The regulations of this chapter are established to:

   A.   Increase safety and lessen congestion in the public streets;

   B.   Meet the need for parking and loading spaces associated with the development of land and increased automobile and truck usage;

   C.   Set standards for the requirements of off street parking and off street loading facilities according to the amount of estimated traffic generated by each use; and

   D.   Minimize the on street parking of vehicles. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   Scope Of Regulations: In all zoning districts, off street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained as required by these regulations for all uses, buildings, and structures.

   B.   Duty To Provide: It shall be the joint and several responsibility of the operator, lessee and owner of the building, structure or premises for which parking and loading facilities are required to provide and maintain such facilities.

   C.   Existing Parking And Loading Facilities: Accessory off street parking and loading facilities in existence on the effective date hereof and located on the same lot as the building, structure or use shall not hereafter be reduced below, or if already less than, shall not be further reduced below the requirements for a similar new building, structure or use under the provisions of this title.

   D.   Change Of Intensity Use: When the intensity of use of any building, structure, or premises shall be increased through the addition of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or other units of measurements specified herein for required parking and loading facilities, such additional parking and loading facilities as required shall be provided. However, if the said building or structure was lawfully erected prior to the effective date hereof additional parking or loading facilities are mandatory only in the event the floor area of the building or structure is increased, and then only to the extent required by the additional space.

   E.   Change Of Use: Whenever the existing use of a building, structure or premises shall hereafter be changed to a new use, parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required for such new use. However, if the building or structure was lawfully erected prior to the effective date hereof, additional parking or loading facilities are mandatory only in the event the floor area of the building or structure is increased.

   F.   Damage Or Destruction:

      1.   When any building, structure or use is restored or continued in operation after being damaged or destroyed by fire, collapse, explosion or other cause, to the extent that the cost of restoration exceeds one hundred percent (100%) of the appraised value, there shall be provided the off street parking and loading facilities required by this title.

      2.   When any building, structure, or use which is in existence on the effective date hereof, is restored or continued in operation after being damaged or destroyed by fire, collapse, explosion or other cause, to the extent that the cost of restoration does not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the appraised value, there need be provided only the off street parking and loading facilities equivalent of any maintained at the time of such damage or destruction.

      3.   In no case, however, shall it be necessary to restore or maintain parking or loading facilities in excess of those required by this title for equivalent new uses or construction.

   G.   Utilization Of Parking And Loading Spaces:

      1.   Required off street parking facilities shall be solely for the parking of passenger vehicles of patrons, occupants, and employees of the uses to which they are accessory.

      2.   Space allocated to any off street loading berth shall not be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off street parking facilities or portions thereof.

      3.   Off street parking and loading facilities shall not be used for the sale, storage, repair, dismantling, or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials, goods or supplies. Emergency service required to start vehicles shall be permitted.

   H.   Permissive Parking And Loading Facilities: Nothing in this title shall be deemed to prevent the voluntary establishment of off street parking and loading facilities in excess of the number required; provided, that there is adherence to all regulations herein governing the location, design and operation of such facilities.

   I.   Required Approval And Site Plan:

      1.   Approval: The arrangement, access, surfacing, drainage provisions, wheelstops, screening, landscaping, and illumination of any off street parking or loading facilities shall be subject to the approval of the community development director.

      2.   Site Plan: A site plan, which is drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing the location, layout, and landscaping of required off street parking and loading facilities shall accompany each application for a zoning certificate. The completion of the improvements according to such site plan shall be a requisite for the validity of the certificate. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Required parking spaces shall be located on the same zoning lot as the building, structure or use to which they are accessory.

   A.   Exception: The board of trustees may authorize for a specific use the location of all or part of the required off street parking spaces on a lot other than the zoning lot occupied if the parking spaces to be shared are within a distance of not greater than two hundred feet (200') from zoning lot to zoning lot.

   B.   Open Parking: Off street parking spaces, open to the sky, may be located in any yard, provided that in the commercial districts parking spaces shall be located at least five feet (5') from the nearest lot line.

   C.   Location In Residential Districts:

      1.   Off street parking shall be permitted in the front yard in residential districts; provided, that the required parking spaces are in the driveway area of the zoning lot requiring same, except that in the R-0, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts said off street parking which is open to the sky shall not occupy more than forty five percent (45%) of the required front yard. The maximum driveway width shall not exceed twenty five feet (25') in width, except that a lot which contains a unit with an attached three (3) car garage may have a maximum driveway width of thirty feet (30'). A service walk adjoining a driveway shall be included as part of the maximum allowable width. All driveway widths, at the point where the full width of the private driveway meets the public right of way, shall conform to the width of the driveway in the public right of way. Expansion shall only be toward the side property line, unless such expansion is determined to be impractical by the community development director or his designee. No expansion shall exceed one additional nine foot (9') lane width, from the number of parking stalls provided by an attached garage (see diagram 1 of this section).

      2.   Driveway aprons shall not exceed twenty five feet (25') in total width inclusive of a two foot (2') taper, on each side of the apron, at the curb. Where a lot has a three (3) car garage, the driveway at the property line must be a minimum of twenty two feet (22') and the driveway apron may have a maximum total width of thirty feet (30') inclusive of the required two foot (2') taper on each side of the apron, at the curb (see diagram 1 of this section).

      3.   Open off street parking shall be permitted in the required rear yard except that said parking along with other impervious surfaces shall not occupy more than thirty five percent (35%) of the required rear yard.

      4.   On corner lots where the required front yard is being utilized for open off street parking, the required corner side yard may not be utilized for off street parking or access to the rear yard. On corner lots where the front yard is not utilized for open off street parking, the required corner side yard may be utilized for open off street parking under the same restrictions contained in subsection C1 of this section.

      5.   In no instance may both a corner side yard and a front yard be utilized for open off street parking.

      6.   No residential zoning lot shall have more than one curb cut for the purpose of accessing said lot. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   Collective Provisions: Off street parking facilities for separate uses may be provided collectively, if the total number of spaces so provided is not less than the sum of the separate requirements for each such use and provided that all regulations governing location of parking spaces, in relation to the use served, are observed. Further, no parking space or portion thereof, shall serve as the required space for more than one use, unless otherwise specifically authorized in accordance with this title.

   B.   Joint Use Of Parking Facilities: Parking spaces already provided to meet the off street parking requirements for stores, office buildings, and industrial establishments, or off street parking facilities provided by the village, may be used to meet up to thirty five percent (35%) of the total requirements for parking spaces for churches, auditoriums, or other places of public or private assembly, subject to the approval of the board of trustees and to the following:

      1.   The parking spaces to be shared must be within a walking distance of not greater than three hundred feet (300') from the place of assembly.

      2.   The schedules of operation of all uses involved are such that none of the uses sharing the space require the off street parking spaces at the same time as any other use sharing the space. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public or private parking area shall be designed, developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

   A.   Open And Enclosed Spaces: Off street parking spaces may be open to the sky or enclosed in a building or structure.

   B.   Surfacing:

      1.   Single-Family And Two-Family Dwellings: Off street parking areas, except for those parking areas limited to the parking of recreational vehicles, and access drives accessory to single- family and two-family dwellings shall be paved or otherwise surfaced with either asphalt, concrete or brick pavers. Dissimilar materials are not allowed, except an eighteen inch (18") width of brick pavers may be installed adjacent to a concrete or asphalt driveway on private property. Said eighteen inches (18") of pavers shall be calculated as part of the overall width of the approved drive. That portion of the driveway connecting from the curb line to the property line shall be paved with concrete or asphalt in accordance with village standards. Driveways in front yards shall be located a minimum of one foot (1') from the side property line and the resulting setback from said property line must include approved landscaping over the entire setback area.

      2.   Other Uses: Off street parking areas and access drives except parking areas and access drives accessory to single-family and two-family dwellings, shall be improved with a compacted macadam base, or equal, not less than four inches (4") thick, and surfaced with asphaltic material or equal, not less than two inches (2") thick.

      3.   Recreational Vehicles In Single-Family And Two-Family Dwellings: Off street parking areas specifically limited to recreational vehicles accessory to single-family and two-family dwellings shall be paved or otherwise surfaced with an asphalt, concrete, paving blocks or other materials approved by the community development director, designed to support the full weight of the recreational vehicle. When the parking pad is adjacent to the driveway it shall be constructed of the same material as the driveway, and be included as part of the total allowable driveway width. The parking pad shall be no less in total square footage area than the total area in square footage of the outside dimensions of the recreational vehicle parked on the pad.

   C.   Maintenance: To sustain their usefulness, all required off street parking facilities shall be continually maintained in a state of good repair. The existing enclosed off street parking spaces shall not be reduced unless they are replaced with additional spaces within structures on the same zoning lot.

   D.   Drainage And Snow Removal:

      1.   Drainage: Adequate provisions shall be made for the disposal of stormwater in accordance with village ordinances. Such water shall not flow into adjacent property or onto or across sidewalks in a quantity or manner that would be detrimental thereto or inconvenient to persons using the sidewalks.

      2.   Snow Removal: Provisions shall be made for the storage and/or removal of snow from the parking areas. Areas for snow storage shall be designated reasonably close to drains or catch basins. Snow storage on planting areas should be avoided to prevent physical and salt damage to plant material.

   E.   Curbing And Wheel Stops:

      1.   Curbing: For all parking areas containing more than fifteen (15) spaces, continuous permanent curbing or retaining walls constructed of portland cement concrete, or equal, to prevent the washing of soil to and from adjoining property shall be provided and shall also be provided between all landscaping areas and adjacent parking lot and driveway paving where necessary.

      2.   Wheel Stops: For all parking areas containing more than four (4) spaces, wheel stops of masonry, steel, or heavy timber shall be placed near all exterior parking lot lines to protect abutting property and also along street lot lines so as to prevent protrusion of vehicles into street rights of way.

   F.   Landscaping And Screening: Landscaping and screening shall be provided for all parking areas as required in section 11-4-10 of this title.

   G.   Lighting: Parking lot lighting is required and must conform to the following:

      1.   All parking lot lights shall be mounted on poles and placed around the exterior of the parking lot. Additional lights may be added to the interior of this lot in order to ensure conformance with subsection G3 of this section.

      2.   No parking lot lights shall be affixed to any signage or building facades.

      3.   Photometric plans must be submitted which indicate lighting for a safe environment and ensure light level uniformity. The photometric plans for the illumination of off street parking areas shall:

         a.   Indicate light levels at 9.0 foot-candles under the source and 0.5 foot-candle at the lot line, with 3.0 foot-candles on average over the entire site and must conform to the most current, village adopted International Code Council (ICC) energy code;

         b.   Have a maximum pole height of eighteen feet (18');

         c.   Use lights with flat or recessed lenses;

         d.   Minimize color distortion through the use of metal halide lamping, with wattage ranging from one hundred (100) to two hundred fifty (250), depending on pole spacing;

         e.   Provide refractors to disperse light and avoid glare; tilting of fixtures is prohibited; and

         f.   Arrange lights to project direct rays of light away from adjacent property or street rights of way.

      4.   All building lighting shall have internal diffusers so that all light is directed downward. Exterior lighting in all districts shall direct so that there is no more than 0.5 foot- candle at the property line.

   H.   Size, Access And Marking For Parking Spaces:

      1.   Size Of Parking Spaces: Every off street space shall measure nine feet (9') in width by eighteen feet (18') in length. Those spaces adjacent to landscaped areas shall measure ten feet (10') in width. Each parking space shall have a vertical clearance of at least seven feet (7').

      2.   Access To Parking Spaces: Each off street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway. Each off street parking space shall have access drives or aisles, ramps, columns, or work areas in accordance with the standards set forth in table 1 of this section.

            TABLE 1

 

 

      3.   Access To Parking Facilities: All off street parking facilities shall be provided with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movements.

      4.   Marking Of Parking Facilities: The location of each off street parking space and direction of movement along the aisles and driveways providing access thereto shall be indicated by markings on the surface and approved directional signs. Directional signs shall conform to the provisions of chapter 10 of this title.

      5.   Parking Aisle Ends: Raised curbed islands shall be placed, as necessary, within parking lots to clearly define all parking rows, collector aisles and general circulation routes. Corner radii of islands shall be a minimum of nine feet (9') for perpendicular aisles and spaces.

      6.   Parallel Parking Spaces: The use of parallel parking spaces shall be prohibited.

   I.   Provisions For Handicapped: Provision of parking spaces for the handicapped shall comply with all state and federal regulations.

   J.   Speed Control Devices: The use of speed bumps, speed humps or other similar speed control devices shall be prohibited.

   K.   Intersection Sight Visibility: No structure, landscape material or parked vehicle(s) shall be located within an intersection sight distance triangle, equal to fifty feet (50') from the point of intersection, in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distances of motorists entering or leaving an intersection. This shall include intersections within parking areas. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

For the purposes of this section 11-9-3, the following units of measurements shall apply:

   A.   Floor Area: Floor area, when prescribed as the basis of measurement for off street parking spaces for any use, shall be the sum of the gross horizontal area of the several floors of the building, excluding:

      1.   Areas used for off street parking and off street loading facilities;

      2.   The horizontal areas of the basement and cellar floors that are devoted exclusively to uses accessory to the operation of the entire building; and

      3.   The horizontal areas of boiler and mechanical rooms used for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment whether located on the roof or within the building.

   B.   Dwelling Units: A "dwelling unit" shall mean one room or a suite of two (2) or more designed for or used by one family for living and sleeping purposes and having only one kitchen or kitchenette.

   C.   Seat Or Seating Space: A seat shall be the space intended for one individual. In places where patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, or other seating facilities, each eighteen (18) linear inches of such seating facilities shall be counted as one seat.

   D.   Employees: Parking spaces required for employees shall be based on the maximum number of employees on the premises at any one time whether on duty or residing therein.

   E.   Computation: When determination of the number of off street parking spaces required in this section 11-9-3 results in the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction shall require one additional space. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

There shall be provided for each building, structure and use hereafter erected, structurally altered, or enlarged, the minimum number of accessory off street parking spaces in accordance with the following, except that residential lots having an area of seven thousand eight hundred (7,800) square feet or less and provided said lots were platted and recorded prior to January 1, 1989, may be exempted from the provisions of subsection A of this section at the discretion of the community development director. In allowing said exemption the community development director shall consider the practical planning and economic difficulties of providing additional off street parking. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

 

(Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010; amd. Ord. 2015-9, 5-7-2015)

Off street parking spaces with electric vehicle charging stations for the exclusive use by electric vehicles shall be provided in conformance with the following provisions for each new building or use hereafter erected, or for any existing building or use that is structurally altered or enlarged where the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required is increasing per the provisions of subsection 11-9-3-5.

   A.   Quantity:

      1.   Single-Family Residential: Each new single-family residence shall have at least one (1) electric vehicle capable parking space in conformance with the Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Act.

      2.   Multi-Family Residential: One (1) electric vehicle capable parking space in conformance with the Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Act shall be provided for every one (1) dwelling unit that has a dedicated enclosed parking space. One (1) electric vehicle charging station shall be required for every ten (10) dwelling units utilizing shared parking spaces required per subsection 11-9-3-5.

      3.   Non-Residential: Parking lots with one hundred (100) parking spaces or less shall have a minimum ratio of two percent (2%) of the minimum number of parking spaces required per subsection 11-9-3-5 equipped with electric vehicle charging stations. Parking lots with one-hundred one (101) or more parking spaces shall have a minimum ratio of three percent (3%) of the minimum number of parking spaces required per subsection 11-9-3-5 equipped with electric vehicle charging stations.

      4.   Electric vehicle parking spaces may be counted towards meeting the minimum number of required off street parking spaces per subsection 11-9-3-5 at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) per required parking space.

   B.   Location:

      1.   Electric vehicle charging stations shall be prohibited in the public right-of-way.

      2.   Electric vehicle charging stations shall be designed and located to not impede or create safety hazards for pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular movement.

   C.   Use:

      1.   Electric vehicle charging stations shall only be allowed as an accessory use to a permitted use or special use.

      2.   Electric vehicle charging stations associated with residential uses shall be posted as private use by residents associated with the residential development only.

      3.   Electric vehicle charging stations associated with non-residential uses may be posted as private or public use.

      4.   All publicly accessible electric vehicle parking spaces shall be clearly posted prohibiting use by non-electric vehicles per the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-1308).

   D.   Design:

      1.   Bollard protection and/or wheel stops shall be required for all electric vehicle charging stations located in parking lots. Raised curbing may be used in place of bollards, if the charging station is setback a minimum of twenty four inches (24") from the back of the curb.

      2.   Signage on a charging station shall comply with subsection 11-10-2-1G.

      3.   For electric vehicle capable parking spaces, the electrical distribution equipment to which the raceway or cable assembly connects shall have sufficient dedicated space and spare electrical capacity for a two-pole circuit breaker or set of fuses. Reserved capacity shall be no less than 40A 208/240V for each electric vehicle capable space unless any electric vehicle capable spaces will be controlled by an energy management system providing load management in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 70 code, shall have a minimum capacity of 4.1 kilovolt-ampere per space, or have a minimum capacity of 2.7 kilovolt-ampere per space when all of the parking spaces are designed to be electric vehicle capable spaces or have electric vehicle charging stations installed. The electrical enclosure or outlet and the electrical distribution equipment directory shall be marked "For future electric vehicle charging equipment". For purposes of this requirement, "electric vehicle capable" shall not be construed to require a person to install or run wire or cable from the electrical panel through the conduit or raceway to the terminus of the conduit.

      4.   The electric vehicle charging station shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratories or equivalent certification and comply with the most recent National Electrical Code adopted by the Village.

      5.   The electric vehicle charging station shall be capable of communicating with the vehicle's control system so that electricity flows at an appropriate voltage level.

      6.   The following information shall be posted at each public electric vehicle charging station:

         a.   Voltage and amperage levels.

         b.   Hours of operation (if limitations are used).

         c.   Vehicle towing information.

         d.   Usage fees (if any).

         e.   Safety information.

         f.   Contact information for reporting any problems or emergencies.

         g.   Charging time limits (if limitations are used).

      7.   At least one (1) electric vehicle charging station shall be designed to be accessible per the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, and all applicable state and federal laws. Any accessible charging station is not required to be designated for the exclusive use of disabled persons but shall be posted that it is designed for accessible use.

      8.   Each electric vehicle charging station shall be equipped with their own emergency disconnect switch or button. If multiple charging stations are provided, an additional master emergency disconnect switch, or button shall be provided on the main distribution line.

      9.   Public electric vehicle charging stations shall utilize a retractable cord.

      10.   Electric vehicle charging station ports shall be no less than thirty-six inches (36") and no higher than forty-eight inches (48") above grade.

   E.   Maintenance:

      1.   Electric vehicle charging stations shall be maintained in proper working order.

      2.   Electric vehicle charging stations that are not functioning properly shall be repaired and put back into working order in a timely manner. (Ord. 2025-7, 4-17-2025)

In all districts, there shall be provided off street loading facilities as regulated in this section 11-9-4 for any building or structure which is to be erected or substantially altered, which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

   A.   Location:

      1.   All required off street loading berths shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use to be served.

      2.   No portion of the vehicle shall project into a street, alley, access drive or parking area.

      3.   No permitted or required loading berth shall be located within forty feet (40') of the nearest point of intersection of any two (2) streets.

      4.   No loading berth shall be located in a required front yard, or side yard adjoining a street.

   B.   Size: Unless otherwise specified in this title, a required off street loading berth shall be at least twelve feet (12') in width by at least fifty feet (50') in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least fifteen feet (15').

   C.   Access And Maneuvering Area: In addition to the required loading space, all loading spaces shall include a maneuvering area as follows:

      1.   Each required off street loading berth shall have an adjacent open paved area, other than a street or public way, of adequate size and so located as to provide for all required maneuvering for truck access to the loading berth.

      2.   Each required off street loading berth shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner so as to provide for safe traffic movements.

      3.   The maneuvering area shall not use any portion of the site containing parking stalls or customer service areas. Maneuvering areas shall be of such size as to permit the backing of truck tractors and coupled trailers into the loading space, without blocking the use of other loading spaces, drives, parking spaces, or maneuvering areas on public right of way.

      4.   All plans for maneuvering areas and vehicular access shall be reviewed and approved by the community development director.

   D.   Surfacing: All open off street loading berths, access drives, aisles, and maneuvering space shall be improved with a dustless all weather, heavy duty pavement and shall be subject to review and approval by the village engineer.

   E.   Maintenance: All required off street loading facilities, including loading berths, aisles, access drives and maneuvering space shall be continually maintained in a state of good repair.

   F.   Screening: All open off street loading berths shall be screened in accordance with the applicable provisions of section 11-4-10 of this title.

   G.   Minimum Facilities: Uses located in buildings of less floor area than the minimum required for off street loading facilities, shall be provided with adequate receiving facilities, accessible by motor vehicles from an adjacent alley, service drive or open space serving that lot. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

Off street loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following minimum requirements: (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)

 

(Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010; amd. Ord. 2015-9, 5-7-2015)

   A.   By Abandonment: Abandonment or cessation for a period of ninety (90) days or the change of the principal use to which the nonconforming parking surface is accessory shall terminate immediately the right to maintain such surface.

   B.   By Violation Of This Section: Any violation of the provisions of this section shall terminate immediately the right to maintain a nonconforming surface.

   C.   By Destruction, Damage Or Obsolescence: The right to maintain any nonconforming surface shall terminate and shall cease to exist whenever the surface:

      1.   Is damaged or destroyed, from any cause whatsoever, to the extent that its repair or replacement cost exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost as of the date it became nonconforming; or

      2.   Becomes obsolete or substandard under any applicable ordinance of the village; or

      3.   Becomes a hazard or a danger.

   D.   By Amortization: The right to maintain a nonconforming surface shall terminate, in any event, on May 31, 2003. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)