Peoria County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 5

- USE REGULATIONS

Sec. 5.1 - "A-1" Agricultural Preservation District

5.1.1

Applicability. The provisions of this section are intended to apply to legitimate agricultural purposes that may be identified by the following criteria:

The size of the particular tract in relation to the size reasonably required to economically engage in the specified type of productive agricultural activity;

Sale of produce or livestock from the activity;

Type of land to be used (soil type, slope, etc.);

Percentage of time spent in employment elsewhere by the person seeking to have the activity classified as agricultural, percentage of income received from other activities, and plans of the person to employ other qualified and experienced persons to do the agricultural work on the tract already being used for agricultural purpose;

Specific uses to which the land is or will be put (i.e., production, pleasure, service, or consumption); and

Qualification of the tract under soil conservation programs and other federal and state agricultural programs.

5.1.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the A-1 District, in accordance with the procedures established in Section 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, single-family detached;

Home occupations, non-impact or minor, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations");

Home occupations, major, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations"), provided that the lot is greater than five (5) acres and is not located in a platted subdivision.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks, forest preserves and public recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Governmental uses, essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

No above-ground structure for the treatment or disposal of wastewater and no surface disposal of wastewater is located within three hundred (300) feet of any stream or other body of water or any existing or proposed dwelling.

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs"); and

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met.

Commercial Uses.

Child care homes, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.

5.1.3

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the A-1 District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Home occupations, major, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations"), if the lot is less than five (5) acres and/or is located in a platted subdivision;

Mobile homes on individually owned parcels of land, subject to the provisions of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") of these regulations;

Mobile homes occupied by retired or disabled persons, subject to the provisions of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") of these regulations;

Mobile homes, when all towing apparatus, wheels, tongue and hitch are permanently removed and the structure is attached to a permanent foundation and assessed as real property.

Commercial Uses.

Agriculturally-related businesses;

Airports, private, landing fields, and heliports, provided that the location and layout plan have been approved by the Department of Aeronautics of Illinois or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and if within its jurisdiction, the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria;

Animal hospitals, animal clinics, and commercial kennels, provided:

Lot size shall be two (2) or more acres;

No treatment rooms or pens for large animals and no kennel shall be located closer than two hundred (200) feet from any off-site residential building or one hundred (100) feet from any property line, unless maintained within a completely enclosed building; and

No objectionable odors are noticeable at or beyond the lot line.

Greenhouses, commercial.

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment"), of these regulations, are met.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Places of worship;

Schools, other than boarding schools, provided that no building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

Historic sites;

Meteorological towers, provided that the conditions in Section 5.14.3-3, of these regulations are met.

(Ord. of 3-13-14; Ord. of 1-11-18(2); Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(2))

Sec. 5.2 - "A-2" Agricultural District

5.2.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the A-2 District, in accordance with the procedures established in Sections 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, single-family detached, up to four (4) new dwellings at a density not to exceed one new dwelling per twenty-five (25) contiguously owned acres, and provided the requirements for residential planned developments set forth in subsection 6.14.3-1.a are met; and

Lots are created at the rate of one lot of one to two (2) acres per each twenty-five (25) contiguously owned acres.

Parcels created pursuant to this subsection may not be divided again, even if subsequently combined with other parcels.

Home occupations, non-impact or minor, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations");

Home occupations, major, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations"), provided that the lot is greater than five (5) acres and is not located in a platted subdivision; and

Residential-care homes, small, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency.

Commercial Uses.

Greenhouses, commercial;

Child care homes, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks, forest preserves and public recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Cemeteries, human;

Exempt public utility structures;

Governmental uses, essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Schools, other than boarding, provided that no building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs");

Airports, public, provided that the location and layout plan have been approved by the Department of Aeronautics of Illinois or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA);

Places of worship;

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met.

5.2.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the A-2 District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, single-family detached, where the requirements for planned developments set forth in subsection 6.14.3-1.a are met, and:

Parcels created pursuant to this subsection may not be divided again, even if subsequently combined with other parcels, unless a rezoning is granted by the County Board or unless each lot to be created meets the twenty-five-acre minimum lot size of the "A-2" Zoning District.

Home occupations, major, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations"), if the lot is less than five (5) acres and/or is located in a platted subdivision;

Mobile homes on individually-owned parcels of land, subject to the provisions of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") of these regulations;

Mobile homes occupied by retired or disabled persons, subject to the provisions of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") of these regulations;

Mobile homes, when all towing apparatus, wheels, tongue and hitch are permanently removed and the structure is attached to a permanent foundation and assessed as real property;

Mobile home parks, provided they meet the requirements of Section 7.10 ("Mobile Home Parks"); and

Residential-care homes (medium), with six (6) to eight (8) residents, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency.

Commercial Uses.

Agriculturally-related businesses;

Airports, private landing fields, and heliports, provided that the location and layout plan have been approved by the Department of Aeronautics of Illinois or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and if within its jurisdiction, the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria;

Animal hospitals, animal clinics, and commercial kennels, provided:

Lot size shall be two (2) or more acres;

No objectionable odors are noticeable at or beyond the lot line.

Auction houses;

Landscape contractors, provided:

The minimum lot size is two (2) acres;

No retail sales are permitted; and

The business shall not be located in a recorded subdivision.

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations") and provided that:

No more than five (5) rooms or suites of rooms are rented; and

Rooms are not rented for a period of more than fourteen (14) days.

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment "), of these regulations, are met.

Event Centers;

Tier 2 Battery Energy Storage Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.19 ("Battery Energy Storage Systems"), of these regulations, are met.

Recreational Uses.

Camps;

Campgrounds;

Fairgrounds, state or county;

Golf courses, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards");

Private recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards");

Recreational vehicle parks, subject to the provisions of Section 7.11 ("Recreational Vehicle Parks");

Sportsman's clubs, including accessory retail sales and services, provided they are:

Directly related to the outdoor recreational use or natural feature; and

Dependent on the nearness of such uses or features.

Speedways; and

Zoos.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Cemeteries, pet;

Convents, monasteries and seminaries, provided that the use is located on a lot at least five (5) acres in area;

Governmental uses, non-essential;

Mausoleums;

Mineral extraction facilities, as provided for in Section 7.12 ("Mineral Extraction Facilities");

Public facilities;

Schools, boarding, and colleges and universities, provided that the use is located on a lot at least five (5) acres in area;

Historic sites; and

Meteorological towers, provided that the conditions in Section 5.14.3-3, of these regulations are met.

(Ord. of 3-13-14; Ord. of 1-11-18(2); Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(4); Ord. of 9-14-23(2))

Sec. 5.3 - "R-R" Rural Residential District

5.3.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the R-R District, in accordance with the procedures established in Sections 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, single-family detached;

Home occupations, non-impact or minor, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations"); and

Residential-care homes, small, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks, forest preserves and public recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Governmental uses, essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Schools, other than boarding schools, provided that no building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs").

Commercial Uses

Child care homes, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.

5.3.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the R-R District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Home occupations, major, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations");

Mobile homes on individually-owned parcels of land, subject to the provisions of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") of these regulations;

Mobile homes occupied by retired or disabled persons, subject to the provisions of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") of these regulations;

Mobile homes, when all towing apparatus, wheels, tongue and hitch are permanently removed and the structure is attached to a permanent foundation and assessed as real property;

Mobile home parks, provided they meet the requirements of Section 7.10 ("Mobile Home Parks");

Nursing homes;

Residential-care homes, medium and large, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency;

Residential planned developments, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments").

Commercial Uses.

Animal hospitals, animal clinics, and commercial kennels, provided:

Lot size shall be two (2) or more acres if large animals (such as horses, cows, sheep, llamas, ostriches, and hogs) are to be treated;

No objectionable odors are noticeable at or beyond the lot line.

Clinics, and medical and dental offices;

Greenhouses, commercial;

Landscape contractors, provided:

The minimum lot size is two (2) acres;

No retail sales are permitted; and

The business shall not be located in a recorded subdivision.

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations") and provided that:

No more than five (5) rooms or suites of rooms are rented; and

Rooms are not rented for a period of more than fourteen (14) days.

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment"), of these regulations, are met.

Recreational Uses.

Golf courses, including uses normally ancillary to such uses, such as restaurants, but not including commercially operated miniature golf courses, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards"); and

Private recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Cemeteries, human;

Cemeteries, pet;

Community centers;

Convents, monasteries and seminaries, provided that:

The use is located on a lot at least five (5) acres in area;

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

The use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other boarding school, college, seminary, convent, or monastery.

Governmental uses, non-essential;

Mausoleums;

Places of worship;

Schools, boarding, and colleges and universities provided that:

The use is located on a lot at least five (5) acres in area;

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other boarding school, college, seminary, convent, or monastery.

Historic sites;

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met.

(Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(22))

Sec. 5.4 - "R-1" Low Density Residential District

5.4.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the R-1 District, in accordance with the procedures established in Sections 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, single-family detached;

Home occupations, non-impact or minor, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations");

Residential-care homes, small, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks, forest preserves and public recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Governmental uses, essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Schools, other than boarding schools, provided that no building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs").

Commercial Uses.

Child care homes, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.

5.4.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the R-1 District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Home occupations, major, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations");

Mobile homes on individually owned parcels of land, subject to the provisions of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") of these regulations;

Mobile homes occupied by retired or disabled persons, subject to the provisions of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") of these regulations;

Mobile homes, when all towing apparatus, wheels, tongue and hitch are permanently removed and the structure is attached to a permanent foundation and assessed as real property;

Nursing homes;

Residential-care homes, medium and large, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency;

Residential planned developments, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments").

Commercial Uses.

Clinics, and medical and dental offices;

Landscape contractors, provided:

The minimum lot size is two (2) acres;

No retail sales are permitted; and

The business shall not be located in a recorded subdivision.

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations") and provided that:

No more than five (5) rooms or suites of rooms are rented; and

Rooms are not rented for a period of more than fourteen (14) days.

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment"), of these regulations, are met.

Recreational Uses.

Private recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Cemeteries, human;

Community centers;

Convents, monasteries and seminaries, provided that:

The use is located on a lot at least five (5) acres in area;

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

The use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other boarding school, college, seminary, convent, or monastery.

Governmental uses, non-essential;

Mausoleums;

Places of worship;

Schools, boarding, and colleges and universities provided that:

The use is located on a lot at least five (5) acres in area;

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

The use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other boarding school, college, seminary, convent, or monastery.

Historic sites; and

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems") of these regulations are met.

(Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(16))

Sec. 5.5 - "R-2" Medium Density Residential District

5.5.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the R-2 District, in accordance with the procedures established in Sections 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, single-family detached and two-family;

Home occupations, non-impact or minor, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations");

Residential-care homes, small, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency; and

Residential-care homes, medium, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks, forest preserves and public recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Governmental uses, essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Schools, other than boarding schools, provided that no building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs").

Commercial Uses.

Child care homes, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.

5.5.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the R-2 District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Home occupations, major, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations");

Mobile homes, when all towing apparatus, wheels, tongue and hitch are permanently removed and the structure is attached to a permanent foundation and assessed as real property;

Nursing homes;

Residential-care homes, large, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency;

Residential planned developments, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments").

Commercial Uses.

Clinics, and medical and dental offices;

Funeral parlors; and

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations") and provided that:

No more than five (5) rooms or suites of rooms are rented; and

Rooms are not rented for a period of more than fourteen (14) days.

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment"), of these regulations, are met.

Recreational Uses.

Private recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Cemeteries, human;

Community centers;

Convents, monasteries and seminaries, provided that:

The use is located on a lot at least five (5) acres in area;

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

The use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other boarding school, college, seminary, convent, or monastery.

Governmental uses, non-essential;

Mausoleums;

Places of worship;

Schools, boarding, and colleges and universities provided that:

The use is located on a lot at least five (5) acres in area;

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

The use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other boarding school, college, seminary, convent, or monastery.

Historic sites; and

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the condition in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems") of these regulations are met.

(Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(18))

Sec. 5.6 - "R-3" High Density, Multifamily Residential District

5.6.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the R-3 District, in accordance with the procedures established in Sections 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, single-family detached, two-family, townhouse, and multifamily;

Home occupations, non-impact or minor, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations");

Residential-care homes, small, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency;

Residential-care homes, medium, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency; and

Residential-care homes, large, provided that the use is licensed by the applicable State agency.

Permitted, Commercial Uses.

Child care homes, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks and public recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Governmental uses, essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Schools, other than boarding schools, provided that no building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line; and

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs").

5.6.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the R-3 District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Mobile homes, when all towing apparatus, wheels, tongue and hitch are permanently removed and the structure is attached to a permanent foundation and assessed as real property;

Nursing homes; and

Residential planned developments, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments").

Commercial Uses.

Automated teller machines;

Clinics, and medical and dental offices;

Commercial retail establishments, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Convenience stores;

Financial institutions;

Funeral parlors;

Hospitals;

Offices;

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations") and provided that:

No more than five (5) rooms or suites of rooms are rented; and

Rooms are not rented for a period of more than fourteen (14) days.

Personal service establishments, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet; and

Restaurants.

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment"), of these regulations, are met.

Recreational Uses.

Clubs and lodges;

Golf courses, including uses normally ancillary to such uses, such as restaurants, but not including commercially operated miniature golf courses, provided that such ancillary uses, and parking, are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards");

Private recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Community centers;

Convents, monasteries and seminaries, provided that the use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other private school, college, seminary, convent, or monastery;

Governmental uses, nonessential;

Museums, civic and cultural centers;

Places of worship;

Schools, boarding, and colleges and universities provided that the use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other private school, college, seminary, convent, or monastery;

Historic sites; and

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems") of these regulations are met.

(Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(20))

Sec. 5.7 - "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District

5.7.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the C-1 District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, multifamily and townhouses, provided that no dwelling units are located on the street level;

Home occupations, non-impact, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations").

Commercial/Office Uses.

Automated teller machines;

Child care centers, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq;

Clinics, and medical and dental offices;

Clubs and lodges, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Commercial retail establishments, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet, located in clustered arrangements and adjacent to collector or arterial roads;

Convenience stores;

Drive-through service windows, provided that:

The principal use is an office, retail establishment, or financial institution located on the same lot; and

The amount of stacking space and circulation patterns on the lot meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.7 ("Parking and Loading Requirements").

Financial institutions;

Funeral parlors;

Markets, open and outside;

Offices, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations") and provided that:

No more than eight (8) rooms or suites are rented; and

No rooms are rented for a period of more than fourteen (14) days.

Personal service establishments, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Restaurants, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Gas station convenience stores, provided that, no more than four (4) fuel stations are provided and the accessory retail space is less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area. Included in that five thousand (5,000) square feet is space for restaurant facilities;

Automobile sales, provided the use is located on a parcel less than one-half (½) acre or twenty-one thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet;

Dance hall.

Event Centers, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks, playgrounds and public recreational areas or facilities, less than four (4) acres in area.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Community centers;

Governmental uses, essential and non-essential;

Museums, civic and cultural centers;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Places of worship;

Schools, other than boarding schools;

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs");

Historic sites.

5.7.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the C-1 District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Home occupations, minor, as provided in Section 7.3 ("Home Occupations"); and

Nursing homes.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Animal hospitals, animal clinics, commercial kennels, and pounds;

Automobile service stations;

Car washes;

Clubs and lodges with a floor area of greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Commercial retail establishments with a floor area of greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Drive-through service windows, provided that:

The principal use is a restaurant located on the same lot; and

The amount of stacking space and circulation patterns on the lot meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.7 ("Parking and Loading Requirements").

Hospitals;

Offices, exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Personal service establishments with a floor area of greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Planned developments, nonresidential, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments");

Restaurants, exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Taverns, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet, provided they are located no closer than five hundred (500) feet from any residential district, religious institution, or school;

Theaters, except open-air drive-in;

Gas station convenience stores when more than four (4) fuel stations are desired or when the accessory retail space, which may include restaurant facilities, is greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area;

Automobile sales when the use is located on a parcel greater than one-half (½) acre or twenty-one thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet;

Event Centers, exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment"), of these regulations, are met.

Recreational Uses.

Health clubs and fitness centers;

Public parks, playgrounds and public recreational areas or facilities, more than four (4) acres in area;

Private recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Colleges and universities, including dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and other accessory buildings necessary for operation, provided that the use is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other college or university;

Recycling drop-off centers; and

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems") of these regulations are met.

(Ord. of 3-13-14; Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(6))

Sec. 5.8 - "C-2" General Commercial District

5.8.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the C-2 District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Automated teller machines;

Automobile repair;

Automobile service stations, provided that:

No more than four (4) fuel stations and no more than two (2) service bays are provided; and

Any accessory retail establishment is less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Automobile supply stores, not exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of floor area, including storage space, office space, and any other area on the lot devoted to the use, excluding parking and open space;

Car washes, provided that no more than four (4) cars may be washed at the same time;

Child care centers, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq;

Clinics, and medical and dental offices;

Clubs and lodges, not exceeding a floor area greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Commercial retail establishments, not exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of floor area;

Contractors or construction offices, excluding storage yards;

Convenience stores;

Drive-through service windows, provided that:

The principal use is an office, retail establishment, or financial institution located on the same lot; and

The amount of stacking space and circulation patterns on the lot meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.7 ("Parking and Loading Requirements").

Financial institutions;

Funeral parlors;

Greenhouses, commercial;

Home improvement centers, not exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of floor area;

Markets, open and outside;

Medical rehabilitation centers;

Offices;

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations") and provided that rooms are not rented for a period of more than thirty (30) days;

Personal service establishments;

Restaurants;

Sale of monuments, provided there is no outdoor storage or display;

Theaters, except open-air drive-in;

aa.

Automobile sales, provided that any accessory uses are within an enclosed structure less than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet, and excludes automobile body repair;

bb.

Dance hall;

cc.

Drive-in theater;

dd.

Marina;

ee.

Sexually oriented adult businesses provided that:

No sexually oriented adult business may be located within seven hundred fifty (750) feet of any residential dwelling not located in a residential district. Said distance shall be measured by following a straight line, without regard to intervening structures, from the property line of the sexually oriented adult business to the residential dwelling itself.

No sexually oriented adult business may be located within seven hundred fifty (750) feet of any residential district. Said distance shall be measured by following a straight line, without regard to intervening structures, from the property line of the sexually oriented adult business to the property line of the residential district.

No sexually oriented adult business may be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any place of religious worship, public or private school, child care home or center, public park, public housing, or any other sexually oriented adult business. Said distances shall be measured by following a straight line, without regard to intervening structures, from the property line of the sexually oriented adult business to the property line of the protected uses identified herein in this subsection 5.8.1-2.ee.3.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of these regulations, the distance restrictions set forth above cannot be varied or modified pursuant to Section 3.7 ("Variances") of these regulations.

ff.

Event Centers, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Recreational Uses.

Health clubs and fitness centers, not exceeding a floor area of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Community centers;

Governmental uses, essential and non-essential;

Museums, civic and cultural centers;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Places of worship;

Schools—arts or vocational;

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs"); and

Historic sites.

5.8.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the C-2 District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Commercial/Office Uses.

Animal hospitals, animal clinics, pounds, and commercial kennels;

Auction houses;

Automobile service stations, provided that:

More than four (4) fuel stations and/or more than two (2) service bays are provided; and/or

Any accessory retail establishment is more than five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Automobile body repair;

Car washes, provided that more than four (4) cars may be washed at the same time;

Clubs and lodges with a floor area of greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Commercial retail establishments with a floor area of greater than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or greater;

Contractors or construction offices including storage yards;

Drive-through service windows, provided that:

The principal use is a restaurant located on the same lot; and

The amount of stacking space and circulation patterns on the lot meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.7 ("Parking and Loading Requirements").

Home improvement centers, exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of floor area;

Hospitals;

Pawn shops;

Planned developments, nonresidential, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments");

Taverns:

Tavern, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet, if located closer than five hundred (500) feet from any residential district, religious institution, or school;

Taverns, exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet, provided they are located no closer than five hundred (500) feet from any residential district, religious institution, or school.

Tattoo parlors;

Vehicle mechanical repair;

Vehicle sales or rental;

Automobile sales, when any accessory uses are within an enclosed structure greater than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or the accessory use includes automobile body repair;

Mobile/modular home sales;

Medical cannabis cultivation centers, in accordance with 410 ILCS 130/1 et al. provided that:

No medical cannabis cultivation center may be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, day care facility, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, religious institution, public park, private park, or a residential zoning district.

Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organizations, in accordance with 410 ILCS 130/1 et al. provided that:

No medical cannabis dispensing organization may be located within five hundred (500) feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, day care facility, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, religious institution, public park, private park, or a residential zoning district.

Adult Use cannabis cultivation centers, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

No adult use cannabis cultivation center may be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, day care facility, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, religious institution, public park, private park, or a residential zoning district.

Adult Use cannabis craft growers, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

No adult use cannabis craft grower may be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, day care facility, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, religious institution, public park, private park, or a residential zoning district.

Adult Use cannabis dispensing organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

No adult use cannabis dispensing organization may be located within five hundred (500) feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, day care facility, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, religious institution, public park, private park, or a residential zoning district.

Adult Use cannabis infuser organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

No adult use cannabis infuser organization may be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, day care facility, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, religious institution, public park, private park, or a residential zoning district.

aa.

Adult Use cannabis processing organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

No adult use cannabis processing organization may be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school, day care facility, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, religious institution, public park, private park, or a residential zoning district.

bb.

Event Centers, exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

cc.

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

dd.

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment"), of these regulations, are met.

Recreational Uses.

Health clubs and fitness centers, exceeding a floor area of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet;

Public parks and public recreational areas or facilities;

Speedways;

Zoos;

Private recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Crematories;

Recycling drop-off centers; and

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems") of these regulations are met.

Manufacturing Uses.

Mini-storage facilities.

(Ord. of 3-13-14; Res. of 10-9-14; Ord. of 12-12-19; Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(8))

Sec. 5.9 - "C-3" Regional Commercial District

5.9.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the C-3 District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Automobile repair;

Automobile service stations, provided that, no more than four (4) fuel stations are provided and the accessory retail space is less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area;

Planned developments, nonresidential, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments");

Gas station convenience store, provided that, no more than four (4) fuel stations are provided and that accessory retail space is less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area. Included in that five thousand (5,000) square feet is space for restaurant facilities;

Automobile sales, provided that any accessory uses are within an enclosed structure less than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet, and excludes automobile body repair;

Taverns, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet;

Dance hall;

Drive-in theater;

Marina;

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures, dwellings and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Governmental uses, essential and non-essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs");

Historic sites.

5.9.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the C-3 District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permit").

Commercial/Office Uses.

Automated teller machines;

Automobile body repair;

Automobile service stations; when more than four (4) fuel stations are desired;

Automobile supply stores; exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of floor area, including storage space, office space, and any other area on the lot devoted to the use, excluding off-street parking and open space;

Car washes;

Child care centers, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.;

Clinics, medical and dental offices;

Commercial retail establishments whose primary purpose is to serve the work force within the district;

Convenience stores;

Drive-through service windows, provided that:

The principal use is an office, retail establishment, financial institution, or restaurant located on the same lot; and

The amount of stacking space and circulation patterns on the lot meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.7 ("Parking and Loading Requirements").

Financial institutions;

Funeral parlors;

Greenhouses, commercial;

Home improvement centers;

Hospitals;

Personal service establishments whose primary purpose is to serve the work force within the district;

Places of worship;

Recycling drop-off centers;

Restaurants;

Shopping centers;

Theaters;

Vehicle mechanical repair;

Vehicle sales and rental;

Gas station convenience stores when more than four (4) fuel stations are desired or when the accessory retail space, which may include restaurant facilities is greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area;

Automobile sales, when any accessory uses are within an enclosed structure greater than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet, or the accessory use includes automobile body repair;

aa.

Taverns, exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet.

bb.

Medical cannabis cultivation centers, in accordance with 410 ILCS 130/1 et al. provided that:

cc.

Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organizations, in accordance with 410 ILCS 130/1 et al. provided that:

dd.

Adult Use cannabis cultivation centers, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

ee.

Adult Use cannabis craft growers, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

ff.

Adult Use cannabis dispensing organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

gg.

Adult Use cannabis infuser organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

hh.

Adult Use cannabis processing organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

ii.

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

jj.

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment"), of these regulations, are met.

Recreational Uses.

Health clubs and fitness centers, exceeding a floor area of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet;

Public parks and public recreational areas or facilities;

Speedways;

Zoos;

Private recreational areas or facilities, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

Miscellaneous Uses.

Stadia, auditoria, and arenas;

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems") of these regulations are met.

(Ord. of 3-13-14; Res. of 10-9-14; Ord. of 12-12-19; Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(10))

Sec. 5.10 - "I-1" Light Industrial District

5.10.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the I-1 District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Agriculturally-related businesses;

Auction houses;

Automobile body repair;

Automobile repair;

Automobile service station, provided that, no more than four (4) fuel stations are provided;

Automobile supply stores;

Car washes;

Contractors or construction offices, including storage yards;

Greenhouses, commercial;

Home improvement centers;

Hospitals;

Landscape contractors;

Offices;

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations");

Sale of monuments;

Vehicle body repair;

Vehicle mechanical repair;

Vehicle sales and rental;

Automobile sales, provided any accessory uses are within an enclosed structure less than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet;

Mobile/modular home sales;

Marina;

Sexually oriented adult businesses, provided that:

Notwithstanding any other provisions of these regulations, the distance restrictions set forth above cannot be varied or modified pursuant to Section 3.7 ("Variances") of these regulations.

Manufacturing Uses.

Bus or truck storage yards or terminals and transfer terminals, provided they are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards");

Industry, light;

Warehousing, mini-storage;

Wholesale establishments;

Multi-modal center.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Crematories;

Governmental uses, essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures, provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Recycling drop-off centers;

Schools, arts or vocational;

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs");

Airports, public, provided that the location and layout plan have been approved by the Department of Aeronautics of Illinois or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA);

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met.

5.10.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the I-1 District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Caretaker facilities/dwellings, provided:

The facility or dwelling meets the standards for that particular type of use (e.g., a mobile home must meet the requirements of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes");

The caretaker facility or dwelling is only occupied by a person(s) responsible for protecting, maintaining, and caring for an industrial use allowed in this District;

If the facility/dwelling is a mobile home, the facility or dwelling is removed within thirty (30) days after caretaker services are no longer used; and

If the facility/dwelling is a mobile home, the facility or dwelling is not used for office purposes or rental property.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Animal hospitals, animal clinics, and commercial kennels, provided:

Lot size shall be two (2) or more acres;

No objectionable odors are noticeable at or beyond the lot line.

Automated teller machines;

Automobile service stations, when more than four (4) fuel stations are desired;

Child care centers, provided that the use is licensed by or registered with the Illinois Department of Children in accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, 225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.;

Clinics, and medical and dental offices;

Commercial retail establishments, provided they are accessory to a wholesale establishment;

Funeral parlors;

Health clubs and fitness centers;

Medical rehabilitation centers;

Personal service establishments;

Planned developments, nonresidential, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments");

Recreational areas and facilities, private;

Tattoo parlors;

Taverns;

Vehicle repair establishments with outdoor storage, provided they are located at least one thousand (1,000) feet from a residential use or district;

Automobile sales, when any accessory uses are within an enclosed structure greater than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet;

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the condition in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Medical cannabis cultivation centers, in accordance with 410 ILCS 130/1 et al. provided that:

Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organizations, in accordance with 410 ILCS 130/1 et al. provided that:

Adult Use cannabis cultivation centers, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

Adult Use cannabis craft growers, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

Adult Use cannabis dispensing organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that;

Adult Use cannabis infuser organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

Adult Use cannabis processing organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

aa.

Adult Use cannabis transporting organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis".

bb.

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment "), of these regulations, are met.

cc.

Indoor Shooting Range.

dd.

Tier 2 Battery Energy Storage Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.19 ("Battery Energy Storage Systems"), of these regulations, are met.

Manufacturing Uses.

Warehousing and distribution establishments.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks and public recreational areas or facilities;

Speedways; and

Zoos.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Governmental uses, non-essential;

Public facilities;

Stadia, auditoria, and arenas; and

Meteorological towers, provided that the conditions in Section 5.14.3-3, of these regulations are met.

5.10.3

Required Conditions. The following conditions shall be met by all permitted and special uses in the I-1 District. These conditions do not apply to agriculture, telecommunications carrier facilities or exempt public utility structures.

All production, fabrication, servicing, assembling, testing, repair and processing shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building or behind a uniformly painted solid fence of at least six (6) feet in height, as provided for in Section 7.4 ("Fences"), or behind screening as required in Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards"). However, accessory uses, equipment and structures (including but not limited to: storage, rail car loading, and uses related to experimentation, testing, inspection, and development of goods, materials, or products and equipment and structures incidental thereto) may be unenclosed, provided that the use is not adjacent to a residential district.

No storage, cleaning of equipment or accessory buildings may be located in front of the building line established by the principal building or in any required setback or buffer area.

Where a railroad right-of-way separates the district from a residential district, buildings and storage may be located within twenty (20) feet from the railroad right-of-way, provided that suitable landscaping or fencing is provided in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards") or 7.4 ("Fences") of these regulations. No setback shall be required from a rail spur on privately owned ground.

(Ord. of 3-13-14; Res. of 10-9-14; Ord. of 1-11-18(2); Ord. of 12-12-19; Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(12); Ord. of 9-14-23(5))

Sec. 5.11 - "I-2" Heavy Industrial District

5.11.1

Permitted Uses. The following uses may be established as permitted uses in the I-2 District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"):

Agriculture-Related Uses.

Agriculture.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Automobile body repair;

Automobile repair;

Automobile service station provided that auto body repair or mechanical repairs are conducted as part of the use;

Contractors or construction offices, including storage yards;

Greenhouses, commercial;

Landscape contractors;

Sale of monuments;

Vehicle body repair;

Vehicle mechanical repair;

Mobile/modular home sales;

Marina;

Sexually oriented adult businesses provided that:

Notwithstanding any other provisions of these regulations, the distance restrictions set forth above cannot be varied or modified pursuant to Section 3.7 ("Variances") of these regulations.

Manufacturing Uses.

Bus or truck storage yards or terminals and transfer terminals, provided that any parking lots are landscaped in accordance with Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards");

Industry, heavy;

Industry, light;

Multi-modal center; and

Wholesale establishments.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Accessory structures and uses, as provided in Section 5.13 ("Accessory Structures and Uses");

Exempt public utility structures;

Governmental uses, essential;

Non-exempt public utility structures provided that:

No building is located within twenty-five (25) feet of a side lot line;

The facility is constructed and operated to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and

Recycling drop-off centers;

Signs, as provided in Section 7.5 ("Signs");

Airports, public, provided that the location and layout plan have been approved by the Department of Aeronautics of Illinois or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and

Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (noncommercial), provided that the condition in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met.

5.11.2

Special Uses. The following uses may be established as special uses in the I-2 District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"):

Residential Uses.

Caretaker facilities/dwellings, provided:

The facility or dwelling meets the standards for that particular type of use (e.g., a mobile home must meet the requirements of Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes");

The caretaker facility or dwelling is only occupied by a person(s) responsible for protecting, maintaining, and caring for an industrial use allowed in this District;

If the facility/dwelling is a mobile home, the facility or dwelling is removed within thirty (30) days after caretaker services are no longer used; and

If the facility/dwelling is a mobile home, the facility or dwelling is not used for office purposes or rental property.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Agriculturally related businesses;

Automobile service stations;

Commercial retail establishments;

Home improvement centers;

Planned developments, nonresidential, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.14 ("Planned Developments");

Tattoo parlors;

Towing services;

Taverns; and

Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.2 ("Wind Energy Conversion Systems"), of these regulations are met;

Medical cannabis cultivation centers, in accordance with 410 ILCS 130/1 et al.

Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organizations, in accordance with 410 ILCS 130/1 et al. provided that:

Adult Use cannabis cultivation centers, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis;"

Adult Use cannabis craft growers, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis;"

Adult Use cannabis dispensing organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis," provided that:

Adult Use cannabis infuser organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis;"

Adult Use cannabis processing organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis;"

Adult Use cannabis transporting organizations, in accordance with Section 7.18 "Adult-Use Cannabis;"

Commercial Solar Energy Facility, provided that the conditions in Section 7.17 ("Ground Mounted Solar Energy Equipment "), of these regulations, are met;

Tier 2 Battery Energy Storage Systems, provided that the conditions in Section 7.19 ("Battery Energy Storage Systems"), of these regulations, are met.

Manufacturing Uses.

Junkyards; and

Warehousing, mini-storage.

Recreational Uses.

Public parks and public recreational areas or facilities;

Speedways; and

Zoos.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Governmental uses, non-essential;

Mineral extraction facilities, as provided for in Section 7.12 ("Mineral Extraction Facilities");

Public facilities;

Schools, arts or vocational;

Stadia, auditoria, and arenas; and

Meteorological towers, provided that the conditions in Section 5.14.3-3, of these regulations are met.

5.11.3

Required Conditions. The following conditions shall be met by all permitted and special uses in the I-2 District. These conditions do not apply to agriculture, telecommunications carrier facilities or exempt public utility structures.

All production, fabrication, servicing, assembling, testing, repair and processing shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building or behind a uniformly painted solid fence of at least six (6) feet in height, as provided for in Section 7.4 ("Fences"), or behind screening as required in Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards"). However, accessory uses, equipment and structures (including, but not limited to: storage, rail car loading, and uses related to experimentation, testing, inspection, and development of goods, materials or products and equipment and structures incidental thereto) may be unenclosed, provided that the use is not adjacent to a residential district.

No storage, cleaning of equipment, or accessory buildings may be located in front of the building line established by the principal building or in any required setback or buffer area.

(Ord. of 3-13-14; Res. of 10-9-14; Ord. of 1-11-18(2); Ord. of 12-12-19; Ord. of 12-8-22; Ord. of 4-13-23(14); Ord. of 9-14-23(7))

Sec. 5.12 - "RCC" Rural Community Conservation District

5.12.1

Permitted Uses. The uses allowed as permitted uses in the underlying district shall be allowed as permitted uses in the RCC District, even if such use is listed as a special use in the RCC District. In addition, those uses listed below shall be allowed as permitted uses in the RCC District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.4 ("Development Permitted as of Right"), regardless of whether they are authorized in the underlying district.

Residential Uses.

Dwellings, single-family detached and two-family.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Commercial retail establishments, not exceeding a floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet;

Financial institutions; and

Restaurants.

Mixed Residential and Commercial Uses. In order to stimulate pedestrian activity at the street level in rural community centers, dwelling units shall be permitted in buildings that contain nonresidential uses provided that:

The entrance to the dwelling units shall be from the street or a lobby;

The dwelling units are constructed and located so as to protect tenants from undue noise, odors, and other impacts from nonresidential activities;

The parking requirements for dwelling units shall be one-half (½) the typical "dwelling, attached" requirements found in Section 7.7 ("Parking and Loading Requirements"); and

All signs on the property are arranged so as not to shine or cause glare into the dwelling units.

5.12.2

Special Uses. The uses allowed as special uses in the underlying district shall be allowed as special uses in the RCC District. In addition, those uses listed below shall be allowed as special uses in the RCC District, in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in Section 3.5 ("Special Use Permits"), regardless of whether they are authorized in the underlying district.

Residential Uses.

Nursing homes, provided that the home is located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any other nursing home.

Commercial/Office Uses.

Automobile service stations;

Commercial retail establishments, not exceeding a floor area of thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet;

Convenience stores;

Funeral parlors;

Offices;

Overnight accommodations, provided that they meet the requirements set forth in Section 7.8 ("Overnight Accommodations") and provided that:

No more than eight (8) rooms or suites are rented; and

No rooms are rented for a period of more than fourteen (14) days.

Personal service establishments; and

Theaters, except open-air drive-in.

Recreational Uses.

Clubs and lodges; and

Health clubs and fitness centers.

Miscellaneous Uses.

Community centers;

Museums, civic and cultural centers; and

Recycling drop-off centers.

(Res. of 7-12-12)

Sec. 5.13 - Accessory Structures and Uses

5.13.1

General Requirements. In addition to other requirements, this section establishes further requirements and restrictions for particular accessory uses and structures. Any accessory use or structure shall be required to obtain the same type of approval under Article 3, Development Review Procedures, of these regulations as the principal use would have to obtain. Any accessory use or structure may be approved in conjunction with the approval of the principal use. However, no construction on an accessory use or structure shall be commenced before the principal use is approved and construction on the principal use has commenced in accordance with these regulations, except as allowed in Section 5.13.9, Accessory Structures Permitted without a Principal Structure, below.

5.13.2

Accessory Dwellings. An accessory dwelling shall be permitted in any residential district in accordance with the requirements in this subsection. Except as provided in subsection 5.13.2-7 below, all accessory dwellings shall be located within the primary dwelling.

The principal use of the lot shall be a detached dwelling.

No more than one accessory dwelling shall be located on a lot.

The accessory dwelling shall be owned by the same person as the principal dwelling.

The accessory dwelling shall share the driveway serving the principal dwelling.

The accessory dwelling shall have a floor area no greater than fifty (50) percent of the floor area of the principal dwelling, with a minimum of three hundred fifty (350) square feet and a maximum of eight hundred (800) square feet.

If the entrance to the accessory dwelling is separate from the entrance to the principal dwelling, then that entrance shall not face any street on which the lot fronts.

If the dwelling will be in a detached accessory structure, then, except for mobile homes that are regulated in Section 7.9 ("Mobile Homes") that structure shall also serve as a garage for residents of the principal dwelling.

The dwelling shall not be used for rental property for non-family members.

5.13.3

Accessory Structures. An accessory structure shall be permitted in accordance with the requirements that follow:

For lots and parcels used for residential purposes, the lot coverage for accessory structures shall be included as part of the calculation of "lot coverage" for each district.

For lots and parcels used for residential purposes in the A-1 or A-2 Agricultural Districts which are greater than five (5) acres and which are not in platted subdivisions, there shall be no limitations on the floor area of accessory buildings except as set forth in subsection 5.13.3-1, above.

For lots and parcels used for residential purposes in the A-1 or A-2 Agricultural Districts which are five (5) acres or less and which are not in platted subdivisions, the total floor area of any accessory building shall not exceed one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet, plus three hundred (300) square feet per acre. Fractional acres shall be rounded to the nearest whole acre.

For lots and parcels in platted subdivisions not created by tract surveys or in residentially zoned districts, the total floor area of all accessory buildings, attached or detached, shall not exceed the footprint of the principal structure or one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet, whichever is less, plus seven hundred fifty (750) square feet for a private garage. No building shall be larger than the footprint of the principal structure, which includes any attached garage.

5.13.4

Accessory Uses, Structures and Appurtenances. All accessory uses, structures and appurtenances shall be permitted in accordance with the requirements that follow:

Accessory structures (including, but not limited to, detached garages, playhouses, sheds, storage buildings, and swimming pools,) shall be required to meet or exceed the minimum setback requirements of the underlying zoning district, unless otherwise provided for in this section. All attached garages shall be considered a portion of the principal structure for setback purposes.

Appurtenances (including, but not limited to, air conditioners, arbors and trellises, awnings, balconies, bay or box windows, canopies and marquees, chimneys, cornices and other ornamental features, eaves and gutters and fire escapes) attached to the principal structure are exempt from all setback requirements.

Appurtenances such as decks, patios, and porches shall meet or exceed the minimum accessory structure setbacks of the underlying zoning district.

5.13.5

Outdoor Lighting. The following restrictions shall apply to any outdoor lighting located in any district and should serve to protect against excessive glare and light spilling over to neighboring properties:

All outdoor lighting for nonresidential uses shall be located, screened, or shielded so that adjacent lots located in residential districts are not directly illuminated.

No outdoor lighting shall be of such an intensity or brilliance so as to cause glare or to impair the vision of drivers.

Except as specifically exempted in subsection 5.13.5-4 below, the maximum permitted luminaire height shall be forty (40) feet.

Outdoor recreational uses permitted as part of a special use shall meet all of the requirements of this section, with the exception that the permitted post height cannot exceed eighty (80) feet.

Conditions relating to the location and hours of operation for outdoor lighting may be imposed on outdoor recreational uses.

No flickering or flashing lights shall be permitted, other than holiday decorations.

5.13.6

Stadia and Auditoria. Stadia and auditoria that are accessory to schools are permitted, provided that:

The use shall be located on a lot of at least five (5) acres;

Direct vehicular access to the use shall not be provided by way of a local street;

No direct beams of light from outdoor lighting features, signs, or vehicles maneuvering on the site shall shine into any abutting property located in a residential district; and

Off-street parking areas shall be designed and screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.6 ("Landscaping and Bufferyards").

5.13.7

Automobile Rental. Automobile rental shall be permitted as an accessory use where the principal use is an automobile dealership, a commercial retail establishment, or an airport.

5.13.8

Commercial Accessory. The following uses may be considered accessory to an associated principal use of the property they are located on, and the following standards shall apply:

Detached ATM: May be located in any side or rear yard, but no closer than ten (10) feet from a property line as measured from the foundation or footings of the structure, and if an eve, canopy or awning is used, then the drip line of such shall be no closer than five (5) feet of any property line, but in no case shall either encroach into any required buffer yard. Standards established within Section 7.7.11, Drive-Through Service Windows, shall be incorporated into the design and location of such use, with care taken to ensure buffering of adjacent properties from vehicle headlights.

Freestanding Canopy: The supports of a canopy shall be located no closer than twenty (20) feet of a front lot line and fifteen (15) feet of a side or rear lot line, nor shall the drip line be closer than five (5) feet from any property line. In no case shall such canopy supports or drip line be located within any required buffer yard.

Fuel Stations: Shall be located no closer than twenty (20) feet of a front lot line and fifteen (15) feet of a side or rear lot line, but may not be located within any required bufferyard.

5.13.9

Accessory Structures Permitted Without a Principal Structure. The following accessory structure shall be permitted without a principal structure:

Agricultural structures.

Detached ATM's.

Open picnic shelters.

Sec. 5.14 - Temporary Uses

5.14.1

Temporary Use Permit Required. Unless expressly provided to the contrary in this section, the following temporary uses are permitted in any district without a permit, subject to the applicable setback regulations of the district in which the use is located:

Contractor's Offices and Construction Equipment Sheds;

Real Estate Offices;

Garage and Yard Sales;

Tents;

Christmas Tree Sales;

Roadside Stands for the Seasonal Sale of Farm Produce;

Arts and Crafts Shows;

Carnivals and Circuses;

Temporary Sales; and

10.

Religious Events.

5.14.2

Use Limitations. Whenever a temporary use listed in Section 5.14.1, Temporary Use Permit Required, is established, the temporary use shall be subject to the specific regulations that follow, and to other applicable regulations of the district in which the use is located:

Any temporary use, together with any principal use, shall not jointly exceed the land use density or intensity that is applicable to the district in which it is located.

No signs in connection with the temporary use shall be permitted except in accordance with Section 7.5 ("Signs").

Off-street parking that will reasonably be required for such temporary use shall be provided if the Zoning Administrator determines that the use would otherwise unreasonably reduce the amount of off-street parking spaces available for nearby permanent uses. The operator of the temporary use shall be responsible for guiding patrons to such parking lots.

The site of the temporary use shall be cleared of all debris at the termination of the event.

5.14.3

Permitted Temporary Uses. The following uses are the temporary uses permitted in the County:

Temporary shelter.

When a natural disaster or fire renders any residence unfit for habitation, the temporary use of a mobile home or recreational vehicle located on the parcel is permitted during the rehabilitation or reconstruction of a new residence.

The person occupying or intending to occupy the mobile home or recreational vehicle shall apply for a temporary use permit as soon as practicable after the emergency occupation has begun.

The mobile home or recreational vehicle shall be located at least ten (10) feet from the dwelling unit that is being rebuilt and shall meet all applicable side and rear setbacks for the principal structure.

The maximum length of the temporary use permit shall be six (6) months but may be extended by the Zoning Administrator if the need for such continuance is demonstrated.

The Zoning Administrator shall require appropriate health department permits for water supply and sewage disposal prior to the issuance of the temporary use permit.

The temporary shelter shall be removed from the parcel after an occupancy permit has been issued for the new or rehabilitated residence.

Two (2) dwellings on one parcel.

A temporary use permit may be issued to allow an individual to live in the existing residence while building a new residence on the same parcel.

The temporary use permit shall be issued for a period of not more than two (2) years, and shall not be extended without a variance.

The Zoning Administrator shall require appropriate health department permits for water supply and sewage disposal prior to the issuance of the temporary use permit.

The original residence shall be removed from the parcel within thirty (30) days after a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the new residence. Removal includes: demolition of the original residence after issuance of a demolition permit; moving the original residence to another parcel after issuance of a moving permit; or conversion of the original residence into an accessory building, that meets all requirements of this code, following issuance of a building permit.

Meteorological towers.

A temporary use permit shall be issued for a period of not more than three (3) years, and shall not be extended without a variance.

Meteorological towers are permitted, with a special use permit, in the "A-1" Agricultural Preservation, "A-2" Agricultural, "I-1" Light Industrial, and "I-2" Heavy Industrial zoning districts.

Meteorological tower height must comply with all FAA regulations.

Setbacks from public roads and property lines shall be established in the underlying zoning district.

For towers over one hundred (100) feet in height, orange safety balls shall be installed on all guy wires.