1-101:

Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, all businesses shall comply with the following regulations:

A.

All business, service, storage, merchandise, display, and, where permitted, repair and processing activities shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except for off-street parking, off-street loading, outdoor seating, and eating and drinking establishments. Outdoor storage and sale at retail of seasonal merchandise shall comply with the provisions of chapter 4, part IV of this code. The village board may waive this provision by designating certain days on which businesses may conduct their businesses outside of the building or structure.

B.

All outdoor refuse areas shall be screened in accordance with chapter 4, part VI of this code.

C.

Except as otherwise provided in chapter 6, manufacturing, compounding, processing, or treatment of products is not permitted.

D.

All business, service, storage, merchandise, display, and, where permitted, repair and processing shall comply with all village standards regarding noise, light, debris, vibration, and any other regulations intended to protect or promote the public health, safety, and welfare.

E.

Dwelling units are not permitted below the second floor of any building or structure.

F.

All rooftop mechanical units shall be screened to their full height on all four sides by a parapet wall.

1-201:

B-1 downtown zoning district.

A.

Conditions applicable in the B-1 district.

1.

Where dwelling units are constructed as part of any building or structure, the dwelling shall comply with chapter 7, section 1-203.

B.

Permitted uses. The uses designated as permitted uses in the B-1 zoning district in chapter 6 are permitted in the B-1 zoning district.

C.

Special uses. The uses designated as special uses in the B-1 zoning district in chapter 6 are allowed as special uses in the B-1 zoning district.

D.

Yard, lot, and building regulations. The yard, lot, and building regulations set forth in Table 1 below apply to all principal uses and structures in the B-1 zoning district. Additional yard, lot, and building regulations governing accessory uses and structures can be found in chapter 4, part II.

1-202:

Town center redevelopment zoning district.

A.

Findings and purpose. The village's 2009 Station Area Master Plan envisions a vibrant, pedestrian friendly, mixed-use community emanating from the intersection of Sauk Trail Road and the Union Pacific Railway. The area's exact boundaries are reflected on the zoning map. This area currently contains a variety of business, industrial and residential uses, but its strategic location near the village's primary intersection (Chicago Road and Sauk Trail Road), the size of the lots, and the need for reinvestment that distinguish this area and present unique opportunities for redevelopment. To ensure that the town center reaches its full development potential in a manner that compliments and supports the rest of the village, the town center redevelopment zoning district ("TCR") is established to:

1.

Promote redevelopment of the town center in a manner that supports and does not harm the village's existing business, including those located in the Chicago Road corridor;

2.

Encourage mixed use development to increase the client base for local businesses;

3.

Develop a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere with smaller-scale businesses that do not rely solely on automobile traffic;

4.

Ensure adequate buffering and separation between dissimilar uses;

5.

Encourage the consolidation of curb cuts and cross access between lots to reduce reliance on public streets and enhance vehicle and pedestrian safety;

6.

Allow increased residential density to support the desired pedestrian-friendly character; and

7.

Facilitate the redevelopment of the town center with aesthetically pleasing structures, sites, signage, landscaping, and streetscapes.

B.

Designation of the town center redevelopment zoning district; applicability. The town center redevelopment zoning district ("TCR") appears on the zoning map as TCR. Redevelopment of any lot zoned TCR must comply with the regulations of this section.

C.

Planned unit development; special uses; additional submittals.

1.

Planned unit development. All properties in the TCR district will be developed or redeveloped as a planned unit development and processed in accordance with chapter 3, section 1-603.

2.

Permitted uses. The uses designated as permitted uses in the TCR district in chapter 6 are permitted in the TCR district.

3.

Special uses. The uses designated as special uses in the TCR district in chapter 6 are allowed as special uses in the TCR district.

D.

Additional submittals. In addition to the submittal requirements set forth in this code, the following submittals are required for any application submitted under this section:

1.

Detailed architectural plans of all structures, including exterior construction materials and samples;

2.

Detailed landscape plan detailing the location, name, species, and size (measured at diameter breast height for deciduous trees and height for coniferous trees) of all proposed plantings;

3.

Signage plan, including the location, size, and height of each proposed sign and elevations for all proposed signs that demonstrate compatibility with the exterior elevations of the structures.

E.

Limitation of TCR district regulations. The TCR district regulations do not apply to routine maintenance activities in the TCR district.

F.

Specific design elements and standards.

1.

Site design. Properties in the TCR district will satisfy the following criteria:

(a)

Buildings shall be designed to encourage pedestrian access and engagement with all building sides. Entry points on multiple facades, awnings, courtyards, and outdoor benches and seating areas shall be provided.

(b)

Lots will be designed to encourage active, pedestrian-scale use. Pedestrian connections and safety shall be addressed in all plans, including sidewalks, pathways, and lighting.

(c)

Parking lot visibility shall be minimized within the TCR district. Parking lots should not be the primary focus of any lot and should be screened from public rights-of-way by structures and landscaping to the greatest extent possible.

2.

Landscaping. Properties in the TCR district will provide landscaping to both beautify the lot and screen it from incompatible adjacent uses. Landscaping shall be provided along public rights-of-way and adjacent to building foundations, including landscaping provided in planter boxes. In addition, the following standards shall be met:

(a)

Deciduous trees of a species approved by the village and spaced no more than 25 feet apart shall be planted across the lot's frontage. All deciduous trees shall measure at least two and one-half inches in caliper at breast height.

(b)

Deciduous trees of a species approved by the village and spaced no more than 40 feet apart shall be planted along all lot lines that are not adjacent to public right-of-way. All deciduous trees shall measure at least two and one-half inches in caliper at breast height.

(c)

Parking lots shall be separated from the right-of-way by a continuous landscape buffer measuring at least ten feet in width.

3.

Screening.

(a)

All lots that border a lot located in an industrial zoning district shall be screened along the full length of the border with the industrially zoned lot by a wall or privacy fence measuring at least six feet in height. All walls and privacy fences shall be constructed of materials consistent with and complimentary to the materials used on the lot's principal structure.

(b)

All trash receptacles shall be screened to their full height on all four sides by a wall or privacy fence constructed of materials that are consistent with and complimentary to the materials used on the lot's principal structure.

4.

Site signage. Site signage will be designed to complement new buildings, including using materials that are consistent with the materials used on the principal structure. All signage shall be designed as monument or wall signage. Braces, single poles, or multiple pole designs are prohibited.

5.

Building materials. All structures will be primarily constructed of high-quality materials, including brick, natural or architectural cast stone, textured concrete masonry units, tilt-up concrete panels designed with brick veneer, non-reflective glass, or other materials approved by the planning and zoning commission. Smooth-faced masonry units, painted masonry units, exterior insulated finishing systems (EIFS), vinyl siding, and non-textured tilt-up concrete panels shall be prohibited

6.

Building height. Buildings shall primarily be two to five stories in height to encourage residential uses on the upper stories.

7.

Parking. Residential uses in the TCR shall provide one parking space per dwelling unit. Nonresidential uses shall provide two parking spaces per each 1,000 square feet of gross building area dedicated to nonresidential use.

G.

Exterior appearance review—General provisions.

1.

Authority. The board of trustees, in accordance with the procedures and standards set out in this section, may grant exterior appearance approval.

2.

Purpose. The exterior appearance review process is intended to promote compatible and high-quality architectural design in the TCR district.

3.

Applicability. Any planned unit development application filed under this section must be accompanied by an application for exterior appearance review and approval in accordance with this section's provisions.

H.

Exterior appearance review—Procedures. Applications for exterior appearance approval shall be filed with the community development director at the same time the planned unit development application is filed. Applications for exterior appearance approval shall include written statement detailing how the proposal meets the applicable standards for exterior appearance review.

I.

Exterior appearance review—Standards and considerations. When considering applications for exterior appearance review, the planning and zoning commission and board of trustees will be guided by 1) the provisions of chapter 4, section 1-605; and 2) the following:

1.

General quality of design and site development. New and existing structures and appurtenances thereof will be evaluated under the following quality of design and site development guidelines:

(a)

Open spaces. The quality of open spaces between structures and in setbacks between public rights-of-way and buildings.

(b)

Materials. The quality of materials and their relationship to those in existing adjacent structures.

(c)

General design. The quality of the design in general and its relationship to the overall character of the surrounding properties.

(d)

General site development. The quality of the site development in terms of landscaping, pedestrian access, automobile access, parking, and service areas.

2.

General standards for visual compatibility. New and existing structures, and appurtenances thereof will be evaluated for visual compatibility using the following guidelines:

(a)

Height. The height of the proposed structure shall be visually compatible with adjacent structures.

(b)

Proportion of front façade. The relationship of the width to the height of the front elevation of a proposed structure shall be visually compatible with structures, public ways, and places to which it is visually related.

(c)

Proportion of openings. The relationship of the width to height of windows of a proposed structure shall be visually compatible with structures, public ways, and places to which it is visually related.

(d)

Rhythm of solids to voids in front façades. The relationship of solids to voids in the front façade of a proposed structure shall be visually compatible with structures, public ways, and places to which it is visually related.

(e)

Rhythm of space and building on streets. The relationship of a proposed structure to the open space between it and adjoining structures shall be visually compatible with the structures, public ways, and places to which it is visually related.

(f)

Rhythm of entrance, porch, and other projections. The relationship of entrances and other projections of a proposed structure to sidewalks shall be visually compatible with the structures, public ways, and places to which it is visually related.

(g)

Relationship of materials and texture. The relationship of the materials and texture of the façade of a proposed structure shall be visually compatible with the predominant materials used in the structures to which it is visually related.

(h)

Roof shapes. The roof shape of a proposed structure shall be visually compatible with the structures to which it is visually related.

(i)

Walls of continuity. The façades and appurtenances of proposed structures such as walls, fences, and landscape masses shall, when it is a characteristic of the area, form cohesive walls of enclosure along a street to ensure visual compatibility with the structures, public ways, and places to which such elements are visually related.

(j)

Scale of building. The size and mass of proposed structures in relation to open spaces, windows, door openings, porches, and balconies shall be visually compatible with the structures, public ways, and places to which they are visually related.

(k)

Directional expression of front elevation. A proposed structure shall be visually compatible with the structures, public ways, and places to which it is visually related in its directional character, whether this be vertical character, horizontal character, or non-directional character.