Village Of Johnson Creek
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE II
Establishment of Zoning Districts
§ 250-16 Purpose.
The area located within the jurisdiction of this chapter (see § 250-9) is hereby divided into zoning districts of such number and community character as are necessary to achieve compatibility of land uses within each district, to implement the officially adopted Village of Johnson Creek Comprehensive Plan, and to achieve the other purposes of this chapter (see § 250-5).
§ 250-17 Standard zoning districts and standard zoning district categories.
For the purpose of this chapter, all areas within the jurisdiction of this chapter (see § 250-9) are hereby divided into the following standard zoning districts and standard zoning district categories, which shall be designated as follows:
B.
Residential districts.
(1)
Single-Family Residential-2 (SR-2) District.
(2)
Single-Family Residential-3 (SR-3) District.
(3)
Single-Family Residential-4 (SR-4) District.
(4)
Two-Family Residential-6 (TR-6) District.
(5)
Multifamily Residential-8 (MR-8) District.
(6)
Multifamily Residential-10 (MR-10) District.
(7)
Institutional Residential (IR) District.
§ 250-18 Map of standard zoning districts.
Standard zoning districts established by this chapter are shown on the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Johnson Creek, which together with all explanatory materials thereon is hereby made part of this chapter.
§ 250-19 Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
The following rules shall be used to determine the precise location of any zoning district boundary shown on the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Johnson Creek.
A.
Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately following the limits of any city, village, town or county boundary shall be construed as following such limits.
B.
Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately following streets or railroad lines shall be construed as following the center line of such streets or railroad lines.
C.
Zoning district boundary lines shown as following or approximately following platted lot lines or other property lines as shown on the Village of Johnson Creek or County of Jefferson Tax Maps shall be construed as following such lines.
D.
Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately following the center lines of streams, rivers or other continuously flowing watercourses shall be construed as following the channel center lines of such watercourses, and in the event of a natural change in the location of such streams, rivers or other watercourses, the zoning district boundary shall be construed as moving with the channel center line.
E.
Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately following ridgelines or watershed boundaries shall be construed as following such lines.
G.
Where any uncertainty exists as to the exact location of a zoning district boundary line as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the location of the line shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator.
§ 250-20 Purpose and intent of standard zoning districts.
The following sections specify the purpose and intent of the standard zoning districts established by this chapter.
§ 250-21 Agricultural districts.
A.
Rural Holding (RH) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit development which is solely of a rural community character. The land use standards for this district permit very low density single-family residential development at a density of one dwelling unit for every 35 gross acres, as well as a variety of agricultural and agricultural support land uses. Density and intensity standards for this district are designed to ensure that development which requires even a minimum of urban services does not occur until such services are available. As such, the Rural Holding (RH) District shall either serve as a designation which preserves and protects agricultural activities or as a "holding zone" which provides for an interim land use (agriculture) that will easily permit further development (with rezoning to another district) at the appropriate time.
Rationale: This district is used to provide for the protection of agricultural activities and a very low density residential area for those who want to live in a rural environment and who retain enough land with their residence to ensure that the rural environment is maintained as long as the Rural Holding (RH) District designation is retained. In this manner, even if all property were developed in a given area with the Rural Holding (RH) District designation, the rural community character of that area would still be maintained. |
(2)
List of allowable principal land uses (per Article III).
(b)
Principal land uses permitted as conditional use (per § 250-31B).
[1]
Single-family one-acre lot (for lots smaller than 35 acres, remainder of 35 acres must be deed restricted with a conservation easement prohibiting subsequent development of additional principal structures unless rezoned for higher density development).
(3)
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses.
(b)
Residential bulk requirements.[1]
A | Minimum lot area: 35 acres | |
B | Minimum lot width: 300 feet | |
C | Minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
E | Front or street side lot line to house: 35 feet; 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
F | Front or street side lot line to garage: 35 feet; 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
G | Side lot line to house or garage: 50 feet | |
H | Total of both sides, lot lines to house/garage: 100 feet | |
I | Rear lot line to house or garage: 100 feet | |
J | Side lot line to accessory structure: 50 feet | |
K | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 50 feet | |
L | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
M | Minimum paved surface setback: 10 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
N | Minimum dwelling unit separation: 100 feet | |
O | Maximum height of dwelling unit: 35 feet | |
P | Maximum height of accessory structure: 20 feet | |
Q | Minimum number of off-street parking spaces required on the lot (includes garage, drives and all designated parking surfaces): 4 spaces if located on street with standard pavement width; 8 spaces if located on street with reduced pavement width | |
R | Minimum dwelling core dimensions: 24 feet by 40 feet | |
S | Minimum roof pitch: 3:12 | |
T | Minimum eave width: 18 inches |
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements:[2]
A | Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet; 20,000 square feet with a conditional use permit | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; | |
Minimum street frontage: 50 feet | ||
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 35 feet; 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 50 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 50 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 50 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 50 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 100 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 50 feet | |
L |
§ 250-22 Residential districts.
A.
Single-Family Residential-2 (SR-2) District.
[Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03; 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 06-06]
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit development which has a low-density community character. The land use standards for this district permit primarily single-family detached residential development and a variety of related institutional land uses. Density and intensity standards for this district are designed to ensure that the Single-Family Residential-2 District shall serve as a designation which preserves and protects the residential character of its area.
Rationale: This district provides for the permanent protection of a low-density residential area for those who want to live in a suburban residential environment and retain enough land with their residence or in their development to ensure that the community character is maintained as long as the SR-2 District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. |
(2)
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses.
(b)
Residential bulk requirements.[1]
A | Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet | |
C | Minimum street frontage: 65 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
E | Front or street side lot line to house: 30 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
F | Front or street side lot line to garage: 35 feet; 45 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet; and at least three feet more than the setback to the house | |
G | Side lot line to house or attached garage: 10 feet | |
H | Total of both side lot lines to house/attached garage: 25 feet | |
I | Rear lot line to house/attached garage: 30 feet | |
J | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
K | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
L | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
M | Minimum paved surface setback: 10 feet from side or rear, 10 feet from street | |
N | Minimum dwelling unit separation: 20 feet | |
O | Maximum height of dwelling unit: 35 feet | |
P | Maximum height of accessory structure: 15 feet | |
Q | ||
R | Minimum dwelling core dimensions: 24 feet by 40 feet | |
S | Minimum roof pitch: 3:12 | |
T | Minimum eave width: 18 inches |
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements:[2]
A | Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 65 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 30 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 30 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 30 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 30 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 30 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side or rear; 10 feet from street | |
J | Minimum building separation: 60 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
B.
Single-Family Residential-3 (SR-3) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit development which has a low-density community character. The land use standards for this district permit primarily single-family detached residential development and a variety of related institutional land uses. Density and intensity standards for this district are designed to ensure that the Single-Family Residential-3 District shall serve as a designation which preserves and protects the residential character of its area.
Rationale: This district provides for the permanent protection of a low-density residential area for those who want to live in a suburban residential environment and retain enough land with their residence or in their development to ensure that the community character is maintained as long as the SR-3 District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. |
(2)
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses.
(b)
Residential bulk requirements.[3]
A | Minimum lot area: 12,150 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 90 feet | |
C | Minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
E | Front or street side lot line to house: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
F | Front or street side lot line to garage: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
G | Side lot line to house or attached garage: 10 feet | |
H | Total of both sides, lot lines to house/attached garage: 20 feet | |
I | Rear lot line to house/attached garage: 30 feet | |
J | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
K | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
L | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
M | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear; 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
N | Minimum dwelling unit separation: 60 feet | |
O | Maximum height of dwelling unit: 35 feet | |
P | Maximum height of accessory structure: 15 feet | |
Q | ||
R | Minimum dwelling core dimensions: 24 feet by 40 feet | |
S | Minimum roof pitch: 3:12 | |
T | Minimum eave width: 18 inches |
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements:[4]
A | Minimum lot area: 12,150 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 30 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 30 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 30 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 30 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 60 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
C.
Single-Family Residential-4 (SR-4) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit development which has a moderate-density community character. Density and intensity standards for this district are designed to ensure that the Single-Family Residential-4 (SR-4) District shall serve as a designation which preserves and protects the residential community character of its area. Residential development with a maximum gross density (MGD) of four dwelling units per gross acre is available within this district.
Rationale: This district is used to provide for the permanent protection of a moderate-density residential area for those who want to live in a suburban residential environment and who retain enough land with their residence or in their development to ensure that the community character is maintained as long as the SR-4 District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. |
(2)
(3)
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses.
(b)
Residential bulk requirements.[5]
A | Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 80 feet | |
C | Minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
E | Front or street side lot line to house: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
F | Front or street side lot line to garage: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
G | Side lot line to house or garage: 10 feet | |
H | Total of both sides, lot lines to house/garage: 20 feet | |
I | Rear lot line to house or garage: 30 feet | |
J | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley; narrower side yards for accessory structures in the older SR-4 and TR-6 Zoning Districts through the conditional use permit process. (Ed. Note: These areas include the homes along Union Street from Milwaukee Street to Cedar Street, Parkview from Highland to Union Street, on West Street and Eden Street from Union Street to Williams Street, on Williams Street and Eden Street from West Street to Eden Street, Watertown Street from Maple Street to Clarke Street, Lincoln Street, Milwaukee Street, Shepherd Street and Swap Street from Watertown to South Street, Cora Street, Clarke Street, South Street Ashland Street, Jefferson Street and Maple Street.) [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03; 11-14-2005 by Ord. No. 20-05] | |
K | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
L | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
M | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side or rear, 10 feet from street [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03; 11-14-2005 by Ord. No. 20-05] | |
N | Minimum dwelling unit separation: 20 feet | |
O | Maximum height of dwelling unit: 35 feet | |
P | Maximum height of accessory structure: 15 feet | |
Q | ||
R | Minimum dwelling size: 24 feet by 40 feet | |
S | Minimum roof pitch: 3:12 | |
T | Minimum eave width: 18 inches |
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[6]
A | Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 12 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 12 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear; 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 12 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
D.
Two-Family Residential-6 (TR-6) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit development which has a moderate-density community character. The land use standards for this district permit both single-family detached residential development and twin house/duplexes permitted by right and two-flat, mobile home parks, and mobile home subdivisions permitted as a conditional use. Density and intensity standards for this district are designed to ensure that the Two-Family Residential-6 District shall serve as a designation which preserves and protects the moderate-density residential community character of its area. Various residential development options are available in this district, with a maximum gross density (MGD) of six dwelling units per gross acre.
Rationale: This district is used to provide for the permanent protection of an area for those who want to live in a moderate-density residential environment and who retain enough land with their residence or in their development to ensure that the desired community character is maintained as long as the TR-6 District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. As such, this district is intended to provide the principal location for a wide range of single-family attached dwelling types, including single-family, duplexes, twin houses, and two-flats. |
(2)
List of allowable principal land uses (per Article III).
(a)
Principal land uses permitted by right (per § 250-31A).
[1]
Single-family: 10,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(a)].
[Amended 8-11-2008 by Ord. No. 13-08]
[2]
Twin-house/duplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit [per § 250-36A(2)(b) or (c)].
(b)
Principal land uses permitted as conditional use (per § 250-31B).
[1]
Two-flat: 9,000 square feet [per § 250-36A(2)(d)].
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses.
(a)
(b)
Residential bulk requirements.[7]
A | Minimum lot area: 9,000 square feet minimum lot area for two-flat or duplex (except for twin homes at 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit) [Amended 8-11-2008 by Ord. No. 13-08] | |
B | Minimum lot width: 90 feet | |
C | Minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
E | Front or street side lot line to house: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
F | Front or street side lot line to garage: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
G | Side lot line to house or garage: eight feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
H | Total of both sides, lot lines to house/garage: 16 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
I | Rear lot line to house or garage: 25 feet | |
J | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley; narrower side yards for accessory structures in the older SR-4 and TR-6 Zoning Districts through the conditional use permit process. (Ed. Note: These areas include the homes along Union Street from Milwaukee Street to Cedar Street, Parkview from Highland to Union Street, on West Street and Eden Street from Union Street to Williams Street, on Williams Street and Eden Street from West Street to Eden Street, Watertown Street from Maple Street to Clarke Street, Lincoln Street, Milwaukee Street, Shepherd Street and Swap Street from Watertown to South Street, Cora Street, Clarke Street and South Street.) [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
K | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
L | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
M | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
N | Minimum dwelling unit separation: 16 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
O | Maximum height of dwelling unit: 35 feet | |
P | Maximum height of accessory structure: 15 feet | |
Q | ||
R | Minimum dwelling size: 24 feet by 40 feet | |
S | Minimum roof pitch: 3:12 | |
T | Minimum eave width: 18 inches |
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[8]
A | Minimum lot area: 12,150 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 12 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 12 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 12 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
E.
Multifamily Residential-8 (MR-8) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit development which has a higher density community character. The land use standards for this district permit single-family detached, twin-house/duplex, two-flats, townhouses and multiplexes permitted by right and related institutional land uses. Density and intensity standards for this district are designed to ensure that the Multifamily Residential-8 District shall serve as a designation which preserves and protects the community character of its area. A variety of residential development options are available in this district, with a maximum gross density (MGD) of eight dwelling units per gross acre.
Rationale: This district is used to provide for the permanent protection of an area for those who want to live in a higher density residential environment and who retain enough land with their residence or in their development to ensure that the urban community character is maintained as long as the MR-8 District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. As such, it is intended to provide the principal location for mixed residential development. |
(2)
List of allowable principal land uses (per Article III).
(a)
Principal land uses permitted by right (per § 250-31A).
[1]
Single-family: 10,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(a)].
[2]
Twin-house/duplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit [per § 250-36A(2)(b) or (c)].
[3]
Two-flat: 9,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(d)].
[4]
Townhouse: 4,500 square feet/lot (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(e)].
[5]
Multiplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(f)].
(b)
Principal land uses permitted as conditional use: (per § 250-31B).
[2]
Apartment: 4,350 square feet per dwelling unit (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(g)].
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses. For single-family dwellings, see the SR-4 District. For two-family dwellings, see the TR-6 District.
(b)
Residential bulk requirements.[9]
A | Minimum lot area: 4,500 to 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit depending on dwelling type; see Subsection E(2)(a) above | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; 20 feet for townhouse on interior of row, 30 feet for townhouse on end of row | |
C | Minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
E | Front or street side lot line to house: 30 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
F | Front or street side lot line to garage: 30 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
G | Side lot line to house or garage: 10 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
H | Total of both sides, lot lines to house/garage: 20 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
I | Rear lot line to house or garage: 30 feet | |
J | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
K | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
L | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
M | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
N | Minimum dwelling unit separation: 20 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
O | Maximum height of dwelling unit: 35 feet, greater with conditional use permit | |
P | Maximum height of accessory structure: 15 feet | |
Q | ||
R | Minimum dwelling core dimensions: 24 feet by 40 feet | |
S | Minimum roof pitch: 3: 12 | |
T | Minimum eave width: 18 inches |
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[10]
A | Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 12 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 12 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 20 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
F.
Multifamily Residential-10 (MR-10) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit development which has a higher density community character than the MR-8 District. The land use standards for this district permit single-family detached, twin-house/duplex, two-flats, townhouses, multiplexes and apartments permitted by right and related institutional land uses. Density and intensity standards for this district are designed to ensure that the Multifamily Residential-10 District shall serve as a designation which preserves and protects the community character of its area. A variety of residential development options are available in this district, with a maximum gross density (MGD) of 10 dwelling units per gross acre.
Rationale: This district is used to provide for the permanent protection of an area for those who want to live in a higher density residential environment yet retain enough land with their residence or in their development to ensure that the urban community character is maintained as long as the MR-10 District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. As such, it is intended to provide the principal location for mixed residential development. |
(2)
List of allowable principal land uses (per Article III).
(a)
Principal land uses permitted by right (per § 250-31A).
[1]
Single-family: 10,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(a)].
[2]
Twin-house/duplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit [per § 250-36A(2)(b) or (c)].
[3]
Two-flat: 9,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(d)].
[4]
Townhouse: 4,500 square feet/lot (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(e)].
[5]
Multiplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(f)].
[6]
Apartment: 4,350 square feet per dwelling unit (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(g)].
(b)
Principal land uses permitted as conditional use (per § 250-31B).
[1]
Apartment: 4,350 square feet per dwelling unit (five- to twenty-four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(g)].
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses. For single-family dwellings, see the SR-4 District. For two-family dwellings, see the TR-6 District. For three-to-four-unit multifamily dwellings, see the MR-8 District.
(b)
Residential bulk requirements.[11]
A | Minimum lot area: 4,500 to 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit depending on dwelling type; see Subsection D(2)(a) above | |
B | Minimum lot width: 120 feet; 20 feet for townhouse on interior of row, 30 feet for townhouse on end of row | |
C | Minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
E | Front or street side lot line to house: 30 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
F | Front or street side lot line to garage: 30 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
G | Side lot line to house or garage: 12 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
H | Total of both sides, lot lines to house/garage: 24 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
I | Rear lot line to house or garage: 35 feet | |
J | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
K | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
L | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
M | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
N | Minimum dwelling unit separation: 20 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
O | Maximum height of dwelling unit: 35 feet, greater with conditional use permit | |
P | Maximum height of accessory structure: 18 feet | |
Q | ||
R | Minimum dwelling core dimensions: 24 feet by 40 feet | |
S | Minimum roof pitch: 3:12 | |
T | Minimum eave width: 18 inches |
* | Refer to § 250-36 for graphic representations of many of the bulk requirements noted above (indicated on graphics by letter). |
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements:
A | Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 12 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 12 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 20 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
G.
Institutional Residential (IR) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit institutional development, including market-rate and non-market-rate senior housing. Housing units that are not institutional or senior housing shall not be permitted in this district. These prohibited uses include market-rate and affordable or subsidized housing for nonsenior and noninstitutional residents.
Rationale: This district is used to provide for the construction of multiple-unit developments intended for use as housing for elderly persons or elderly households, as defined as 55 years or older, in a higher density setting in areas containing adequate public utilities, public services and community facilities with the specific needs of the elderly in mind. As such, it is intended to provide the principal location for institutional residential development. |
(2)
List of allowable principal land uses (per Article III).
(a)
Principal land uses permitted by right (per § 250-31A).
[1]
Single-family: 10,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(a)].
[2]
Twin-house/duplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit [per § 250-36A(2)(b) or (c)].
[3]
Two-flat: 9,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(d)].
[4]
Townhouse: 4,500 square feet/lot (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(e)].
[5]
Multiplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(f)].
[6]
Apartment: 4,350 square feet per dwelling unit [three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(g)].
(b)
Principal land uses permitted as conditional use (per § 250-31B).
[2]
Apartment: 4,350 square feet per dwelling unit (five- to twenty-four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(g)].
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses. For single-family dwellings, see the SR-4 District. For two-family dwellings, see the TR-6 District. For three-or-more- unit multifamily dwellings, see the MR-8 District.
(b)
Residential bulk requirements:*
A | Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet | |
C | Minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
E | Front or street side lot line to principal structure: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
F | Front or street side lot line to garage: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
G | Side lot line to house or garage: 20 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
H | Total of both sides, lot lines to house/garage: 40 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
I | Rear lot line to house or garage: 25 feet | |
J | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
K | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
L | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
M | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
N | Minimum dwelling unit separation: 20 feet, or zero feet along common wall | |
O | Maximum height of dwelling unit: 25 feet, greater with conditional use permit | |
P | Maximum height of accessory structure: 18 feet | |
Q | ||
R | Minimum dwelling core dimensions: 24 feet by 40 feet | |
S | Minimum roof pitch: 3:12 | |
T | Minimum eave width: 18 inches |
* | Refer to § 250-36 for graphic representations of many of the bulk requirements noted above (indicated on graphics by letter). |
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(a)
Nonresidential intensity requirements.
[1]
Maximum number of floors (F): two. More potentially permitted as a conditional use in exchange for more open space and landscaping.
[2]
Minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR): 25%.
[3]
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR): 0.275.
[4]
Minimum lot area (MLA): 10,000 square feet.
[5]
Maximum building size (MBS): na.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements:[12]
A | Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 12 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 12 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 5 feet from property line, 10 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 20 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
§ 250-23 Nonresidential districts.
A.
Neighborhood Office (NO) District.
(1)
Description and purpose.
(a)
This district is intended to permit high-quality office and institutional land uses at an intensity compatible with the older portions of the Village predominately developed with large homes which are desirable to maintain, where traffic volumes and adjacent land uses dictate the transition of these areas to certain nonresidential uses. The desired neighborhood character of the development is attained through landscape surface area ratio (LSR) requirements, and by restricting the maximum building size (MBS) of all buildings within each instance of this district to 5,000 square feet. A range of dwelling unit types may be allowed. Significant areas of landscaping are required in this district to ensure that the intended effect is achieved. In order to ensure a minimum of disruption to adjacent residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street.
Rationale: This district will provide for the permanent protection of an area which preserves the original residential appearance yet permits office and institutional land uses, and which ensures that the neighborhood character is maintained as long as the NO District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. |
(b)
Neighborhood office architectural requirements.
[1]
Maximum zoning district: two acres.
[2]
Minimum zoning district separation: 2,000 feet.
[3]
All new Neighborhood Office (NO) Districts shall be established through the conditional rezoning process. Under this approach, the Neighborhood Office District shall not be vested until the approved project has been completed.
[4]
Maximum building size: 5,000 square feet (one story); 10,000 square feet (two-story).
[5]
No parking in required setbacks for principal buildings.
[6]
Residential architectural and landscaping requirements include foundation planting, pitched roof, fifteen-percent window covering, natural materials (brick, wood, stone), landscaping around all parking areas adjacent to streets.
[7]
Minimum landscape surface ratio: 40%.
[8]
Operating hours. No earlier than 6:00 a.m. or later than 11:00 p.m.
[9]
Shall provide a neighborhood-oriented amenity, per Plan Commission direction (i.e., outdoor neighborhood gathering area, public art, etc.).
(2)
List of allowable principal land uses (per Article III).
(a)
Principal land uses permitted by right (per § 250-31A).
[1]
Single-family: 10,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(a)].
(b)
Principal land uses permitted as conditional use (per § 250-31B).
[1]
Twin-house/duplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit [per § 250-36A(2)(b) or (c)].
[2]
Two-flat: 9,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(d)].
[3]
Townhouse: 5,445 square feet/lot (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(e)].
[4]
Multiplex: 5,445 square feet per dwelling unit (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(f)].
[5]
Apartment: 4,350 square feet per dwelling unit (three- to sixteen-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(g)].
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses. For single-family dwellings, see the SR-4 District. For two-family dwellings, see the TR-6 District. For three-or-more-unit multifamily dwellings, see the MR-8 District. For institutional residential developments, see the IR District.
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(a)
Nonresidential intensity requirements.
[1]
Maximum number of floors (F): three; more potentially permitted as a conditional use in exchange for more open space and landscaping.
[2]
Minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR): 40%.
[3]
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR): 0.25.
[4]
Minimum lot area (MLA): 10,000 square feet.
[5]
Maximum building size (MBS): na.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[2]
A | Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 60 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 15 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 25 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 15 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 25 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 24 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
B.
Planned Office (PO) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit high-quality office and institutional land uses at an intensity compatible with the overall community character of the Village. A relatively low maximum floor area ratio (FAR) and significant areas of landscaping are required in this district to ensure that this effect is achieved. In order to ensure a minimum of disruption to residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street.
Rationale: This district is used to provide for the permanent protection of an area for those who desire a high-quality office environment which maintains the attractiveness of the site and retains enough open land in their development to ensure that the community character is maintained as long as the PO District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. |
(2)
(6)
Regulations applicable to institutional residential uses. For institutional residential developments, see the IR District.
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[3]
A | Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 120 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 40 feet, 50 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 20 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 20 feet or zero feet on zero lot line side | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 10 feet, 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 40 feet or zero feet on zero lot line side | |
K | Maximum building height: 45 feet | |
L |
C.
Neighborhood Business (NB) District.
(1)
Description and purpose.
(a)
This district is intended to permit small-scale commercial development which is compatible with the desired overall neighborhood community character of the area in general and with adjacent residential development in particular. The desired neighborhood community character of the development is attained through landscape surface area ratio (LSR) requirements and by restricting the maximum building size (MBS) of all buildings within each instance of this district to 5,000 square feet. Significant areas of landscaping are required in this district to ensure that this effect is achieved. In order to ensure a minimum of disruption to residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street.
Rationale: This district is used to provide both convenience-oriented goods and services and for the permanent protection of adjacent residential areas by permitting only a limited range of commercial activities. Together, these requirements ensure that the desired character is maintained as long as the NB District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. |
(b)
Neighborhood business architectural requirements.
[1]
Maximum zoning district: two acres.
[2]
Minimum zoning district separation: 2,000 feet.
[3]
All new Neighborhood Business (NB) Districts shall be established through the conditional rezoning process. Under this approach, the Neighborhood Business District shall not be vested until the approved project has been completed.
[4]
Maximum building size: 5,000 square feet (one story); 10,000 square feet (two-story).
[5]
No parking in required setbacks for principal buildings.
[6]
Residential architectural and landscaping requirements include foundation planting, pitched roof, fifteen-percent window covering, natural materials (brick, wood, stone), landscaping around all parking areas adjacent to streets.
[7]
Minimum landscape surface ratio: 40%.
[8]
Operating hours: No earlier than 6:00 a.m. or later than 11:00 p.m.
[9]
Shall provide a neighborhood-oriented amenity, per Plan Commission direction (i.e., outdoor neighborhood gathering area, public art, etc.).
(2)
List of allowable principal land uses (per Article III).
(a)
Principal land uses permitted by right (per § 250-31A).
[1]
Single-family: 10,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(a)].
(b)
Principal land uses permitted as conditional use (per § 250-31B).
[1]
Twin-house/duplex: 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit [per § 250-36A(2)(b) or (c)].
[2]
Two-flat: 9,000 square feet/lot [per § 250-36A(2)(d)].
[3]
Townhouse: 5,445 square feet/lot (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(e)].
[4]
Multiplex: 5,445 square feet per dwelling unit (three- or four-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(f)].
[5]
Apartment: 4,350 square feet per dwelling unit (three- to sixteen-unit building) [per § 250-36A(2)(g)].
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses. For single-family dwellings, see the SR-4 District. For two-family dwellings, see the TR-6 District. For three-or-more-unit multifamily dwellings, see the MR-8 District. For institutional residential developments, see the IR District.
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(a)
Nonresidential intensity requirements.
[1]
Maximum number of floors (F): three. More potentially permitted as a conditional use in exchange for more open space and landscaping.
[2]
Minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR): 40%.
[3]
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR): 0.275.
[4]
Minimum lot area (MLA): 10,000 square feet.
[5]
Maximum building size (MBS): 5,000 square feet.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[4]
A | Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 60 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 25 feet, 40 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 15 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 25 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 15 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 25 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 24 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 35 feet | |
L |
D.
Planned Business (PB) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit large- and small-scale commercial development which is compatible with the desired overall community character of the area in general. Significant areas of landscaping are required in this district to ensure that this effect is achieved. A wide range of office, retail and lodging land uses are permitted within this district. In order to ensure a minimum of disruption to residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street.
Rationale: This district is intended to provide the principal zoning district for commercial development which occurs after the adoption of this chapter. The standards of this district are designed to provide a clear distinction from the General Business and Central Business Districts in terms of permitted intensity of development, treatment of outdoor sales, and required green space areas. The desired suburban community character of the development is attained through the landscape surface area ratio (LSR) requirements. Together, these requirements ensure that the desired community character is maintained as long as the Planned Business District designation is retained, regardless of how much development occurs within that area. |
(2)
(3)
(6)
Regulations applicable to institutional residential uses. For institutional residential developments, see the IR District.
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[5]
A | Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 40 feet, 50 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet [Amended 11-14-2005 by Ord. No. 20-05] | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 20 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 20 feet or zero feet on zero lot line side | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 40 feet or zero feet on zero lot line side | |
K | Maximum building height: 45 feet | |
L |
E.
General Business (GB) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit both large- and small-scale commercial development at intensities which provide significant incentives for infill development and the continued economic viability of existing development. To accomplish this effect, minimum required green space ratios (GSRs) are substantially lower than those required in the Planned Business District. A wide range of office, retail and lodging land uses are permitted within this district. In order to ensure a minimum of disruption to residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street.
Rationale: This district is intended to provide an alternative, primarily infill development, designation for commercial activity to the Suburban Commercial District. Performance standards for the General Business District are designed to ensure the long-term economic health of strip commercial development areas existing as of the effective date of this chapter, by limiting the attraction of the Planned Business District to those uses which can afford the relatively higher development costs and rents associated with development in that district. |
(2)
(3)
(6)
Regulations applicable to institutional residential uses. For institutional residential developments, see the IR District.
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[6]
A | Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 100 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 40 feet, 50 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 20 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 20 feet or zero feet on zero lot line side | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 40 feet or zero feet on zero lot line side | |
K | Maximum building height: 45 feet | |
L |
F.
Central Business (CB) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit both large- and small-scale "downtown" commercial development at an intensity which provides significant incentives for infill development, redevelopment and the continued economic viability of existing development. To accomplish this effect, minimum landscape surface ratios (LSRs) permitted in this district are much lower than those allowed in the Planned Business and General Business Districts. A wide range of office, retail and lodging land uses are permitted within this district. In order to ensure a minimum of disruption to residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street. No requirements for on-site landscaping or parking are required in this district. This district is strictly limited to the central Village locations.
Rationale: This district is intended to provide an alternative, primarily infill development, designation for commercial activity to the Planned Business (PB) and General Business Districts, designed to assist in maintaining the long-term viability of the central Village. |
(2)
(6)
Regulations applicable to institutional residential uses. For institutional residential developments, see the IR District.
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements:[7]
A | Minimum lot area: 2,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 24 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: zero feet* | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: zero feet* | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 10 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: zero feet* | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: zero feet | |
• | Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
• | Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | |
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: zero feet, 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003] | |
J | Minimum building separation: zero feet* | |
K | Maximum building height: 50 feet, minimum building height: 20 feet | |
L |
* | Maximum permitted setback of zero feet, except where permitted by the Plan Commission as an essential component of site design. |
G.
Planned Industrial (PI) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit both large- and small-scale industrial and office development at an intensity which is consistent with the overall desired suburban community character of the community. Beyond a relatively high minimum green space ratio (GSR), the primary distinguishing feature of this district is that it is geared to indoor industrial activities which are not typically associated with high levels of noise, soot, odors and other potential nuisances for adjoining properties. In order to ensure a minimum of disruption to residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street.
Rationale: This district is intended to provide a location for suburban intensity light industrial land uses such as assembly operations, storage and warehousing facilities, offices and light manufacturing which are protected from potential nuisances associated with certain development permitted within the GI District. In addition, land uses shall comply with the minimum performance standards presented in Article VIII. |
(2)
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses: not applicable (na).
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements:[8]
A | Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 90 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 40 feet, 50 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet [Amended 11-14-2005 by Ord. No. 20-05] | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 20 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 20 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | ||
Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | ||
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 40 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 50 feet | |
L |
H.
General Industrial (GI) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit both large- and small-scale industrial and office development at an intensity which is consistent with existing transition and urban intensity development. Beyond a relatively high minimum green space ratio (GSR), the primary distinguishing feature of this district is that it is geared to indoor industrial activities which are not typically associated with high levels of noise, soot, odors and other potential nuisances for adjoining properties. To ensure a minimum of disruption to residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street.
Rationale: This district is intended to provide a location for urban intensity light industrial land uses such as assembly operations, storage and warehousing facilities, offices and light manufacturing which are protected from potential nuisances associated with certain development permitted within the HI District. In addition, uses shall comply with the minimum performance standards presented in Article VIII. |
(2)
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses: not applicable.
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[9]
A | Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 90 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 40 feet, 50 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 50 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 30 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 20 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | ||
Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | ||
H | Required bufferyard: See § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 40 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 40 feet | |
L |
I.
Heavy Industrial (HI) District.
(1)
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit both large- and small-scale industrial and office development at an intensity which provides ample incentive for infill development and redevelopment of industrial areas existing as of the effective date of this chapter. This district is designed to permit a very wide variety of industrial uses which may occur both indoors and outdoors, including certain land uses which are permitted in no other zoning district because of their potential to create nuisances for adjoining properties. In order to ensure a minimum of disruption to residential development, no development within this district shall take direct access to a local residential street or a residential collector street.
Rationale: This district is intended to provide a location for both light and heavy industrial uses in a zoning district in which the potential for nuisance complaints from nearby properties is minimized. It must be emphasized that this is not a district where virtually any land use is permitted, as all uses shall comply with the minimum performance standards presented in Article VIII. In addition, certain land uses such as extraction, junkyards and salvage operations, and freight terminals are permitted within this district only upon the granting of a conditional use permit. |
(2)
(6)
Regulations applicable to residential uses: not applicable.
(7)
Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.[10]
A | Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet | |
B | Minimum lot width: 90 feet; minimum street frontage: 50 feet | |
Minimum setbacks: | ||
C | Building to front or street side lot line: 40 feet, 50 feet for a lot adjacent to a street with an officially mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet [Amended 11-14-2005 by Ord. No. 20-05] | |
D | Building to residential side lot line: 50 feet | |
E | Building to residential rear lot line: 40 feet | |
F | Building to nonresidential side lot line: 20 feet | |
G | Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 20 feet | |
Side lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | ||
Rear lot line to accessory structure: 10 feet from property line, 5 feet from alley | ||
H | Required bufferyard: see § 250-79D along zoning district boundary | |
I | Minimum paved surface setback: 5 feet from side, 10 feet from rear, 10 feet from side at street (for driveway approach), 25 feet from street for corner lots [Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03] | |
J | Minimum building separation: 40 feet | |
K | Maximum building height: 40 feet | |
L |
§ 250-24 Natural resource protection overlay zoning districts.
§ 250-25 Map of natural resource protection zoning overlay districts.
Natural resource protection overlay zoning districts established by this chapter are shown on the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Johnson Creek, which together with all the explanatory material thereon is hereby made part of this chapter. For specific natural resource protection overlay district designation criteria, see Article VI of this chapter.
A.
Where an apparent discrepancy exists between the location of the outermost boundary of the flood-fringe district or the floodplain district shown on the Official Zoning Map and actual field conditions, the location shall be initially determined by the Zoning Administrator using the criteria described in Subsections B and C below. Where the Zoning Administrator finds that there is a significant difference between the map and the actual field conditions, the map shall be amended using the procedures established in § 250-122. Disputes between the Zoning Administrator and the applicant over the location of the district boundary line shall be settled using the procedures outlined in § 250-137H.
B.
Where flood profiles exist, the location of the district boundary line shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator using both the scale appearing on the map and the elevations shown on the water surface profile of the regional flood. Where a discrepancy exists between the map and actual field conditions, the regional flood elevations shall govern. A map amendment is required where there is a significant discrepancy between the map and actual field conditions. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to grant or deny a land use permit on the basis of a district boundary derived from the elevations shown on the water surface profile of the regional flood, whether or not a map amendment is required. The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for initiating any required map amendments within a reasonable time period.
C.
Where flood profiles do not exist, the location of the district boundary line shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator using the scale appearing on the map, visual on-site inspection and any available information provided by the Department of Natural Resources. Where there is a significant difference between the map and actual field conditions, the map shall be amended. Where a map amendment has been approved by both the Village Board and the Department of Natural Resources, the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to grant or deny a land use permit.
§ 250-26 (Reserved) [1]
§ 250-27 Interstate 94 area overlay zoning district.
[Amended 5-1-2003 by Ord. No. 05-03]
Refer to § 250-124 for the procedures applicable to proposal review in this district.
§ 250-28 Planned development overlay zoning district.
This district is intended to provide more incentives for redevelopment in areas of the community which are experiencing a lack of reinvestment or which require flexible zoning treatment because of factors which are specific to the site. This district is designed to forward both aesthetic and economic objectives of the Village by controlling the site design and the land use, appearance, density, or intensity of development within the district in a manner which is consistent with sound land use, urban design, and economic revitalization principles. The application of these standards will ensure long-term progress and broad participation toward these principles. Refer to § 250-133 for the procedures applicable to proposal review in this standard zoning district. Development standards are flexible within this zoning district. Refer to § 250-133B for the range of development standards potentially available in this zoning district.
§ 250-29 Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
This district is intended to implement the urban design recommendations of the Comprehensive Master Plan by preserving and enhancing the aesthetic qualities (historical and visual) of the community and by attaining a consistent visually pleasing image for various portions of the Village. As emphasized by said Plan, this district is designed to forward both aesthetic and economic objectives of the Village by controlling the site design and appearance of development within the district in a manner which is consistent with sound land use, urban design, and economic revitalization principles. The application of these standards will ensure the long-term progress and broad participation toward these principles. Refer to § 250-132 for the procedures applicable to proposal review in this district.
A. CORNICE HEADER KICKPLATE SIGN BAND SILL TRANSOM
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
The topmost projecting portion of the entablature or top portion of a building. This term also refers to any "crowning" projection of a building.
A brick laid so that the end only appears on the face of the wall, as opposed to a stretcher, which is a brick laid so that the side only appears.
A horizontal area on the facade of a building located between the sidewalk/entrance pavement and the lowest storefront windows.
A horizontal area on the facade of a building located between the transom and the cornice, which is typically opaque and provides a location for signage indicating the name of the establishment.
A horizontal lower member or bottom of a door or window casing.
A horizontal bar of stone, wood or glass across the opening of a door or window.
B.
Urban design standards for the Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
(1)
Overall design theme. The design theme for the downtown area is based on the historic character of the Village's settlement period characterized in the buildings and storefronts along Union Street and Milwaukee Street.
(a)
Nonresidential development. The design theme varies by location.
[1]
Street frontage. Along Union Street and Milwaukee Street, the nonresidential design theme is characterized by a variety of architectural styles popular at the time, including Italianate, Romanesque and Neoclassical, in a two-story format with office, storage or residential located over commercial. The facades of these buildings have a traditional main street storefront appearance, are relatively small in scale, have street-yard and side-yard setbacks of zero feet, have prominent horizontal and vertical patterns formed by regularly spaced window and door openings, detailed cornice designs, rich detailing in masonry coursing, window detailing and ornamentation, and are predominantly of brick, stone or wood. Exterior building materials are of high quality. Exterior appurtenances are minimal. Exterior colors are harmonious, simple and muted. Exterior signage blends rather than contrasts with buildings in terms of coloring (complementary to building), location (on building), size (small) and number (few).
[2]
Remainder of Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District. In this area, the nonresidential design theme is characterized by a variety of architectural styles popular throughout the entire 20th Century. Building styles, heights, setbacks and details vary significantly. In the desired theme, exterior building materials are of high quality. Exterior appurtenances are minimal. Exterior colors are harmonious, simple and muted. Exterior signage blends rather than contrasts with buildings in terms of coloring (complementary to building), location (on building), size (small) and number (few).
(b)
Residential development. This theme is characterized by a variety of architectural styles popular at the time, including Queen Anne, Gothic, High Victorian, Georgian and Prairie. These homes have generous street-yard, side-yard and rear-yard setbacks and are well-landscaped with a mixture of canopy and understory yard trees and foundation shrubs and/or flower beds. For illustrative purposes, examples of architectural styles which tend to have elements incompatible with downtown historic styles include (with no attempt to be inclusive) Spanish Mission, Scandinavian Modern, Bavarian and California Contemporary.
(2)
Nonresidential construction.
(a)
General. Nonresidential construction, including new structures, building additions, building alterations, and restoration or rehabilitation shall correspond to the urban design guidelines as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission and as evidenced by certain existing structures within the downtown and by the following requirements for building setback, height, building mass, horizontal rhythms (created by the placement and design of facade openings and related elements such as piers, columns), vertical rhythms (created by the placement and design of facade details such as sills, transoms, cornices and sign bands), roof forms, exterior materials, exterior surface features and appurtenances, exterior colors, exterior signage, on-site landscaping, exterior lighting, parking and loading area design, and the use of screening.
(b)
Building setback. Throughout the district, the setback of buildings from street-yard and side-yard property lines shall be compatible with existing buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1), as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
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(c)
Building height. Throughout the district, the height of buildings shall be compatible with existing buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. In no instance shall buildings be more than one story taller or shorter than the height of a building of similar use on one of the immediately adjoining properties which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
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(d)
Building mass. Throughout the district, the mass of buildings shall be compatible with existing buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. The characteristic proportion (relationship between facade height and width) of the general design theme shall be maintained. Building mass for large structures (with a facade area exceeding 5,000 square feet) shall be disguised through the use of facade articulations or through the use of exterior treatments which give the impression of directly adjoining individual buildings, as determined appropriate by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
(e)
Horizontal rhythms. Along Union Street and Milwaukee Street, the horizontal pattern of exterior building elements formed by patterns of building openings for windows and doors and related elements such as piers and columns shall be spaced at regular intervals across all visible facades of the building and shall be compatible with those of existing buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
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(f)
Vertical rhythms. Along Union Street and Milwaukee Street, the floor heights on main facades shall appear visually in proportion to those of adjoining buildings. The rhythm of the ground floor shall harmonize with the rhythm of upper floors. The vertical pattern of exterior building elements formed by patterns of building openings for windows and doors and related elements such as sills, headers, transoms, cornices and sign bands shall be compatible in design and elevation with those of existing buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
(g)
Roof forms. Along Union Street and Milwaukee Street, flat or gently sloping roofs which are not visible from the street shall be used. Mansards or other exotic roof shapes not characteristic of the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission, shall not be used. Throughout the district, roof shapes not characteristic of the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission, shall not be used.
(h)
Exterior materials. Selected building materials shall be compatible with those of existing buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. In addition:
[1]
Masonry. Along Union Street and Milwaukee Street, stone or brick facing should be of even coloration and consistent size. Cinder block, concrete block, concrete slab, or concrete panel shall not be permitted.
[2]
Siding. Along Union Street and Milwaukee Street, wood or thin board textured vinyl or textured metal clapboard siding may be appropriate, particularly if the proposed nonmasonry exterior was used on a building which conforms to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board. In certain instances, clapboard, board and batten may be in keeping with the general design theme. Asphalt shingles shall not be permitted.
[3]
Glazing. Along Union Street and Milwaukee Street, clear or slightly tinted glass or related glazing material shall be used. Mirrored glass, smoked glass, or heavily tinted glass shall not be permitted.
(i)
Exterior surface appurtenances. Exterior surface appurtenances shall be compatible with those of existing buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. In addition:
[1]
Along Union Street and Milwaukee Street, the traditional storefront design theme (characterized by strong horizontal and vertical rhythms formed by building openings, storefront columns, storefront cornices, upper cornices, kickplates, sign bands, large display windows, and transom windows) shall be employed for all new nonresidential buildings, including retail, office, professional service, personal service, maintenance, lodging, entertainment, and storage uses.
[2]
Throughout the district, avoid cluttering building facades with brackets, wiring, meter boxes, antennas, gutters, downspouts and other appurtenances. Unnecessary signs shall be avoided. Where necessary, such features shall be colored so as to blend in rather than contrast with the immediately adjacent building exterior. Extraneous ornamentation which is inconsistent with the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission, is also prohibited.
[3]
Awnings. Throughout the district, awning size, color and placement should complement the architectural character of the building, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. Soft, weather-treated canvas or vinyl materials which allow for flexible or fixed installation shall be used. Aluminum or suspended metal canopies shall be prohibited. Signage applied to awnings shall be simple and durable. Backlit awnings are prohibited.
(j)
Exterior colors. Selected exterior colors for structures and appurtenances, including fixtures and signs, shall be compatible and harmonious with those of existing buildings in the immediate area which conform to the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. Specifically, throughout the district:
[1]
Primary (red, blue, green and yellow) colors, black and fluorescent, "day glow" and/or "neon" colors shall not be permitted. Where such colors constitute a component of a standardized corporate theme or identity, muted versions of such colors shall be used.
[2]
High gloss paints, lacquers, varnishes or other "shiny" non-glazing surfaces shall not be used.
[3]
Color combination schemes shall be limited to no more than three different colors for all the structures and appurtenances on a property. (Varying shades, tints or intensities of a color shall count as a different color for this purpose.)
[4]
Color schemes shall be used consistently throughout the property, including on both the upper and lower portions of buildings, and on all facades of a building or structure.
(k)
Exterior signage. All signage which is visible from any point outside of the building or structure shall be compatible and harmonious with the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. General signage regulations are provided in Article IX. In addition:
[1]
Number of signs. No more than two exterior signs for the same business shall be visible from any single vantage point on or off the subject property.
[2]
Area of signage. No more than one square foot of signage shall be permitted for every 20 square feet of building facade area (not to include roof area) which is oriented at a angle of less than 90° from the right-of-way line of a directly adjacent public street. The assignment of permitted sign area to individual businesses within the same building shall be at the discretion of the property owner. Total sign area shall be limited to 50 square feet per business.
[3]
Types of signage. Wall signs, projecting signs (smaller than five square feet) and awning signs {see Subsection B(2)(i)[3] above, for additional restrictions for awning signs} may be used for individual businesses. Roof signs, mobile signs and portable signs are not permitted in any instance. Holiday and special event signs shall be excluded from this chapter.
[4]
Group development signs. Group development signs may be wall, projecting, awning or freestanding signs. Such freestanding signs shall be limited to one per lot, shall not exceed the height of the principal building on the subject property, shall be limited in area to a maximum of one square foot of sign area for every two feet of frontage along the public street located closest to the freestanding sign, and shall in no instance exceed the area allocated in Table 250-115. The base of freestanding signs shall be fully landscaped per the requirements of Subsection B(2)(l)[4] below. The supports of freestanding signs shall be constructed of materials and in a style which is consistent with the materials and style of the principal structure on the site, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
[5]
Sign colors. Primary (red, blue, green, and yellow) colors and fluorescent, "day glow," "neon" and other "loud" colors shall not be permitted. Where such colors constitute a component of a standardized corporate theme or identity, muted versions of such colors shall be used. Color combination schemes shall be limited to no more than three different colors for all the structures and appurtenances on a property. (Varying shades, tints or intensities of a color shall count as a different color for this purpose.) Color schemes and lettering styles shall be used consistently on all signage used throughout the property.
[6]
Sign materials. Permitted sign materials include wood, brass, metal leaf, metal plates, canvas or related fabric, or etched glass, stone or concrete. Plastic signs are not permitted. High gloss paints, lacquers, varnishes or other "shiny" non-glazing surfaces, including smooth plastics and related materials, shall not be used.
[7]
Sign illumination. Illumination of exterior signage shall be limited to shielded spotlight. The lighting element of such fixtures shall not be visible from public rights-of-way or adjoining properties. Internally illuminated and/or flashing signs (including illuminated awnings with or without messages) are not permitted, including neon and related illumination systems.
[8]
Sign location. Wall signs, canopy signs and projecting signs shall not be located on any portion of upper stories. The location of signs shall fit the building.
[9]
Removal of signs. Illegal nonconforming signs, poorly maintained signs, and obsolete signs pertaining to a closed business shall be removed. The property owner shall be responsible for the removal of such signs.
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(l)
On-site landscaping and screening. On-site landscaping is not required within portions of the Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District located along Union Street and Milwaukee Street except to provide vegetated ground cover for pervious (nonpaved/nonroofed) surfaces and to provide screening and shading of on-site paved areas.
[1]
Ground cover. All areas which are not covered by impervious paving or structures shall be covered with vegetative ground cover. Appropriate ground cover includes grasses, forbs and shrubs.
[2]
On-site paved areas. On-site landscaping shall also be provided for on-site paved areas used for outdoor seating, vehicular parking or loading, except for pedestrian and vehicle walks and drives which connect such areas to public rights-of-way (such as driveways and walks to building entrances).
[a]
Required screening. On-site paved areas, including parking lots, loading areas, circulation drives, and patios shall be partially screened from the view of public rights-of-way and adjoining properties by, at minimum, a continuous vegetated hedge with a minimum width of five feet and a height of between 40 and 60 inches. This hedge may be supplemented by trees and/or compatible iron, masonry or wood fencing and/or berming.
[b]
Required shading. In addition, one canopy tree (with a minimum installed breast height caliper of 2 1/2 inches) shall be provided within or within five feet of the edge of on-site paved areas for every 2,000 square feet (or fraction thereof) of paved area.
[3]
Exterior storage and utility areas. Specifically: Trash storage areas, air-conditioning. units, and related storage and utility areas and components shall be fully screened from the view of adjoining properties, public rights-of-way, and customer areas.
[4]
Freestanding signs. The base of freestanding signs shall be fully concealed by plants to a minimum height of 24 inches.
(m)
Exterior lighting standards. Throughout the district, on-site exterior lighting shall be compatible and harmonious with the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
[1]
Pedestrian lighting. The design, color, height, location and light quality of on-site pedestrian lighting shall be consistent with the pedestrian lighting fixtures.
[2]
Vehicular circulation lighting. The design, color, height, location and light quality of on-site vehicular circulation lighting shall be consistent with the lighting fixtures recommended by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
(n)
Rehabilitation and restoration. New projects, building additions, and new appurtenances and features shall comply with the provisions of Subsection B(2)(a) through (m) above. The following standards shall apply where existing construction is proposed for rehabilitation and/or restoration:
[1]
In general. Buildings shall be restored relying on physical evidence (such as photographs, original drawings, and existing architectural details) as much as possible, in keeping with the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. Specifically, throughout the Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District:
[a]
Exterior materials and surface features. Materials and features identical in appearance to the original shall be used. Where such knowledge is lacking, materials and features in common use at the time of building erection, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission, shall be used. Significant architectural features, including cornices, moldings and coursings shall be preserved or replaced with identical features and materials where possible.
[b]
Windows and doors. The size, proportion and rhythm of original windows and doors shall not be altered. Original window and door openings shall not be blocked, except with a dark opaque panel placed behind the window or door to preserve the appearance of the opening. Where now blocked in another manner, blocked windows and doors shall be restored using said method. Window and door features, including lintels, sills, architraves, shutters, pediments, hoods and hardware, shall be preserved where possible, or replaced with identical features and materials. Dark frames (i.e., anodized bronze) shall be used to replace storefront and upper-story windows. Clear aluminum finishes and mill-finish aluminum storm windows are prohibited. Real shutters and awnings shall be used if there is evidence that they were a component of the original building design. Vinyl and plastic shutters and awnings shall be prohibited.
[c]
Shopfronts. Shopfronts should fit inside the original shopfront in terms of all three dimensions (vertical, horizontal and front-to-back articulation).
[d]
Display windows. Display windows should be restored to their original appearance.
[e]
Entrances and porches. Original porches and steps shall be retained, except as required to meet accessibility standards. Porches, steps and related enclosures which do not comply with the architectural design theme, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission, shall be removed.
[f]
Roofs. The original roof shape and character of visible materials shall be retained. Original architectural features which give the roof its essential character, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys and weathervanes, shall be preserved if in keeping with the architectural design theme as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
[h]
Signage. All signage existing upon the adoption date of this chapter which does not comply with the standards of Subsection B(2)(k) above may be continued so long as well maintained. However, the maintenance of such legal nonconforming signs shall be limited to repair of the sign's structural or lighting elements and to the repainting or replacement of the sign face with identical new material, message, and original appearance. Should a change in material, message or original appearance be desired, the legal nonconforming sign shall be removed.
[i]
Cleaning. Structural components and exterior materials shall be cleaned when necessary and with only the gentlest possible methods. Low-pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes are acceptable. Sandblasting is never acceptable. Other methods shall be preapproved by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
(3)
Residential construction. Proposed residential construction located on properties having frontage on Union Street and Milwaukee Street, including new structures, building additions, building alterations, and restoration or rehabilitation, shall be reviewed per § 250-132D by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission. The building setback, height, mass, roof form, exterior materials, exterior surface appurtenances, exterior colors, landscaping and lighting shall be compatible and harmonious with the general design theme noted in Subsection B(1) above, as determined by the Architectural Control Board and Plan Commission.
(4)
Designated historic structures: (Reserved).