Palos Heights City Zoning Code
HARLEM AVENUE
OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 153.50 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
The intent of the Harlem Avenue Overlay District is to enhance the Harlem Avenue corridor as an area of thriving commerce and positive character for Palos Heights. Specifically, the District aims to:
(A) Complement existing development regulations for the B and B-1 Districts (including the Commercial Areas Design and Development Guidelines) in order to create a higher quality commercial environment along Harlem Avenue;
(B) Allow high-quality new commercial development;
(C) Improve the design and appearance of existing development along Harlem Avenue;
(D) Improve the appearance of the public right-of-way;
(E) Support bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access to commercial development along Harlem Avenue;
(F) Improve access and mobility along the corridor for all modes of transportation;
(G) Ensure that surrounding neighborhoods are adequately buffered from the impacts of commercial development; and
(H) Allow for new housing development along Harlem Avenue that will support commercial uses.
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.51 APPLICABILITY, CONFLICTS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
(A) The regulations contained within the Harlem Avenue Overlay District are applicable as follows:
(1) Regulations are applicable to all commercial uses within the boundaries of the Harlem Avenue Overlay District as shown on the city's official zoning map referenced in § 153.31.
(2) Single-family residential properties are not subject to the regulations of the Harlem Avenue Overlay District.
(3) Given the unique character of development along Harlem Avenue between 122nd Street and 124th Street, the following exceptions and regulations apply to this portion of the corridor:
(a) Properties and developments fronting along Harlem Avenue located between 122nd Street and 124th Street and having a Harlem Avenue frontage of 200 feet or more are subject to the regulations of the Harlem Avenue Overlay District.
(b) Properties and developments fronting on Harlem Avenue located between 122nd Street and 124th Street and having a Harlem Avenue frontage of less than 200 feet are exempt from the following Harlem Avenue Overlay District regulations:
1. Section 153.55(D)(1) and (D)(2) for parking areas located in the front yard between the primary building and Harlem Avenue.
2. Section 153.56(D).
3. Section 153.59(A).
(c) All developments located between 122nd Street and 124th Street and having a Harlem Avenue frontage of 100 feet or more are subject to the planned unit development process.
(4) In some instances, regulations in other portions of this code may be in conflict with the regulations of the Harlem Avenue Overlay District. Where indicated, the regulations of the Harlem Avenue Overlay District shall be applied based on the following interpretations:
(a) When stated that the Harlem Avenue Overlay District regulations shall be applied "in lieu of other regulations," the Harlem Avenue Overlay District regulations shall be used, and other regulations shall not apply.
(b) When stated that the Harlem Avenue Overlay District regulations shall be applied "in addition to other regulations," both the Harlem Avenue Overlay District regulations and other regulations shall apply.
(c) When stated that the Harlem Avenue Overlay District regulations shall be applied "as a modification to other regulations," the other regulations shall apply, except as specifically noted in this section.
(d) When it is not stated whether the Harlem Avenue Overlay District regulations shall be applied "in lieu of" or "in addition to" other regulations, the more strict regulations shall apply, so long as they are not in conflict with one another.
(e) When it is not stated whether the Harlem Avenue Overlay District regulations shall be applied "in lieu of" or "in addition to" other regulations AND regulations are in conflict with or mutually exclusive of one another, the regulations of the Harlem Avenue Overlay District shall apply.
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.52 USES.
(B) Allowed uses.
(1) Uses in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District are permitted in accordance with Table 153.52.A of this section. Acronyms used to define permitted uses are defined as follows:
(a) "P" denotes a permitted use.
(b) "S" denotes a special use that is permitted but is subject to additional reviews in accordance with the administration and enforcement section of this code.
(c) "L" denotes limited uses that are permitted within the district. However, a limited use shall not be approved unless:
l. The total percentage of lot frontage of other lots occupied by or approved for limited uses on the same block as the subject property does not exceed the threshold established by Table 153.52(B)(1)(c) based on the vacancy rate of that block as established by the zoning administrator.
Table 153.52(B)(1)(c): Limited Use Allowance Based on Block Vacancy Rate
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Vacancy Rate | Allowable Limited Use |
20% or more | 50% |
15%-19.9% | 45% |
10%-14.9% | 40% |
9.9% or less | 30% |
-OR-
2. Each of the following criteria are met:
a. The total frontage of other lots occupied or approved for limited uses exceeds 50% of the total Harlem Avenue frontage of the block on which the use is located;
b. A portion of a building not to exceed 50% of the total floor area the overall building area is designated for the limited use; and
c. The building to include the limited use is at least 4,000 square feet in overall area.
(d) "L/S" denotes limited uses that are permitted in accordance with the definition for "limited uses" above, and are also subject to additional reviews in accordance with the administration and enforcement section of this code.
Table 153.52.A. Allowed Uses in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District
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Use | B | B- 1 |
Table 153.52.A. Allowed Uses in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District
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Use | B | B- 1 |
Residential | ||
Residential, as an upper-floor component of mixed-use development | S | S |
Public/Institutional | ||
Public utility and public service uses | S | |
Municipal buildings and uses | S | |
Governmental facilities | P | P |
Recreational | ||
Open spaces, playgrounds, and other recreation or parks as an accessory use to commercial development | S | S |
Commercial Goods and Services | ||
Garages and carports as an accessory to residential or commercial development | S | S |
Parking structures as an accessory to residential or commercial development | S | S |
Bakeries, provided that the products thereof are sold at retail on premise | P | L |
Catering establishments | P | L |
Dressmaking, millinery, tailoring, or similar retail trade shops, employing not more than 5 persons | P | L |
Electric, radio, and television repair shops | P | L |
Locksmith shops | P | L |
Painting and decorating shops | P | L |
Restaurants, except drive-in restaurants; provided that no alcoholic beverages are furnished or sold for consumption on the premises | P | L |
Sales, display rooms, stores and shops, for conduct of a retail trade in primarily new furniture, fixtures and home appliances, new men's and women's apparel and accessories and primarily new retail commodities. Used material as an incidental activity to the new retail sales shall be permitted. No alcoholic beverages shall be furnished or sold for consumption on the premises | P | L |
Antique stores dealing with fine and decorative art, jewelry and furniture. An antique, for the purpose of this section, is an object whose value has been significantly enhanced by its age and shall not include customary used or secondhand furniture, appliances, or clothing outlets. | P | L |
Automobile service stations | L/ S | L/ S |
Drive-in restaurants | S | L/ S |
Dyeing and cleaning establishments | L/ S | L/ S |
Motels | S | L/ S |
Restaurants, except drive-in restaurants; provided that alcoholic beverages are furnished or sold for consumption on the premises | S | L/ S |
Animals hospitals | L/ S | L/ S |
Automatic car wash | L/ S | L/ S |
Mini-mart in connection with an automobile service station | S | L/ S |
Secondhand stores or shops for the sale of used, or reconditioned home furnishings, appliances, clothing, or commodities | L/ S | L/ S |
Barbershops, beauty parlors, and similar personal service shops | L/ S | S |
Laundromats | L/ S | L/ S |
Messenger and telephone answering service and stations | L/ S | L/ S |
Receiving and delivery stores for wet, dry, or stream cleaning, provided that the cleaning is done elsewhere than on the premises | L/ S | L/ S |
Shoe repair shops | L/ S | L/ S |
Professional offices, including those of insurance, real estate, physicians, dentists, other health practitioners, lawyers, engineers, and architects | L | P |
Medical and dental clinics. Sales or prescription medical supplies and proprietary drugs are also permitted in these clinics | L | P |
Funeral parlors and mortuaries | L/ S | P |
Banks | L/ S | P |
Business and commercial schools, including music and dancing academies | L/ S | P |
Photographer, artists, or similar studios | L/ S | P |
Day care centers | L/ S | S |
Martial arts training schools | L/ S | S |
(2) Any use not specifically identified in Table 153.52.A above is not permitted. Interpretation of an unspecified use and whether or not it is permitted shall be made by the zoning administrator.
(3) The following uses are specifically prohibited in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District:
(a) Adult or sexually oriented retailers and services (including adult bookstores, adult entertainment, etc.).
(b) Massage parlors not used for medical services or physical therapy.
(c) Pawn shops.
(d) Tattoo establishments.
(e) Hookah lounges, smoking lounges, cigar bars, or other similar uses.
(f) Medical marijuana provisioning centers.
(g) Pool or billiard halls.
(h) Payday loans, cash checking, or short-term lending services not affiliated with a bank.
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.53 BULK AND SCALE.
(A) Bulk and scale regulations. Development in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District shall comply with Table 153.53.A.
Table 153.53.A. Bulk and Scale Regulations in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District | |||||||
District | Minimum Lot Size | Building Bulk and Scale | |||||
Lot Width (W) | Lot Area | Max. Height | Minimum Yards | ||||
Front Yard (F) | Corner Side Yard (CS) | Interior Side Yard (IS) | Rear Yard (R) | ||||
B Business |
30' | 5,000 sq. ft. | 35' for building s without resident ial use, or 50' when resident ial uses are included as the pre- dominant use in the upper floors | N/A | N/A | 10' | 20', unless any structu re on the lot has a height greater than 25', then subject to the regulat ions of 153.53. 2 below |
B-1 Restricted Service District |
60', measured at the building setback line | 10,00 0 sq. ft. | 30', unless development includes upper-floor residential, then 40' | 30', unless more than 50% of the structures that front Harlem Avenue on the same block have smaller front yard setbac ks, then the average front yard setbac k of such structures | 10', unless adjacen t to a single-family residen tial lot, then 20' plus 1' for every additional 1' of building height above 20' | 10' or 10% of lot, whichever is less, up to 20' | 20', unless any structu re on the lot has a height greater than 25', then subject to the regulations of 153.53. 2 below |
(B) Reside ntial units permit ted as a compon ent of mixed use develo pment shall confor m to the follow ing minimum unit sizes; 1-bedroom – 950 square feet; 2-bedroom – 1,100 square feet; 3-bedroom – 1,300 square feet.
(C) For development that has a building height of 35 feet or greater, structures shall be stepped back in order to create a greater setback as height increases in accordance with the following:
(1) No portion of the structure shall be taller than 35 feet within 20 feet of the rear lot line.
(2 ) Any portion of the structure taller than 35 feet shall be se tback at least 40 feet from the re ar lot line.
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.54 BUILDING DESIGN.
Development in the Harlem Overlay District is subject to the standards in the city Commercial Areas Design and Development Guidelines. The following regulations are applicable in addition to the Design and Development Guidelines.
(A) Facade transparency.
(1) Building facades that front on Harlem Avenue or intersecting side streets shall include transparent materials in accordance with Table 153.54.A below.
Table 153.54.A. Transparent Facade Area Requirements | ||
Harlem Avenue Frontage | Intersecting Side Street Frontage | |
Ground Floor | 70% | 50% |
Upper Floor(s) | 20% | 12% |
(2) Ground floor transparency calculation.
(a) Building facades shall include a bulkhead with a minimum height of 18 inches that separates ground floor windows from the grade of a lot.
(b) The eligible transparent portion of the ground floor facade shall include the portion of the facade between the top of the required bulkhead and a horizontal line drawn seven feet above the top of the bulkhead, and running the entire width of the facade.
(c) The trans parent facade area shall be calculated by dividing the transparent area (including windows, window mullions not greater than two inches wide, and conforming window signs) of the eligible transparent portion of the ground floor facade, by the total eligible transparent portion of the ground floor facade.
(3) Upper floor(s) transparency calculation.
(a) The eligible transparent portion of each upper floor facade shall include the portion of the facade between the interior finished floor line for that story and the interior finished floor line for the story above, and running the entire width of the facade. For the topmost floor of a building, the upper limit of the eligible transparent portion shall be a line drawn 10 feet above the interior finished floor line of that story.
(b) The trans parent facade area of each upper floor shall be calculated by dividing the transparent area (including windows, window mullions not greater than two inches wide) of the eligible transparent portion of the upper floor facade, by the total eligible transparent portion of that upper floor facade.
(B) Facade articulation.
(1) A variation in the facade plane shall be provided no more than every 40 feet for facades fronting on Harlem Avenue or an intersecting street.
(2) Conforming facade variations include changes in the depth of the facade of at least four inches, a structural element at least six inches wide and two inches in depth, or a change in building materials that corresponds to a change in the elevation of the roofline.
(C) Rear building entries.
(1) Businesses with rear parking areas shall provide access to commercial space by one of the following:
(a) Direct public access from the parking lot to a rear building entry to the commercial space.
(b) Direct public access from the parking lot to a rear building entry to a common internal space that leads to individual commercial spaces.
(c) For buildings on corner lots, direct access to the side yard public sidewalk, and corresponding pedestrian connections to entrances on the front or side of the building.
(d) For buildings on interior lots that do not provide direct access through the rear portion of the building, a public sidewalk between commercial buildings that provides access to pedestrian connections to commercial entrances on the front of the building.
( 2) For buildi ngs that provid e direct access from a rear parkin g area to an indivi dual commer cial space or common intern al space, the follow ing elemen ts shall be provided:
(a) A sign identifying the tenant(s) accessible through each public entry point. (This sign shall not count against the total permitted signage for the development.)
(b) Building-mounted lighting providing adequate safety throughout the duration of business hours. Such lighting should be aimed to appropriately illuminate the building entry but not spill over onto or create glare for adjacent residential properties.
(c) A building entry buffer area of 10 feet by 10 feet that shall remain clear of trash receptacles, inventory, or any other objects that may inhibit accessibility to the public entry.
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.55 PARKING CAPACITY, CONFIGURATION, AND ACCESS.
(A) Uses in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District shall provide off-street parking capacity in accordance with Table 153.55.1 below and in lieu of § 153.19(B).
Table 153.55.1. Required Off-street Parking Capacity | |
Use | Harlem Avenue Overlay District Parking Requirements |
Table 153.55.1. Required Off-street Parking Capacity | |
Use | Harlem Avenue Overlay District Parking Requirements |
Automobile service stations | 1 space per employee |
Banks, business or professional offices, public administration buildings | 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of service area |
Restaurants, bars, or other establishments for the sale & consumption of food & alcohol | Number of spaces equal to 50% of facility capacity plus 1 space per employee |
Fire stations | 1 parking space per fireman on duty |
Furniture and appliance stores & repair shops, wholesale stores, and machinery sales | 1 parking space per 600 square feet of floor area |
Motels/hotels | 1 space per lodging room plus 1 space per employee |
Municipal or privately owned recreation buildings or community centers | 1 space per employee plus additional adequate spaces as determined by plan commission |
Public utility and public service uses | 1 space per employee plus additional adequate spaces as determined by plan commission |
Retail stores | 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of service area |
Theaters (indoor) | 1 space per each 3 seats |
Motor vehicle sales | 1 space per 250 square feet of floor area of sales building (not including inventory storage) plus 1 space per employee |
Motor vehicle service (in conjunction with motor vehicle sales) | 1 space per each 4 service bays plus 1 space per employee |
Fraternal or religious institutions | Spaces in adequate numberas determined by the plan commission to serve employees, residents, and public |
Multiple-family dwellings | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
(B) Parking spaces and circulation aisles, including those in parking structures, in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District shall be designed in accordance with Table 153.55.2-1 and Figure 153.55.2-2 below.
Table 153.55.2-1. Dimensional Standards for Parking Spaces and Aisles (in feet) | ||||
Parking Area Component | 0° (PARALLEL) | 45° | 60° | 90° |
A - Width of Aisle: One-Way | 11 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
B - Width of Aisle: Two-Way | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
C - Width of Space | 8.5 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
D - Depth of Space | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
E - Perpendicular Depth of Space | N/A | 20' | 21' | 19' |
Figure 153.55 .2-2. Illustration showing the location of dimensional standards for parking area.
( C) Not more than one double -loade d parkin g aisle, with a total width of 60 feet, shall be permit ted in front of the primar y building or out lot structure. Any remaining parking shall be provided to the side or rear of the primary building or out lot structure.
(D) Parking lots in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District shall include landscaping in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) Parking lots shall include landscaped islands with a minimum width of six feet and a minimum length equal to that of adjacent parking stalls. All parking aisles shall end with a landscaped island. Additionally, no more than 20 contiguous spaces shall be provided without a landscaped island.
(2) Parking lots and drive aisles shall include decorative landscaping around the parking lot edge where the parking lot is within 20 feet of a front or corner side lot line. The landscaped area shall be no less than five feet in width, and shall include decorative plant materials used in conjunction with a decorative masonry wall or wrought iron fence not less than three feet in height.
(3) Where a parking lot lies within 20 feet of a lot line shared with a lot in a residential zoning district, the parking lot shall be lined by a landscaped area no less than seven feet in width, and shall include decorative plant materials used in conjunction with a decorative masonry wall or wrought iron fence not less than six feet in height. The edge of the parking lot, as measured by the back of curb, shall be at least 10 feet from the lot line shared with the lot in the residential zoning district.
(4 ) All parking lot landscape materials shall comply with the permitted plant materials identified in § 153.56.
(E ) No lot shall have multiple curb cuts providing access to Harlem Avenue that are closer than 125 feet apart.
(F) Shared parking may be permitted when two or more uses that create demand for parking during different times of the day or week share access to one parking area, in accordance with the following:
(1) The application for a shared parking reduction must demonstrate that all relevant parties, including any business or property that shall provide or utilize the designated parking area(s), are a party to the application and proposed shared parking arrangement.
(2) An overall reduction of up to 25% of the total required parking for all uses may be granted by the plan commission when the applicant can demonstrate no significant impacts of such a reduction through a parking analysis conducted by a recognized transportation professional.
(3) Direct pedestrian access shall be provided been the shared parking area and all uses included as part of the shared parking application.
(4) Even if the uses included in the shared parking application exist on separate zoning lots, the shared parking area shall be subject to the curb cut spacing regulations of image 153.55.5 above.
(G) For lots with more than 20 parking spaces, one bicycle rack shall be provided that accommodates at least three bicycles. Bicycle rack(s) shall be located to provide easy pedestrian access to the primary entrance of the building.
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.56 LANDSCAPING (IN ADDITION TO § 153.29).
(A) Landscape materials shall be provided based on Table 153.56.1 below. For the purposes of this table:
(1) "Recommended" materials include those that are both permitted and would result in attractive, diverse, and resilient landscaping.
(2) "Other permitted" materials include those that are appropriate for the community and regional climate, but may not necessarily enhance local diversity or resiliency.
(3) "Prohibited" materials include those that may be susceptible to disease, invasive, or potentially harmful to the local environment. These materials are not to be used in development in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District.
Table 153.56.1. Permitted Plant Materials
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Table 153.56.1. Permitted Plant Materials
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Recommended Deciduous Trees | |||
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Note |
Acer freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' | Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Acer freemanii 'Marmo' | Marmo Freeman Maple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Acer nigrum | Black Maple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Acer rubrum 'October Glory' | Red Maple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' | Sugar Maple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Celtis occidentalis | Hackberry | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Celtis occidentalis 'Chicagoland' | Chicagoland Common Hackberry | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Gingko biloba | Gingko (male only) | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Skyline' or 'Shademaster’ | Thornless Honeylocust | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Gymnocladus dioicus | Kentucky Coffee Tree | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Pyrus calleryana | Callery Pear | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Quercus alba | White oak | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Quercus bicolor | Swamp White Oak | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Quercus macrocarpa | Bur Oak | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Quercus rubra | Northen Red Oak | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Quercus rubrum | Red Oak | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Tilia americana | Linden (Basswood) | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Tilia americana 'Redmond' | Redmond American Linden | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' | Greenspire Littleleaf Linden | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Ulmus carpinifolia 'Homestead' | Homestead Elm | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Ulmus x 'Homested' | Homested Hybrid Elm | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Ulmus x 'Morton' | Morton Hybrid Elm | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Recommended Ornamental Trees | |||
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Note |
Acer ginnala | Amur Maple | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Amelachier (various species) | Serviceberry varieties | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William' | Prince William Shadblow Serviceberry | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Amelanchier grandiflora 'Autum Brilliance' | Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Carpinus caroliniana | American Hornbeam | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Cercis canadensis | Eastern Redbud | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Comus alternifolia | Pagoda Dogwood | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Cornus kousa | Kousa Dogwood | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Cornus mas | Cornelian Cherry Dogwood | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Crataegus crusgalli var. inermis | Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Crataegus mollis | Downy Hawthorn | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Maackia amurensis | Amur Maackia | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Malus 'Adams' | Adams Crabapple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Malus ioensis | Iowa Crabapple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Malus 'Prairie Fire' | Prairie Fire Crabapple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Malus 'Red Jewel' | Red Jewel Crabapple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Malus sargentii | Sargent Crabapple | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Ostrya virginiana | American Hophornbeam | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' | Chanticleer Gallery Pear | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Pyrus calleryana 'Redspire' | Redspire Callery Pear | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Syringa reticulata | Japanese Tree Lilac | 2.5" cal. | B&B |
Viburnum prunifolium | Blackhawk Viburnum (tree form) | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Recommended Evergreen Trees | |||
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Note |
Abies balsamea | Balsam Fir | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Abies concolor | White Fir | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Carya tomentosa | Mockernut Hickory | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Juniperus scopulorum | Rocky Mountain Juniper | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Juniperus virginiana | Eastern Red Cedar | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Larix decidua | European Larch | 8' Ht | B&B |
Larix laricina | American Larch | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Picea abies | Norway Spruce | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Picea glauca var. densata | Black Hills Spruce | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Picea nigra | Austrian Pine | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Picea pungens 'Glauca' | Colorado Blue Spruce | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Pinus bungeana | Lacebark Pine | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Pinus nigra | Austrian Pine | 8' Ht | B&B |
Pinus resinosa | Norway Pine | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Pinus strobus | White Pine | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Pseudotsuga menziesii | Douglas Fir | 8' Ht. | B&B |
Recommended Shrubs (Deciduous and Evergreen) | |||
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Note |
Aronia melanocarpa | Black Chokeberry | 36" Ht | B&B |
Buxus microphyila var. Koreana 'Wintergreen' | Wintergreen Korean Boxwood | 12" Ht. | B&B |
Caragana arborescens | Siberian Peashrub | 36" Ht | B&B |
Cephalanthus occidentalis | Common Buttonbush | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Cornus sericea | Redosier Dogwood | 36" Ht. | B&B |
Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' | Dwarf Burning bush | 36" Ht. | B&B |
Hamamelis vernalis | Vernal Witchhazel | 4' Ht. | B&B |
Hamamelis virginiana | Common Witchhazel | 6' Ht. | B&B |
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' | Annabelle Hydrangea | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer’ | Endless Summer Hydrangea | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia' | Pia Compact Hydrangea | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Hydrangea quercifolia | Oakleaf Hydrangea | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Illex glabra 'Compacta' | Compact Inkberry Holly | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzerana Kallays Compacta' | Kallays Compact Pfitzer Chinese Juniper | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' | Blue Chip Creeping Juniper | #3 Con- taine r | B&B |
Physocarpus opulifolius | Common Ninebark | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Rhododendron 'P.J.M' | P.J.M. Rhododendron | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low’ | Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Ribes alpinum 'GreenMound' | GreenMound Alpine Currant | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Spiraeax bulmalda 'Froebelii' | Froebel Spirea | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' | Miss Kim Dwarf Lilac | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Recommended Shrubs (Deciduous and Evergreen) | |||
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Note |
Taxus baccata 'Repandens' | Spreading English Yew | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Taxus cuspidata 'Densa' | Cushion Japanese Yew | 18" Ht | B&B |
Taxus media 'Densiformis' | Densiform Yew | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Taxus media ‘Tauntonii' | Taunton Yew | 24" Ht. | B&B |
Thuja occidentalis ‘Techny' | Techny (Mission) American Arborvitae | 5' Ht. | B&B |
Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum' | Compact Koreanspice Vib. | 30" Ht. | B&B |
Viburnum dentatum | Arrowwood Viburnum | 30" Ht. | B&B |
Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' | Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum | 30" Ht. | B&B |
Viburnum trilobum 'Compactum' | Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum | 30" Ht. | B&B |
Recommended Native Grasses | |||
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Note |
Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurescens' | Purple Maiden Grass | 1 gal | |
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' | Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass | 1 gal | |
Festuca ovina glauca 'Elija Blue' | Elijah Blue Fescue | 1 gal | |
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' | Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass | 1 gal | |
Sporobolus heterolepis | Prairie Dropseed | 1 gal | |
Recommended Groundcovers and Vines | |||
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Note |
Ajuga reptans | Bugleweed | 4" pots | |
Asarum canadense | Wild Ginger | 4" pots | |
Euonymous fortunei 'Coloratus' | Purpleleaf Wintercreeper | 4" pots | |
Euonymous fortunei vegetus | Bigleaf Wintercreeper | 4" pots | |
Galium oderatum | Sweet Woodruff | 4" pots | |
Gaultheria procumbens | Wintergreen | 4" pots | |
Hedera helix | English Ivy | 4" pots | |
Hedera helix 'Thorndale' | Thorndale English Ivy | 4" pots | |
Junipeais horizontalis 'Wiltoni' | Blue Rug Creeping Juniper | #3 Con- taine r | |
Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor’ | Bar Harbor Creeping Juniper | #3 Con- taine r | |
Liriope spicata | Creeping Lilyturf | 4" pots | |
Pachysandra terminalis | Japanese Pachysandra | 4" pots | |
Pachysandra terminals 'Green Carpet' | Green Carpet Japanese Spurge | 4" pots | |
Parthenocissus tricuspidata | Boston Ivy | 1 gal. | |
Vinca minor | Periwinkle | 4" pots | |
Vinca minor 'Darts Blue' | Dart's Blue Common Periwinkle | 4" pots | |
Waldsteinia ternata | Barren Strawberry | 4" pots | |
(B) Undeveloped portions of a lot shall include landscaping that could include regularly maintained turf, ground cover, decorative shrubs and flowers, or rain gardens consisting of native plant materials.
(C) As a modification to § 153.29(B), a landscape buffer shall be provided where a non-residential use in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District abuts a residential zoning district in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) Along the rear lot line, a landscape buffer of at least 10 feet shall be provided that includes an opaque fence with a minimum height of four feet and maximum height of six feet, as well as dense plantings of shrubs and trees.
(2) Along the side lot line, a landscape buffer of at least five feet shall be provided that includes an opaque fence with a minimum height of four feet and maximum height of six feet, as well as dense plantings of shrubs.
(D) Building foundation landscaping shall be provided along building facades where all of the following conditions exist:
(1) The facade of the building is adjacent to the front or corner side yard.
(2) There is not parking lot screening in accordance with the requirements of this overlay district.
(3) The facade is setback at least 10 feet from the front or corner side lot line.
(4) Required building foundation landscaping shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Building foundation landscaping shall include dense shrubs with a minimum height of 24 feet.
(b) Landscaping shall extend the full width of the building facade, with the exception of breaks that provide pedestrian access to building entries or emergency exits.
(c) At-grade building utilities, such as HVAC units or generators, shall be screened as part of the building facade.
(E) Landscaping and decorative fencing shall be used to screen all at-grade building utilities (i.e. HVAC units, electrical transformer s, etc.) and service or loading areas.
(Ord. O-39- 15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.57 SIGNS.
(A) As a modification to § 93.30(B)(2) of the City of Palos Heights Sign Ordinance, projecting signs shall be permitted for development that includes ground-floor commercial uses and upper floor residential or office uses. Projecting signs are subject to the regulations of division (C) below.
(B) As a modification to § 93.32(B) of the City of Palos Heights Sign Ordinance, pole signs shall not be permitted in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District unless they met the following exception:
(1) Exception: Pole signs of four square feet maximum, at an elevation not to exceed three feet in total height, to designate ingress and egress driveways, shall be allowed. These signs shall not obstruct the visibility of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(C) In lieu of the indicated sections of the city sign ordinance, permitted signs in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District shall conform to the requirements of Table 153.57.3.A below.
Table 153.57.3.A. Sign Regulations for the Harlem Avenue Overlay District | ||||||
Type | Number of Signs Permitted | Max. Sign Area | Height Require- ments | Location Require- ments | Other Require- ments | Reference |
Table 153.57.3.A. Sign Regulations for the Harlem Avenue Overlay District | ||||||
Type | Number of Signs Permitted | Max. Sign Area | Height Require- ments | Location Require- ments | Other Require- ments | Reference |
Wall Signs | 1 per facade (not including wall signs for rear entrances) | Maximum of 150 sq. ft. and not more than 5% of the total area of the wall on which the sign is located. No letter of sign shall exceed height of 2'. | Wall signs must be located within a vertical space defined by a line drawn 9' above the average grade of the lot at the building line, and the interior finished floorlin e of the second story. | Wall signs shall not obstruct distinct architectural features, window openings , or other prominent design elements . | ||
Projecting Signs | 1 per commercial tenant | 4 sq. ft. | Projecting signs and mounting brackets shall provide a vertical clearanc e of 8' from grade at the location of the sign, and the top of the shall not be higher than 12' above grade | Projecting signs and mounting brackets shall not obstruct distinct architec tural features, window openings , or other prominent design elements. | ||
Monument Signs[1] | 1, unless on a lot with frontage on multiple public streets, then 1 per street frontage over 100 linear feet | Maximum of 80 sq. ft. | Maximum of 8', measured from adjacent grade | Must be located in the yard between the primary building and the public street, and must be set back at least 5' from all property lines. | Base shall be landscaped on all sides 5' from the base with evergree n landscap ing in accordan ce with Table 153.56.1 in order to hide the sign foundation, lighting fixtures or other utility components. | |
Window Signs | 1 per commerci al tenant per facade | 25% of the window area for each facade | Window signs shall be located only on ground floor windows | In lieu of § 93.40(C) (4) | ||
Identifi cation Signs | 1 per commerci al tenant | Maximum 30 sq. ft. with no more than 50% of total permitte d area on any one side | Maximum of 4' | Only permitte d in grassy landscap ed area, surround ed at base by landscap ing | Only allowed on B-1 and B District s with less than 20-car parking. One sign per building . | |
For the purpose of the provision of monument signs in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District, an aggregation of two or more structures and/or businesses connected by a wall, firewall, facade, or other structured element, except for a sidewalk, and whether on separate lots or on the same lot, shall be considered a single building that is subject to the regulations of Table 153.57.3.A. | ||||||
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.58 PEDESTRIAN AND TRANSIT ACCESS AND MOBILITY.
(A) All development in the Harlem Avenue Overly District shall provide pedestrian sidewalks between the public sidewalk and building entries. For corner lots, pedestrian sidewalks shall also be provided to the public sidewalk along the intersecting street.
(B) Where a public sidewalk does not exist along Harlem Avenue, a sidewalk shall be provided along the front facade of building in order to provide continuous pedestrian mobility along the length of a block.
(C) Curb cuts and aprons that provide access to public streets shall be designed to include a segment of sidewalk connecting the public sidewalk on either side of the curb cut or apron.
(D) Parking areas shall include designated pedestrian crossing areas, identified by distinctive striping or materials, to identify safe pedestrian access from vehicular parking to building entry points.
(E) Development located along portions of Harlem Avenue served by designated Pace Bus stops shall comply with Pace's Transit Supportive Guidelines for the Chicagoland Region. Applicants are encouraged to participate in Pace's Design Review Assistance of Transit (DRAFT) program as part of the development approval process.
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)
§ 153.59 PUBLIC SPACES AND AMENITIES.
(A) Developments in the Harlem Avenue Overlay District that include sidewalks along building facades shall include the following streetscape zones:
(1) A pedestrian zone of not less than six feet in width shall be provided. This area shall accommodate pedestrian circulation, and shall remain clear of obstructions less than eight feet above grade. Items such as planter boxes, outdoor displays, etc., may be provided, so long as a clear width of six feet is maintained.
(2) A furniture and lighting zone of not less than four feet in width than can accommodate benches, lighting, bicycle racks, parking or roadway curb, and other amenities.
(3) Vehicular zone that can accommodate parking or vehicular circulation that is separated from the pedestrian zone by the furniture and lighting zone.
(B) Outdoor commercial uses, including but not limited to retail displays and restaurant seating, shall be permitted in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) Outdoor uses shall be temporary and seasonal in nature, and should be removable on a daily basis. (For example, large building materials, automotive parts, and other merchandise that remains outdoors for several days shall not be permitted.)
(2) Outdoor uses shall be maintained in an orderly fashion, and shall not interfere with the required six foot pedestrian zone required in image 153.59.1 above.
(3) Outdoor dining areas shall be separated from the required pedestrian zone by a decorative corral. The corral shall be located along the building facade, and shall be constructed of attractive materials that complement building architecture. They may also include small planters and decorative lighting.
(C) Developments that include mixed-use development with a multi-family component may be granted a bonus of an additional 10 feet of building height if they provide a public open space in accordance with the following:
(1) The minimum area of the public open space shall be 10,000 square feet, with the minimum dimension of any side of the open space being 100 feet.
(2) The public open space shall be accessible to residents of the mixed-use development, as well as patrons of commercial uses in the mixed-use development or nearby developments.
(3) Primary building facades shall be generally oriented towards the public open space in order to maximize its visibility and make it more active.
(4) The public open space shall include amenities that support use by residents and commercial patrons, including but not limited to walking paths, bicycle racks, benches, public art, restaurant or cafe seating, etc.
( 5) Public open spaces shall be located and oriented in such a way that they are protected from high traffic corridors by buildings or intensive landscape buffers.
(Ord. O-39-15, passed 10-6-15)