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Mokena City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 13

OVERLAY DISTRICT

9-13-1: GENERAL PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The OR-1 retail overlay district established herein, is intended to provide for the preservation and protection of key retail sites throughout the village and to allow for the development of these sites. Therefore, development within the OR-1 overlay district will be limited to retail establishments only and reviewed and approved as provided for in this title. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

9-13-2: CROSS REFERENCE GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS:

   A.   Land Use Interpretation: All applications for a permitted use which are not listed in section 9-13-3-1 of this chapter or a special use that are not listed in the use matrix of the particular underlying district shall be submitted to the zoning official for a use interpretation pursuant to the standards and procedures set forth in section 9-4-8 of this title.
   B.   Temporary Uses: Certain temporary uses are permitted in the OR-1 retail overlay district subject to the provisions of section 9-14-13 of this title and the securing of a temporary use permit pursuant to section 9-4-10 of this title.
   C.   Parking And Loading: The parking and loading requirements applicable in the OR-1 retail overlay district are set forth in chapter 16 of this title.
   D.   Signs: Sign regulations applicable in the OR-1 retail overlay district are set forth in chapter 18 of this title.
   E.   Erosion And Sedimentation Control: Requirements relating to erosion and sedimentation control in the OR-1 retail overlay district are set forth in chapter 6 of this title.
   F.   Performance Standards: Requirements relating to performance standards in the OR-1 retail overlay district are set forth in chapter 15 of this title.
   G.   Landscaping And Screening: Requirements relating to landscaping, screening, and buffering in the OR-1 retail overlay district are set forth in chapter 17 of this title.
   H.   Fences: Requirements relating to fences in the OR-1 retail overlay district are set forth in chapter 14 of this title.
   I.   Nonconforming Lots: Requirements relating to nonconforming lots in the OR-1 retail overlay district are set forth in chapter 5 of this title. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

9-13-3: GENERAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS:

   A.   Permitted Uses: The uses permitted in the OR-1 overlay district established herein are listed in the OR-1 overlay district use list set forth in section 9-13-3-1 of this chapter, and shall be considered permitted as of right, subject to any limitations therein, this title, or other village title, and the securing of a zoning certificate.
   B.   Special Uses: The uses allowed as special uses in the OR-1 overlay district established herein shall be those uses listed (permitted or special) in the use matrix of the underlying district or districts, and may be allowed subject to any limitations therein, this title, or other village title, and the securing of a special use permit pursuant to section 9-4-5 of this title.
   C.   Accessory Uses: Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted use or a special use may be permitted, subject to the provisions of chapter 14 of this title and any limitation contained herein. Specifically permitted or allowed accessory uses, buildings and structures are listed in section 9-13-3-2 of this chapter.
   D.   Bulk Regulations: The minimum bulk requirements for the OR-1 overlay district shall be those found in the underlying district or districts, however, those requirements may be varied when approved by the village board in accordance with the procedures for planned developments as set forth in section 9-4-6 of this title.
   E.   Prohibited Uses: Uses not listed as permitted in the OR-1 overlay district use list set forth in section 9-13-3-1 of this chapter or not listed as permitted or allowed in the underlying district or districts are hereby strictly prohibited. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

9-13-3-1: OR-1 OVERLAY DISTRICT USE LIST:

Uses
OR-1
Uses
OR-1
Commercial shopping centers
P
Convenience retail store
P
Grocery retail
P
Hardware/home improvement stores
P
Major appliance sales and service
P
Motor vehicle sales (new or used)
P
Pharmacies/drugstores
P
Restaurants, class A
P
Retail goods establishments
P
Specialty food stores
P
 
(Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

9-13-3-2: OR-1 OVERLAY DISTRICT ACCESSORY USE LIST:

 
Uses
OR-1
Accessory uses and structures
P
Drive-through facility
S
Outdoor storage1,2
S
24 hour unattended business with controlled access
S
   P = Permitted / S = Special use permit required
 
   Notes:
      1.    Outdoor storage shall be enclosed by a fence and effectively screened on all sides.
      2.    Outdoor storage will be limited to 5 percent of the lot size on which the principal use is located.
   (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000; amd. Ord. 2012-O-033, 12-10-2012)

9-13-4: PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT DESIGNATION:

   The village board may, upon the recommendation of the planning commission and in accordance with the procedures for amending this title set forth in section 9-4-7 of this title, establish an OR-1 overlay district. Any OR-1 overlay district established by the village board shall be so indicated on the zoning map of the village. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

9-13-5: COORDINATION WITH RELEVANT PLANS:

   The planning commission shall, in arriving at its recommendation, consider the adopted comprehensive general plan, as amended, this title, and any other adopted land use or design plans relevant to the specific site. The planning commission shall, at the time of forwarding its recommendations to the village board, forward any recommendation pertaining to the specific site, contained in the comprehensive general plan or any other adopted land use or design plans. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)