A.   The off street parking and loading provisions of this article shall apply as follows:

For all buildings and structures erected and all uses of land, accessory parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required below. However, where a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date hereof, and provided that construction is begun within six (6) months of such effective date and diligently executed to completion (completion to be accomplished within 18 months of the effective date hereof), parking and loading facilities in the amounts required for the issuance of said building permit may be provided in lieu of any different amounts required by this chapter.

When the intensity of use of any building, structure or premises is increased through additional dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or other units of measurement specified herein for required parking or loading facilities, parking and loading facilities as required herein shall be provided for such increase in intensity of use. (Ord. 6286, 12-6-2016)

   A.   Change Of Use: Whenever the existing use of a building or structure which has been provided with the required number of off street parking and loading spaces of this chapter shall be changed to a new use, parking or loading facilities shall be required for the new use. If the building or structure was erected prior to the effective date of these parking standards, additional parking or loading facilities are required. Such additional parking shall be calculated using the regulations of this chapter to determine the amount of parking the new use would exceed the parking requirements of the previous use.

   B.   Existing Parking And Loading Facilities: Off street parking or loading facilities which were in existence on the effective date hereof or were provided voluntarily after such effective date shall not hereafter be reduced below the requirements of this chapter for a similar new building or use.

   C.   Permissive Parking And Loading Facilities: Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the voluntary establishment of off street parking or loading facilities to serve any existing use of land or buildings, provided that all regulations herein governing the location, design, improvement and operation of such facilities are adhered to.

   D.   Damage Or Destruction: For any conforming or legally nonconforming building or use which is in existence on the effective date hereof which subsequently thereto is damaged or partially destroyed to the extent of less than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement value by fire, collapse, explosion or other cause, and which is reconstructed, reestablished or repaired, off street parking or loading facilities need not be provided, except that parking or loading facilities equivalent to any maintained at the time of such damage or destruction shall be restored or continued in operation. However, in the event the principal building or structure is damaged or destroyed by any means of fifty percent (50%) or more of its replacement value, it shall be necessary to provide parking or loading facilities as required by this chapter for equivalent new uses or construction; provided, however, that if the principal building or structure contains more than one use, parking and loading facilities, as required by this chapter, need be provided only for those uses which have been damaged or destroyed to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of their replacement value.

   E.   Off Site Remote Parking Facilities: In cases where parking facilities are permitted on land other than the zoning lot in which the building or use served is located, such facilities shall be in the same possession as the zoning lot occupied by the building or use to which parking facilities are accessory. Such possession may either be by deed or long term lease, the term of such lease is subject to the approval of the planning and zoning commission and filed with the director of community development. The deed for the off site parking shall require such owner or heirs to maintain the required number of parking spaces for the duration of the use served or the term of the lease, whichever shall terminate sooner. The village board shall have final authority for these lease or deed approvals. Also, leases for off site parking should be limited to no more than one thousand feet (1,000') of the use served in the central business district, and no more than five hundred feet (500') from the use served outside the central business district.

   F.   Off Street Parking Area Design: It shall be the responsibility of the community development director to review plans for all off street parking facilities to ensure compliance with the parking section of these regulations and his approval must be obtained before building permit issuance. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all parking areas shall be considered in relation to existing and planned streets, to reasonable circulation to traffic within and adjacent to parking areas, to separation of parking, loading, and drive-up stacking, to topographical conditions, to runoff of stormwater, public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relations to the proposed uses of the area to be served. All traffic intersections and confluences must encourage safe and efficient traffic flow. Any such submission must comply with the requirements of this chapter and the site construction specifications contained in chapter 16 of this code. Off street parking facilities and drive aisles shall be designed so as to discourage use of same as shortcuts and/or bypasses when located between major arterial roadways. Wherever feasible, shared interconnects and shared drive aisles with adjoining properties shall be provided.

   G.   Repair And Service: No motor vehicle repair work of a commercial nature shall be permitted in conjunction with off street parking facilities provided.

   H.   Maintenance: Upon completion, all off street parking facilities shall be properly maintained at all times, without potholes, broken curbing or other irregularities.

   I.   Land Banking: Any development that has a requirement for one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces or more may request up to a thirty percent (30%) reduction in the required parking spaces. Such request shall be approved by the director of community development and shall be accompanied by such documentation and evidence justifying the reduction. Such requests shall also provide for additional land area which may be converted to parking and shall be accompanied by a covenant running with the land to restrict the use of the land for future parking. Such covenant shall specify the authority of the Village to require additional parking be installed if and when deemed necessary and to enforce said order upon the ownership.

   J.   Collective Provisions: Off street parking facilities for separate uses on the same lot may be provided collectively if the total number of spaces provided collectively is not less than the sum of the separate requirements for each such use and provided that all regulations governing location of accessory parking spaces in relation to the use served are adhered to.

   K.   Construction Specifications: The construction of off street parking facilities shall conform to all site construction specifications contained in chapter 16 of this code. (Ord. 6286, 12-6-2016)

   A.   Commercial Vehicles: The location and condition of commercial vehicles in residential districts shall be permitted as prescribed hereinafter. The following shall not apply to commercial vehicles conducting business at a location within a residential district:

      1.   Permitted Number Of Commercial Vehicles: No more than one commercial vehicle, as permitted herein, shall be parked on a single-family detached residential zoning lot. No more than one commercial vehicle per residential unit shall be permitted in a multiple-family residential development.

      2.   Location Of Commercial Vehicle Parking: Commercial vehicles shall be parked in a fully enclosed garage, or in the rear or side yard only, except that a vehicle may be permitted in the front yard if the property is developed in a manner that would physically prohibit parking in the rear or side yard. If front yard storage is required, the vehicle shall be parked as near the front of the garage as is physically possible. In all cases, commercial vehicles shall be parked on an approved hard surface.

      3.   Size Of Commercial Vehicles: No commercial vehicles that exceed any of the following size criteria may be parked in a residential district:

         a.   Seven feet (7') in height when measured from the ground to the top of the roof;

         b.   Seven feet (7') in width when measured from the widest point of the vehicle (mirrors are not included within the 7 foot width limitation); and

         c.   Nineteen feet six inches (19'6") in length when measured from the front bumper to back bumper, excluding snowplow blades as permitted herein.

      4.   Exterior Storage On Commercial Vehicles: Storage on the exterior of commercial vehicles which are parked within a residential district shall comply with the following restrictions:

         a.   Rear: Trailers or other attachments shall be prohibited on the rear of a commercial vehicle when parked in a residential district.

         b.   Front: Snowplows shall be permitted on the front of commercial vehicles during the winter season.

         c.   Sides: No storage of any equipment, storage racks or materials shall be permitted on the sides of commercial vehicles. Extension of trailer side walls and pickup truck side walls shall be prohibited.

         d.   Top: Storage racks not exceeding eighteen inches (18") in height, inclusive of ladders and other equipment, shall be permitted on commercial vehicles so long as the overall height of the commercial vehicle does not exceed eight feet (8') when measured from the ground to the top of the storage rack, inclusive of equipment stored on said racks.

         e.   Pickup Truck Bed: Equipment (other than a permanently attached tool box) visible above the top of the trailer and pickup truck bed shall be prohibited. Storage of landscaping material or other loose debris in the trailer or bed of a truck shall be prohibited.

      5.   Commercial Vehicle Signage: Signage located on the exterior of commercial vehicles shall be limited to the front door panels only of a commercial vehicle. Commercial vehicles parked within a garage will not be regulated with regards to signage.

      6.   Prohibited Commercial Vehicle Storage: Parking of a commercial vehicle containing a refrigeration unit or other motorized compressor or a commercial vehicle with more than four (4) wheels shall be prohibited within a residential district unless the vehicle is parked within a garage in such a manner that the refrigeration unit is not audible outside the garage. The foregoing is intended to be applicable to those vehicles which use a refrigeration unit or compressor to further the commercial purpose of the vehicle and does not apply to air conditioner units used for the comfort of the driver and passengers.

      7.   Commercial Trailer Storage Limitations: All commercial trailers parked or stored on a lot in a residential district shall, at all times, be parked in a fully enclosed garage.

      8.   Application Of Home Occupation Standards: The standards for home occupation as set forth in section 14.307 of this chapter shall be applicable to the parking of commercial vehicles in a residential district, provided that if there is a conflict between section 14.307 of this chapter and this section, then this section shall apply.

      9.   Vehicles Used For Work Purposes: Commercial vehicles of all types are permitted to be parked on site for work purposes provided that no such vehicle shall be parked for more than ten (10) consecutive hours and under no circumstances shall be parked overnight.

   B.   Other Vehicles: Recreational vehicles and equipment as defined herein, automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, vans, and vehicle trailers may be permitted to park only upon an approved driveway or parking pad constructed to the required standards of the site construction specifications contained in chapter 16 of this code. (Ord. 6286, 12-6-2016)

   A.   Driveways: All single-family and attached single-family driveways shall conform to the following requirements:

      1.   Requirements: A minimum of two (2) parking spaces shall meet the required setbacks of the specific zoning district. Driveways shall lead to an off street parking space(s) or parking pad and shall cross the required front or exterior side yard in a manner essentially perpendicular to the street pavement. Circular or dual frontage driveways, or driveways serving side load garages are exempt from this requirement.

      2.   Minimum Driveway Width: Minimum driveway width shall be eight feet (8').

      3.   Parking Strips: Parallel paving strips shall be permitted as alternatives to paved driveway surfaces. Driveway width measurements shall be made from the pavement's outside edge and shall include the width between strips of pavement.

      4.   Driveway Width: Driveway width shall be calculated by including all abutting parallel sidewalks and patios for driveways located within a required front or required exterior side yard.

      5.   Unobstructed From Encroachments: All driveways shall be unobstructed from any encroachment such as chimneys, fireplaces, and bay windows.

      6.   Attached Garages: Driveways serving attached garages shall not exceed twenty six feet (26') in width unless otherwise regulated elsewhere in this chapter.

         a.   Driveways In Front Of Houses: No driveway shall encroach more than three feet (3') beyond the garage toward the front plane of the house, with exception of circular or dual frontage driveways and driveways serving side load garages as permitted per code.

         b.   Driveways Serving Three Car Attached Garages: Driveways serving three (3) car attached garages may be the same width as the garage, not to exceed a maximum width of thirty three feet (33') within the first eighteen feet (18') of the garage’s front elevation, and shall be tapered to a width no greater than twenty six feet (26') within eighteen feet (18') of the garage's front elevation.

      7.   Detached Garages: Driveways serving detached garages shall not exceed twenty six feet (26') in width unless otherwise regulated elsewhere in this chapter.

         a.   Driveways In Front Of Houses: No driveway shall encroach more than three feet (3') beyond the garage toward the front plane of the principal structure (house).

         b.   Driveways Serving Detached Garages: Driveways serving detached garages may be the same width as the garage not exceed a maximum width of thirty three feet (33') within the first eighteen feet (18') of the garage's front elevation, and shall tapered to a width no greater than twenty-six feet (26') within thirty feet (30') of the garage's front elevation. Maximum measurement shall be taken from garage's edge farthest from the side lot line, running parallel to the garage facade.

      8.   Vehicle Turnaround Pads: Driveways fronting onto a major arterial street, as defined in the Village's comprehensive plan, may provide a vehicle turnaround pad no larger than twelve feet (12') in depth as measured parallel to the front lot line, and ten feet (10') in width as measured perpendicular to the front lot line. The vehicle turnaround pad shall be located entirely on the property, perpendicular to the driveway, and at least fifteen feet (15') from the principal structure. The turnaround pad may be in addition to the overall permitted driveway width.

      9.   Driveways Serving Side Load Garages: Driveways serving side load garages shall not exceed twenty six feet (26') in width. Measurements for driveway width shall be taken parallel to the front lot line, no closer to the right of way than two feet (2') from the required front yard setback line.

      10.   Circular And Dual Frontage Driveways: Circular or dual frontage driveways for lots with a lot width of seventy five feet (75') or greater shall meet these minimum requirements:

         a.   Minimum Turning Radius: The circular drive portion of the driveway shall have a minimum turning radius of fifteen feet (15');

         b.   Width: The circular drive portion of the driveway shall have a minimum width of twelve feet (12') and a maximum allowable driveway width of twenty six feet (26'), as measured both at the lot line and at the entrance to the garage.

   B.   Parking Pads:

      1.   Parking pads are subject to the following requirements:

         a.   Parking pads shall be accessible via a driveway serving an attached garage and may encroach into required yards.

         b.   Parking pads shall be a minimum of eight feet (8') in width and shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet in area. All adjacent flatwork (sidewalks, patios) shall be calculated into the parking pad's total area.

         c.   Parking pads shall be included in any maximum driveway width calculation, measured at the point where the parking pad meets the driveway.

   C.   Driveways Serving Multi-Family Residential Lots: Driveways serving multi-family residential lots shall be considered drive aisles and shall meet the parking lot design standards of this Code. (Ord. 6286, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 6528, 9-2-2020)

Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with the Illinois Accessibility Code, as amended from time to time, and all additional governing codes and applicable laws:

   A.   Size And Markings: Accessible stall dimensions, striping, and access aisle shall be consistent with the Illinois Accessibility Code.

   B.   Number: All parking lots required by this chapter shall provide the following number of accessible parking stalls:

   TABLE 1

 

   C.   Access: The required access aisle must have a smooth transition with adjacent walk surfaces, either by joining at a common level or by use of a curb ramp, and be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible facility entrance.

   D.   Markings: A high quality yellow paint recommended by the paint manufacturer for pavement shall be used.

   E.   Signage: Each accessible parking space shall be equipped with a sign which complies with the Illinois Accessibility Code. (Ord. 6286, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 6316, 4-5-2017; Ord. 6528, 9-2-2020)

   A.   Parking Stall And Drive Aisle Dimensions: All parking stalls and drive aisles shall have the minimum dimensions, as set forth in figure 1 of this section, provided that the vehicle overhang of not greater than two feet (2') may be included in stall depth calculations where such overhang does not extend beyond the property line, encroach on the minimum width of the sidewalk, or encroach upon a required setback.

   FIGURE 1

 

 

Dimension for parking with angles other than what is indicated in the chart above shall be figured proportionately and approved by the Community Development Director.

   B.   Drive Aisle Dimensions: The drive aisle width shall be adequate to maneuver all vehicle types in and out of the site. Drive aisle widths shall be twenty four feet (24') in width (12 feet per lane). Drive aisles which exceed twenty four feet (24') in width shall be approved by the director of community development and be striped to provide for safe vehicular movement.

   C.   Parking Stall Size Reductions: An industrial, commuter, long term business office or multi-family residential use may request a reduction to eight and one-half feet (81/2') in stall width. Such request shall be approved by the director of community development and must be accompanied by such documentation and evidence which shall justify the parking lot safety.

   D.   Parallel Parking Stalls: Off street parallel parking spaces shall conform to the following requirements:

      1.   Stall width measured perpendicular to the drive aisle shall be a minimum of ten feet (10').

      2.   Stall length measured parallel to the drive aisle shall be a minimum of twenty four feet (24').

      3.   Minimum drive aisle requirements: twelve feet (12') for one-way access and twenty four feet (24') for two-way access.

   E.   Parking Lot Specifications:

      1.   Setbacks:

         a.   Nonresidential Districts: Parking lots shall be permitted within ten feet (10') of the property line unless adjacent to single-family residential districts. Parking lots located in required yards, which are adjacent to single-family residential districts, shall be prohibited.

         b.   Residential Districts: Parking lots located in residential districts shall meet the required setbacks of the specific district.

      2.   Curb And Gutter: Combination concrete curb and gutter or concrete barrier curb is required around the perimeter of all parking lots and around all islands, provided that with approval of the director of community development this requirement may be deferred for the area adjacent to any future expansion as part of a staged development. Where alternatives to concrete curb and gutter are demonstrated to be more appropriate and recommended by the village engineer, said alternatives may be approved by the director of community development.

      3.   Radii: Ingress/egress drive aisles shall have a thirty foot (30') radii on returns. Concrete islands abutting ninety degree (90°) parking stalls shall have a five foot (5') radii on returns.

      4.   Striping: Striping of the pavement surface to define each parking space is required and shall be a minimum of four inches (4") in width from the length of each space. Striping for each parking space shall be painted in yellow or white. Thermoplastic pavement markings are an acceptable alternative. All areas designated as fire lanes shall be marked by posting of signs and/or yellow markings, provided that signs shall be used wherever feasible.

      5.   Wheel Guards: Parking spaces shall be provided with wheel guards or bumper guards where concrete curbs are not required so that no part of parked vehicles will encroach on an adjacent sidewalk. Bumper guards are not required for interior stalls or in locations where a concrete curb exists.

      6.   Parking Garage Clearance: Parking garages shall have a minimum vertical clearance of seven feet six inches (7'6").

      7.   Drive-Through Stacking: Stacking for vehicles in drive- through lanes, or other locations where vehicle stacking is required, shall be measured at a distance of twenty feet (20') from the front bumper of the first vehicle in the queue to the front bumper of the second vehicle in the queue, and so forth. Stacking lanes shall be separated from primary parking areas via a landscaped median.

      8.   Protection Of Lighting Fixtures: Light poles in a parking lot shall be protected from vehicles by curbed landscape islands.

      9.   Screening And Landscaping: All open parking lot areas containing more than four (4) required parking spaces shall be effectively screened as per the requirements contained in the landscape section of the development code. (Ord. 6286, 12-6-2016)

The required number of off street parking spaces shall be calculated as listed below:

TABLE OF OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS

 

In the B-5 central commercial district and the B-5C core central commercial district, for the purpose of allowing existing conditions to continue, additional off street parking is not required at locations where limited parking or no parking is currently provided. Uses which are similar to those in operation at the time this chapter is adopted are not required to add additional parking. However, in areas where there is new construction or major rehabilitation (50 percent or more), or a change in use which warrants additional parking, spaces shall be provided as follows:

 

(Ord. 6286, 12-6-2016)

   A.   Location And Screening: All loading berths shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. All loading areas shall be hidden from street view or from adjacent residential areas. All motor vehicle loading berths abutting residential areas shall be screened by building walls, or by a uniformly painted solid noncombustible fence, wall, or door, or densely planted mature shrubbery or any combination thereof, not less than six feet (6') in height. Such required screening shall be immediately adjacent to the loading area and in addition to transitional screening requirements elsewhere in this chapter. In all districts, no loading berths shall be located in a required front, corner side or side yard. Loading berths located in a required rear yard may be open to the sky.

   B.   Size: This chapter provides for two (2) sizes of loading berths, short berths and long berths. The vertical clearance of all berths shall be not less than fifteen feet (15'). The size of short and long loading berths shall conform to the following:

      1.   Short Berths: The size of berths, maneuvering aprons, and access aisles shall be as follows:

         a.   Berth Size: Short berths shall have a minimum width of twelve feet (12') and a minimum length of thirty five feet (35').

         b.   Maneuvering Apron: A maneuvering apron of sixty feet (60') shall be provided.

         c.   Access Aisles: A width of at least twelve feet (12') shall be provided for one-way aisles and twenty two feet (22') for two-way aisles.

      2.   Long Berths: The size of berths, maneuvering aprons, and access aisles shall be as follows:

         a.   Berth Size: Long berths shall have a minimum width of twelve feet (12') and a minimum length of fifty feet (50').

         b.   Maneuvering Apron: A maneuvering apron of sixty feet (60') shall be provided.

         c.   Access Aisles: A width of at least fourteen feet (14') shall be provided for one-way aisles and twenty four feet (24') for two-way aisles.

   C.   Access: Each off street loading berth shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement, and shall be subject to approval by the director of community development.

   D.   Surfacing: All open off street loading berths shall be paved with asphalt, concrete or other dustless all weather material capable of bearing a live load of two hundred (200) pounds per square foot.

   E.   Repair And Service: No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction with loading facilities provided in any district, except that:

      1.   Emergency repair service necessary to start vehicles shall be permitted in all districts.

   F.   Utilization: Space allocated to any off street loading use shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirement for any off street parking facilities or portions thereof.

   G.   Central Loading: Central loading facilities may be substituted for loading berths on individual zoning lots provided the following conditions are fulfilled:

      1.   Each zoning lot served shall have direct access to the central loading area without crossing streets or alleys at grade by means of a ramp or tunnel.

      2.   Total off street loading berths provided shall meet the minimum requirements herein specified, based on the sum of the several types of uses served. (Area of types of uses may be totaled before computing number of loading berths.)

      3.   No zoning lot served shall be more than five hundred feet (500') removed from the central loading area.

      4.   The tunnel or ramp connecting a central loading area with the zoning lot serviced shall be not less than twelve feet (12') in width and have a clearance of not less than twelve feet (12').

   H.   Minimum Facilities: Uses for which off street loading facilities are required herein, but which are located in buildings with less paved area than the minimum prescribed for such required facilities, shall be provided with adequate receiving facilities, accessible by motor vehicles off any adjacent alley, service drive, or open space on the same zoning lot. (Ord. 6286, 12-6-2016)