No structure or land may be used or occupied except in conformity with the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located.

(Ord. No. 2542, § 1, 9-12-2017)

1.

Table 9-1 identifies the principal, special, and temporary uses allowed within each zoning district.

2.

Based on Table 9-1 specifications:

a.

If a use or activity requires a building permit, then that use or activity may be authorized upon application for and issuance of a building permit in accordance with Article 16 of this Chapter.

b.

If a use or activity requires a special use permit, then that use or activity may be authorized upon application for and issuance of a special use permit in accordance with Article 17 of this Chapter.

c.

A temporary use may be authorized upon application for and issuance of a temporary use permit in accordance with Article 16 of this Chapter.

3.

If Table 9-1 contains a cell that is blank, then that use is not allowed in the district.

(Ord. No. 2542, § 1, 9-12-2017)

1.

It is the intent of Table 9-1 to group similar or compatible land uses into specific zoning districts, either as permitted uses or as uses authorized by a special use permit.

2.

All questions regarding a use not included in Table 9-1 should be presented to the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator will interpret whether a use not included in Table 9-1 can reasonably be interpreted to fit into a use category where similar uses are described, and will record his or her decision in writing.

(Ord. No. 2542, § 1, 9-12-2017)

Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, uses that are required to be permitted in any zoning district by state statute may be permitted in accordance with state law whether or not the use is included in Table 9-1.

Table 9-1. Table of Authorized Uses by District

(Ord. No. 2542, § 1, 9-12-2017)

Where applicable, principal uses are required to comply with all use standards of this section, whether a permitted or special use, in addition to all other regulations of this Chapter.

1.

Adult use:

a.

No adult use may be maintained or operated in any manner that causes, creates, or allows public viewing of any adult material from any sidewalk, public or private right-of-way, or any property other than the lot or parcel on which the licensed premises is located.

b.

No portion of the exterior of an adult use may install or contain any flashing lights, searchlights, or spotlights, or any other similar lighting systems, or any words, lettering, photographs, silhouettes, drawings, or pictorial representations of any manner except to the extent specifically set forth in Article 14 of this Chapter.

c.

No adult use may be operated within 1,000 feet of an existing:

i.

Place of worship;

ii.

Educational facility;

iii.

Park, playground, or public multi-use trail;

iv.

Residential district or residential dwelling of any type;

v.

Designated historical or cultural district;

vi.

Cemetery;

vii.

Day care center;

viii.

Forest preserve;

ix.

Retail sales of alcohol;

x.

Indoor or outdoor recreation facility that holds youth activities.

2.

Automobile repair/service: minor and major:

a.

Automobile repair/service establishments may not store the same vehicles outdoors on the site for longer than seven days once repair is complete. Only vehicles that have been or are being serviced may be stored outdoors.

b.

All repair and service operations must be performed within a fully enclosed building with closed garage doors. All equipment and parts must be stored indoors.

c.

Automobile repair/service establishments must be screened along interior side and rear lot lines with a solid wall or fence with a height of at least five feet.

d.

No partially dismantled, wrecked, or unlicensed vehicle may be stored outdoors on the premises. This standard does not apply to vehicles under repair.

e.

The sale of new or used automobiles is prohibited.

f.

No motor vehicles may be stored and no repair work may be conducted in the public right-of-way.

3.

Community residence:

a.

Community residences must meet all federal, state and local requirements including, but not limited to, licensing, health, safety, and building code requirements.

b.

A copy of state license must be posted and/or otherwise available for public view at the residence at all times.

c.

The lot line of a community residence, family community residence, or group community residence must be at least 500 feet from the nearest lot line of any other community residence, family community residence, or group community residence.

4.

Conversion of dwellings: A single-family detached dwelling existing on February 2, 1991, may be converted into and used as a two-family or multi-family dwelling, when authorized as a special exception by the PZC, provided that:

a.

The plan for the conversion of such dwelling shall be submitted to the PZC.

b.

The plan shall provide not less than one on-site parking space per family and must meet site perimeter landscape requirements as applicable.

c.

There shall be no external alteration of the building except as may be necessary for reasons of safety. Fire escapes and outside stairways shall, where practical, shall be located to the rear of the building.

d.

The PZC shall specify the maximum number of dwelling units permitted to occupy such dwelling, and prescribe such further conditions and restrictions in respect to conversion and use of such dwelling, and to the use of the lot, as the commission may consider appropriate.

e.

If meeting the requirements for use in commercial district, existing single-family dwellings that are presently located in commercial districts may be altered to the extent as permitted in the respective district.

5.

Contractor storage yard and storage yard (outdoor):

a.

A contractor storage yard and any outdoor storage associated with light or general industrial uses must be completely enclosed along all lot lines by a solid fence or wall of at least eight feet in height, including ingress and egress. Fences or walls along the front or corner side lot line must be set back a minimum of 10 feet and must comply with visibility triangle requirements as indicated in Article 11 of this Chapter, whichever is the greater setback.

b.

The contractor storage yard or outdoor storage yard must be screened in accordance with requirements of Article 13 of this Chapter if the contractor storage yard or outdoor storage yard is not fully screened from public view by a principal building and is located:

i.

Within a commercial district;

ii.

Adjacent to the central business district; or

iii.

Adjacent to a residential district.

c.

Storage of any kind is prohibited outside the fence or wall. No items stored within the fence may exceed the height of the fence or wall.

d.

Outdoor storage areas must be surfaced with an all-weather, dust-free material and graded to drain all surface water.

6.

Day care center:

a.

Day care centers must meet all federal, state and local requirements including, but not limited to, licensing, health, safety, and building code requirements.

b.

Open space and/or recreational areas must be provided as required by the State of Illinois licensing requirements. The outdoor recreational areas must be separated from parking areas and enclosed by a semi-open or closed fence of at least six feet in height. No open space or recreational areas may be located within a required setback.

c.

A pick-up/drop-off area must be provided. When a day care center is part of a multi-tenant retail center, the pick-up/drop-off area must not interfere with vehicle circulation in the parking lot, including blocking the drive aisle.

7.

Dwellings in the Commercial/Industrial District and Industrial District: One single-family detached dwelling may be used on any lot located in any industrial district that is unimproved and held in single separate ownership as of February 2, 1991. Such lot shall be used only for such dwelling purposes and accessory uses customarily incidental thereto.

8.

Helipad, or heliport, or ultralight aircraft landing area:

a.

The helipad or heliport must meet all applicable standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, and must be designed and constructed in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

b.

All structures must meet the setback requirements of the zoning district in which it is located.

9.

Mobile home:

a.

All inhabited mobile homes must be located in a mobile home park.

b.

No mobile homes shall be located and used for living, sleeping, business, commercial or storage purposes outside of an approved mobile home park.

10.

Medical marijuana cultivation center: In accordance with Illinois state law, a medical marijuana cultivation center may not be located within 2,500 feet of:

a.

A pre-existing primary or secondary educational facility;

b.

A day care center; or

c.

Any residential zoned property.

Any subsequent amendment to Illinois state law that is more restrictive than this standard will control.

11.

Medical marijuana dispensary: In accordance with Illinois state law, a medical marijuana dispensary may not be located:

a.

Within 1,000 feet of a pre-existing primary or secondary educational facility;

b.

A day care center; or

c.

In a residential dwelling or within a residential district.

Any subsequent amendment to Illinois state law that is more restrictive than this standard will control.

12.

Outdoor market:

a.

Temporary stalls or tables are permitted. All tents must meet Village Fire Code requirements.

b.

Sales may involve new and/or used items. The sale of vehicles, heavy equipment, boats, watercraft, agricultural machinery, and similar goods is prohibited.

c.

Any sales of food products must meet all rules and regulations of, and require approval of, the Champaign County Health Department.

d.

Individual sellers at the outdoor market need not be the same each time the market is in operation.

(Ord. No. 2542, § 1, 9-12-2017)

Temporary uses are required to comply with the use standards of this section, in addition to all other regulations of this Chapter. Applicants for a temporary use must apply for a temporary use permit, or a special use permit if so indicated in Table 9-1. The following standards apply to temporary uses located on private property:

1.

Farmers' market:

a.

The timeframe of a farmers' market, including number of days per week and overall duration of the event, will be determined and approved as part of the temporary use permit or special use permit.

b.

A management plan is required as part of the special use permit application that demonstrates the following:

i.

An established set of operating rules addressing the governance structure of the market, hours of operation, maintenance, and security requirements when open to the public.

ii.

General layout of vendor stalls; visitor facilities, such as seating areas and restrooms; parking facilities; and all ingress and egress points to the site.

iii.

Provisions for waste removal and recycling.

iv.

The days and hours of internal operation, including vendor set-up and take-down times.

2.

Real estate sales office/model unit:

a.

A real estate sales office/model unit(s) is allowed in any approved residential subdivision or within a multi-family dwelling. Multiple model units are allowed.

b.

The temporary use permit will be valid for no more than one year, but may be renewed. However, a temporary use permit for a multi-family rental models has no expiration.

c.

The real estate sales office/model unit(s) must be removed and closed within 30 days after the sale of the last unit of the development.

d.

All activities conducted within any real estate sales office/model unit(s) must be directly related to the construction and sale of properties within the development in which it is located. Use of a real estate sales office/model unit as a general office of operation of any firm is prohibited.

3.

Temporary contractor's office:

a.

A temporary contractor's office is allowed as incidental and accessory to a construction project.

b.

The temporary use permit shall be valid for a six-month period and is renewable for six successive periods at the same location.

c.

The temporary contractor's office must be removed within 30 days of completion of the construction project.

4.

Temporary mobile sales:

a.

The timeframe of a temporary mobile sales use shall be determined and approved as part of the special use permit.

b.

The special use permit shall be evaluated based on the adequacy of the parcel size, parking provisions, traffic access, and the absence of undue adverse impacts, including noise, on other properties.

c.

All mobile food establishments must be properly licensed by the Champaign County Health Department.

d.

If the mobile sales establishment operator is not the owner of the site where the truck or trailer will be located, written permission from the property owner must be submitted as part of the special use permit application.

e.

Sale of alcohol is prohibited.

f.

During mobile food sales business hours, the permit holder must provide a trash receptacle for customer use and must keep the area clear of litter and debris at all times.

g.

Outdoor seating may be provided for temporary mobile food sales on the site, but no seating may be permanently installed. No seating will be allowed that reduces the amount of parking required for the site to below the Chapter requirement.

h.

A permanent water or wastewater connection is prohibited.

i.

Electrical service may be provided only by temporary service or other connection provided by an electric utility, or an on-board generator.

j.

Drive-through service is prohibited.

k.

A mobile sales establishment is limited to signs attached to the exterior of the truck or trailer that must be mounted flat against the truck or trailer with a maximum projection of six inches, and one A-frame sign.

5.

Temporary outdoor entertainment/promotional event:

a.

A management plan is required as part of the special use permit application that demonstrates the following:

i.

General layout of performance areas; visitor facilities, such as seating areas and restrooms; parking areas; and all ingress and egress points to the site.

ii.

Provisions for waste removal and recycling.

iii.

The days and hours of operation, including set-up and take-down times.

iv.

A description of crowd control and security measures.

b.

Any temporary structures must be removed within three days of the conclusion of the event.

6.

Temporary outdoor sales:

a.

A management plan is required as part of the special use permit application that demonstrates the following:

i.

An established set of operating rules addressing the governance structure of the sales event, hours of operation, maintenance, and security requirements.

ii.

General layout of vendor stalls; visitor facilities, such as seating areas and restrooms; parking areas; and all ingress and egress points to the site.

iii.

Provisions for recycling and waste removal.

iv.

The days and hours of operation, including vendor set-up and take-down times.

b.

Any temporary structures must be removed within three days of the conclusion of the event.

c.

Temporary outdoor sales events are limited to four events per calendar year and a maximum duration of seven days per event, with the following exceptions:

i.

A special use permit for a seasonal sale, such as Christmas tree lots or pumpkin patches, are limited to four events per calendar year and a maximum duration of 45 days. There is no minimum time between events.

d.

Temporary outdoor sales of vehicles must conform to the following additional standards:

i.

The special use permit shall be evaluated based on the adequacy of the parcel size, parking provisions, traffic access, and the absence of undue adverse impacts, including noise, on other properties.

ii.

A site plan is required as part of the special use permit application that describes all ingress and egress routes for all vehicles, all structures, and the general display area of vehicles. Dead-end parking aisles shall be prohibited. All exits and entrances must be clearly marked.

iii.

Repair and service of vehicles is prohibited.

iv.

All vehicles on display must be operable.

e.

No sales and display area is permitted in any public right-of-way or in any required setback.

f.

A portion or a parking area may be used for temporary outdoor sales on a temporary basis, in terms of both display structure and goods displayed or sold. Permanent display structures are prohibited in parking areas. No more than 10 percent of the required parking area for the existing use may be used for the temporary outdoor sales and display.

(Ord. No. 2542, § 1, 9-12-2017)