplain, safety, topographic and view considerations are satisfactorily addressed; provided, however, the setback may not be reduced to less than ten feet (10').

      3.   For every four hundred (400) square feet of dedicated public pedestrian easement, which is at least twenty feet (20') wide, that is provided by the owner, one parking space may be deducted from the required parking total. This provision shall not apply to residential use within the RCO. Regardless of waivers or exemptions hereinabove granted or the requirements set forth in the off street parking regulations of the village, required parking spaces shall never be reduced to less than fifty percent (50%) of the normal required total number of spaces. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

A traffic study shall be required for developments that are expected to generate large volumes of traffic to and from a site. The analysis shall be performed by a registered professional engineer. The analysis shall include the anticipated or projected trip generation per day (ADT) and peak hourly traffic resulting from the proposed use; access points and driveways to and from the site; parking areas and number of parking spaces; stacking areas, sight distances from the access points; distance from proposed access points to existing intersections and driveways within five hundred feet (500'); and other information necessary for proper review by the village. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

   A.   Landscaping And Screening: Business, industrial, office and multi-family developments shall be required to provide landscaping or screening adequate to achieve the following objectives: (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004; amd. 2011 Code)

      1.   To screen incompatible land uses and protect residential areas from negative effects such as noise, glare and litter;

      2.   To provide a visually attractive site design;

      3.   To encourage the creative use of landscaping to frame or enhance views and vistas and discourage the obstruction of existing views; and

      4.   To be sensitive to the environmental nature of the riverbank by limiting its alteration except as necessary.

   B.   Illumination: Exterior lighting on buildings or in yard and parking areas shall not produce any hazards, nuisances, or unsightly glare for adjacent land uses, pedestrians and motorists.

   C.   Other Standards: Refer to chapters 4, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 of this title for specific development requirements.

   D.   Signs: Freestanding. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

   A.   Application Requirements: All applicants for proposed uses in the RCO shall be required to submit a site plan for review and recommendation by the planning commission and approved by the village board prior to, or in conjunction with, a zoning change, special use or building permit. The planning commission shall review site plans for proposed uses requiring approval. The site plan shall include the following information: (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004; amd. Ord. 1523, 9-7-2010)

      1.   A drawing(s) at a scale of one hundred feet (100') or less to the inch indicating:

         a.   The legal description of the property.

         b.   Existing topography and the proposed finished grade of the site, shown with contour intervals of two feet (2').

         c.   Location and description of existing and proposed utility services on and adjacent to the development, including sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, fire hydrants, and other utilities.

         d.   All existing and proposed easements.

         e.   The location and size of each existing and proposed structure or use on the site.

         f.   The location and width of streets adjacent to or on the property.

         g.   The dimensions and capacities of parking areas and loading areas, including the location and type of illumination and landscaping.

         h.   The types of surfacing, such as paving, turf or gravel, to be used on the site.

         i.   A drainage plan for the site.

         j.   The location and height of all existing proposed walls, fences, and screen plantings, and landscaping and buffer areas.

   B.   Submission Of Site Plan; Fee: A site plan shall be submitted at the time of application for a rezoning, an authorized use, and, if applicable, a variance. If only a building, the site plan shall be submitted at the time of application for the permit. The site plan shall be submitted to the zoning officer. A processing fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid to the village at the time the site plan is submitted. This fee shall not be required if the site plan is submitted at the same time as an application for a zoning change or authorized use.

   C.   Review Process: Upon receiving a site plan, the zoning officer shall schedule a public hearing for review by the planning commission. The planning commission shall review and make a recommendation to the village board for site plans requiring a zoning change, or only a building or sign permit. The village board shall review and take final action on site plans requiring a zoning change, or only a building or sign permit. The planning commission shall review and approve site plans for uses requiring the village board authorization or variances, if applicable. A site plan approved by the village board shall not require other authority review before the issuance of a building permit.

   D.   Notice Of Public Hearing: If a site plan is submitted as part of an application for a zoning change, authorized use or variance, the appropriate notification procedure established in this title shall be followed. If only a building or sign permit is required, at least fifteen (15) days before the public hearing, a notice stating the time and place of the hearing shall be placed in a newspaper of general circulation in the village. Notice shall also be delivered personally or by mail at least five (5) days before the hearing to the applicant, respective owners of record of property adjoining or adjacent to the subject parcel within the village's planning jurisdiction, and the village board.

   E.   Findings Of Fact: For site plans reviewed by the zoning officer, appeals shall be approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved. In any case, the reviewing body shall make the following specific findings of fact concerning the site plan:

      1.   Whether the proposed development conforms to the standards and requirements of the riverfront corridor overlay district;

      2.   Whether the proposed development is consistent with the land use recommendations and development policies;

      3.   Whether the proposed development is designed to prevent traffic congestion and access problems along adjacent streets;

      4.   Whether the proposed development is an attractive design and an efficient use of land;

      5.   Whether the proposed development is compatible with adjacent land uses and is designed to protect adjacent properties from adverse effects such as noise, glare, litter and unattractive features;

      6.   Whether the proposed development will be adequately served by public facilities; and

      7.   Whether the proposed development will have any negative environmental or physical impacts on the site or on adjacent properties.

   F.   Exemptions From Site Plan Requirements: One- and two-family residences are exempt from the site plan requirements of the RCO. In addition, a site plan shall not be required for the renovation or expansion of an existing structure or use unless access points would be changed or a substantial increase in traffic to the site would be generated.

   G.   Amendments To Approved Site Plans: Any amendment or change to an approved site plan must be submitted to the zoning officer for review. The zoning officer shall determine if the proposed amendment is a major change requiring review and approval by the village board. Minor changes can be approved by the zoning officer.

   H.   Site Plan Review Requirements Outside Overlay District: Riverfront corridor overlay district site plan review requirements also apply villagewide for site plans requiring a zoning change, authorized use and/or variance. The same notification and public hearing process shall also be followed. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

   A.   The intent of the commercial and industrial corridor overlay district (CICOD) is to supplement the underlying business and industrial zoning provisions and regulations contained in this title by providing additional rules and regulations for development of lands within the CICOD. The CICOD is hereby established on all lands which are presently or hereafter may become zoned business or industrial under the provisions of this title; provided, that such lands are located contiguous to or within three hundred feet (300') of any arterial public roadway referred to in subsection C of this section. Once land comes within the CICOD, the land shall remain in the CICOD during all the time it retains its business or industrial zoning designation. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

   B.   Any public road or service road which runs parallel to and within one hundred feet (100') of an arterial public roadway right of way shall be considered the same as an arterial public roadway. In addition, any such contiguous tract of land, regardless of size, that is developed as a single unit or as a planned unit development (PUD) shall conform to the CICOD.

   C.   The list of arterial public roadways included in the CICOD is as follows:

      1.   1st Avenue from 6th Street West to the east village limits.

      2.   1st Street (Highway 67) from 1st Avenue south to the village limits.

      3.   3rd Street West from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue.

      4.   4th Street West from 1st Avenue to 11th Avenue.

      5.   10th Avenue (Andalusia-Knoxville Road) from the east village limits to the west village limits.

      6.   4th Avenue from 4th Street West to 4th Street East.

      7.   Knoxville Road from 10th Avenue southeast to the village limits.

   D.   The commercial and industrial corridor overlay district shall include, in addition to the lands hereinbefore referred to, all lands located within the village lying west of 1st Street (U.S. Route 67) and south of 20th Avenue West and lying west of 4th Street West and south of Blackhawk View 4th Addition, the southerly boundary of which land is the Rock Island/Milan Parkway and westerly boundary of which land is the easterly village limits.

   E.   Where the CICOD boundary line divides a lot or tract of land, the size and shape of which is on record in the county recorder's office at the effective date hereof, this article shall apply to the entire lot or tract of land in the event that the area of the portion of such lot or tract lying outside the three hundred foot (300') line is less than the area of said lot or tract lying within such three hundred foot (300') line.

   F.   The purpose of this section is to implement development standards applicable to various classifications of CICOD overlay districts as designated by the appropriate authority, in accordance with this title. The standards contained herein are intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of the motoring public by preventing or reducing traffic congestion and distracting visual clutter associated with developments along major thoroughfares in the village. The standards achieve the stated purpose and intent by addressing the following physical characteristics of development: buffer and landscaping, access, lighting, outdoor storage, architecture of buildings and signage. Guiding principles serve as the benchmarks and overall design objectives to create attractive places. They are:

      1.   Create efficient and compact commercial and mixed use clusters.

      2.   Promote quality architectural and site design.

      3.   Maintain and enhance natural areas and parklands.

      4.   Connect green infrastructure by linking parklands and integrating greenways throughout the building environment.

      5.   Add value to the surrounding neighborhoods.

      6.   Provide safe, efficient and convenient transportation systems in the overlay area including travel between development clusters.

      7.   Create attractive walkways that are safe, comfortable and appealing.

      8.   Install street furniture along internal roads to reinforce image and comfort.

      9.   Establish a green character for the area with landscaping that does not block site views of retail businesses.

      10.   Vary roofs and facade designs to provide architectural interest.

      11.   Design attractive signage and gateways to the development and development clusters.

      12.   Promote sustainable building design and practices.

   G.   In addition to the standards contained in this article, all other applicable regulations in this title shall apply. In the event that any zoning ordinance should conflict with the provisions contained in this article, the provisions of this article shall control.

   H.   Unless otherwise specified in an ordinance creating a CICOD, when any lot or use is partially located within a CICOD, the remainder of the lot or use shall be subject to the provisions of this article.

   I.   All plans and designs for facilities within the CICOD shall be submitted to a design review committee of the planning commission for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

Unless other sections of this title require a greater buffer width, a proposed development shall provide a buffer area along the CICOD road in accordance with section 11-17B-16, table 17B-1 of this article. These buffer areas shall be subject to the following development standards:

   A.   No uses shall be allowed within the buffer area except:

Minimal utility crossings.

Permitted entrances.

Signs as allowed in this article.

Trails and stormwater management facilities which are an integral part of a landscape plan.

Utility easements that parallel the roadway and are located along the edge of the buffer area and serve to extend utilities to adjacent properties.

   B.   Notwithstanding the requirements in subsection A of this section, on site sewage disposal systems shall be allowed within buffer areas where no alternative location exists.

   C.   The buffer width may vary by up to twenty percent (20%) from the minimum width required at any point along the property line, as long as the buffer area provided remains equal to the minimum buffer area required. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

   A.   The buffer area shall be landscaped in accordance with section 11-17B-16, table 17B-1 of this article. Minimum standards for plantings shall be in accordance with chapter 22, "Landscape And Buffer Yard Requirements", of this title.

   B.   Buffer plantings shall include a combination of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs with a minimum of twenty five percent (25%) and a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the required plant units consisting of evergreens.

   C.   Existing mature trees, particularly historic and specimen trees, within the buffer area shall be retained whenever feasible. Selective clearing shall be permitted upon submission of a tree protection plan and if approved by the design review committee.

   D.   Where existing mature trees at least six inches (6") (150 millimeters) in diameter at breast height (dbh) within the buffer area are retained, a credit of 1.25 may be taken towards the planting requirements where the minimum save area is two hundred fifty (250) square feet (23.23 square meters). Where the minimum save area is nine hundred (900) square feet (83.61 square meters) or greater, the credit may be increased to 1.5. Also, where transplanted trees are four inches (4") (100 millimeters) dbh or larger at the time of planting, a credit of 1.25 may be taken towards the planting requirements only when an irrigation system is installed.

   E.   A berm may be substituted for fifty percent (50%) of the plant unit requirement. The berm shall be graded to appear smooth, rounded and naturalistic. The berm shall be at least three feet (3') (1.22 meters) higher than the elevation of the adjacent ground. Its slope shall not exceed three to one (3:1), except in unusual situations where a two to one (2:1) slope would be allowed with special ground cover.

   F.   Landscape designs must consider and be compatible with landscaping on existing adjacent uses. The choice of species and type of trees should:

      1.   Achieve unity of design by repetition of plant varieties and other materials and by correlating with adjacent developments and with the streetscape plantings where provided.

      2.   Extend the disease resisting strategies required within a property to adjoining properties. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

   A.   The buffer and landscape standards of section 11-17B-3 of this article are not intended to be arbitrary or to inhibit creative solutions. Project or site conditions may arise where normal compliance is impractical or impossible, or where maximum achievement of the objectives can be obtained through alternative compliance.

   B.   Requests for alternative compliance for any application shall be accepted for review when one or more of the following conditions are met:

      1.   Site conditions are such that full compliance is impossible or impractical; or improved environmental or architectural quality would result from the alternative compliance.

      2.   Space limitations or unusual shape of existing lots is such that full compliance is impossible or impractical.

      3.   Prevailing landscaping practices designed to achieve an overall effect in the surrounding neighborhood may justify alternative compliance. For example, a streetscape plan has been established and implemented along a particular corridor.

      4.   Safety conditions, such as sight distance, make alternative compliance necessary.

      5.   Change of use on the existing site increases the buffer area more than is feasible to provide. For example, the required buffer would encroach on the existing use and its ancillary use or would encompass more than ten percent (10%) of the existing parcel area.

      6.   Existing mature trees could be saved near, but not within, the buffer, as long as the intent of the buffer is met.

      7.   The proposed use and its accessories are located a significant distance from the right of way, and the buffer area will remain undisturbed, with the exception of possible supplementary plantings.

      8.   When a rural cluster development is proposed and a significant portion of the required open space is located between the home sites and the CICOD designated rural roadway, and/or the home sites are screened from the CICOD roadway by existing vegetation or terrain.

   C.   Requests for alternative compliance shall be submitted to the design review committee prior to or as part of the development plan submission or concurrent with the submission of an application for rezoning or special use permit. The request shall be accompanied by sufficient detail and justification, written and/or graphic, to allow for an appropriate evaluation and decision. The alternative method of compliance must be comparable to the minimum standards in terms of quality and effectiveness. The request shall be limited to the specific project under review. The design review committee or designee shall evaluate the alternatives and accept or modify them. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

   A.   Access along all arterials within the CICOD shall be minimized to the extent feasible and as determined by the appropriate authorities.

   B.   In any event, parcels of land existing at the time the CICOD is created shall not be denied access to the CICOD roadway if no reasonable joint or cooperative access is feasible.

   C.   Project or site conditions may arise where normal compliance is impractical or impossible, or where maximum achievement of the objectives can only be obtained through alternative compliance. Requests for alternative compliance for any application shall be accepted for review when one or more of the following conditions are met:

      1.   In the event that wetlands or other significant environmental features prevent this separation.

      2.   In the event that safety considerations in terms of vertical or horizontal sight distance prevent this separation.

      3.   In the event that unusual requirements of the uses dictate site circulation patterns that necessitate alternative access points.

      4.   Requests for alternative compliance shall be submitted to the design review committee prior to or as part of the development plan submission requirements or concurrent with the submission of an application for a special use permit. The request shall be accompanied by sufficient detail and justification, written and/or graphic, to allow an appropriate evaluation and decision. The alternative method of compliance must be comparable to the current standards in terms of effectiveness and safety and shall be limited to the specific project under review. The design review committee shall evaluate the alternatives and accept or modify them. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

Where parking areas are required:

   A.   Internal areas of parking lots should include plantings and infiltration areas for stormwater.

   B.   All parking lot lighting shall be subject to the following standards and shall be in accordance with FAA guidelines (see section 11-17B-13 of this article):

      1.   Lighting must be contained on the site using shielded fixtures, full cutoff, recessed, flush lenses, or comparable standards so as to protect the public from exposure to the direct light of the fixture and to minimize the amount of light that is directed to the sky;

      2.   Parking lot lights may be incorporated into the streetlight scheme to illuminate public and private streets, sidewalks and pedestrian, bike and hiking trails, if acceptable to the design review committee;

      3.   Light pole height shall be in accordance with FAA guidelines. Light poles located within two hundred feet (200') (60.96 meters) of the CICOD right of way shall not exceed twenty four feet (24') (7.32 meters) in height (including the support). For shopping centers and large sites, the height could be increased to thirty three feet (33') (10.97 meters) (including the support) to minimize the number of lighting fixtures.

   C.   Parking areas should have clearly designated pedestrian walks. These walks should, at a minimum, be striped. Main walks are encouraged to be marked through changes in grade, materials, colors, or with other formal sidewalk changes.

   D.   The site should be configured to conceal loading docks, storage, etc., from view from the highway and parking lots.

   E.   Shared parking with internal circulation between properties to limit curb cuts on public streets and limit the need for excessive parking areas is encouraged.

   F.   Five percent (5%) of every parking lot shall be landscaped in compliance with the landscape formula.

   G.   Parking lots shall be located no less than six feet (6') from any portion of any building. This six foot (6') space may include landscaping as appropriate.

   H.   Subject to the approval of the zoning officer, alternate landscaping plans may be substituted for consideration. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

Decorative exterior floodlighting shall be in accordance with FAA guidelines. When permitted, all decorative exterior floodlighting shall consist of an appropriate composition of brightness, textures and colors to dramatize a setting and extend the hours of the setting's usefulness. Floodlighting fixtures shall be located and shielded by structure and lenses so as to protect the public from exposure to the direct light of the fixture and to minimize the amount of light that is directed to the night sky. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

All outdoor storage, service areas, refuse removal areas, and loading areas shall be screened from the view of all public rights of way by a solid board fence, masonry wall consisting of either brick, "split face" or "rock face" masonry units, or dense evergreen plant materials. All such screening shall be of a sufficient height to screen storage areas from view. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

   A.   Purpose And Intent: The standards of this section are intended to enhance the appearance of buildings and promote a high quality of design in order to improve the aesthetic appeal and overall image of the village. The intent of these standards is to:

      1.   Encourage greater design compatibility with surrounding areas and establish a precedent for high quality design in areas with no established character;

      2.   Achieve greater architectural variation and interest through standards for the design of roofs, exterior walls and the use of exterior finish materials;

      3.   Encourage greater architectural cohesiveness and compatibility within a new development of multiple buildings; and

      4.   Reduce the negative visual impact of features and site improvements such as mechanical equipment. These standards are intended to be applied together with other development standards as set forth in this title.

   B.   General Application:

      1.   New Construction: These standards shall apply to new construction of buildings and structures as specified in the following subsections.

      2.   Improvements To Existing Structures And Development Sites:

         a.   These standards shall apply to existing buildings only when a building expansion or a series of expansions exceeds twenty five percent (25%) of the existing floor area measured on a cumulative basis starting from the effective date hereof.

         b.   It is intended that a building expansion subject to these standards be reasonably integrated with the existing structure or site condition consistent with these standards.

         c.   These standards shall not be construed to necessitate improvements to existing buildings or site conditions beyond those necessary to integrate the proposed improvement with existing conditions in a manner consistent with these standards.

      3.   Development Or Permit Applications: These standards shall not apply to any complete development, zoning or building permit application submitted or approved prior to the effective date hereof.

      4.   Exemption For Historic Buildings: These standards shall not apply to designated historic structures certified by the state historic preservation office.

   C.   Compliance:

      1.   Compliance standards set forth in this article are mandatory, unless the design review committee grants alternative compliance in accordance with the following provisions. The design review committee may allow application of an alternative standard, provided the design review committee determines that the applicant has demonstrated that either:

         a.   Site specific, physical constraints necessitate application of the alternative standard, and such constraints will not allow a reasonable use of the property without application of such alternative standard; or

         b.   The alternative standard achieves the intent of the subject standard to the same or greater degree than the subject standard and results in equivalent or greater benefits to the community as would compliance with the subject standard.

      2.   Whenever the design review committee grants alternative compliance, the design review committee shall formulate a written statement of findings based on the above criteria for such action. Such statement shall be filed in the development application file.

      3.   Decisions by the design review committee with respect to such alternative compliance may be appealed to the zoning board of appeals.

   D.   Commercial (Nonindustrial) Architectural Standards:

      1.   Application:

         a.   The standards of this subsection apply to retail, office, institutional and other commercial buildings located in business zoned or designated areas. In the case of business or commercially designated areas within a planned unit development, or such uses subject to special review, standards negotiated as part of a planned unit development, or as may be required by the findings of the special review, may be different or more stringent than those set forth in this subsection. These standards shall not apply to buildings located in industrially zoned or designated areas.

         b.   It is intended that these standards apply to the primary facade of the building and that all sides of the building, where visible from public rights of way and private roads or service drives or adjacent residential neighborhoods, shall include design characteristics and materials consistent with those of the primary facade, except as provided in subsection D2 of this section. Also, standards specified in subsection E of this section shall be limited to the facade and walls as specified in said subsection E. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

      2.   Exceptions: The design review committee may waive the application of the standards set forth in this article in cases where the visibility of side or rear walls of the building is substantially diminished by landscaping, or by a decorative screening wall or earthen berm combined with landscaping, located between the building wall and any such right of way or adjacent property. Landscape screening shall be designed to be at least sixty percent (60%) opaque to a height of six feet (6') upon installation and a minimum of eighty percent (80%) opaque to a height of six feet (6') within five (5) years of planting. Such landscaping shall consist of primarily evergreen plant material to provide year round screening. The required landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy condition by the current owner. In the event any required landscaping material dies or is destroyed, it shall be replaced by the owner within six (6) months. Replacement material shall conform to the original intent of the landscape plan. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

      3.   Design Compatibility:

         a.   Building design shall contribute to the special or unique characteristics of an area and/or development through the use of predominant building massing and scale, building materials, architectural elements and color palette.

         b.   Design compatibility shall be achieved through techniques such as the repetition of rooflines, the use of similar proportions in building mass and outdoor spaces, similar relationships to the street, similar window and door patterns, and/or the use of building materials that have color shades and textures similar to those existing in the immediate area of the proposed development.

         c.   Where there is no established or consistent neighborhood or area character of a unifying theme, or where it is not desirable to continue the existing character because it does not reflect a design theme consistent with the architectural standards as described in this article, the proposed development shall be designed to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings within the area. Greater attention to design with respect to design compatibility standards in this subsection D3c shall be required in areas of high visibility, such as community entryways and arterial and major collector roadways including Rock Island-Milan Parkway, 15th Avenue/Airport Road, 10th Avenue/Andalusia Road/Indian Bluff Road, Knoxville Road and U.S. 67/1st Street and 4th Street West. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

      4.   Articulation Of Walls: Facades, and any wall of the building facing any road or public or private service drive, greater than one hundred feet (100') in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least four percent (4%) of the length of the facade, extending at least twenty percent (20%) of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred (100) horizontal feet. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

      5.   Delivery/Loading Doors And Docks: No delivery, loading, dock or trash removal door or facility shall be located on the main street facing the facade of the building. Any such door or facility shall be located on the side or rear wall of the building. For sites that have road frontage on multiple sides, these facilities shall be located in the least obtrusive manner, preferably on a nonroad facing side of the building, or the road frontage that has the least public visibility. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

      6.   Rooftop Mechanical Units: Rooftop mechanical units and other miscellaneous rooftop equipment shall be substantially screened from view from public rights of way and other public places. Screening materials shall be of the same or comparable material, texture and color as the materials used on the building. Roof mounted equipment screening shall be constructed as an encompassing monolithic unit rather than several individual screens (i.e., multiple equipment screens, or "hats", surrounding individual elements shall not be permitted). The height of the screening element shall equal or exceed the height of the structure's tallest piece of installed equipment. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

      7.   Building Colors: Colors shall be used to blend buildings into an area and to unify elements of a development. Color should be drawn from the surrounding area and, if in a new development area, shall be selected to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings within the area. Monotonous or monochromatic color palettes are strongly discouraged. Accent colors used to call attention to a particular feature or portion of a building, or to form a particular pattern, shall be compatible with predominant building base colors and may be incorporated using such elements as shutters, window mullions, building trim and awnings. Accent colors shall cover no more than five percent (5%) of a building facade.

      8.   Illumination: Illumination highlighting the entire facade of a building, or a significant portion of the building, or back lighted translucent awnings intended to function as signage, shall not be permitted as part of a building design. This standard is not intended to preclude the use of lighting (including neon lighting) to accent limited portions of the building facade.

      9.   Cart Storage And Vending Machines: Cart storage areas, vending machines, and video and book return containers shall be placed inside the principal building, placed in an accessory structure designed to complement the principal building, or screened with walls and landscaping.

      10.   Multi-Building Developments: Developments with multiple buildings shall include predominant characteristics in each building so that the buildings within the development appear to be part of a cohesive, planned area, yet are not monotonous in design. Predominant characteristics may include use of the same or similar architectural style, materials and colors.

      11.   Building Entrances: Primary public entrances shall be clearly defined and recessed and projected or framed by elements such as awnings, arcades, porticoes or other architectural features.

      12.   Franchise Architecture: Prototypical or franchise architectural designs may be required to be modified to meet these architectural standards. Changes to prototypical franchise styles to meet these standards may include, but not be limited to, modifications to roofs, windows, doors, building mass, materials, colors, placement of architectural features and details, etc. Care should be taken to ensure that such modifications comply with subsection D3, "Design Compatibility", of this section. Franchise architectural styles found to meet these standards will not require any modification.

      13.   Metal Siding: Metal siding may be used as an exterior finish material as long as the amount used does not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the area of any single wall, exclusive of the roof, and provided it matches or complements the building color and/or material scheme. Further, such metal siding shall be a "standing seam" type or equivalent quality, not a "corrugated" type. Architectural metals, such as bronze, brass, copper and wrought iron, may be used and may exceed the twenty five percent (25%) area limit.

      14.   Building Design Elements: All buildings shall be designed and maintained using the following building elements, with a minimum of one item each selected from four (4) of the five (5) groups below: (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

         a.   Group 1 - Exterior Wall Articulation:

            (1)   Openings or elements simulating openings that occupy at least twenty percent (20%) of the wall surface area (excluding overhead or dock doors); or

            (2)   Building bays created by columns, ribs, pilasters or piers or an equivalent element that divides a wall into smaller proportions or segments with elements being at least one foot (1') in width, a minimum depth of eight inches (8"), and spaced at intervals of no more than twenty five percent (25%) of the exterior building walls. For buildings over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in floor area, such elements shall be at least eighteen inches (18") in width, with a minimum depth of twelve inches (12"), and spaced at intervals of no more than twenty percent (20%) of the exterior building walls; or

            (3)   A recognizable base treatment of the wall consisting of thicker walls, ledges or sills using integrally textured and colored materials such as stone, masonry, or a decorative concrete; or

            (4)   Some other architectural feature that breaks up the exterior horizontal and vertical mass of the wall in a manner equivalent to subsection D14a(1), D14a(2) or D14a(3) of this section.

         b.   Group 2 - Roof Articulation:

            (1)   Changes in rooflines, including the use of stepped cornice parapets, a combination of flat and sloped roofs, or pitched roofs with at least two (2) roofline elevation changes; or

            (2)   Some other architectural feature or treatment which breaks up the exterior horizontal and vertical mass of the roof in a manner equivalent to subsection D14b(1) of this section.

         c.   Group 3 - Building Openings, Walkways And Entrances:

            (1)   Canopies or awnings over at least thirty percent (30%) of the openings of the building; or

            (2)   Covered walkways, porticoes and/or arcades covering at least thirty percent (30%) of the horizontal length of the front facade; or

            (3)   Raised cornice parapets over entries; or

            (4)   Some other architectural feature or treatment which adds definition to the building openings, walkways or entrances in a manner equivalent to subsection D14c(1), D14c(2) or D14c(3) of this section.

         d.   Group 4 - Building Materials: (The area of windows and doors, including overhead doors, shall be excluded from the wall area calculation for the following standards.)

            (1)   At least two (2) kinds of materials distinctively different in texture or masonry pattern, at least one of which is decorative block, brick or stone, with each of the required materials covering at least twenty five percent (25%) of the exterior walls of the building; or

            (2)   Brick or stone (including synthetic stone) covering at least fifty percent (50%) of the exterior walls of the building.

         e.   Group 5 - Other Architectural Definition:

            (1)   Overhanging eaves extending at least twenty four inches (24") past the supporting walls, or with flat roofs, cornice parapets or capstone finish; or

            (2)   Ornamental lighting fixtures (excluding neon) for all exterior building lighting; or

            (3)   A feature that adds architectural definition to the building in a manner equivalent to subsection D14e(1) or D14e(2) of this section. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

   E.   Industrial Architectural Standards:

      1.   Purpose And Intent: These standards are intended to apply to industrial buildings on sites adjacent to major roads within the CICOD because of the visibility of such development and its impact on the image and character of the community. Industrial development that is not adjacent to collector or local roads is not subject to these standards.

      2.   Application: Standards in this subsection apply to industrial buildings located in industrial districts and areas within planned unit developments designated for industrial use that are located on sites adjacent to a major or minor arterial road, as defined by the appropriate jurisdiction and within the CICOD.

         a.   Sites adjacent to public or private service roads, where there is no developed or developable private land between the service road and the arterial road, shall be considered adjacent to such arterial roads or interstate highways and shall be subject to these standards. This shall include sites on service roads separated from the arterial or interstate road by public or private commuter facilities or other public facilities within the right of way.

         b.   In the case of industrial designated areas within a planned unit development, or industrial uses subject to special use review, standards negotiated as part of a planned unit development, or as may be required by the findings of the special review, may be different or more stringent than those set forth in this subsection.

         c.   Subsection B, "General Application", of this section, which addresses how standards apply to new construction and existing buildings, and subsection C, "Compliance", of this section also shall apply to standards in this subsection.

      3.   Design Compatibility:

         a.   Building design shall contribute to the special or unique characteristics of an area and/or development through the use of predominant building massing and scale, building materials, architectural elements and color palette.

         b.   Design compatibility shall be achieved through techniques such as the repetition of rooflines, the use of similar proportions in building mass and outdoor spaces, similar relationships to the street, similar window and door patterns, and/or the use of building materials that have color shades and textures similar to those existing in the immediate area of the proposed development.

         c.   Where there is no established or consistent neighborhood or area character or unifying theme, or where it is not desirable to continue the existing character because it does not reflect a design theme consistent with the architectural standards as described in this article, the proposed development shall be designed to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings within the area. Greater attention to design with respect to design compatibility standards in this subsection E3c shall be required in areas of high visibility, such as community entryways and arterial and major collector roadways including Rock Island-Milan Parkway, 1st Avenue/Airport Road, 10th Avenue/Andalusia Road/Indian Bluff Road, Knoxville Road, and U.S. 67/1st Street. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

      4.   Articulation Of Walls: Facades, and any wall of the building facing any road or public or private service drive, greater than one hundred feet (100') in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least four percent (4%) of the length of the facade, extending at least twenty percent (20%) of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred (100) horizontal feet. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

      5.   Delivery/Loading Doors And Docks: No delivery, loading, dock or trash removal door or facility shall be located on the main street facing the facade of the building. Any such door or facility shall be located on the side or rear wall of the building. For sites that have road frontage on multiple sides, these facilities shall be located in the least obtrusive manner, preferably on a nonroad facing side of the building, or the road frontage that has the least public visibility. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

      6.   Rooftop Mechanical Units: Rooftop mechanical units and other miscellaneous rooftop equipment shall be substantially screened from view from public rights of way and other public places. Screening materials shall be of the same or comparable material, texture and color as the materials used on the building. Roof mounted equipment screening shall be constructed as an encompassing monolithic unit rather than several individual screens (i.e., multiple equipment screens, or "hats", surrounding individual elements shall not be permitted). The height of the screening element shall equal or exceed the height of the structure's tallest piece of installed equipment. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

      7.   Building Colors: Colors shall be used to blend buildings into an area and to unify elements of a development. Color should be drawn from the surrounding area and, if in a new development area, shall be selected to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings within the area. Monotonous or monochromatic color palettes are strongly discouraged. Accent colors used to call attention to a particular feature or portion of a building, or to form a particular pattern, shall be compatible with the predominant building base colors and may be incorporated using such elements as shutters, window mullions, building trim and awnings. Accent colors shall cover no more than five percent (5%) of a building facade.

      8.   Illumination: Illumination highlighting the entire facade of a building, or a significant portion of the building, or back lighted translucent awnings intended to function as signage shall not be permitted as part of a building design. This standard is not intended to preclude the use of lighting (including neon lighting) to accent limited portions of the building facade.

      9.   Metal Siding: Metal siding may be used as an exterior finish material as long as the amount used does not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the area of any single wall, exclusive of the roof, and provided it matches or complements the building color and/or material scheme. Further, such metal siding shall be a "standing seam" type or equivalent quality, not a "corrugated" type. Architectural metals, such as bronze, brass, copper and wrought iron, may be used and may exceed the twenty five percent (25%) area limit.

      10.   Facade Building Materials: Any wall of a building facing a road or a public or private service drive shall be constructed of the following (the area of windows and doors, including overhead doors, shall be excluded from the wall area calculation for the following standards): (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

         a.   At least two (2) kinds of materials distinctively different in texture or masonry pattern, at least one of which is decorative block, brick or stone, with each of the required materials covering at least twenty five percent (25%) of the exterior walls of the building; or (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

         b.   Brick or stone (including synthetic stone) covering at least fifty percent (50%) of the exterior walls of the building. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

On sites along major arterials or higher classified roadways, loading spaces shall be located only within side and rear yards and shall be out of view of the major roadway and not in conflict with internal parking spaces and circulation. Loading requirements shall be as specified in chapter 18 of this title. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

Utility lines shall be located so as to minimize disturbance of any tree of fifteen inch (15") caliper or greater on site. All junction and access boxes, when located on sites along the CICOD designated roadways, shall be screened from view with landscaping. All utilities shall be placed underground regardless of the underlying zoning district. New and relocated utilities are to be placed outside of the right of way of the CICOD designated roadways. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

Fences erected after the effective date hereof on sites located along CICOD designated roadways shall be located in the side or rear yard only. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

Certain structures in certain locations will require the submission of a "notice of proposed construction or alteration" (FAA form 7460-1) to the FAA prior to the final approval of construction plans. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

All signs shall be strictly prohibited in the CICOD, except as allowed in this section. These standards shall supersede or supplement the provisions set forth in this title.

   A.   Freestanding Signs:

   1.   Business signs: Maximum square feet as per Section 11-17B-16, table 17B-3 of this article, one per lot, maximum twenty-five feet (25') (7.62 meters) high, landscaped at the base, located in the buffer only if part of an entrance feature.

      2.   Shopping center signs: One hundred twenty (120) square feet (11.15 square meters) maximum, maximum fifteen feet (15') (4.57 meters) high, monument style, permitted in the buffer if part of the entrance feature, landscaped at the base.

      3.   Subdivision signs: Forty (40) square feet (3.72 square meters) maximum, maximum ten feet (10') (3.05 meters) high, monument style, permitted in the buffer if part of the entrance feature, landscaped at the base. A subdivision sign may be placed on each side of an entrance, with each sign meeting the bulk requirements.

      4.   Office/industrial park signs: One hundred twenty (120) square feet (11.15 square meters) maximum, fifteen feet (15') (4.57 meters) high, monument style, permitted in the buffer if part of the entrance feature, landscaped at the base. A sign may be placed on each side of an entrance with each sign meeting the bulk requirements.

      5.   Directional signs: Four (4) square feet (0.37 square meter) maximum, eight feet (8') (2.44 meters) high, one per entrance and one per drive-through window, located outside the buffer.

      6.   Temporary for sale, rent, or lease by owner signs by owner of individual residential lots: Four (4) square feet (0.37 square meter) maximum, six feet (6') (1.83 meters) high, located outside the buffer, and shall be removed upon completion of the sale, rent, or lease of the property.

      7.   Temporary nonresidential lease or sale signs: Ninety six (96) square feet (8.92 square meters) maximum, ten feet (10') (3.05 meters) high, one per lot for a maximum of one year, located outside the buffer.

      8.   Temporary signs pertaining to the development, financing, contracting, etc., in new developments: Ninety six (96) square feet (8.92 square meters) maximum, ten feet (10') (3.05 meters) high, located on the site being developed and outside the buffer area, and shall be permitted until the area is eighty percent (80%) developed and must then be removed within thirty (30) days.

      9.   Temporary signs pertaining to businesses and/or contractors at a specific site within or outside of a general development: May be permitted for up to one hundred eighty (180) days per year. Such signs shall be constructed of rigid materials or frames, a fixed or portable design, no larger than thirty two (32) square feet and ten feet (10') high, with a setback not less than ten feet (10') from any street right of way.

      10.   Other temporary signs not specifically identified in this subsection: Six (6) square feet (0.55 square meter) maximum, six feet (6') (1.83 meters) high, located outside the buffer, with a maximum of two (2) each per ingress/egress.

      11.   A lot with frontage on more than one street: Signs may be permitted on each street. In no case shall allowable sign area be transferred from one street frontage to another street frontage.

   B.   Facade Signs:

      1.   One and one-half (1.5) square feet (0.14 square meter) for every linear foot (300 millimeters) of building frontage.

      2.   One-half (0.5) additional square foot (0.047 square meter) for every linear foot of building frontage for buildings located beyond one hundred feet (100') (30.48 meters) from the right of way.

      3.   Four hundred (400) square feet (37.16 square meters) maximum.

   C.   Neon Or Gaseous Type Signs: Exposed neon tubing or similar gaseous type signs shall be strictly prohibited within the CICOD, except as permitted with a special use permit or a proffer adopted with a rezoning.

   D.   Comprehensive Sign Plan: A modification to the sign requirements may be submitted only in conjunction with an application for a special use permit and must include a comprehensive sign plan. The modification will be reviewed in accordance with this title.

(Ord. 1530, 1-18-2011; amd. Ord. 1785, 7-1-2024)

The village may, as a condition of approval, require greater compliance than those set forth in this article, if deemed reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, and to achieve the purpose and intent of this article. (Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008)

   A.   Table 17B-1:

    

   B.   Table 17B-2:

 

 

Notes:

   1.    Minimum plant size shall equal or exceed minimum standards for plantings accordance with chapter 22 of this title.

   2.    Adequate spacing should be provided for ultimate spread of specified plants.

   3.    Plantings shall be irrigated if necessary to maintain growth.

   C.   Table 17B-3:

 

 

(Ord. 1468, 4-7-2008; amd. 2011 Code; Ord. 1785, 7-1-2024)

   A.   The intent of the highway corridor overlay district (HCOD) is to supplement the underlying business and industrial zoning provisions and regulations contained in this title by providing additional rules and regulations for development of lands within the HCOD. The HCOD is hereby established on all lands along the Rock Island-Milan Parkway (parkway) corridor, which are presently or hereafter may become zoned business or industrial under the provisions of this title. All lands contiguous to or within six hundred feet (600') of the parkway shall be subject to the HCOD. In addition, any such contiguous tract of land, regardless of size, that is developed as a single unit or as a planned unit development (PUD) shall conform to the HCOD. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007; amd. 2011 Code)

   B.   The purpose of this article is to implement development standards applicable to various classifications of highway corridor overlay districts, as designated by the appropriate authority, in accordance with this title. The standards contained herein are intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of the motoring public by preventing or reducing traffic congestion and distracting visual clutter associated with developments along major thoroughfares in the village. The standards achieve the stated purpose and intent by addressing the following physical characteristics of development: buffer and landscaping, access, lighting, outdoor storage, architecture of buildings and signage. Guiding principles serve as the benchmarks and overall design objectives to create attractive places. They are:

      1.   Create efficient and compact commercial and mixed use clusters.

      2.   Promote quality architectural and site design.

      3.   Maintain and enhance natural areas and parklands.

      4.   Connect green infrastructure by linking parklands and integrating greenways throughout the building environment.

      5.   Add value to the surrounding neighborhoods.

      6.   Provide safe, efficient and convenient transportation systems in the overlay area including travel between development clusters.

      7.   Create attractive walkways that are safe, comfortable and appealing.

      8.   Install street furniture along internal roads to reinforce image and comfort.

      9.   Establish a green character for the area with landscaping that does not block site views of retail businesses.

      10.   Vary roofs and facade designs to provide architectural interest.

      11.   Design attractive signage and gateways to the development and development clusters.

      12.   Promote sustainable building design and practices.

   C.   In addition to the standards contained in this article, all other applicable regulations in this title shall apply. In the event that any zoning ordinance should conflict with the provisions contained in this article, the provisions of this article shall control.

   D.   Unless otherwise specified in an ordinance creating an HCOD, when any lot or use is partially located within an HCOD, the remainder of the lot or use shall be subject to the provisions of this article.

   E.   All plans and designs for facilities within the HCOD shall be submitted to a design review committee of the planning commission for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

Unless other sections of this title require a greater buffer width, a proposed development shall provide a buffer area along the HCOD road in accordance with section 11-17C-16, table 17C-1 of this article. These buffer areas shall be subject to the following development standards:

   A.   The buffer area for residential uses shall be platted as a separate lot deeded to a homeowners' association or as a buffer on individual lots with appropriate deed restrictions.

   B.   The minimum yard depth for residential uses required by this title shall be provided outside the buffer area.

   C.   No uses shall be allowed within the buffer area except:

Minimal utility crossings.

Permitted entrances.

Signs as allowed in this article.

Trails and stormwater management facilities which are an integral part of a landscape plan.

Utility easements in rural and suburban parkway sections which parallel the parkway and are located along the edge of the buffer area and which serve to extend utilities to adjacent properties.

   D.   Notwithstanding the requirements in subsection C of this section, on site sewage disposal systems shall be allowed within buffer areas where no alternative location exists.

   E.   The buffer width may vary by up to twenty percent (20%) from the minimum width required at any point along the property line, as long as the buffer area provided remains equal to the minimum buffer area required. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

   A.   The buffer area shall be landscaped in accordance with section 11-17C-16, table 17C-1 of this article. Minimum standards for plantings shall be in accordance with chapter 22, "Landscape And Buffer Yard Requirements", of this title. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

   B.   Buffer plantings shall include a combination of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. For nonresidential uses, a minimum of twenty five percent (25%) and a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the required plant units shall consist of evergreens and ornamentals and shall include at least one deciduous shade tree per one hundred (100) linear feet of frontage. For residential buffers, a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the required plant units shall consist of evergreens and ornamentals which provide effective screening. (Ord. 1465, 3-3-2008)

   C.   Existing mature trees, particularly historic and specimen trees, within the buffer area shall be retained whenever feasible. Selective clearing shall be permitted upon submission of a tree protection plan and if approved by the design review committee.

   D.   Where existing mature trees at least six inches (6") (150 millimeters) in diameter at breast height (dbh) within the buffer area are retained, a credit of 1.25 may be taken towards the planting requirements where the minimum save area is two hundred fifty (250) square feet (23.23 square meters). Where the minimum save area is nine hundred (900) square feet (83.61 square meters) or greater, the credit may be increased to 1.5. Also, where transplanted trees are four inches (4") (100 millimeters) dbh or larger at the time of planting, a credit of 1.25 may be taken towards the planting requirement only when an irrigation system is installed.

   E.   A berm may be substituted for fifty percent (50%) of the plant unit requirement. The berm shall be graded to appear smooth, rounded and naturalistic. The berm shall be at least four feet (4') (1.22 meters) higher than the elevation of the adjacent ground. Its slope shall not exceed three to one (3:1), except in unusual situations where a two to one (2:1) slope could be allowed with special ground cover.

   F.   Landscape designs must consider and be compatible with landscaping on existing adjacent uses. The choice of species and type of trees should:

      1.   Achieve unity of design by repetition of plant varieties and other materials and by correlating with adjacent developments and with the streetscape plantings where provided.

      2.   Extend the disease resisting strategies required within a property to adjoining properties. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

   A.   The buffer and landscape standards of section 11-17C-3 of this article are not intended to be arbitrary or to inhibit creative solutions. Project or site conditions may arise where normal compliance is impractical or impossible or where maximum achievement of the objectives can be obtained through alternative compliance.

   B.   Requests for alternative compliance for any application shall be accepted for review when one or more of the following conditions are met:

      1.   Site conditions are such that full compliance is impossible or impractical; or improved environmental or architectural quality would result from the alternative compliance.

      2.   Space limitations or unusual shape of existing lots are such that full compliance is impossible or impractical.

      3.   Prevailing landscaping practices designed to achieve an overall effect in the surrounding neighborhood may justify alternative compliance. For example, a streetscape plan has been established and implemented along a particular corridor.

      4.   Safety conditions, such as sight distance, make alternative compliance necessary.

      5.   Change of use on the existing site increases the buffer area more than is feasible to provide. For example, the required buffer would encroach on the existing use and its ancillary use or would encompass more than ten percent (10%) of the existing parcel area.

      6.   Existing mature trees could be saved near, but not within, the buffer, as long as the intent of the buffer is met.

      7.   The proposed use and its accessories are located a significant distance from the right of way and the buffer area will remain undisturbed, with the exception of possible supplementary plantings.

      8.   When a rural cluster development is proposed and a significant portion of the required open space is located between the homesites and the HCOD designated rural parkway, and/or the homesites are screened from the HCOD roadway by existing vegetation or terrain.

   C.   Requests for alternative compliance shall be submitted to the design review committee prior to or as part of the development plan submission or concurrent with the submission of an application for rezoning or special use permit. The request shall be accompanied by sufficient detail and justification, written and/or graphic, to allow for an appropriate evaluation and decision. The alternative method of compliance must be comparable to the minimum standards in terms of quality and effectiveness. The request shall be limited to the specific project under review. The design review committee or the designee shall evaluate the alternatives and accept or modify them. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

   A.   Access along the parkway has already been predetermined by the Illinois department of transportation and the county. Access along all arterials within the HCOD will be separated by three hundred fifty feet (350').

   B.   In any event, parcels of land existing at the time the HCOD is created shall not be denied access to the HCOD roadway if no reasonable joint or cooperative access is feasible.

   C.   1. The above separation distances are not intended to be arbitrary. Project or site conditions may arise where normal compliance is impractical or impossible, or where maximum achievement of the objectives can only be obtained through alternative compliance.

      2.   Requests for alternative compliance for any application shall be accepted for review when one or more of the following conditions are met:

         a.   In the event that wetlands or other significant environmental features prevent this separation.

         b.   In the event that safety considerations in terms of vertical or horizontal sight distance prevent this separation.

         c.   In the event that unusual requirements of the uses dictate site circulation patterns that necessitate alternative access points.

      3.   Requests for alternative compliance shall be submitted to the design review committee prior to or as part of the development plan submission requirements or concurrent with the submission of an application for a special use permit. The request shall be accompanied by sufficient detail and justification, written and/or graphic, to allow an appropriate evaluation and decision. The alternative method of compliance must be comparable to the current standards in terms of effectiveness and safety and shall be limited to the specific project under review. The design review committee shall evaluate the alternatives and accept or modify them. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

Where parking areas are required:

   A.   When any building or portion of a building is located within one hundred twenty feet (120') of the parkway, there shall be no more than two (2) single loaded rows of parking between that portion of the building and the parkway. Additional parking should be located along the other sides of the building. When feasible, berms should be used to shield parking from view from the roadway.

   B.   Internal areas of parking lots should include plantings and infiltration areas for stormwater.

   C.   All parking lot lighting shall be subject to the following standards and shall be in accordance with FAA guidelines (see section 11-17C-13 of this article):

      1.   Lighting must be contained on the site using shielded fixtures, full cutoff, recessed, flush lenses, or comparable standards so as to protect the public from exposure to the direct light of the fixture and to minimize the amount of light that is directed to the sky.

      2.   Parking lot lights may be incorporated into the streetlight scheme to illuminate public and private streets, sidewalks and pedestrian, bike and hiking trails, if acceptable to the design review committee.

      3.   Light pole height shall be in accordance with FAA guidelines. Light poles located within two hundred feet (200') (60.96 meters) of the HCOD right of way shall not exceed twenty four feet (24') (7.32 meters) in height (including the support). For shopping centers and large sites, the height could be increased to thirty three feet (33') (10.97 meters) (including the support) to minimize the number of lighting fixtures.

   D.   Parking areas should have clearly designated pedestrian walks. These walks should, at a minimum, be striped. Main walks are encouraged to be marked through changes in grade, materials, colors or with other formal sidewalk changes.

   E.   The site should be configured to conceal loading docks, storage, etc., from view from the highway and parking lots.

   F.   Shared parking with internal circulation between properties to limit curb cuts on public streets and limit the need for excessive parking areas is encouraged.

   G.   Five percent (5%) of every parking lot shall be landscaped in compliance with the landscape formula.

   H.   Parking lots shall be located no less than twelve feet (12') from any portion of any building. This twelve foot (12') space may include landscaping as appropriate.

   I.   Subject to the approval of the zoning officer, alternate landscaping plans may be substituted for consideration. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

Decorative exterior floodlighting shall be in accordance with FAA guidelines. When permitted, all decorative exterior floodlighting shall consist of an appropriate composition of brightness, textures and colors to dramatize a setting and extend the hours of the setting's usefulness. Floodlighting fixtures shall be located and shielded by structure and lenses so as to protect the public from exposure to the direct light of the fixture and to minimize the amount of light that is directed to the night sky. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

All outdoor storage, service areas, refuse removal areas, and loading areas shall be screened from the view of all public rights of way by a solid board fence, masonry wall consisting of either brick, "split face" or "rock face" masonry units or dense evergreen plant materials. All such screening shall be of a sufficient height to screen storage areas from view. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

   A.   Purpose And Intent: The standards of this section are intended to enhance the appearance of buildings and promote a high quality of design in order to improve the aesthetic appeal and overall image of the village. The intent of these standards is to:

      1.   Encourage greater design compatibility with surrounding areas and establish a precedent for high quality design in areas with no established character;

      2.   Achieve greater architectural variation and interest through standards for the design of roofs, exterior walls and the use of exterior finish materials;

      3.   Encourage greater architectural cohesiveness and compatibility within a new development of multiple buildings; and

      4.   Reduce the negative visual impact of features and site improvements such as mechanical equipment. These standards are intended to be applied together with other development standards as set forth in this title.

   B.   General Application:

      1.   New Construction: These standards shall apply to new construction of buildings and structures as specified in the following subsections.

      2.   Improvements To Existing Structures And Development Sites:

         a.   These standards shall apply to existing buildings only when a building expansion or a series of expansions exceeds twenty five percent (25%) of the existing floor area measured on a cumulative basis starting from the effective date hereof.

         b.   It is intended that a building expansion subject to these standards be reasonably integrated with the existing structure or site condition consistent with these standards.

         c.   These standards shall not be construed to necessitate improvements to existing buildings or site conditions beyond those necessary to integrate the proposed improvement with existing conditions in a manner consistent with these standards.

      3.   Development Or Permit Applications: These standards shall not apply to any complete development, zoning or building permit application submitted or approved prior to the effective date hereof.

      4.   Exemption For Historic Buildings: These standards shall not apply to designated historic structures certified by the state historic preservation office.

   C.   Compliance:

      1.   Compliance standards set forth in this article are mandatory, unless the design review committee grants alternative compliance in accordance with the following provisions. The design review committee may allow application of an alternative standard, provided the design review committee determines that the applicant has demonstrated that either:

         a.   Site specific, physical constraints necessitate application of the alternative standard, and such constraints will not allow a reasonable use of the property without application of such alternative standard; or

         b.   The alternative standard achieves the intent of the subject standard to the same or greater degree than the subject standard, and results in equivalent or greater benefits to the community as would compliance with the subject standard.

      2.   Whenever the design review committee grants alternative compliance, the design review committee shall formulate a written statement of findings based on the above criteria for such action. Such statement shall be filed in the development application file.

      3.   Decisions by the design review committee with respect to such alternative compliance may be appealed to the zoning board of appeals.

   D.   Commercial (Nonindustrial) Architectural Standards:

      1.   Application:

         a.   The standards of this subsection apply to retail, office, institutional and other commercial buildings located in business zoned or designated areas. In the case of business or commercially designated areas within a planned unit development, or such uses subject to special review standards negotiated as part of a planned unit development, or as may be required by the findings of the special review, may be different or more stringent than those set forth in this subsection. These standards shall not apply to buildings located in industrially zoned or designated areas.

         b.   It is intended that these standards apply to the primary facade of the building and that all sides of the building, where visible from public rights of way and private roads or service drives or adjacent residential neighborhoods, shall include design characteristics and materials consistent with those of the primary facade, except as provided in subsection D2 of this section. Also, standards specified in subsection E of this section shall be limited to the facade and walls as specified in said subsection E. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

      2.   Exceptions: The design review committee may waive the application of the standards set forth in this article in cases where the visibility of side or rear walls of the building is substantially diminished by landscaping, or by a decorative screening wall or earthen berm combined with landscaping, located between the building wall and any such right of way or adjacent property. Landscape screening shall be designed to be at least sixty percent (60%) opaque to a height of six feet (6') upon installation and a minimum of eighty percent (80%) opaque to a height of six feet (6') within five (5) years of planting. Such landscaping shall consist of primarily evergreen plant material to provide year round screening. The required landscaping shall be maintained in healthy condition by the current owner. In the event any required landscaping material dies or is destroyed, it shall be replaced by the owner within six (6) months. Replacement material shall conform to the original intent of the landscape plan. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007; amd. 2011 Code)

      3.   Design Compatibility:

         a.   Building design shall contribute to the special or unique characteristics of an area and/or development through the use of predominant building massing and scale, building materials, architectural elements and color palette.

         b.   Design compatibility shall be achieved through techniques such as the repetition of rooflines, the use of similar proportions in building mass and outdoor spaces, similar relationships to the street, similar window and door patterns, and/or the use of building materials that have color shades and texture similar to those existing in the immediate area of the proposed development.

         c.   Where there is no established or consistent neighborhood or area character of a unifying theme, or where it is not desirable to continue the existing character because it does not reflect a design theme consistent with the architectural standards as described in this article, the proposed development shall be designed to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings within the area. Greater attention to design with respect to design compatibility standards in this subsection D3c shall be required in areas of high visibility such as community entryways and arterial and major collector roadways including Rock Island-Milan Parkway, 1st Avenue/Airport Road, 10th Avenue East/Indian Bluff Road, Knoxville Road and U.S. 67/1st Street. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

      4.   Articulation Of Walls: Facades, and any wall of the building facing any road or public or private service drive, greater than one hundred feet (100') in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least four percent (4%) of the length of the facade, extending at least twenty percent (20%) of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred (100) horizontal feet. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007; amd. 2011 Code)

      5.   Delivery/Loading Doors And Docks: No delivery, loading, dock or trash removal door or facility shall be located on the main street facing the facade of the building. Any such door or facility shall be located on the side or rear wall of the building. For sites that have road frontage on multiple sides, these facilities shall be located in the least obtrusive manner, preferably on a nonroad facing side of the building, or the road frontage that has the least public visibility. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

      6.   Rooftop Mechanical Units: Rooftop mechanical units and other miscellaneous rooftop equipment shall be substantially screened from view from public rights of way and other public places. Screening materials shall be of the same or comparable material, texture and color as the materials used on the building. Roof mounted equipment screening shall be constructed as an encompassing monolithic unit rather than several individual screens (i.e., multiple equipment screens, or "hats", surrounding individual elements shall not be permitted). The height of the screening element shall equal or exceed the height of the structure's tallest piece of installed equipment. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007; amd. 2011 Code)

      7.   Building Colors: Colors shall be used to blend buildings into an area and to unify elements of a development. Color should be drawn from the surrounding area and, if in a new development area, shall be selected to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings within the area. Monotonous or monochromatic color palettes are strongly discouraged. Accent colors used to call attention to a particular feature or portion of a building, or to form a particular pattern, shall be compatible with predominant building base colors and may be incorporated using such elements as shutters, window mullions, building trim and awnings. Accent colors shall cover no more than five percent (5%) of a building facade.

      8.   Illumination: Illumination highlighting the entire facade of a building, or a significant portion of the building, or backlighted translucent awnings intended to function as signage, shall not be permitted as part of a building design. This standard is not intended to preclude the use of lighting (including neon lighting) to accent limited portions of the building facade.

      9.   Cart Storage And Vending Machines: Cart storage areas, vending machines, and video and book return containers shall be placed inside the principal building, placed in an accessory structure designed to complement the principal building, or screened with walls and landscaping.

      10.   Multi-Building Developments: Developments with multiple buildings shall include predominant characteristics in each building so that the buildings within the development appear to be part of a cohesive, planned area, yet are not monotonous in design. Predominant characteristics may include use of the same or similar architectural style, materials and colors.

      11.   Building Entrances: Primary public entrances shall be clearly defined and recessed and projected or framed by elements such as awnings, arcades, porticoes or other architectural features.

      12.   Franchise Architecture: Prototypical or franchise architectural designs may be required to be modified to meet these architectural standards. Changes to prototypical franchise styles to meet these standards may include, but not be limited to, modifications to roofs, windows, doors, building mass, materials, colors, placement of architectural features and details, etc. Care should be taken to ensure that such modifications comply with subsection D3, "Design Compatibility", of this section. Franchise architectural styles found to meet these standards will not require any modification.

      13.   Metal Siding: Metal siding may be used as an exterior finish material as long as the amount used does not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the area of any single wall, exclusive of the roof, and provided it matches or complements the building color and/or material scheme. Further, such metal siding shall be a "standing seam" type or equivalent quality, not a "corrugated" type. Architectural metals, such as bronze, brass, copper and wrought iron, may be used and may exceed the twenty five percent (25%) area limit.

      14.   Building Design Elements: All buildings shall be designed and maintained using the following elements, with a minimum of one item each selected from four (4) of the five (5) groups below: (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

         a.   Group 1 - Exterior Wall Articulation:

            (1)   Openings or elements simulating openings that occupy at least twenty percent (20%) of the wall surface area (excluding overhead or dock doors); or

            (2)   Building bays created by columns, ribs, pilasters or piers or an equivalent element that divides a wall into smaller proportions or segments with elements being at least one foot (1') in width, a minimum depth of eight inches (8"), and spaced at intervals of no more than twenty five percent (25%) of the exterior building walls. For buildings over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in floor area, such elements shall be at least eighteen inches (18") in width, with a minimum depth of twelve inches (12"), and spaced at intervals of no more than twenty percent (20%) of the exterior building walls; or

            (3)   A recognizable base treatment of the wall consisting of thicker walls, ledges or sills using integrally textured and colored materials such as stone, masonry, or a decorative concrete; or

            (4)   Some other architectural feature that breaks up the exterior horizontal and vertical mass of the wall in a manner equivalent to subsection D14a(1), D14a(2) or D14a(3) of this section.

         b.   Group 2 - Roof Articulation:

            (1)   Changes in rooflines, including the use of stepped cornice parapets, a combination of flat and sloped roofs, or pitched roofs with at least two (2) roofline elevation changes; or

            (2)   Some other architectural feature or treatment which breaks up the exterior horizontal and vertical mass of the roof in a manner equivalent to subsection D14b(1) of this section.

         c.   Group 3 - Building Openings, Walkways And Entrances:

            (1)   Canopies or awnings over at least thirty percent (30%) of the openings of the building; or

            (2)   Covered walkways, porticoes and/or arcades covering at least thirty percent (30%) of the horizontal length of the front facade; or

            (3)   Raised cornice parapets over entries; or

            (4)   Some other architectural feature or treatment which adds definition to the building openings, walkways or entrances in a manner equivalent to subsection D14c(1), D14c(2) or D14c(3) of this section.

         d.   Group 4 - Building Materials: The area of windows and doors, including overhead doors, shall be included from the wall area calculation for the following standards:

            (1)   At least two (2) kinds of materials distinctively different in texture or masonry pattern, at least one of which is decorative block, brick or stone, with each of the required materials covering at least twenty five percent (25%) of the exterior walls of the building; or

            (2)   Brick or stone (including synthetic stone) covering at least fifty percent (50%) of the exterior walls of the building.

         e.   Group 5 - Other Architectural Definition:

            (1)   Overhanging eaves extending at least twenty four inches (24") past the supporting walls, or with flat roofs, cornice parapets or capstone finish; or

            (2)   Ornamental lighting fixtures (excluding neon) for all exterior building lighting; or

            (3)   A feature that adds architectural definition to the building, in a manner equivalent to subsection D14e(1) or D14e(2) of this section. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007; amd. 2011 Code)

   E.   Industrial Architectural Standards:

      1.   Purpose And Intent: These standards are intended to apply to industrial buildings on sites adjacent to major roads within the highway corridor overlay district (HCOD) because of the visibility of such development and its impact on the image and character of the community. Industrial development that is not adjacent to collector or local roads is not subject to these standards.

      2.   Application: Standards in this subsection apply to industrial buildings located in industrial districts and are within planned unit developments designated for industrial use that are located on sites adjacent to a major or minor arterial road, as defined by the appropriate jurisdiction and within the HCOD.

         a.   Sites adjacent to public or private service roads, where there is no developed or developable private land between the service road and the arterial road, shall be considered adjacent to such arterial roads or interstate highways and shall be subject to these standards. This shall include sites on service roads separated from the arterial or interstate road by public or private commuter facilities or other public facilities within the right of way.

         b.   In the case of industrial designated areas within a planned unit development, or industrial uses subject to special use review, standards negotiated as part of a planned unit development, or as may be required by the findings of the special review, may be different or more stringent than those set forth in this subsection.

         c.   Subsection B, "General Application", of this section, which addresses how standards apply to new construction and existing buildings, and subsection C, "Compliance", of this section, also shall apply to standards in this subsection.

      3.   Design Compatibility:

         a.   Building design shall contribute to the special or unique characteristics of an area and/or development through the use of predominant building massing and scale, building materials, architectural elements and color palette.

         b.   Design compatibility shall be achieved through techniques such as the repetition of rooflines, the use of similar proportions in building mass and outdoor spaces, similar relationships to the street, similar window and door patterns, and/or the use of building materials that have color shades and textures similar to those existing in the immediate area of the proposed development.

         c.   Where there is no established or consistent neighborhood or area character or unifying theme, or where it is not desirable to continue the existing character because it does not reflect a design theme consistent with the architectural standards as described in this article, the proposed development shall be designed to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings within the area. Greater attention to design with respect to design compatibility standards in this subsection E3c shall be required in areas of high visibility, such as community entryways and arterial and major collector roadways including Rock Island-Milan Parkway, 1st Avenue/Airport Road, East 10th Avenue/Indian Bluff Road, Knoxville Road, and U.S. 67/1st Street. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

      4.   Articulation Of Walls: Facades, and any wall of the building facing any road or public or private service drive, greater than one hundred feet (100') in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least four percent (4%) of the length of the facade, extending at least twenty percent (20%) of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred (100) horizontal feet. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007; amd. 2011 Code)

      5.   Delivery/Loading Doors And Docks: No delivery, loading, dock or trash removal door or facility shall be located on the main street facing the facade of the building. Any such door or facility shall be located on the side or rear wall of the building. For sites that have road frontage on multiple sides, these facilities shall be located in the least obtrusive manner, preferably on a nonroad facing side of the building, or the road frontage that has the least public visibility. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

      6.   Rooftop Mechanical Units: Rooftop mechanical units and other miscellaneous rooftop equipment shall be substantially screened from view from public rights of way and other public places. Screening materials shall be of the same or comparable material, texture and color as the materials used on the building. Roof mounted equipment screening shall be constructed as an encompassing monolithic unit rather than several individual screens (i.e., multiple equipment screens, or "hats", surrounding individual elements shall not be permitted). The height of the screening element shall equal or exceed the height of the structure's tallest piece of installed equipment. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007; amd. 2011 Code)

      7.   Building Colors: Colors shall be used to blend buildings into an area and to unify elements of a development. Color should be drawn from the surrounding area and, if in a new development area, shall be selected to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings within the area. Monotonous or monochromatic color palettes are strongly discouraged. Accent colors used to call attention to a particular feature or portion of a building, or to form a particular pattern, shall be compatible with predominant building base colors and may be incorporated using such elements as shutters, window mullions, building trim and awnings. Accent colors shall cover no more than five percent (5%) of a building facade.

      8.   Illumination: Illumination highlighting the entire facade of a building, or a significant portion of the building, or backlighted translucent awnings intended to function as signage, shall not be permitted as part of a building design. This standard is not intended to preclude the use of lighting (including neon lighting) to accent limited portions of the building facade. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

      9.   Metal Siding: Metal siding may be used as an exterior finish material as long as the amount used does not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the area of any single wall, exclusive of the roof, and provided it matches or complements the building color and/or material scheme. Further, such metal siding shall be a "standing seam" type or equivalent quality, not a "corrugated" type. Architectural metals, such as bronze, brass, copper and wrought iron, may be used and may exceed the twenty five percent (25%) area limit.

      10.   Facade Building Materials: Any wall of a building facing a road or a public or private service drive shall be constructed of the following (the area of windows and doors including overhead doors shall be excluded from the wall area calculation for the following standards): (Ord. 1465, 3-3-2008)

         a.   At least two (2) kinds of materials distinctively different in texture or masonry pattern, at least one of which is decorative block, brick or stone, with each of the required materials covering at least twenty five percent (25%) of the exterior walls of the building; or (Ord. 1465, 3-3-2008; amd. 2011 Code)

         b.   Brick or stone (including synthetic stone) covering at least fifty percent (50%) of the exterior walls of the building. (Ord. 1465, 3-3-2008)

On sites along major arterials or higher classified roadways, loading spaces shall be located only within side and rear yards and shall be out of view of the major roadway and not in conflict with internal parking spaces and circulation. Loading requirements shall be as specified in chapter 18 of this title. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

Utility lines shall be located so as to minimize disturbance of any tree of fifteen inch (15") caliper or greater on site. All junction and access boxes, when located on sites along the HCOD designated roadways, shall be screened from view with landscaping. All utilities shall be placed underground regardless of the underlying zoning district. New and relocated utilities are to be placed outside of the right of way of the HCOD designated roadways. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

Fences erected after the effective date hereof on sites located along HCOD designated roadways shall be located in the side or rear yard only. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

Certain structures, in certain locations, will require the submission of a "notice of proposed construction or alteration" (FAA form 7460-1) to the FAA prior to the final approval of construction plans. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

All signs shall be strictly prohibited in the HCOD, except as allowed in this section. These standards shall supersede or supplement the provisions set forth in this title.

   A.   Freestanding Signs:

   1.   Business signs: Maximum square feet as per Section 11-17C-16, table 17C-3 of this article, one per lot, maximum twenty-five feet (25') (7.62 meters) high, monument style, landscaped at the base, located in the buffer only if part of an entrance feature.

      2.   Shopping center signs: One hundred twenty (120) square feet (11.15 square meters) maximum, maximum fifteen feet (15') (4.57 meters) high, monument style, permitted in the buffer if part of the entrance feature, landscaped at the base.

      3.   Subdivision signs: Forty (40) square feet (3.72 square meters) maximum, maximum ten feet (10') (3.05 meters) high, monument style, permitted in the buffer if part of the entrance feature, landscaped at the base. A subdivision sign may be placed on each side of an entrance, with each sign meeting the bulk requirements.

      4.   Office/industrial park signs: One hundred twenty (120) square feet (11.15 square meters) maximum, fifteen feet (15') (4.57 meters) high, monument style, permitted in the buffer if part of the entrance feature, landscaped at the base. A sign may be placed on each side of an entrance, with each sign meeting the bulk requirements.

      5.   Directional signs: Four (4) square feet (0.37 square meter) maximum, eight feet (8') (2.44 meters) high, one per entrance and one per drive-through window, located outside the buffer.

      6.   Temporary for sale, rent, or lease by owner signs by owner of individual residential lots: Four (4) square feet (0.37 square meter) maximum, six feet (6') (1.83 meters) high, located outside the buffer, and shall be removed upon completion of the sale, rent, or lease of the property.

      7.   Temporary nonresidential lease or sale signs: Ninety six (96) square feet (8.92 square meters) maximum, ten feet (10') (3.05 meters) high, one per lot for a maximum of one year, located outside the buffer.

      8.   Temporary signs pertaining to the development, financing, contracting, etc., in new developments: Ninety six (96) square feet (8.92 square meters) maximum, ten feet (10') (3.05 meters) high, located on the site being developed and outside the buffer area, and shall be permitted until the area is eighty percent (80%) developed and must then be removed within thirty (30) days.

      9.   Temporary signs pertaining to businesses and/or contractors at a specific site within or outside of a general development: May be permitted for up to one hundred eighty (180) days per year. Such signs shall be constructed of rigid materials or frames, a fixed or portable design, no larger than thirty two (32) square feet and ten feet (10') high, with a setback not less than ten feet (10') from any street right of way.

      10.   Other temporary signs not specifically identified in this subsection: Six (6) square feet (0.55 square meter) maximum, six feet (6') (1.83 meters) high, located outside the buffer, with a maximum of two (2) each per ingress/egress.

      11.   A lot with frontage on more than one street: Signs may be permitted on each street. In no case shall allowable sign area be transferred from one street frontage to another street frontage.

   B.   Facade Signs:

      1.   One and one-half (1.5) square feet (0.14 square meter) for every linear foot (300 millimeters) of building frontage.

      2.   One-half (0.5) additional square foot (0.047 square meter) for every linear foot of building frontage for buildings located beyond one hundred feet (100') (30.48 meters) from the right of way.

      3.   Four hundred (400) square feet (37.16 square meters) maximum.

   C.   Neon Or Gaseous Type Signs: Exposed neon tubing or similar gaseous type signs shall be strictly prohibited within the HCOD, except as permitted with a special use permit or a proffer adopted with a rezoning.

   D.   Comprehensive Sign Plan: A modification to the sign requirements may be submitted only in conjunction with an application for a special use permit and must include a comprehensive sign plan. The modification will be reviewed in accordance with this title.

(Ord. 1530, 1-18-2011; amd. Ord. 1785, 7-1-2024)

The village may, as a condition of approval, require greater compliance than those set forth in this article, if deemed reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, and to achieve the purpose and intent of this article. (Ord. 1429, 6-4-2007)

   A.   Table 17C-1:

   TABLE 17C-1

 

 

   B.   Table 17C-2:

   TABLE 17C-2

 

 

Notes:

   1.    Minimum plant size shall be in accordance with table 17C-3 of this section.

   2.    Adequate spacing should be provided for ultimate spread of specified plants.

   C.   Table 17C-3:

   TABLE 17C-3

 

 

(Ord. 1465, 3-3-2008; amd. Ord. 1785, 7-1-2024)