(a)

This district is intended to be comprised of five (5) sub-zones wherein each of the sub-zones will contain uses which are to a large degree unique to that sub-zone but which compliment the whole of the interstate zoning district. The five (5) sub-zones can be described as follows:

Planned unit development: All new developments within the interstate zoning district are subject to the planned unit development requirements as provided in specification G, irrespective of the size of the development. All new development within the interstate zoning district is also subject to review by the village's architect for compliance with the interstate zoning guidelines and master plan as delineated below.

(b)

Permitted uses.

A.

Purpose: The intent is to permit greater flexibility for the purpose of securing better site planning than what would be possible through a strict application of the zoning ordinance and the subdivision ordinances, while safeguarding the present or future use and development of the surrounding area, and specifically provide for:

1.

An opportunity for new and creative approaches to the interstate zoning district environment and for ingenuity, imagination and design efforts on the part of builders, architects, land planners and developer;

2.

An economic and efficient use of land;

3.

The preservation of natural features, thus enhancing the appearance of the interstate zoning district (herein referred to as the "IZD");

4.

An improved level of amenities.

B.

Permitted uses: See appendix D for land use table.

(c)

Bulk regulations.

A.

General:

1.

All development must conform to the minimum bulk requirements as set out in this section.

2.

No building, structure or land located within the IZD shall be used or occupied, and no building or structure shall be erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered unless in accordance with the minimum lot area, lot width, lot depth, setback and open space requirements as required by these design guidelines.

3.

No setback existing on the effective date of these regulations shall subsequently be reduced below, or further reduced below, if already less than the minimum setback required for equivalent new construction.

4.

No lot shall hereafter be divided into two (2) or more lots unless all lots resulting from such division conform to the minimum lot size requirements as required by these design guidelines.

B.

Bulk, setback and yard requirements:

1.

Maximum height:

2.

Minimum zoning lot area:

3.

Minimum zoning lot (width/depth):

4.

Minimum front and corner side yard setback (building/parking):

5.

Minimum interior side yard setback (building/parking): The minimum interior side yard setback for all permitted uses within the IZD shall be twenty-five (25) feet for buildings and ten (10) feet for parking lots or drive isles. If the lot is part of a multi-building development with shared parking, the parking lot setback for interior out lots may be waived.

6.

Minimum rear yard setback (building/parking): The minimum rear yard setback for all permitted uses within the IZD shall be thirty (30) feet for buildings and ten (10) feet for parking lots or drive aisles.

7.

Maximum floor area ratio: The maximum floor area ratio for all permitted uses, except automotive, shall be 1.5. For automotive the floor area ratio shall be 0.8.

8.

Maximum building coverage. Land coverage by principal and accessory buildings or structures within each zone of the IZD shall not exceed more than fifty (50) percent of the lot area.

C.

Multiple buildings on a lot: As part of planning for the IZD, it may be appropriate to consider proposals for multiple buildings on any one (1) zoning lot in order to achieve a unified use, appearance and architectural style. Multiple buildings may be permitted on a lot provided that each building conforms to all regulations set forth in this ordinance. Subject to the applicable building codes, the following distances shall be maintained between buildings, except for accessory uses, which shall comply with subsection (d) below.

(d)

Accessory structures and uses.

A.

Authorization: Subject to the limitations of this section, accessory structures and uses are permitted in the IZD in connection with any principle use lawfully existing within the district.

B.

Definition: An accessory structure or an accessory use is a structure or use that:

1.

Is subordinate in extent and purpose to, and serves, a principal structure or use;

2.

Is customarily found as an incidental use to such principal structure or use;

3.

Contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of those occupying, working at or being served by such principal structure or use;

4.

Is, except as otherwise expressly authorized by the provisions of these IZD design guidelines, located on the same zoning lot as the principal structure or use;

5.

Is under the same ownership and control as the principal structure or use.

C.

Special regulations applicable to particular accessory structures and uses:

1.

Storage. Except as otherwise expressly permitted by the design guidelines, outdoor storage shall not be allowed as an accessory use.

2.

Storage structures. Accessory storage structures, other than garages and permitted outside storage, shall not exceed ten (10) percent of either the floor area or volume whichever is less of the principal structure, if accessory to any other type of principal structure.

3.

Storage of inoperable vehicles. No vehicle, other than a vehicle awaiting timely repair at a car dealership, incapable of being driven or used for the purpose or use for which it was designed shall be stored in any parking lot or parking area. Vehicles awaiting timely repair may be stored for no longer that five (5) business days.

D.

Special bulk yard and space requirements.

1.

General requirements. Except as otherwise provided, all accessory structures and uses shall comply with and be included in calculating compliance with all bulk, yard and open space requirements applicable in this IZD.

2.

Distance from principal structures. No detached accessory structure, except an air conditioning unit, antenna or antenna support structure, or exterior trash enclosure shall be located within ten (10) feet of any principal structure unless such accessory structure is protected by a fire separation wall in compliance with the applicable building code.

3.

Design. Any accessory structure must compliment the architecture of the principal structure.

(e)

Off-street parking.

1.

General.

1.

All development must conform to off-street parking requirement as stated within the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of South Holland under Specification F, Off-street parking and loading requirements, unless stated otherwise under this [Specification K].

2.

Screening and landscaping.

1.

All parking lots and garages shall comply with the screening and landscaping requirements set forth in IZD design guidelines.

3.

Design.

1.

Access to street. All parking lots, areas and garages shall be so located and designed to provide access to adjacent streets with the least inference with through traffic movements.

2.

Location. All parking lots shall be setback from the property line, at a minimum, the distance stated in subsections (c)B.5 and 6. No parking lot shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to any building.

3.

Turnaround area. Every parking lot or garage shall be provided with a turnaround area or other means to permit cars to exit the parking lot or garage without backing onto any street or sidewalk. No street shall be used as a turnaround or for truck maneuvering.

4.

Lighting. Fixed lighting shall be provided for all parking lots and garages accommodating more than ten (10) vehicles. All lighting shall comply with IZD design guidelines and shall be reduced to security levels at all times of non-use.

5.

Landscaping islands. Landscaped islands shall be placed at the end of all parking rows, at every sixteenth parking stall in an uninterrupted run. Islands shall be bordered by a six-inch high B-6-12 type concrete barrier curb constructed in accordance with acceptable engineering standards. The minimum island size shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet with a minimum width of eight (8) feet measured back-of-curb to back-of-curb.

6.

Curbs. Every parking lot and garage shall be bordered by a six-inch high concrete curb and shall be provided with curbs, barrier fences, or other suitable devices designed and located to protect required screening devices, landscaping and structures from damage by vehicles using such parking lot or garage.

7.

Circulation aisles. Each parking space shall be accessed by a circulation aisle of a width, as specified below:

8.

Back-up area. Each parking space shall be provided with a sufficient back-up area to permit egress in one (1) maneuver, consisting of one (1) backward and one (1) forward movement.

(f)

Off-street loading.

A.

General:

1.

General requirements. Subject to the limitations of this IZD design guidelines, off-street loading is permitted as an accessory use. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the right of any person to provide off-street loading in excess of the requirements herein established.

2.

Applicability to existing, new and expanded uses.

a.

Except as provided in this subsection (f)A.2, off-street loading spaces sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this section shall be provided for all existing and new uses.

b.

Whenever a use lawfully existing on the effective date of this IZD ordinance is changed thereafter to a new use, loading facilities shall be provided as required herein for such new use; provided, however, that when any such new use is required to have no more than the same number of loading spaces required of such existing lawful use, then such new use my be established with a deficiency in required loading spaces equal in number to not more than the number of spaces such existing use was deficient on the date of this section.

c.

Whenever the intensity of use of any structure or use is increased through the lawful addition of floor area, seating capacity or other unit of measure specified herein for required loading spaces, loading spaces as required herein shall be provided for such increase in intensity of use.

d.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provision of this subsection (f)A.2, no building or use lawfully existing on the effective date of this IZD ordinance, or any amendment to it establishing loading requirements with respect to such structure or use, shall be required to provide any additional loading spaces pursuant to this unless and until the aggregate increase in units of measurement shall equal the full number of units for which one additional loading space would be required pursuant to subsection (f)C-2, in which event loading spaces as required herein shall be provided for the total aggregate increase.

3.

Location of required loading spaces. All areas utilized for loading shall be located on the same lot as the use they serve. Loading docks shall be an integral part of the building.

B.

Design and maintenance:

1.

Location on lot. There shall be no loading in the required minimum yards. No loading facilities can be located between a building and any public right-of-way. All loading shall be located and arranged to provide logical and convenient access thereto from the use they serve.

2.

Loading-screening. All areas utilized for loading shall comply with the screening requirements set forth in the IZD design guidelines.

3.

Design.

a.

All areas utilized for loading shall be design and arranged to provide access to a street or alley in a manor that will create the least possible interference with through traffic movements. No curb cut across public property shall exceed thirty (30) feet in width without the written approval of the Village of South Holland.

b.

All areas utilized for loading shall be provided with sufficient maneuvering space on the zoning lot where it is located to allow vehicles to access and exit the space without having to make any backing movement on or into and public or private street.

c.

Each loading space, excluding required maneuvering areas, shall have the following minimum dimensions, in feet:

C.

Required spaces:

1.

General requirements. All areas utilized for loading or receiving areas shall be provided in sufficient number, of sufficient size and so located that no loading and unloading operations infringe upon any street or sidewalk.

2.

Minimum requirements. The minimum amount of off-street loading space shall be provided, in accordance to the following table:

For each additional 100,000 square feet, one (1) additional loading space is required.

(g)

Signs.

A.

Applicability: The regulations and definitions contained in article II. Signs of the Village of South Holland Zoning Ordinance shall apply, except the regulations established below shall supersede those regulations where there is a conflict.

B.

Purpose: The regulation of signs by this IZD is intended to promote and protect the public health safety and welfare by reducing the depreciation of property values caused by signs that are incompatible with surrounding land uses; by creating a more attractive economic and business climate; by enhancing and protecting the physical appearance; and by reducing the distractions, obstructions and hazards to pedestrian and auto traffic caused by the indiscriminate placement and use of signs.

C.

Scope: The regulations of this district shall govern and control the erection, enlargement, expansion, alteration, operation, maintenance, relocation and removal of all signs within the IZD visible from any street, sidewalk or public or private open space.

D.

Standards: The following standards shall apply to all signs within the IZD.

1.

Illumination:

a.

Location and design of light source. Whenever an external artificial light source is used for a sign; such source shall be located, shielded and directed so as not to be directly visible from any public street or private residence. No receptacle or device housing a permitted light source for a sign shall protrude more than twelve (12) inches from the face of the sign or building to which it is attached; provided, however, that a receptacle or device housing a permitted light source for any sign be located more than twelve (12) inches from the face of the sign if such light source is ground mounted, locked in place, and cannot be redirected.

b.

Level of illumination. In no event shall the illumination of any sign, resulting from any internal or external artificial light source, exceed one hundred seventy-five (175) foot-candles when measured with a standard light meter held perpendicular to the face at a distance equal to the narrowest dimension of such sign face. All artificial illumination shall be so designed, located, shielded and directed as to prevent the casting of glare or direct light upon adjacent property or streets.

c.

Signs adjacent to residential areas. Any illuminated sign location on a lot abutting or across from, and visible from, any residentially zoned area shall no be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except that such sign may remain illuminated during such time as the activity to which the sign pertains is open for business so long as such sign is not a public or private nuisance.

d.

Flashing lights prohibited. No flashing, blinking or intermittent light shall be permitted.

2.

Sign color. No sign shall employ more than four (4) colors plus black and white, except that a sign which contains the "logo" or other trade mark or business mark of a building occupant may contain all such colors as are normally contained within that logo or mark.

3.

Minimum elevation of certain signs. The bottom of every awning, canopy, marquee and wall sign shall be elevated at least eight (8) feet above grade. Whenever possible wall signs on the same facade shall maintain the same top and bottom elevation above grade.

4.

Obstruction of window surface. No sign shall project over, occupy or obstruct any window surface required for light or ventilation by any provision of the applicable building code.

5.

Sign maintenance. The property owner shall be liable to maintain such sign, including its illumination source, in compliance with this IZD ordinance and all applicable laws, in a safe and secure condition, and in a neat and orderly condition and good working order at all times, and to prevent the development of any rust, corrosion, rotting or other deterioration in the physical appearance or safety of such sign. The premises around signs shall be kept clean and free of all rubbish and weeds.

E.

Signs not requiring a permit: In Addition to those signs listed in Village of South Holland Zoning Ordinances, article II, Signs, section 3-22. Signs exempted from permit requirements, the following sign shall be permitted within the IZD without a permit.

1.

Name plate signs. A sign limited in content to the name or address, or both, of the owner or occupant of a building or a lot on which it is located. If any premises are occupied by more than one occupant, the plate sign may identify all such occupants, as well as the premises, and may include necessary directional information. Such signs shall be limited to no more than one (1) wall or ground sign per occupancy; shall be no more than one (1) square foot in area per occupancy and in no event more than three (3) square feet in area; and shall be non-illuminated. No ground sign shall be higher than four (4) feet nor closer to any lot line than six (6) feet.

2.

On-site directory signs. A sign commonly associated with, and limited to, information and directions necessary or convenient for persons coming on the lot, including signs marking entrances and exits, parking areas, one-way drives, rest rooms, pick-up and delivery areas and the like. Such signs shall be limited to wall or ground signs of not more than five (5) square feet in area; shall be if a ground sign, not more than four (4) feet in height; and shall be illuminated only as necessary to accomplish their intended purpose.

3.

Political signs. Such signs shall be limited to one (1) sign of not more than four (4) square feet in area per lot; shall be located entirely on private property pursuant to the owner's consent; shall be clearly marked with the name, address and telephone number of the person responsible for the removal of such sign.

4.

Private warning signs. Signs limited in content to messages, warning caution or danger. Such signs shall be no more than two (2) square feet in area each; shall be limited to the number necessary to accomplish the intended purpose and shall be illuminated only as required to accomplish such purpose.

5.

Real estate signs; standard size. Real estate signs shall be limited to one (1) single or double-faced, non-illuminated sign per zoning lot, not to exceed six (6) square feet in area per sign face. Every such sign shall be removed as follows:

a.

In sale transactions; within four (4) days following the date of the closing or consummation of the transaction.

b.

In rental transactions; within four (4) days following the date of the closing or consummation of the transaction.

c.

In multi-unit developments or structures; within fourteen (14) days following the date upon which such development or structure is ninety (90) percent sold.

The name, address and telephone number of the person responsible for removal of such sign shall be marked on the sign. Real estate signs indicating that the property has been sold or is under contractual obligation shall not be permitted pursuant to this paragraph. Real estate signs for multi-unit developments or structures and exceeding six (6) square feet in area shall require a permit.

F.

Signs specifically prohibited: In addition to those signs listed in Village of South Holland Zoning Ordinances, article II, Signs, section 3-23. Prohibitions related to signage, the following sign shall not be permitted within the IZD.

1.

Advertising signs. A sign, other than an on-premises identification sign, that directs attention to or identifies a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.

2.

Off-premises identification signs. A sign giving only the name, trademark or other readily recognized symbol or address, or any combination thereof, of a building, business, development or establishment which sign is located off the lot on which such building, business, development or establishment is located.

3.

Projecting signs. A sign that is wholly or partially dependent upon a building for support and projects more than twelve (12) inches from such building.

4.

Pylon signs. A sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole or other supports so the bottom edge of the sign face is eight (8) feet or more above grade.

5.

Temporarily signs. Signs or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, paper, plywood or other light material and intended to be displayed for a short period of time.

6.

Any sign on public property, except authorized governmental signs.

7.

Any sign painted directly on a wall, fence or roof.

8.

Window signs. A sign that is applied or attached to the exterior or interior of a window or located within the interior of a structure so that its message can be read from the exterior of the structure.

9.

Bill boards.

G.

Permitted signs: The following signs are permitted within the IZD.

1.

All signs permitted without a sign permit as provided in subsection (e)E.

2.

Bulletin board signs. A sign that identifies an institution or organization on whose premises it is located and that contains only the name of the institution or organization, the names of persons connected with it, and greetings, announcements of events or activities occurring at the institution or similar message.

3.

Business signs. A sign that directs attention to or identifies a business or profession conducted, or to a commodity or service sold, offered or manufactures, or to an entertainment offered on the premises where the sign is located.

4.

Construction signs. A temporary ground sign erected on a lot on which construction is taking place, during the period of such construction, indicating the names of the architect, engineer, landscape architect, contractors and similar artisans, and the owners, financial supports, sponsor and similar persons or firms having a role or interest in the construction activity. These signs must be remove within fourteen (14) days following completion of construction

5.

Governmental signs. A sign erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function or required by any law, ordinance or government regulation.

6.

Identification signs. A sign giving only the name, trademark or other readily recognized symbol or address, or any combination thereof, of a building, business, development or establishment on the premises where it is located.

7.

Joint identification signs. An identification sign limited in content to the identification of a planned development, office plaza, shopping center, industrial park or the like and not containing any reference to the individual uses sharing the development, plaza, center, park or the like.

8.

Real estate signs. Exceeding six (6) square feet, for multi-unit development or structures, and for no longer than fourteen (14) days following the date upon which the development or structure is ninety (90) percent sold or leased or one (1) year, whichever is less.

9.

Awning, canopy or marquee signs. A sign that is mounted or painted on or attached to an awning, canopy or marquee that is otherwise permitted by this IZD. No such sign shall project above, below or beyond the physical dimensions of such awning, canopy or marquee. Vinyl and backlit vinyl awnings shall not be allowed.

10.

Ground signs. Any sign, other than a pylon sign, placed upon or supported by the ground independently of any other structure.

11.

Temporary signs. But only as expressly authorized in this section.

12.

Wall signs. A sign fastened to the wall of a building or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for, or forms the background surface of the sign and that does not project out more than twelve (12) inches from such building or structure.

H.

Number of signs permitted per lot:

a.

All signs permitted by subsection (e)E; plus

b.

One (1) construction sign; plus

c.

One (1) real estate sign; plus

d.

One (1) joint identification sign per zoning lot frontages; plus

e.

One (1) on-site directory sign per every five (5) acres; plus

f.

One (1) ground sign per three hundred (300) feet of lot frontage, or major fraction thereof, to be located within that portion of the lot frontage and not less that three hundred (300) feet from any other ground sign on the same zoning lot, but joint identification signs may be located within three hundred (300) feet of ground signs on the same zoning lot; plus

g.

Any number of awning, canopy, marquee, and wall, subject to the limitation of this IDZ ordinance.

I.

Maximum gross surface area of signs permitted:

1.

Total sign area. The total area of all signs on a lot shall not exceed one (1) square foot per foot of lot frontage; provided, however, that construction signs, real estate signs, joint identification signs, and sign allowed without a permit shall not be counted toward the total allowable gross sign area permitted on a lot.

2.

Individual sign area limitations. The following individual sign area limitations shall apply to all signs, whether counted toward the total allowable gross sign surface area established in this section or not:

a.

Construction signs. Not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet per sign face nor more than two (2) sign faces.

b.

Real estate signs exceeding six (6) square feet. Not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet per sign face nor more than two (2) sign faces.

c.

Awning, canopy, and marquee signs. Not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet per sign face. No sign identifying an individual tenant of a multi-tenant building shall cover more than five (5) percent of the wall to which it is affixed.

d.

Ground signs. Not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet per sign face, nor more than two hundred (200) square feet total.

3.

Expressway oriented signs. For properties that directly abut the right-of-ways of either Interstate 94 or Van Dam Road and are zoned lot located within the IZD, additional signage will be allowed over the maximum allowable signage area as stated in subsection (e)1-1. The amount of additional signage area shall be limited to no more than four (4) percent of the building face area which most directly faces these right-of-ways. Such signage shall be limited to only building mounted signs only which may be mounted on the building face directly facing these right-of-ways.

H.

Maximum height of signs permitted:

1.

Signs without permit. As provided in subsection (e)E.

2.

Awnings, canopy, marquee and wall signs. Twenty (20) feet.

3.

Ground signs. Eight (8) feet.

I.

Illumination:

1.

Signs without permit. As provided in subsection (e)E.

2.

Other signs. May be illuminated only by indirect or internal white light not exceeding one hundred seventy-five (175) foot-candles when measured with a standard light meter held perpendicular to the sign face at a distance equal to the narrowest dimension of such sign face.

(Ord. No. 2007-9, §§ 2—8, 5-7-07; Ord. No. 2007-29, § 1, 11-7-07; Ord. No. 2010-16, §§ 1—3, 12-6-10; Ord. No. 2012-24, § 1, 7-16-12; Ord. No. 2023-30, § 1, 9-19-23; Ord. No. 2024-8, § 1, 2-13-24)