The purpose of the college/university district is to promote higher education within its boundaries. The college/university district is intended to establish the area in which a college or university may continue to operate in harmony with the surrounding residential and business areas.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001)

No building, structure or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered or enlarged which is arranged, intended or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Colleges and universities with master plans approved by City Council.

2.

Single-family detached dwellings.

3.

Two-family dwellings and duplexes.

4.

Parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Colleges and universities without approved master plans.

2.

Boarding houses. (Ord. No. 10-087, § 6, 7-20-2010)

3.

Clubs, lodges and organizations unaffiliated with the college or university located within the district and not including any uses customarily conducted as a gainful business.

4.

Fraternity and sorority houses not operated in a building or structure owned by the college or university.

5.

Public and private utility facilities.

6.

Planned unit development.

7.

Parking decks and garages, gymnasiums, arenas and stadiums that are in either of the following classifications:

7.1.

Such facilities that are associated with a college or university without a master plan approved by the City Council.

7.2.

Such facilities that are associated with a college or university with a master plan approved by the City Council but those structures or uses are not designated on the approved master plan or being built in a different location than designated on the approved master plan.

8.

Cultural and/or fine arts centers.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001)

9.

Telecommunications facilities as required by Chapter 13 of this Title.

(Ord. 08-078, 4-15-2008)

The uses delineated below shall be accessory only to colleges or universities. The permitted accessory uses for the district include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.

Classroom buildings; administration buildings; faculty/staff office buildings; dormitories; multipurpose buildings for college uses; training buildings; conference and seminar buildings; buildings which provide overnight accommodations for guests of and visitors to the college or university; parking lots; maintenance buildings; health clubs; general retail and services which are generally associated with bookstores and dining services and other functions servicing college students; general retail and services which are included in a college/university-sponsored class, program, club or activity; clubs, lodges and organizations.

2.

Other uses which are the same general character as the above permitted uses, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

3.

Parking decks and garages; gymnasiums, arenas, and stadiums associated with a college or university with a master plan approved by the City Council, provided that the structure is located as designated on the approved master plan.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001; Ord. No. 10-084, § 3, 7-20-2010)

The following conditions shall be required:

1.

Location of the buildings and structures and establishment of uses shall be in general conformance with a master land use plan. The master land use plan shall designate existing and proposed buildings, structures and land uses. A college or university may: 1) enlarge said buildings, structures and land uses, or 2) utilize any building, structure and land use designated on the master land use plan for any permitted or permitted accessory use as enumerated above, both at the discretion of the college or university, provided that said enlargement or use is in keeping with all requirements of this district.

2.

The number and the location of off street parking spaces and loading spaces to be provided shall be as indicated on the master land use plan. However, the college or university may construct off street parking spaces and loading spaces in the rear and sides of any lot or parcel of land within the district.

3.

The requirements of Subsection 6-9-2.10 (off street parking) of this Title shall not be applicable to colleges or universities in the college/university district.

4.

The requirements of Title 5, Chapter 10 of this Code (landscaping, screening and tree preservation) shall be applicable to the college/university district.

5.

The accessory uses in the college/university district shall be located within a building or structure containing a permitted or accessory use and shall not contain advertising visible from the outside of the building or structure. Such accessory uses shall be primarily for the service and convenience of the students and employees of the college or university. This provision shall not apply to (i) special events sponsored by the institution or held in their facilities, or (ii) general retail and services which are included in a college/university-sponsored class, program, club or activity.

6.

The college or university may sponsor a special event of community wide interest or may permit a person or organization to utilize its facilities for such an event with or without remuneration. The college or university may permit a person or organization to utilize its facilities for conferences, programming, instruction, or sports/performing arts/special interest camps with or without remuneration.

7.

In the college/university district, any tract of land or lot may contain one or more principal buildings, structures or uses and any building, structure or use may be located on one or more lots or tracts of land.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001; Ord. No. 10-084, § 3, 7-20-2010)

There are no area requirements for the college/university use in the college/university district, unless otherwise established in a master land use plan or in Section 6-7G-10 of this Article.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001)

There are no lot width requirements for the college/university uses in the college/university district, unless otherwise established in a master land use plan or in Section 6-7G-10 of this Article.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001)

The minimum yards required in the college/university district shall be determined through the approval of a master land use plan or through Section 6-7G-10 of this Article for North Central College.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001)

The height limitations/bulk regulations for the college/university district shall be determined through the approval of a master land use plan or through Section 6-7G-10 of this Article for North Central College.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001)

1.

Intent: The North Central College Master Plan Area is established in the adopted North Central College Master Plan as referenced in Chapter 11 (Comprehensive Plan) of Title 1 (Administrative) of the Naperville Municipal Code. The North Central College Master Plan Area shall be developed in accordance with this Section in recognition of the fact that North Central College and the surrounding residential and business uses constitute a single neighborhood which must develop and grow in a harmonious and compatible manner. This Section also recognizes that the stability of North Central College is integral to the viability of the neighborhood. Therefore, this Section is intended to provide flexibility to North Central College to develop and expand as it deems necessary to meet the changing requirements of higher education, with a minimum amount of impact on surrounding areas.

2.

Required Conditions: The following conditions shall be required for North Central College:

2.1.

The requirements of Chapter 11 (historic preservation) of this Title shall be applicable to North Central College.

2.2.

North Central College shall utilize single-family and two-family dwellings within the district according to the following criteria:

2.2.1.

The college will attempt to utilize houses at their present location for such purposes as student housing, faculty offices, classroom facilities or other functions consistent with the mission of the college.

2.2.2.

If the college determines that it is not feasible to utilize houses at their present location (for reasons including, but not limited to, architectural, structural, accessibility or economic considerations), then the colleges may take any of the following actions:

2.2.2.1. Relocate the houses within the boundaries of the master land use plan area.

2.2.2.2. Relocate the houses in the immediate neighborhood.

2.2.2.3. Join houses at their present or new locations within the master land use plan area in order to increase usable floor space without altering the residential character of such houses.

2.2.2.4. Raze the houses and replace them with purpose built facilities.

2.2.2.5. In addition, the college may raze garages and/or outbuildings in order to provide necessary on site parking adjacent to such houses which it may develop for college purposes.

2.2.2.6. The college shall undertake the above enumerated actions in accordance with the established criteria of the City of Naperville ordinance 86-100 (an ordinance creating an historic preservation district).

2.3.

The number and the location of North Central College parking spaces and loading spaces to be provided shall be as indicated on the master land use plan. In addition, the college may construct off street parking spaces and loading spaces in the rear and sides of any lot or parcel of land within the master land use plan area, provided that spaces are accessory to the building, structure or land use located on the lot or parcel. Notwithstanding this provision, off street parking shall be provided as necessary for the proposed fine arts center, and additions thereto, to be located on the west side of Ellsworth Street between Jefferson Avenue and Chicago Avenue through the conditional use process. Parking for the facility shall be mutually determined by the City of Naperville and North Central College prior to commencement of construction.

2.4.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 6-7G-5.4 of this Article, the provisions of Subsection 5-10-3.5.1 (relating to parking lot islands) of this Code (landscaping, screening and tree preservation) shall not be applicable to North Central College. However, North Central College shall install within the perimeter parking lot landscaping a portion of the parking lot island landscaping which would have been required; landscaping shall be mutually agreed upon by the college and the City.

2.5.

Prior to applying for a building permit to construct new buildings or to construct additions to existing buildings designated on the North Central College master land use plan, North Central College and the City of Naperville will work together to resolve any issues related to the construction of new buildings or additions in the following areas:

2.5.1.

Emergency vehicle access.

2.5.2.

Storm water management.

2.5.3.

Tree preservation.

2.5.4.

Refuse and loading areas.

2.5.5.

Architectural design of building elevations.

2.5.6.

Exterior lighting.

2.5.7.

Parking.

2.6.

The college shall seek neighborhood input regarding Subsections 6-7G-10.2.5.1 through 6-7G-10.2.5.7 of this Section.

3.

Area Requirements: Permitted uses other than the college/university use shall follow the area requirements of the R2 district.

4.

Lot Width Requirements: Permitted uses other than the college/university use shall follow the lot width requirements of the R2 district.

5.

Yard Requirements: The yard requirements for North Central College shall be as follows:

5.1.

There shall be provided a building setback of not less than twenty-five (25) feet and an off street parking setback of not less than ten (10) feet along all public rights-of-way (except alleys) serving as a boundary of the North Central College district.

5.2.

There shall be provided a building setback of not less than fifteen (15) feet and an off street parking setback of not less than ten (10) feet along all public rights-of-way (except alleys) located within the North Central College district.

5.3.

There shall be provided a building setback and off street parking setback of not less than five (5) feet along all other boundaries of the North Central College district. This does not apply to properties not within the district, but located within the confines of the plan.

5.4.

There shall be provided a building setback of not less than fifteen (15) feet plus one foot for every two (2) feet by which the structure exceeds twenty-eight (28) feet and an off street parking setback of not less than ten (10) feet along all rear and interior side lot lines of property owned by North Central College and adjacent to other properties located in the plan area but not owned by North Central College.

5.5.

The yard requirements for single-family detached structures and duplexes shall be the same as the R2 regulations.

6.

Height Limitations/Bulk Regulations: The height requirements/bulk requirements for North Central College shall be as follows:

6.1.

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the North Central College master land use plan area constructed after the effective date of these provisions or for all additions to existing buildings and structures constructed after the effective date of these provisions shall be four (4) stories not to exceed fifty (50) feet.

6.2.

The height limitations/bulk regulations for single-family detached structures and duplexes shall be the same as the R2 regulations.

6.3.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Subsection 6-7G-10.6, the maximum height of Old Main, Carnegie Hall, Pfeiffer Hall, Goldspohn Hall, and Merner Field House shall not exceed the height of that building existing on the date of the adoption of the North Central College master land use plan dated September 2000, as amended.

7.

Rezoning: If North Central College expands beyond its boundaries as delineated in the latest Master Land Use Plan approved by the City Council, North Central College may request that the City of Naperville rezone said real property to the College/University District.

(Ord. 01-188, 9-18-2001; Ord. No. 10-084, § 3, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 24-093, § 3, 9-3-2024)

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