New Lenox City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
- Sec. 106-1.- Title of chapter.
- Sec. 106-2. - Definitions and rules of construction.
- Sec. 106-3. - Comprehensive plan and official map adopted.
- Sec. 106-4. - Purpose of chapter.
- Sec. 106-5. - Methods of regulation of uses and structures.
- Sec. 106-6. - Additional methods of regulation.
- Sec. 106-7. - Interpretation of chapter.
- Sec. 106-8. - Severability.
- Sec. 106-9. - Scope of chapter.
- Sec. 106-10. - Lots generally.
- Sec. 106-11. - Open space on lots.
- Sec. 106-12. - Exceptions to height limitations.
- Sec. 106-13. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 106-14. - Agricultural exemptions.
- Sec. 106-15. - Conformance with building lines established by master plan.
- Sec. 106-16. - Floodplain reservation areas.
- Sec. 106-17. - Screening.
- Sec. 106-18. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT2
Sections
- Sec. 106-41.- Administrative organization.
- Sec. 106-42. - Powers and duties of building commissioner.
- Sec. 106-43. - Authority of board of trustees.
- Sec. 106-44. - Zoning certificates.
- Sec. 106-45. - Certificate of occupancy.
- Sec. 106-46. - Variations.
- Sec. 106-47. - Appeals.
- Sec. 106-48. - Special use permits.
- Sec. 106-49. - Amendments.
- Sec. 106-50. - Fees.
- Sec. 106-51. - Penalty.
ARTICLE III
DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS[3]
- DIVISION 3. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 106-131. - Purpose; districts enumerated.
- Sec. 106-132. - R-1 single-family residence district.
- Sec. 106-133. - R-2A single-family residence district.
- Sec. 106-134. - R-2 single-family residence district.
- Sec. 106-135. - R-3 multifamily residence district.
- Sec. 106-136. - R-4 two unit residence district.
- Sec. 106-137. - R-5 three and four unit residence district.
- Sec. 106-138. - R-1A single-family residence district (estate transition).
- Sec. 106-139. - R single-family residence district (medium density estate).
- Sec. 106-140. - E single-family residence district (low density estate).
- Sec. 106-141. - R-6 multifamily residence district.
- DIVISION 4. - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS[4]
- Sec. 106-161. - Purpose; districts enumerated.
- Sec. 106-162. - C-1 neighborhood convenience shopping district.
- Sec. 106-163. - C-2 community shopping district.
- Sec. 106-164. - C-3 general business district.
- Sec. 106-165. - C-4 automotive service district.
- Sec. 106-166. - C-5 office/transitional district.
- Sec. 106-167. - C-6 office and research park district.
- Sec. 106-168. - C-7 regional shopping district.
- DIVISION 5. - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS[5]
- DIVISION 6. - HOSPITAL DISTRICT
ARTICLE VI
OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND STACKING7
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PARKING SPACE
- Sec. 106-291. - General requirements.
- Sec. 106-292. - Location; special location plan.
- Sec. 106-293. - Combined facilities.
- Sec. 106-294. - Design, use and maintenance.
- Sec. 106-295. - Units of measurement.
- Sec. 106-296. - Required number of spaces.
- Sec. 106-297. - Plot plan.
- Sec. 106-298. - Modification or waiver of requirements.
- DIVISION 3. - LOADING SPACE
- DIVISION 4. - STACKING SPACE
ARTICLE VII
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS8
Sections
- Sec. 106-351.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 106-352. - Procedure for approval.
- Sec. 106-353. - Conformance with approved plans; changes to plans.
- Sec. 106-354. - Development standards.
- Sec. 106-355. - Residential planned unit developments.
- Sec. 106-356. - Commercial planned developments.
- Sec. 106-357. - Industrial planned developments.
- Sec. 106-358. - Findings by plan commission.
- Sec. 106-359. - Authority to impose conditions and restrictions.
ARTICLE VIII
SIGNS9
Sections
- Sec. 106-381.- Purpose of article.
- Sec. 106-382. - Definitions.
- Sec. 106-383. - Penalty; additional remedies.
- Sec. 106-384. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 106-385. - Permit required.
- Sec. 106-386. - Removal or correction of unsafe or unlawful signs.
- Sec. 106-387. - Removal of obsolete business signs and abandoned signs.
- Sec. 106-388. - General standards; exemptions.
- Sec. 106-389. - Signs permitted in all districts.
- Sec. 106-390. - Signs permitted for residential uses in residential districts.
- Sec. 106-391. - Signs permitted for nonresidential uses in residential districts.
- Sec. 106-392. - Signs permitted in commercial and industrial districts.
- Sec. 106-393. - Shopping centers and multiple-tenant commercial buildings.
- Sec. 106-394. - Temporary promotional signs.
- Sec. 106-395. - Temporary political signs.
- Sec. 106-396. - Residential subdivision and business park monuments and identification signs.
- Sec. 106-397. - Legal nonconforming and grandfathered signs.
- Sec. 106-398. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 106-399. - Highway-oriented signs.
- Sec. 106-400. - Signs permitted in the H hospital district.
ARTICLE IX
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS10
Sections
- Sec. 106-421.- Purpose of article; applicability of article.
- Sec. 106-422. - Definitions.
- Sec. 106-423. - Plan requirements; installation of landscaping.
- Sec. 106-424. - Design standards.
- Sec. 106-425. - Required landscaping.
- Sec. 106-426. - Standards for plant materials; planting guidelines.
- Sec. 106-427. - Recommended trees, shrubs and ground covers.
ARTICLE X
- SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES11
Sections
- Sec. 106-451.- Definitions.
- Sec. 106-452. - Liquor license.
- Sec. 106-453. - Registration.
- Sec. 106-454. - Location of sexually oriented businesses.
- Sec. 106-455. - Exterior display.
- Sec. 106-456. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 106-457. - Stage, separation and railing requirements.
- Sec. 106-458. - Severability.
ARTICLE XI
SMALL WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Sections
- Sec. 106-501.- Purpose of article; applicability of article.
- Sec. 106-502. - Definitions.
- Sec. 106-503. - General requirements for small wind energy systems.
- Sec. 106-504. - Bulk, location, setback and height requirements for small wind energy systems.
- Sec. 106-505. - Design and technical standards for small wind energy systems.
- Sec. 106-506. - Application and approval process for small wind energy systems.
- Sec. 106-507. - General requirements for solar energy systems.
- Sec. 106-508. - Requirements for freestanding solar energy systems.
- Sec. 106-509. - Requirements for residential attached solar energy systems.
- Sec. 106-510. - Requirements for non-residential attached solar energy systems.
- Sec. 106-511. - Design and technical standards for solar energy systems.
- Sec. 106-512. - Application and approval process for solar energy systems.
ARTICLE XII
COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES
Sections
- Sec. 106-551.- Purpose of article; applicability of article.
- Sec. 106-552. - Definitions.
- Sec. 106-553. - General requirements for commercial solar energy facilities.
- Sec. 106-554. - Requirements for commercial solar energy facilities.
- Sec. 106-555. - Monitoring and maintenance of the commercial solar energy facility.
- Sec. 106-556. - Avoidance and mitigation of damages to public infrastructure.
- Sec. 106-557. - Submittal requirements for a commercial solar energy facility.
- Sec. 106-558. - Prohibited systems.