The purpose of this article is to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public streets and so promote the health, safety and welfare of the public by establishing minimum standards for the off-street parking and loading of motor vehicles, in accordance with the use of property as permitted in the individual use districts.

19.2.1. Accessory off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided as required by the regulations of this article, for all buildings and structures erected, altered, or enlarged and all uses of land established in each district after the effective date of this ordinance, except that where a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this ordinance, and provided that construction is begun within six weeks of such effective date and diligently prosecuted to completion, parking and loading facilities in the amounts required by the ordinance in effect at the date of issuance of the building permit shall govern.

19.2.2. When the intensity of use of any building, structure, or premises is increased through the addition of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or other units of measurement, such increase shall be permitted only if the required parking and loading facilities for the addition are also provided.

19.2.3. Whenever the existing use of a building or structure shall hereafter be changed to a new use, parking or loading facilities shall be provided as required for such new use. However, if the said building or structure was erected prior to the effective date of this ordinance, additional parking or loading facilities are mandatory only in the amount by which the requirements for the new use would exceed those for the existing use.

19.2.4. Nothing in this ordinance shall be deemed to prevent the voluntary establishment of off-street parking and loading facilities in excess of the minimum requirements to serve any existing use of land or buildings, provided that all regulations herein governing the location, design, and operation of such facilities are adhered to, except that no off-street parking or loading facilities accessory to a nonconforming use shall be expanded.

19.2.5. Accessory off-street parking facilities in existence on the effective date of this ordinance and located on the same lot as the building or use served, shall not hereafter be reduced below, or if already less than required, shall not be further reduced below, the requirements for a similar new building or use under the provision of this ordinance.

19.3.1. Off-street parking facilities shall be solely for the parking of motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, or occupants of the permitted use and their guests.

19.3.2. Off-street parking facilities accessory to residential uses, in accordance with the requirements of this section, shall be used solely for parking of motor vehicles owned by occupants of the dwelling or by guests of said occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the storage of commercial vehicles with weight classification capacity of over one ton or a State of Illinois "D" plate, parking for commercial or manufacturing uses; or sales or repair work.

19.3.3. Off-street loading facilities shall be used only for loading or unloading of goods, for the use of which such loading facilities are accessory, and shall not be used for storage or repair of vehicles.

(Ord. No. 2007-66, § III, 11-20-07)

19.4.1. Accessory off-street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use served, except when the planning and zoning commission recommends and the board of trustees authorizes, for a specific use, all or part of the required off-street parking spaces to be located on a lot that does not contain the principal use or structure, provided such facilities are within 300 feet, measured along the shortest line of public access, of said building. In cases where parking facilities are permitted on a lot other than the lot on which the structure or use served is located, the owner of record of such lot shall be the same as the owner of record of the lot occupied by the structure or use in which the parking facilities are accessory, or the right of use of such lot may be granted for the duration of the structure or use served. In either case, a covenant running with the land must be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lake County, Illinois, for the lot upon which the accessory off-street parking is located, with the same requirements and conditions attaching to such substitute accessory use lot as would otherwise apply for such facilities. Copies of the recorded covenants and the lease agreements, if any, shall be deposited at the office of the zoning administrator. The covenants shall not be released and the lease agreement shall not be terminated, until such time as either one of the following conditions occur:

19.4.1.1. The structure on the lot containing the principal use is terminated; or

19.4.1.2. Another lot of the required size, within the required distance, is properly developed and used for the required accessory off-street parking, in place of the initial lot used for accessory off-street parking, with the same requirements, covenants, and conditions attaching to such substitute accessory use lot, as approved by the same authority as required for approval of such initial use lot.

19.4.2. Off-street parking facilities for different buildings, structures or uses, or for mixed uses on the same lot or parcel, may be provided collectively; provided, that the total number of spaces so located together shall not be less than the sum of the separate requirements for each use, and that such facilities are maintained in the same ownership as the use or uses served.

19.4.3. Location of required parking:

19.4.3.1. In all single-family, two-family and attached single-family districts, R-1 through and including R-6 residential districts, there shall be a minimum of a one-car garage of at least 200 square feet and not greater than 1,000 square feet of interior area for each and every dwelling unit, either attached to the dwelling unit or detached, or in combination, on the same zoning lot as the principal building. One attached garage shall be required for all new single-family dwellings issued a building permit on or after January 1, 2000. The maximum garage door opening(s) shall be eight feet high. All attached garages exceeding these requirements shall be reviewed by the zoning board of appeals and approved by the village board. Standards used in the review shall include, but not be limited to the size of the garage in comparison to the square footage of the residential structure, proportion, and type of exterior finish materials.

19.4.3.2. In R-7, Multiple-Family Dwelling Districts, required parking spaces may be located in any side or rear yard, except that no parking or driveways providing direct access to such parking shall be closer to the property line than 15 feet and no parking shall be permitted in any front yard;

19.4.3.3. In B-1, O-R&D, and B-P Districts, no required parking spaces shall be located within any required fire lane or landscaped buffer strip;

19.4.3.4. In all residential districts, all motorized, wheeled vehicles, and trailers shall be parked on a driveway, as defined in Article 3, or a parking pad, constructed of asphalt or concrete. Parking pads shall be located to the side of or behind the dwelling, and in the case of a corner lot, parking pads shall not extend beyond the building line that faces the street. Additionally, parking pads shall be located a minimum of five feet from any interior side or rear yard property line and not within any recorded utility or drainage easement. Motorized vehicles, recreational vehicles, and/or trailers shall not be parked on the lawn and shall comply with the provisions as set forth in Article 4 of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 91-43, §§ VI, VII, 7-16-91; Ord. No. 2000-31, § I, 5-2-00; Ord. No. 2004-112, § XV, 12-7-04)

19.5.1. Except as provided, in all residential districts the driveway shall be a bituminous asphalt, Portland cement concrete, or brick paver a minimum of ten (10) feet in width. The maximum width shall be no wider than the width of the garage; where no garage exists or where the garage is less than twenty (20) feet in wide, the maximum width shall be twenty (20) feet. A driveway may be configured to allow access to a parking pad installed in accordance with Article 4, Section 4 of this ordinance. The driveway shall be configured to meet the width of the driveway entrance (apron) at the property line, unless a variance is obtained.

Exception: Single-family residential property owners may install up to an additional eighteen (18) inch wide decorative concrete or brick paver ribbon(s) adjacent to the driveway that extends beyond the maximum allowable width of the driveway as defined above.

19.5.2. Except as provided, in all residential districts the driveway entrance (apron) shall be Portland cement concrete located within a public right-of-way that connects the driveway to the street right-of-way. The driveway entrance shall be installed in accordance with Exhibit 34 of the Village's Development Ordinance. The maximum width of the driveway entrance shall be twenty (20) feet wide at the property line and twenty-four (24) feet wide at the curb, unless a variance is obtained.

Exceptions:

(1)

Single-family residential property owners may install up to an additional eighteen (18) inch wide decorative concrete or brick paver ribbon(s) adjacent to the driveway entrance that extends beyond the maximum allowable width of the driveway entrance as defined above, contingent upon the owner endorsing a letter of waiver prior to the issuance of a permit.

(2)

Existing nonconforming asphalt aprons may be replaced in-kind.

19.5.3. The edge of residential driveways and driveway entrances shall be located a minimum of five feet from any adjacent property line and shall not be located within any recorded utility or drainage easement.

19.5.4. Driveways serving side-load garages shall provide a minimum of 25 feet of surface area between the garage and the edge of the driveway. Driveways shall be located a minimum of five feet from any property line and shall not be located within any recorded utility or drainage easement. Exception: When approved by the village engineer and the entity having jurisdiction over the easement, driveways may be located within utility and drainage easements, provided the edge of the driveway is setback a minimum of five feet from the property line.

(Ord. No. 2000-31, § III, 5-2-00; Ord. No. 2001-41, § I, 6-5-01; Ord. No. 2003-69, § I, 11-4-03; Ord. No. 2012-036, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-12)

In determining the number of off-street parking spaces required:

19.6.1. Floor area shall mean the gross floor area of the specific use, excluding any floor or portion thereof used for parking;

19.6.2. Where fractional spaces result, any fraction of one-half or less may be disregarded, while a fraction in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space;

19.6.3. Areas designated for loading and unloading, and driveways shall not be considered as parking spaces;

19.6.4. In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.

(Ord. No. 2000-31, § II, 5-2-00)

No permitted or special uses shall be established or maintained, unless off-street parking spaces are provided as follows:

19.7.1. Residential uses: Two spaces per dwelling unit, plus three-tenths parking space per unit for guest parking;

19.7.2. Elementary or junior high school: One space for each two employees, plus one space for [each] 1,000 square feet of gross floor area;

19.7.3. High schools: One space per each two full-time employees, plus one space per each ten students, plus one space per each 2,500 square feet of gross floor area;

19.7.4. Colleges, technical, and trade schools: One space per each employee, plus two spaces per each three students based on the maximum number of students attending classes on the premises at any one time, but in no case less than one space per 200 square feet of classroom gross floor area. Parking requirements for auditoriums, cafeterias, and gymnasiums shall be based on maximum seating capacity and calculated in addition to the classroom spaces;

19.7.5. Theaters, stadiums, grandstands, auditoriums and meeting halls: One space per each two seats or 60 inches of lineal seating area;

19.7.6. Automobile service station: One space per each two employees, plus two spaces for each service bay;

19.7.7. Restaurants: One space per each two employees, plus space equivalent to 50 percent of seating capacity;

19.7.8. Medical, health, and dental offices, clinics, spas, and clubs: One space per 200 square feet of gross floor area;

19.7.9. Assembly (industrial) uses: One space per each 600 square feet of gross floor area;

19.7.10. Wholesale uses: One space per each 900 square feet of gross floor area;

19.7.11. Hotels and motor hotels: One and two-tenths spaces for each rentable room and one space for each two employees, plus parking as required elsewhere in this section for any affiliated uses such as restaurants or meeting halls;

19.7.12. Houses of worship: One space per each three seats or 80 inches of lineal seating area;

19.7.13. Office structures: One space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area;

19.7.14. All other permitted or special uses: One space per 200 square feet of gross floor area;

19.7.15. Bowling facilities: Five spaces per lane, plus one space for every three persons of design capacity for any accessory use;

19.7.16. Warehouse retail facility: One space per each 165 square feet of gross floor area;

19.7.17. Assisted living and congregate housing for the elderly: One space per each two employees, plus one space per two dwelling units or rooms;

19.7.18. Convalescent care facility: One space for each two employees plus 1 space per four dwelling units or room.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 6-28-88; Ord. No. 92-26, § III, 5-5-92; Ord. No. 95-17, § VI, 3-21-95; Ord. No. 2000-31, § II, 5-2-00; Ord. No. 2001-41, §§ I—III, 6-5-01; Ord. No. 2001-55, § III5., 8-7-01; Ord. No. 2004-112, § XVI, 12-7-04; Ord. No. 2012-036, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-12)

19.8.1. Every parking lot shall be graded for proper drainage and provided with an all-weather surface, as approved by the village engineer, maintained at all times in such manner as to prevent the release of dust, and shall be kept free of dust, trash and debris. The required maintenance shall include snow removal during the winter season.

19.8.2. Every parking area shall be so designed that each parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway, of such width and design as to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such space(s).

19.8.3. Every parking area shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street, in such manner as to minimize interference with traffic movement.

19.8.4. Entrances and exits to and from a parking area shall be not less than 16 feet and not more than 36 feet in width.

19.8.5. All open parking spaces, except those accessory to single-family dwellings, shall be provided with wheel guards of concrete, masonry or steel construction, so located that no parked vehicle will extend beyond the allotted space.

19.8.6. Where hazards exist which can be minimized or eliminated by lighting, or where parking use extends into hours of darkness, the corporate authorities may require lighting of the parking area, in such manner and during such hours as may be deemed necessary in the interest of public safety and security. Such lighting facilities shall be so arranged and operated that they neither unreasonably disturb occupants of adjacent properties, nor interfere with traffic.

19.8.7. No public parking area shall be used for the sale, repair, dismantling or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies.

19.8.8. Each off-street parking space shall have an area of not less than 180 square feet, exclusive of access drives or aisles, and shall have a length of not less than 20 feet, a width of not less than nine feet, and a vertical clearance of not less than seven feet, except as provided in section 19.7.10.

19.8.9. Landscaping within every parking lot shall be provided in accordance with a plan, as approved by the village, specifying the location, type and size of all plant material to be used. The area devoted to such landscaping shall be not less than 180 square feet of area for each 15 parking spaces.

19.8.10. Handicapped parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the village building codes.

19.8.11. The minimum standards for parking lots and parking lot construction shall be equivalent to the requirements of a residential or collector street, depending on the potential traffic usage, as determined by the village engineer, and as defined in the Subdivision Control Ordinance.

19.8.12. Every parking lot shall be maintained in accordance with the current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.

(Ord. No. 2000-31, § II, 5-2-00; Ord. No. 2012-036, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-12)

19.9.1. Off-street loading spaces, when required by the provisions of section 19.9, shall be located on the same lot or parcel as the use served.

19.9.2. No off-street loading space in B-1, O-R&D, or B-P Districts shall be located within 40 feet of a residence district.

19.9.3. No off-street loading space shall be located within 40 feet of the closest point of intersection of two or more public rights-of-way.

19.9.4. No loading space shall be located in a required front yard, and any loading space located in a required rear yard shall be open to the sky. Access lanes to enclosed loading docks within the building are permitted in all yards except the required front yard.

(Ord. No. 91-43, §§ VI, VII, 7-16-91; Ord. No. 2000-31, § II, 5-2-00)

In any B-1, O-R&D, or B-P District, the minimum number of off-street loading spaces accessory to any building or structure hereafter erected, structurally altered, or enlarged shall be:

For each additional 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof over 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, one additional loading space shall be required.

(Ord. No. 91-43, §§ VI, VII, 7-16-91; Ord. No. 2000-31, § II, 5-2-00)

19.11.1. A required off-street loading space shall be at least 14 feet in width and at least 65 feet in length, exclusive of access drives, aisles, ramps, maneuvering space, columns, and work areas, and shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet. Where a use is not required to have a loading space, according to section 19.9, provisions shall be made for incidental deliveries and refuse pickup, following the same general rules as provided in section 19.10, excepting section 19.10.1.

19.11.2. Each required off-street loading space shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or drive, in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movements, and no area allocated to any off-street loading spaces shall be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facilities or emergency access drive or portions thereof.

19.11.3. All open off-street loading spaces, access drives, aisles, and maneuvering space shall be improved with a compacted base and a permanent wearing surface, as approved by the village.

19.11.4. No storage of any kind, or motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind, shall be permitted within any required loading space.

19.11.5. Open off-street loading spaces shall be completely screened from adjacent uses by a fence, wall or door, or any combination thereof, not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height, or a densely planted screen consisting of trees and hedge, maintained to not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height, except trees.

(Ord. No. 2000-31, § II, 5-2-00)