The regulations in this article shall apply to all zoning districts unless specifically stated otherwise. Determination of potential or actual noncompliance with such regulations shall be made by the city council or its duly appointed agent. In addition, all manufacturing uses listed in the special use classification in the industrial district regulations shall give evidence of ability to comply with the following standards before the issuance of a building permit (section 110-27, building permits) or certificate of occupancy (section 110-28, certificates of occupancy). Continued compliance shall be required during the operation of such uses and activities. No use already established on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article shall be so altered or modified as to conflict with, or further conflict with, the performance standards established in this article.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

All fabrication, manufacturing, processing or production shall be undertaken substantially within enclosed buildings, unless specifically exempted by the city council upon recommendation by the planning and zoning commission.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

(a)

The storage, use or manufacture of materials or products conducted within completely enclosed buildings shall be in keeping with the building codes as adopted by the city, and any other applicable ordinances.

(b)

The storage or utilization of flammable liquids and gases shall be conducted only in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and city laws.

(c)

All flammable liquid and gas storage tanks shall be a minimum of 50 feet from all lot lines.

(d)

All equipment storage areas shall be graded for proper drainage and provided with an all-weather surfacing maintained at all times in such a manner as to prevent the release of dust and to be free of dust, trash and debris.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

All outdoor storage shall be prohibited in the B-1 district. Where outdoor storage is enclosed within a structure, then such structure shall have solid walls to obscure view from the street or adjacent property. Where outdoor storage of materials, goods and products exists or where fabrication, manufacturing or production occurs outside within other business and industrial districts, such storage or production shall be effectively screened from adjacent residential districts and public streets by a solid fence, compact hedge or similar opaque landscaped element. Such screening shall be placed along property lines or, in the case of screening, along a street, at least 15 feet from the street right-of-way or adjacent property line with landscaping between the screening and pavement. A louvered fence shall be considered "solid" if it blocks direct vision. The requirements of this section shall not apply to a railroad hub facility located in an I-3 zoning district, except where such I-3 property is located immediately adjacent to a property zoned residential at the time development of the property zoned I-3 is initially commenced.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

(a)

Sound pressure levels shall be in keeping with current State of Illinois standards as prescribed by the Illinois Pollution Control Board (Subtitle H: Noise), as may be amended from time to time.

(b)

Sound pressure levels shall be in keeping with current State of Illinois standards as prescribed by the Illinois Pollution Control Board (Subtitle H: Noise), as may be amended from time to time.

(1)

Sound emitted from emergency warning or safety devices.

(2)

Sound emitted from lawn care maintenance equipment used during daylight hours.

(3)

Sound emitted from vehicles, snowblowers and similar equipment used for snow removal and hauling operations.

(4)

Sound emitted from equipment being used for construction between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., of each day, or for such additional hours as may be authorized by the zoning administrator.

(5)

Sound emitted from trucks and vehicles entering or leaving industrial zoned property, except as may be caused by idling engines, off the road vehicles, mixers on ready mix concrete trucks, and trailer mounted refrigeration units.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

(a)

Any process or equipment that produces intense earth-shaking vibrations—such as are created by drop forges, hydraulic surges or other processes—shall be set back at least 500 feet from the property boundaries on all sides. However, in no case shall such vibrations be allowed to create a public nuisance or hazard beyond the property boundaries.

(b)

Exceptions: The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to sound emitted from equipment being used for permitted construction between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., of each day.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

Any visual emissions, particulate matter emissions, odor, airborne toxic material and other air pollution shall meet the current standards of the Illinois Pollution Control Board; title 35, subtitle B, "Air Pollution," chapter I, pollution control board, as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

(a)

Definitions. Toxic substances and highly toxic substances as defined in article XIV, definitions.

(b)

Regulation.

(1)

Highly toxic substances: The storage, use or handling of highly toxic material as defined X-2-D-1 shall be as required by applicable regulations of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, the International Code Council (ICC) Codes (as adopted by the city), the National Fire Protection Association - National Fire Codes (as adopted by the city), and all other applicable city regulations and ordinances, as adopted or amended from time to time.

(2)

Toxic material: The use, storage, handling or transport of toxic substances shall comply with applicable regulations of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, the National Fire Protection Association - National Fire Codes (as adopted by the city), the ICC International Building Code (as adopted by the city), and all other applicable city regulations and ordinances, as may be adopted or amended from time to time.

(3)

Permit required: Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the use, storage, handling or transportation of highly toxic substances shall be required to obtain a permit from the city fire department. Permit applicants shall provide all information as determined necessary by the fire department to ascertain compliance with the above referenced and adopted rules and regulations. The fire department shall make an inspection of the applicant's premises to determine such compliance prior to the issuance of the permit.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

All outdoor lighting shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

All lighting sources shall be arranged to reflect light away from adjoining properties in a manner that does not produce glare clearly visible beyond a property line so as to cause nuisance or impairment of vision. Glare is best reduced when the light source is not visible from adjacent properties. Therefore, the use of lenses, deflectors, shields, louvers, or prismatic control devices shall be used to eliminate nuisance and hazardous lighting to facilitate compliance with this requirement.

(2)

In all zoning districts, no light source shall cause illumination in excess of 0.5 foot-candle at any property lot line, except for residential zoning districts which shall be limited to one foot-candle at any property line.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

No activities involving the storage, utilization or manufacture of materials, goods or products which could decompose by detonation shall be permitted, except such as are specifically licensed by the city council.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

The release of materials intrinsically odorous or capable of being odorous, either by bacterial decomposition or chemical reaction, which renders it perceptible from beyond the lot shall be prohibited.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

Electromagnetic interference from any equipment or business operations shall not adversely affect the operation of any equipment located adjacent or nearby properties.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

Sewers and sewage discharge shall meet the appropriate city codes and all IEPA requirements.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

All waste material, vehicles in an inoperable condition, debris, refuse, or garbage not disposed of through the public sanitary sewage system shall be effectively screened from view or properly contained in a closed container designed for such purposes. The owner of vacant land shall be responsible for keeping such land free of refuse.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

In all zoning districts, all developed uses shall provide a landscaped yard (section 110-313, interior parkways) along all streets. Such yard shall be kept clear of all structures and storage. Such yard shall be at least the depth of the front yard requirement in each district along all streets, measured from the street right-of-way. Except for driveways, the yard shall extend the entire frontage of the lot and along both streets in the case of a corner lot. Nothing in this section shall supersede the required lot dimension requirements (article V, districts).

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)

No trailer may be used for any residential, commercial or industrial purpose, either transiently or permanently, unless located in a trailer park complying with the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 21-5231, § 2, 4-12-2021)