8.1

M-1 Limited Manufacturing District.

8.1-1

Permitted uses. Since most uses permitted in this district will be in proximity to residential districts, it is hereby declared that performance standards shall be high and that all manufacturing, processing or assembly of materials and products must be carried on in a matter not injurious or offensive to the occupants of adjacent premises by reason of the emission of odors, fumes, or gases, hazardous wastes, dust, smoke, noise, vibrations or fire hazards. Therefore, compliance with the performance standards established herein:

Artificial limb manufacture.

Automobile painting, upholstering, repairing, reconditioning, and body fender repairing when done within the confines of a structure. Apparel and other products manufactured from textiles.

Batteries, manufacture and rebuilding.

Bedspring and mattress manufacture.

Belting.

Bicycle manufacture.

Blacksmith or welding shops.

Brooms and brushes.

Boat building and repair.

Bus line shops and garages.

Canning and preserving.

Canvas and canvas products.

Carpet and rug cleaning.

Carpet manufacturing.

Cleaning and dyeing establishments when employing facilities for handling more than 1,000 pounds of dry goods per day.

Cigarettes and cigars.

Coated fabrics, except rubberized.

Cork and cork products.

Creameries and dairies.

Drapery and bedding manufacture.

Drugs and pharmaceutical products.

Electric motors and generators.

Engraving.

Fur goods, not including tanning or dyeing.

Glass products, from previously manufactured glass.

Grain elevators.

Heating appliances and sheet metal products, including stoves and ranges.

Hosiery manufacture.

Ice cream and ice manufacture.

Laundries, more than 1,000 pounds daily capacity.

Machine shops and metal products manufacture, when not equipped with heavy punch presses, drop forges or riveting machines or any other equipment which may create noise, vibration, smoke, odors, heat, glaze or fire hazards exceeding the performance standards made a part of this section.

Metal polishing and plating.

Musical instruments.

Pianos and organs.

Parking (off-street) as required or permitted.

Perfumes and cosmetics.

Planned developments, manufacturing, as defined herein.

Plastic products, but not including the processing of the raw materials.

Public utility electric substations and distribution centers, gas regulation centers and underground gas holder stations.

Rubber products (small) such as washers, gloves, foot-wear and bathing caps, but excluding rubber and synthetic rubber processing.

Shoes and boots.

Signs as defined and regulated herein.

Storage of household goods.

Storage and sale of trailers, farm implements and other similar products on an open lot.

Sporting and athletic equipment.

Storage of flammable liquids, fats or oils in tanks each of 50,000 gallons or less capacity, but only after the location and protective measures have been approved by local governing authorities.

Stone, marble and granite grinding and cutting.

Textiles —spinning, weaving, dyeing and printing.

Tools and hardware, such as hand tools, bolts, nuts, screws, cutlery, house hardware, locks and plumbing appliances.

Tool and die shops.

Truck tractor, trailer or bus storage yard, but not including a truck terminal.

Toys and children's vehicles.

Wire brush manufacture.

Any other manufacturing establishment that can be operated in compliance with the requirements of this section without creating objectionable noise, odors, dust, gas, smoke, fumes or vapor and that is a use compatible with the use and occupancy of adjoining properties.

8.1-2

Conditions of use. All permitted uses are subject to the following conditions:

a.

Any production, processing, cleaning, servings, testing, repair or storage of materials, goods or products shall conform to the performance standard set forth herein and shall not be injurious or offensive to the occupants of adjoining premises by reasons of the emission or creation of noise, vibrations, smoke, dust or other particulate matter, toxic and noxious materials, odors, fire or explosion hazards or glare or heat.

b.

All business, production, servicing and processing shall take place within completely enclosed buildings unless otherwise specified. Within 150 feet of a residential district, all storage shall be in completely enclosed buildings or structures and storage located elsewhere in this district may be open to the sky but shall be enclosed by solid walls or fence (including solid doors or gates thereto) at least eight feet high, but in no case lower in height than the enclosed storage and suitably landscaped.

However, open off-street loading facilities and open off-street parking of motor vehicles under one and and-half tons capacity may be unenclosed throughout the district, expect for such screening of parking and loading facilities as may be required under the provisions of Section 9.

c.

Uses established on the effective date of the Steger zoning ordinance and by its provisions are rendered non-conforming shall be permitted to continue subject to the regulations of section 9.

d.

Uses established after the effective date of the Steger zoning ordinance shall conform fully to the performance standards set forth for the district.

8.1-3

Height of buildings. No building or structure shall be erected or structurally altered to exceed a height of three stores nor shall it exceed 45 feet, except as provided herein.

8.1-4

Lot coverage. The maximum ground area occupied by all buildings shall be not more than 60 percent of the area of the lot or tract on which a building permit has been issued.

8.1-5

Yard areas.

8.1-5.1

Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 15 feet wherein there shall be no structure of any kind, open storage of materials or equipment, or parking vehicles.

8.1-5.2

Side yards. There shall be a minimum side yard of not less than 15 feet on both sides of the building or buildings, but where the property is adjacent to a residential district there shall be a side yard of not less than 25 feet on the side nearest to residential lots. The parking of private automobiles may be permitted within the side yard areas, but not closer than five feet to any lot zoned for residential use.

8.1-5.3

Rear yard. A rear yard of five feet is required except where a lot abuts upon a residential district, in which case there shall be a rear yard of not less than 30 feet, and no storage of materials or equipment, or the parking of automobiles shall take place within the ten feet closest to any residential lot or lots.

8.1-6

Performance standards. The following requirements shall apply:

8.1-6.1

Noise. The sound pressure level, to be measured as described below, shall not exceed the following decibel levels in the designated octave bands when adjacent to the designated types of districts:

Objectionable sounds of an intermittent nature which are not easily measured shall be controlled so as not be become a nuisance to adjacent uses.

Method of Measurement. Measurement is to be made at the nearest boundary of the nearest residential area or any other point along the boundary where the level is higher. The sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filter as prescribed by the American Standards Association.

8.1-6.2

Smoke and particulate matter. The emission of smoke and dust by manufacturing plants in an amount sufficient to create a general nuisance to adjoining properties shall be prohibited. Total emission of smoke and particulate matter shall be in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).

8.1-6.3

Odors. No odor shall be emitted by any use permitted in this district in such quantities as to be readily detectable by an average observer at any point on the boundary line of the premises or beyond.

8.1-6.4

Noxious gases. Processes and operations of permitted uses capable of dispersing noxious gases or toxic particulate into the atmosphere must be hooded or otherwise suitably enclosed. The emission of such noxious gases or toxic particles shall be from a stack.

8.1-6.5

Glare and heat. Operations producing intense light or heat shall be performed within an enclosed building and shall not be visible beyond any lot line bounding the property whereon the use is conducted.

8.1-6.6

Vibrations. There shall be no uses which create heavy earth-shaking vibrations which are noticeable at the property line of the subject premises.

8.1-7

Adult-use cannabis business establishments. Adult-use cannabis business establishments may be allowed in a M-1 Manufacturing District subject to the conditions of use below and issuance of special use permits in accordance with the provisions of section 10.3-6. The village may require additional building enhancements for applicants seeking to operate an adult-use cannabis business establishment within the village. Petitioner shall install the building enhancements, such as security cameras, lighting or other improvements, as preconditions to receiving a special use permit, to ensure the safety of employees and customers of the adult-use cannabis business establishments, as well as its surrounding environs. Said improvements shall be determined based on the specific characteristics of the floor plan for an adult-use cannabis business establishment and the site on which it is located, consistent with the requirements of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 130/1, et seq.).

8.1-7.1

Conditions of use. Before a special use permit can be granted, the adult-use cannabis business establishment must demonstrate compliance with the following conditions, as applicable:

a.

An adult-use cannabis business establishment may not be located within [1,000] feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, day care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocational/trade centers shall not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this section.

b.

Such establishments may not be located within [1,000] feet of the property line of a pre-existing property zoned or used for residential purposes.

c.

An adult-use dispensing organization may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing adult use dispensing organization.

d.

An adult-use cannabis craft grower may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing adult-use cannabis cultivation center or other adult-use cannabis craft grower.

e.

No adult-use cannabis business establishment may conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act.

f.

On-site consumption of cannabis shall be prohibited on the premises of an adult-use cannabis business establishment. The dispensary shall be responsible for enforcing the prohibition of on-site consumption of cannabis under all circumstances on its premises.

g.

Petitioner for a special use permit shall file an affidavit with the village affirming compliance with this subsection and all other requirements of the Village Code and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 130/1, et seq.).

h.

Subject to applicable law, a petition for a special use permit under this subsection shall include copies of all information submitted to the State of Illinois in an application for a license to operate under the State of Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/1-1 et seq.).

8.2

M-2 General Manufacture District.

8.2-1

Permitted uses. The uses permitted in this district generally include those manufacturing and industrial activities which cannot be operated economically without creating some conditions which may be objectionable or obnoxious to the occupants of adjoining properties and for that reason must be grouped in areas where similar industrial uses are now located or where the permitted uses will be best located in accordance with the comprehensive land use plan of the village, which is designed to protect the welfare of the community.

Any use permitted in the M-1 District.

Automobiles, truck and trailers.

Box and crate manufacture.

Brick, tile and terra cotta manufacture.

Building materials, such as prefabricated houses, composition wallboards, partitions and panels.

Building equipment yards.

Cement products, excluding concrete batch plants and manufacture of concrete products.

Coffin manufacture.

Corrugated metal products.

Glass blowing and manufacture.

Graphite and graphite products.

Hemp products.

Ink from primary raw materials, including colors and pigment.

Metal stamping and extrusion of metal products.

Metal foundries and casting.

Meat and fish products, packing and processing of, but not including slaughtering.

Motor testing and internal combustion motors.

Porcelain products, such as bathroom and kitchen equipment.

Wax products, manufactured from paraffin.

8.2-2

Conditions of use. All permitted uses are subject to the following conditions:

8.2-2.1

All production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, repair or storage of goods, materials, or products shall conform with the performance standards herein, as required under the M-1 Manufacturing District.

8.2-2.2

Within 150 feet of a residential district, all business, production, servicing, processing and storage shall take place or be within completely enclosed buildings, except that storage of materials may be open to the sky provided the storage area is enclosed with a solid wall or fence at least eight feet high.

However, within such 150 feet of a residential district, off-street loading facilities and off-street parking of motor vehicles under one and one-half tons capacity may be unenclosed except for such screening of parking and loading facilities as may be required under the provisions of section 9.

8.2-3

Height of buildings. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or structurally altered to exceed a height of four stories or 60 feet, except as provided herein.

8.2-4

Lot coverage. The maximum ground area occupied by all buildings shall be not more than 60 percent of the area of the lot or tract in which a building permit has been issued.

8.2-5

Yard areas. The same regulations shall apply as required or permitted in the M-1 Manufacturing District.

8.2-6

Performance standards. The following requirements shall apply:

8.2-6.1

Noise. The sound pressure shall be the same as those permitted in the M-1 Manufacturing District.

8.2-6.2

Smoke and particulate matter. The emissions of smoke or dusts in an amount sufficient to create a general nuisance to occupants of adjoining properties or to the occupants in the general areas wherein the use if located shall be prohibited.

8.2-6.3

Odors. No odors shall be emitted by any use permitted in this district in such quantities as to be readily detectable by an average observer at any point on the boundary line of the nearest residential or business district.

8.2-6.4

Noxious gases. Process and operations of permitted uses capable of dispersing noxious gases or toxic particles into the atmosphere must be hooded or otherwise suitably enclosed. The emission of such noxious gases or toxic particulate shall be from a stack not less than 25 feet in height.

8.2-6.5

Glare and heat. Operations producing intense light or heat, when adjacent to a residential or business district, shall be performed within an enclosed building and not be visible beyond the boundary separating the subject premises from the adjoining residential or business district.

8.2-6.6

Vibrations. There shall be no uses which create heavy earth-shaking vibrations which are noticeable at any district boundaries separating residential and business districts from an M-2 Manufacturing District.

8.2-7

Adult-use cannabis business establishments. Adult-use cannabis business establishments may be allowed in a M-2 Manufacturing District subject to the conditions of use below and issuance of special use permits in accordance with the provisions of section 10.3-6. The village may require additional building enhancements for applicants seeking to operate an adult-use cannabis business establishment within the village. Petitioner shall install the building enhancements, such as security cameras, lighting or other improvements, as preconditions to receiving a special use permit, to ensure the safety of employees and customers of the adult-use cannabis business establishments, as well as its surrounding environs. Said improvements shall be determined based on the specific characteristics of the floor plan for an adult-use cannabis business establishment and the site on which it is located, consistent with the requirements of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 130/1, et seq.).

8.2-7.1

Conditions of use. Before a special use permit can be granted, the adult-use cannabis business establishment must demonstrate compliance with the following conditions, as applicable:

a.

An adult-use cannabis business establishment may not be located within [1,000] feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, day care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocational/trade centers shall not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this section.

b.

Such establishments may not be located within [1,000] feet of the property line of a pre-existing property zoned or used for residential purposes.

c.

An adult-use dispensing organization may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing adult use dispensing organization.

d.

An adult-use cannabis craft grower may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing adult-use cannabis cultivation center or other adult-use cannabis craft grower.

e.

No adult-use cannabis business establishment may conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act.

f.

On-site consumption of cannabis shall be prohibited on the premises of an adult-use cannabis business establishment. The dispensary shall be responsible for enforcing the prohibition of on-site consumption of cannabis under all circumstances on its premises.

g.

Petitioner for a special use permit shall file an affidavit with the village affirming compliance with this subsection and all other requirements of the Village Code and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 130/1, et seq.).

h.

Subject to applicable law, a petition for a special use permit under this subsection shall include copies of all information submitted to the State of Illinois in an application for a license to operate under the State of Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/1-1 et seq.).

(Ord. No. 1224, Exh. B, 12-2-19)