ZONING DISTRICTS
(a)
Planned development defined. A development wherein, in accordance with an approved development plan, common open space is reserved, various housing types and other structures and uses may be mixed, and where the overall average density does not exceed the underlying conventional zoning district limit.
(b)
Objectives. This section authorizes development of planned developments (PDs) and establishes procedures in order to achieve the objectives enumerated in section 48-2 and the following objectives:
(1)
To provide a regulatory mechanism whereby the city can be assured that upon completion, approved development projects will substantially conform to the plans or models which constituted the basis for the issuance of the necessary zoning and subdivision permits;
(2)
To permit development of a wide variety of housing types and other structures and uses in a single comprehensively planned project;
(3)
To preserve the natural topography, scenic features, mature trees and historic structures existing on sites proposed for development;
(4)
To encourage innovative site layouts and coordinated architectural treatment of different housing types and other structures;
(5)
To ensure the provision of usable, common, open space in planned developments, and to spur installation of various amenities therein;
(6)
To facilitate the economical installation of standard streets, sewers, utilities, and other improvements.
(c)
Compliance with regulations generally required. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Code, planned developments—including all structures and uses therein—shall, at a minimum, be built in conformity with all applicable codes and ordinances, including this Code and the Subdivision Code.
(d)
Districts where allowed. Planned developments may be built in any zoning district, but only upon the issuance of a special-use permit by the city council after a hearing before the joint planning and zoning commission.
(e)
Permissible deviation from code requirements. The planned development concept is intended to afford both the developer and the city considerable flexibility in formulating development proposals. Consequently, to the extent indicated in this section, planned developments may deviate from generally applicable code requirements without a variance. Any proposed deviation not listed below, however, shall require a variance.
(1)
Mixed uses. Planned developments may include all types of residential structures and any other uses approved by the city council, provided that in approving such mixed uses, the city council may attach any conditions necessary to protect the public welfare.
(2)
Lot and structure requirements. In planned developments, the city council may approve any reasonable deviation from the lot and structure requirements of the particular zoning district so long as the different uses within the PD are appropriately interrelated and
(3)
Abutting the PD is adequately protected from any potential adverse impacts of the development. The section applies to the minimum individual lot area, width and depth; minimum setbacks; and maximum structure height.
(4)
Accessory uses. In PDs the city council may waive restrictions on accessory uses other than the prohibition against using an accessory structure as a dwelling.
(5)
Location of parking/loading spaces. By permission of the city council, off-street parking and loading spaces in PDs need not be located in accordance with generally applicable requirements. The minimum number of such spaces, however, shall not be less than the number required as per Article V of this Code.
(f)
Procedures for planning developments. Every applicant for planned development approval shall comply with the procedural requirements of this section. The required procedures are as follows:
(1)
Filing development plan with the city clerk;
(2)
Public hearing before the joint planning and zoning commission as per the requirements of section 48-396.
(3)
Review of plans by joint planning and zoning commission;
(4)
Provision by the developer of adequate assurance for the completion of required improvements as per the development plan and subdivision regulations;
(5)
Recommendation by joint planning and zoning commission;
(6)
Review and final approval of city council.
(7)
Recording of development plan with the county recorder of deeds.
(g)
Application, information required. Every applicant for approval of a development plan shall submit to the administrator, in narrative and/or graphic form, the following information.
(1)
Legal description of the total site proposed for development;
(2)
Names and addresses of all owners of property within or adjacent to the proposed planned development;
(3)
Statement of the planning objectives to be achieved by the PD through the particular approach proposed by the applicant, including a description of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant;
(4)
Development schedule indicating the approximate date when construction of the PD or stages/phases of the PD can be expected to begin and to be completed;
(5)
Statement of the applicant's intentions with regard to the future selling or leasing of all or of the PD, such as land areas, dwelling units, etc.
(6)
Data indicating:
a.
Total number and type of proposed dwelling units;
b.
Gross and net acreage of parcel;
c.
Acreage of gross and usable open space; and
d.
Finished floor area of any commercial uses.
(7)
Existing site conditions, including contours at ten foot intervals and locations of watercourses, flood plains, unique natural features, and wooded areas;
(8)
Proposed lot lines and easements;
(9)
Proposed location, size in square feet and general appearance of all existing and proposed buildings (both residential and non-residential) and other structures and facilities;
(10)
Location and size in acres or square feet or all areas to be conveyed, dedicated, or reserved as common open spaces, public parks, recreational areas, school sites, and similar public and semi-public uses;
(11)
Existing and proposed vehicular circulation system, including off-street parking and loading areas and major points of ingress and egress to the development (notations of proposed ownership—public or private—should be included where appropriate);
(12)
Existing and proposed pedestrian circulation system, including its relationship to the vehicular circulation system and proposed treatments of points of conflict;
(13)
Existing and proposed utility systems, including sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water, electric, gas and telephone lines;
(14)
General landscape plan indicating the treatment of both private and common open spaces and the location of required buffer strips;
(15)
Enough information on land areas adjacent to the proposed PD to indicate the relationship between the proposed development and existing and proposed adjacent areas;
(16)
Any additional information required by the city to evaluate the character and impact of the proposed PD.
(17)
Appropriate seals of the licensed surveyor, engineer or architect.
(h)
Commission review and criteria to be considered. The joint planning and zoning commission shall compile a written report which either accepts, accepts with conditions, or rejects the development plan. In making its recommendation, the joint planning and zoning commission shall consider the following criteria:
(1)
The extent to which the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and with the purposes of this Code and of all other applicable codes and ordinances;
(2)
The extent to which the proposed development deviates from the regulations that are generally applicable to the property (including, but not limited to, the use, lot and building regulations of the district), and the apparent merits, if any, of said deviations.
(3)
Whether the proposed design of the PD makes adequate provisions for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, off-street parking and loading, separation of residential and commercial uses, open space, recreational facilities, preservation of natural features, and so forth;
(4)
The compatibility of the proposed PD with adjacent properties and surrounding area; and
(5)
Any other reasonable criteria that the joint planning and zoning commission may devise.
The joint planning and zoning commission shall submit its recommendation to the city council within 60 days. The 60 day period between joint planning and zoning commission's review and the council's review may be extended by a majority vote of the joint planning and zoning commission for due cause and for a period of time not exceeding 60 days. The joint planning and zoning commission may authorize additional extensions up to 60 days per extension, as needed.
(i)
Decision by city council. Upon receipt of the recommendation from the joint planning and zoning commission, or after 60 days after the public hearing if no recommendation has been forwarded to the city council or an extension was not authorized, the council shall review the application and approve it, approve it with conditions, deny it or send it back to the joint planning and zoning commission with instructions for further review.
(1)
If the application is denied, the council shall provide reasons in writing for the denial.
(2)
The city council shall not approval any PD until:
a.
The city engineer has approved the improvement plans (construction plans) or waived said approval to allow grading or limited construction activity.
b.
The developer posts a performance bond or deposited funds in escrow in the amount the city engineer deems sufficient to guarantee the satisfactory completion of all required improvements;
c.
The city attorney has stated that all legal instruments (particularly the restrictive covenants) are satisfactory; and
d.
The proposed PD, as evidenced by the development plan, complies with all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances. Deviations to the extent permitted under section 48-101(e) shall not be deemed as noncomplying.
e.
An ordinance setting forth the conditions and any deviations from the underlying zoning district shall be prepared and adopted in conjunction with the PD development plan.
All plans shall be retained on file by the city clerk. An approved PD development plan will constitute an approved preliminary plat for purposes of the subdivision regulations, provided it contains the required preliminary plat information. No building permits or authorization for improvement or development for any use authorized under provisions of the ordinance governing the PD shall be issued prior to approval of such plans.
(j)
Changes in approved plans. No changes shall be made to any approved PD development plan, except as follows:
(1)
Minor changes, if required by final design or improvement plan development or other circumstances not foreseen at the time the final development plan was approved that does not result in an increase in density or necessitate an increase in parking by five percent or more.
(2)
All other changes shall require a public hearing before the joint planning and zoning commission and approval by the city council in accordance with this section.
(3)
No approved change shall have any effect until it is recorded with the county recorder of deeds as an amendment to the recorded copy of the development plan. (See Article X, Division 5)
(k)
Failure to begin development. If a substantial amount of construction has not begun within the time stated in the approved construction schedule, the development plan shall lapse upon written notice to the applicant from the city's authorized official and shall be of no further effect. However, in his discretion and for good cause, the city's designated official may extend for a reasonable time the period for the beginning of construction. If a final development plan lapses as per this section, the following shall be applicable:
(1)
The special-use permit shall be automatically revoked; and
(2)
Any zoning permits shall automatically become null and void; and
(3)
All regulations applicable before the PD was approved shall automatically be in full effect.
(l)
Municipal exemption. The city shall be exempt from all of the provisions of this section with regard to any existing or proposed development.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.1), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "A-1" agricultural district is to provide areas for agricultural uses and related uses that require large tracts of land. The "A-1" district encompasses areas that are presently undeveloped or sparsely developed and that, for various reasons, should remain so for the foreseeable future. Some tracts of land in this district are fertile and relatively level and best suited for agricultural pursuits. Other tracts in this district have such poor soils, steep slopes, inadequate natural drainage, and/or other problems, or are simply so distant from existing developed areas that the provision and maintenance of roads, utilities, and storm water drainage systems would be impractical or burdensomely expensive to the tax- paying public.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "A-1" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The "A-1" district is designed to allow considerable latitude in the range of agricultural uses allowed provided that the uses are legal and that certain agricultural activities maintain a reasonable setback from adjacent residentially zoned property. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "A-1" District.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
Farmhouse. A farmhouse existing prior to July 1, 1995 may be sold off of an existing agricultural zoned plot, provided at least three (3) acres is deeded with the residence. These residences must meet exception 9 of the State Plat Act which states;
'the sale of a single lot of less than 5 acres from a larger tract when a survey is made by an Illinois Registered Land Surveyor; provided, that this exemption shall not apply to the sale of any subsequent lots from the same larger tract of land, as determined by the dimensions and configuration of the larger tract on October 1, 1973, and provided also that this exemption does not invalidate any local requirements applicable to the subdivision of land."
(2)
Lakes. Lakes, including fee fishing, provided that no building, parking lot, or other intense use activity is located nearer than 500 feet to any dwelling on another lot and must meet setbacks from the lot line, whichever is greater.
(3)
Animal shelters. No barn, stable, shed, or other structure intended to shelter farm animals shall be erected closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling, or closer than 200 feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. Similarly, fences shall be erected or other means shall be taken to prevent farm animals from approaching closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200) feet to any lot line or residential property, whichever distance is greater.
(4)
Agriculture equipment. No agricultural equipment or commodities (including, but not limited to, baled crops, fertilizer, pesticides/herbicides) shall be stored outdoors closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200 feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. If said equipment/commodities are stored within a completely enclosed structure, said structure shall be located at least 100 feet from any lot line of residential property.
(5)
Barbed wire/Electrical fences. (See section 48-153(3))
(6)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(7)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.2), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "SR-1" single-family residence district is to provide land principally used for or best suited for detached, single-family dwellings and related educational, religious and recreational facilities. The regulations for this district are intended to stabilize and preserve sound existing single-family neighborhoods, and to promote the development of subdivisions offering a range of new conventionally constructed single-family housing. Other types of residences (mobile homes, manufactured homes, apartments, etc.) are prohibited uses in this district.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "SR-1" district shall to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "SR-1" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(g)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.3), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "SR-2" single-family residence district is to provide land suitable for single-family dwellings as well as related educational, religious and recreational facilities. The regulations for this district are intended to stabilize and preserve sound existing subdivisions offering a range of new single-family housing. Other types of residences (mobile homes, manufactured homes, etc.) are prohibited in this district.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "SR-1" district shall (c) to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "SR-2" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.4), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "MR-1" multiple-family residence district is to stabilize and conserve existing neighborhoods that predominantly consist of single-family and multiple-family dwellings and promote the development of compatible new areas in order to accommodate a mix of well-planned single family and multiple-family development
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "MR-1" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included in herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses in the "MR-1" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(g)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.5), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "MR-2" multiple-family residence district is to stabilize and conserve existing neighborhoods that predominantly consist of multiple-family dwellings and to the development of comparable new areas in order to accommodate market supported multiple-family development.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "MR-2" district shall to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "MR-2" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(g)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.6), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "MH-1" manufactured housing district is to provide areas suitable for the placement of manufactured homes on individual lots and the establishment of mobile home parks. This district is intended to preserve other residential districts for conventionally constructed single-family dwellings while dedicating areas for well planned, market supported manufactured homes.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "MH-1" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "MH-1" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
All manufactured homes located outside an approved manufactured home park shall be located on property owned by the owner of the housing unit. All units shall meet the requirements of Chapter 23 of the City Code and of the Property Maintenance Code.
(2)
No manufactured home park shall be developed on any tract that is less than 250 feet
(3)
Manufactured homes or other structures within any manufactured home park shall be situated no closer than:
a.
Ten feet of any street;
b.
25 feet of any boundary line of the manufactured home park; or
c.
20 feet of any other manufactured home or structure.
(g)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(h)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.7), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "B-2" central business district is to encourage pedestrian- oriented development in the city's historic downtown with street facing, architecturally compatible storefronts, on-street parking, and small-scale uses that provide a wide range of retail goods and services in a compact, human scaled environment.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "B-2" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "B-2" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
All commercial or service establishments shall deal directly with consumers. Any processing or treatment of goods on any premises must be clearly incidental to the retail business conducted on such premises. Wholesale uses shall require a special use permit.
(2)
A special use permit is required to conduct any commercial service or storage activities outside a completely enclosed building, unless otherwise waived by the zoning administrator on a case by case basis when the following standards are met.
a.
Is not adjacent to a residential district or use;
b.
Does not require any waivers (variances) from the zoning code;
c.
Does not interfere with on-site or off-site pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
d.
Does not create conditions that are unsafe, unattractive or disruptive; and
e.
Complies with a duly authorized liquor license, if applicable.
(3)
A special use permit is required to offer commercial goods or services directly to customers waiting in parked motor vehicles or sell food or beverages for consumption on the premises in parked motor vehicles, unless otherwise waived by the Zoning Administrator on a case by case basis when the following standards are met.
a.
Is not adjacent to a residential district or use;
b.
Does not require any waivers (variances) from the zoning code;
c.
Does not interfere with on-site or off-site pedestrian or vehicular circulation; or
d.
Does not create conditions that are unsafe, unattractive or disruptive.
(4)
All repair and maintenance services, including car washing, shall be conducted within enclosed structures.
(5)
All refuse generated by any establishment located within this district shall be stored in tightly-covered containers placed in visually-screened areas.
(6)
Screening shall be provided and maintained along the side and rear lot lines of any lot abutting any park or residential district. Screening shall include a wall, solid fence, or closely-planted shrubbery at least six feet high and of sufficient opacity to completely block the view and headlights from the adjacent residential property.
(7)
All porches that overhang onto city property shall require a special use permit when replaced or extended. Existing porches shall be maintained and not permitted to become a nuisance.
(g)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI.
(h)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII, except no parking is required for uses in the "B-2" district requiring less than five stalls as per section 48-248. Uses requiring more than five stalls may seek a waiver from the joint planning and zoning commission authorizing a reduction in the required parking requirements provided an alternative parking solution is provided.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.8), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "B-3" highway business district is to accommodate and regulate highway-oriented commercial developments and compatible uses. Since such businesses, both retail and wholesale, draw their patrons primarily from the motoring public, they typically require direct access to major streets and large lots for off-street parking and loading.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "B-3" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "B-3" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
A special use permit is required to conduct any commercial service or storage activities outside a completely enclosed building, unless otherwise waived by the zoning administrator on a case by case basis when the following standards are met.
a.
Is not adjacent to a residential district or use;
b.
Does not require any waivers (variances) from the zoning code;
c.
Does not create conditions that are unsafe, unattractive or disruptive; and
d.
Complies with a duly authorized liquor license, if applicable.
(2)
A special use permit is required to offer commercial goods or services directly to customers waiting in parked motor vehicles or sell food or beverages for consumption on the premises in parked motor vehicles, unless otherwise waived by the zoning administrator on a case by case basis when the following standards are met.
a.
Is not adjacent to a residential district or use;
b.
Does not require any waivers (variances) from the zoning code;
c.
Does not interfere with on-site or off-site pedestrian or vehicular circulation; or
d.
Does not create conditions that are unsafe, unattractive or disruptive.
(3)
Repairs indoors. All repair and maintenance services shall be conducted within completely enclosed structures. Storage areas may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by walls or solid fences at least eight feet high.
(4)
Refuse containers. All refuse generated by facilities located within this district shall be stored in tightly-covered containers placed in visually-screened areas.
(5)
Screening. Along the side and rear lot lines of any lot abutting any park or residential district, screening (a wall, solid fence, or closely-planted shrubbery) at least six feet high and of sufficient density to completely block the view from the adjacent residential property shall be installed and maintained.
(g)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI.
(h)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.9), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "I-1" industrial district is to provide areas where light industry, research facilities, warehouses, and wholesale businesses may locate without detriment to the remainder of the community. In these areas, a satisfactory correlation of factors required by such uses exists or can be readily achieved without compromising the health, safety and welfare of the community.
(b)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "I-1" district.
(c)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(d)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(e)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "I-1" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
Nuisances prohibited. No production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, repair, sale, or storage of goods, materials or equipment shall unreasonably interfere with the use, occupancy, or enjoyment of neighboring properties or the community as a whole. Unreasonable interferences include, but are not limited to, excessive traffic congestion, loud or shrill noises, excessive emission of smoke, emission of toxic gases, excessive glare, and noxious odors.
(2)
Activities enclosed. All production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing or repair activities shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings. Storage areas may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by walls or fences (whether solid or chain-link), including gates, at least eight feet high.
(3)
Buffer strips. Wherever any industrial use located in this district abuts any other district, a 20 foot wide view and noise control buffer strip shall be installed. Such buffer strip shall consist of densely planted shrubbery that is at least five feet high when planted and that can be expected to reach a height of ten feet when full grown.
(g)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI.
(h)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.10), 9-21-2020)
ZONING DISTRICTS
(a)
Planned development defined. A development wherein, in accordance with an approved development plan, common open space is reserved, various housing types and other structures and uses may be mixed, and where the overall average density does not exceed the underlying conventional zoning district limit.
(b)
Objectives. This section authorizes development of planned developments (PDs) and establishes procedures in order to achieve the objectives enumerated in section 48-2 and the following objectives:
(1)
To provide a regulatory mechanism whereby the city can be assured that upon completion, approved development projects will substantially conform to the plans or models which constituted the basis for the issuance of the necessary zoning and subdivision permits;
(2)
To permit development of a wide variety of housing types and other structures and uses in a single comprehensively planned project;
(3)
To preserve the natural topography, scenic features, mature trees and historic structures existing on sites proposed for development;
(4)
To encourage innovative site layouts and coordinated architectural treatment of different housing types and other structures;
(5)
To ensure the provision of usable, common, open space in planned developments, and to spur installation of various amenities therein;
(6)
To facilitate the economical installation of standard streets, sewers, utilities, and other improvements.
(c)
Compliance with regulations generally required. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Code, planned developments—including all structures and uses therein—shall, at a minimum, be built in conformity with all applicable codes and ordinances, including this Code and the Subdivision Code.
(d)
Districts where allowed. Planned developments may be built in any zoning district, but only upon the issuance of a special-use permit by the city council after a hearing before the joint planning and zoning commission.
(e)
Permissible deviation from code requirements. The planned development concept is intended to afford both the developer and the city considerable flexibility in formulating development proposals. Consequently, to the extent indicated in this section, planned developments may deviate from generally applicable code requirements without a variance. Any proposed deviation not listed below, however, shall require a variance.
(1)
Mixed uses. Planned developments may include all types of residential structures and any other uses approved by the city council, provided that in approving such mixed uses, the city council may attach any conditions necessary to protect the public welfare.
(2)
Lot and structure requirements. In planned developments, the city council may approve any reasonable deviation from the lot and structure requirements of the particular zoning district so long as the different uses within the PD are appropriately interrelated and
(3)
Abutting the PD is adequately protected from any potential adverse impacts of the development. The section applies to the minimum individual lot area, width and depth; minimum setbacks; and maximum structure height.
(4)
Accessory uses. In PDs the city council may waive restrictions on accessory uses other than the prohibition against using an accessory structure as a dwelling.
(5)
Location of parking/loading spaces. By permission of the city council, off-street parking and loading spaces in PDs need not be located in accordance with generally applicable requirements. The minimum number of such spaces, however, shall not be less than the number required as per Article V of this Code.
(f)
Procedures for planning developments. Every applicant for planned development approval shall comply with the procedural requirements of this section. The required procedures are as follows:
(1)
Filing development plan with the city clerk;
(2)
Public hearing before the joint planning and zoning commission as per the requirements of section 48-396.
(3)
Review of plans by joint planning and zoning commission;
(4)
Provision by the developer of adequate assurance for the completion of required improvements as per the development plan and subdivision regulations;
(5)
Recommendation by joint planning and zoning commission;
(6)
Review and final approval of city council.
(7)
Recording of development plan with the county recorder of deeds.
(g)
Application, information required. Every applicant for approval of a development plan shall submit to the administrator, in narrative and/or graphic form, the following information.
(1)
Legal description of the total site proposed for development;
(2)
Names and addresses of all owners of property within or adjacent to the proposed planned development;
(3)
Statement of the planning objectives to be achieved by the PD through the particular approach proposed by the applicant, including a description of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant;
(4)
Development schedule indicating the approximate date when construction of the PD or stages/phases of the PD can be expected to begin and to be completed;
(5)
Statement of the applicant's intentions with regard to the future selling or leasing of all or of the PD, such as land areas, dwelling units, etc.
(6)
Data indicating:
a.
Total number and type of proposed dwelling units;
b.
Gross and net acreage of parcel;
c.
Acreage of gross and usable open space; and
d.
Finished floor area of any commercial uses.
(7)
Existing site conditions, including contours at ten foot intervals and locations of watercourses, flood plains, unique natural features, and wooded areas;
(8)
Proposed lot lines and easements;
(9)
Proposed location, size in square feet and general appearance of all existing and proposed buildings (both residential and non-residential) and other structures and facilities;
(10)
Location and size in acres or square feet or all areas to be conveyed, dedicated, or reserved as common open spaces, public parks, recreational areas, school sites, and similar public and semi-public uses;
(11)
Existing and proposed vehicular circulation system, including off-street parking and loading areas and major points of ingress and egress to the development (notations of proposed ownership—public or private—should be included where appropriate);
(12)
Existing and proposed pedestrian circulation system, including its relationship to the vehicular circulation system and proposed treatments of points of conflict;
(13)
Existing and proposed utility systems, including sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water, electric, gas and telephone lines;
(14)
General landscape plan indicating the treatment of both private and common open spaces and the location of required buffer strips;
(15)
Enough information on land areas adjacent to the proposed PD to indicate the relationship between the proposed development and existing and proposed adjacent areas;
(16)
Any additional information required by the city to evaluate the character and impact of the proposed PD.
(17)
Appropriate seals of the licensed surveyor, engineer or architect.
(h)
Commission review and criteria to be considered. The joint planning and zoning commission shall compile a written report which either accepts, accepts with conditions, or rejects the development plan. In making its recommendation, the joint planning and zoning commission shall consider the following criteria:
(1)
The extent to which the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and with the purposes of this Code and of all other applicable codes and ordinances;
(2)
The extent to which the proposed development deviates from the regulations that are generally applicable to the property (including, but not limited to, the use, lot and building regulations of the district), and the apparent merits, if any, of said deviations.
(3)
Whether the proposed design of the PD makes adequate provisions for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, off-street parking and loading, separation of residential and commercial uses, open space, recreational facilities, preservation of natural features, and so forth;
(4)
The compatibility of the proposed PD with adjacent properties and surrounding area; and
(5)
Any other reasonable criteria that the joint planning and zoning commission may devise.
The joint planning and zoning commission shall submit its recommendation to the city council within 60 days. The 60 day period between joint planning and zoning commission's review and the council's review may be extended by a majority vote of the joint planning and zoning commission for due cause and for a period of time not exceeding 60 days. The joint planning and zoning commission may authorize additional extensions up to 60 days per extension, as needed.
(i)
Decision by city council. Upon receipt of the recommendation from the joint planning and zoning commission, or after 60 days after the public hearing if no recommendation has been forwarded to the city council or an extension was not authorized, the council shall review the application and approve it, approve it with conditions, deny it or send it back to the joint planning and zoning commission with instructions for further review.
(1)
If the application is denied, the council shall provide reasons in writing for the denial.
(2)
The city council shall not approval any PD until:
a.
The city engineer has approved the improvement plans (construction plans) or waived said approval to allow grading or limited construction activity.
b.
The developer posts a performance bond or deposited funds in escrow in the amount the city engineer deems sufficient to guarantee the satisfactory completion of all required improvements;
c.
The city attorney has stated that all legal instruments (particularly the restrictive covenants) are satisfactory; and
d.
The proposed PD, as evidenced by the development plan, complies with all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances. Deviations to the extent permitted under section 48-101(e) shall not be deemed as noncomplying.
e.
An ordinance setting forth the conditions and any deviations from the underlying zoning district shall be prepared and adopted in conjunction with the PD development plan.
All plans shall be retained on file by the city clerk. An approved PD development plan will constitute an approved preliminary plat for purposes of the subdivision regulations, provided it contains the required preliminary plat information. No building permits or authorization for improvement or development for any use authorized under provisions of the ordinance governing the PD shall be issued prior to approval of such plans.
(j)
Changes in approved plans. No changes shall be made to any approved PD development plan, except as follows:
(1)
Minor changes, if required by final design or improvement plan development or other circumstances not foreseen at the time the final development plan was approved that does not result in an increase in density or necessitate an increase in parking by five percent or more.
(2)
All other changes shall require a public hearing before the joint planning and zoning commission and approval by the city council in accordance with this section.
(3)
No approved change shall have any effect until it is recorded with the county recorder of deeds as an amendment to the recorded copy of the development plan. (See Article X, Division 5)
(k)
Failure to begin development. If a substantial amount of construction has not begun within the time stated in the approved construction schedule, the development plan shall lapse upon written notice to the applicant from the city's authorized official and shall be of no further effect. However, in his discretion and for good cause, the city's designated official may extend for a reasonable time the period for the beginning of construction. If a final development plan lapses as per this section, the following shall be applicable:
(1)
The special-use permit shall be automatically revoked; and
(2)
Any zoning permits shall automatically become null and void; and
(3)
All regulations applicable before the PD was approved shall automatically be in full effect.
(l)
Municipal exemption. The city shall be exempt from all of the provisions of this section with regard to any existing or proposed development.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.1), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "A-1" agricultural district is to provide areas for agricultural uses and related uses that require large tracts of land. The "A-1" district encompasses areas that are presently undeveloped or sparsely developed and that, for various reasons, should remain so for the foreseeable future. Some tracts of land in this district are fertile and relatively level and best suited for agricultural pursuits. Other tracts in this district have such poor soils, steep slopes, inadequate natural drainage, and/or other problems, or are simply so distant from existing developed areas that the provision and maintenance of roads, utilities, and storm water drainage systems would be impractical or burdensomely expensive to the tax- paying public.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "A-1" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The "A-1" district is designed to allow considerable latitude in the range of agricultural uses allowed provided that the uses are legal and that certain agricultural activities maintain a reasonable setback from adjacent residentially zoned property. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "A-1" District.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
Farmhouse. A farmhouse existing prior to July 1, 1995 may be sold off of an existing agricultural zoned plot, provided at least three (3) acres is deeded with the residence. These residences must meet exception 9 of the State Plat Act which states;
'the sale of a single lot of less than 5 acres from a larger tract when a survey is made by an Illinois Registered Land Surveyor; provided, that this exemption shall not apply to the sale of any subsequent lots from the same larger tract of land, as determined by the dimensions and configuration of the larger tract on October 1, 1973, and provided also that this exemption does not invalidate any local requirements applicable to the subdivision of land."
(2)
Lakes. Lakes, including fee fishing, provided that no building, parking lot, or other intense use activity is located nearer than 500 feet to any dwelling on another lot and must meet setbacks from the lot line, whichever is greater.
(3)
Animal shelters. No barn, stable, shed, or other structure intended to shelter farm animals shall be erected closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling, or closer than 200 feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. Similarly, fences shall be erected or other means shall be taken to prevent farm animals from approaching closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200) feet to any lot line or residential property, whichever distance is greater.
(4)
Agriculture equipment. No agricultural equipment or commodities (including, but not limited to, baled crops, fertilizer, pesticides/herbicides) shall be stored outdoors closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200 feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. If said equipment/commodities are stored within a completely enclosed structure, said structure shall be located at least 100 feet from any lot line of residential property.
(5)
Barbed wire/Electrical fences. (See section 48-153(3))
(6)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(7)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.2), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "SR-1" single-family residence district is to provide land principally used for or best suited for detached, single-family dwellings and related educational, religious and recreational facilities. The regulations for this district are intended to stabilize and preserve sound existing single-family neighborhoods, and to promote the development of subdivisions offering a range of new conventionally constructed single-family housing. Other types of residences (mobile homes, manufactured homes, apartments, etc.) are prohibited uses in this district.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "SR-1" district shall to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "SR-1" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(g)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.3), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "SR-2" single-family residence district is to provide land suitable for single-family dwellings as well as related educational, religious and recreational facilities. The regulations for this district are intended to stabilize and preserve sound existing subdivisions offering a range of new single-family housing. Other types of residences (mobile homes, manufactured homes, etc.) are prohibited in this district.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "SR-1" district shall (c) to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "SR-2" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.4), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "MR-1" multiple-family residence district is to stabilize and conserve existing neighborhoods that predominantly consist of single-family and multiple-family dwellings and promote the development of compatible new areas in order to accommodate a mix of well-planned single family and multiple-family development
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "MR-1" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included in herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses in the "MR-1" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(g)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.5), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "MR-2" multiple-family residence district is to stabilize and conserve existing neighborhoods that predominantly consist of multiple-family dwellings and to the development of comparable new areas in order to accommodate market supported multiple-family development.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "MR-2" district shall to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "MR-2" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(g)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.6), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "MH-1" manufactured housing district is to provide areas suitable for the placement of manufactured homes on individual lots and the establishment of mobile home parks. This district is intended to preserve other residential districts for conventionally constructed single-family dwellings while dedicating areas for well planned, market supported manufactured homes.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "MH-1" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "MH-1" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
All manufactured homes located outside an approved manufactured home park shall be located on property owned by the owner of the housing unit. All units shall meet the requirements of Chapter 23 of the City Code and of the Property Maintenance Code.
(2)
No manufactured home park shall be developed on any tract that is less than 250 feet
(3)
Manufactured homes or other structures within any manufactured home park shall be situated no closer than:
a.
Ten feet of any street;
b.
25 feet of any boundary line of the manufactured home park; or
c.
20 feet of any other manufactured home or structure.
(g)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI, except no signs shall be permitted on a residential premise except building street numbers and name plate signs unless otherwise permitted by law.
(h)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.7), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "B-2" central business district is to encourage pedestrian- oriented development in the city's historic downtown with street facing, architecturally compatible storefronts, on-street parking, and small-scale uses that provide a wide range of retail goods and services in a compact, human scaled environment.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "B-2" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "B-2" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
All commercial or service establishments shall deal directly with consumers. Any processing or treatment of goods on any premises must be clearly incidental to the retail business conducted on such premises. Wholesale uses shall require a special use permit.
(2)
A special use permit is required to conduct any commercial service or storage activities outside a completely enclosed building, unless otherwise waived by the zoning administrator on a case by case basis when the following standards are met.
a.
Is not adjacent to a residential district or use;
b.
Does not require any waivers (variances) from the zoning code;
c.
Does not interfere with on-site or off-site pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
d.
Does not create conditions that are unsafe, unattractive or disruptive; and
e.
Complies with a duly authorized liquor license, if applicable.
(3)
A special use permit is required to offer commercial goods or services directly to customers waiting in parked motor vehicles or sell food or beverages for consumption on the premises in parked motor vehicles, unless otherwise waived by the Zoning Administrator on a case by case basis when the following standards are met.
a.
Is not adjacent to a residential district or use;
b.
Does not require any waivers (variances) from the zoning code;
c.
Does not interfere with on-site or off-site pedestrian or vehicular circulation; or
d.
Does not create conditions that are unsafe, unattractive or disruptive.
(4)
All repair and maintenance services, including car washing, shall be conducted within enclosed structures.
(5)
All refuse generated by any establishment located within this district shall be stored in tightly-covered containers placed in visually-screened areas.
(6)
Screening shall be provided and maintained along the side and rear lot lines of any lot abutting any park or residential district. Screening shall include a wall, solid fence, or closely-planted shrubbery at least six feet high and of sufficient opacity to completely block the view and headlights from the adjacent residential property.
(7)
All porches that overhang onto city property shall require a special use permit when replaced or extended. Existing porches shall be maintained and not permitted to become a nuisance.
(g)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI.
(h)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII, except no parking is required for uses in the "B-2" district requiring less than five stalls as per section 48-248. Uses requiring more than five stalls may seek a waiver from the joint planning and zoning commission authorizing a reduction in the required parking requirements provided an alternative parking solution is provided.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.8), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "B-3" highway business district is to accommodate and regulate highway-oriented commercial developments and compatible uses. Since such businesses, both retail and wholesale, draw their patrons primarily from the motoring public, they typically require direct access to major streets and large lots for off-street parking and loading.
(b)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "B-3" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(c)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "B-3" district.
(d)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(e)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
A special use permit is required to conduct any commercial service or storage activities outside a completely enclosed building, unless otherwise waived by the zoning administrator on a case by case basis when the following standards are met.
a.
Is not adjacent to a residential district or use;
b.
Does not require any waivers (variances) from the zoning code;
c.
Does not create conditions that are unsafe, unattractive or disruptive; and
d.
Complies with a duly authorized liquor license, if applicable.
(2)
A special use permit is required to offer commercial goods or services directly to customers waiting in parked motor vehicles or sell food or beverages for consumption on the premises in parked motor vehicles, unless otherwise waived by the zoning administrator on a case by case basis when the following standards are met.
a.
Is not adjacent to a residential district or use;
b.
Does not require any waivers (variances) from the zoning code;
c.
Does not interfere with on-site or off-site pedestrian or vehicular circulation; or
d.
Does not create conditions that are unsafe, unattractive or disruptive.
(3)
Repairs indoors. All repair and maintenance services shall be conducted within completely enclosed structures. Storage areas may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by walls or solid fences at least eight feet high.
(4)
Refuse containers. All refuse generated by facilities located within this district shall be stored in tightly-covered containers placed in visually-screened areas.
(5)
Screening. Along the side and rear lot lines of any lot abutting any park or residential district, screening (a wall, solid fence, or closely-planted shrubbery) at least six feet high and of sufficient density to completely block the view from the adjacent residential property shall be installed and maintained.
(g)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI.
(h)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.9), 9-21-2020)
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the "I-1" industrial district is to provide areas where light industry, research facilities, warehouses, and wholesale businesses may locate without detriment to the remainder of the community. In these areas, a satisfactory correlation of factors required by such uses exists or can be readily achieved without compromising the health, safety and welfare of the community.
(b)
Permitted uses. The land use table included herein as "Appendix A" lists the uses permitted in the "I-1" district.
(c)
Special uses. The city council may authorize special use permits for uses designated as "special uses" on the land use table (Appendix A) subject to the procedures established in Article X, Division 2 and all other applicable regulations.
(d)
Accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed subject to sections 48-65 and 48-66.
(e)
Dimensional requirements. Every principal building erected in the "I-1" district shall conform to the following requirements:
(f)
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
Nuisances prohibited. No production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, repair, sale, or storage of goods, materials or equipment shall unreasonably interfere with the use, occupancy, or enjoyment of neighboring properties or the community as a whole. Unreasonable interferences include, but are not limited to, excessive traffic congestion, loud or shrill noises, excessive emission of smoke, emission of toxic gases, excessive glare, and noxious odors.
(2)
Activities enclosed. All production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing or repair activities shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings. Storage areas may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by walls or fences (whether solid or chain-link), including gates, at least eight feet high.
(3)
Buffer strips. Wherever any industrial use located in this district abuts any other district, a 20 foot wide view and noise control buffer strip shall be installed. Such buffer strip shall consist of densely planted shrubbery that is at least five feet high when planted and that can be expected to reach a height of ten feet when full grown.
(g)
Sign requirement. As required by Article VI.
(h)
Parking requirements. As required by Article VII.
(Ord. No. 1769, § 1(Att. 48.4.10), 9-21-2020)