The purpose of this Article is to outline the different zoning districts within this Zoning Ordinance and introduce the Official Zoning Map.

(Code 1993, § 20-7.1)

In order to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance, the Village of Wilmette is divided into the following zoning districts:

(a)

Residential Districts.

R Single-Family Detached Residence District.

R1 Single-Family Detached Residence District.

R2 Attached Residence District.

R3 Multi-Family Residence District.

R4 Multi-Family Residence District.

(b)

Commercial Districts.

NR Neighborhood Retail Business District.

NR-1 Linden Square Neighborhood Business District.

VC Village Center Business District.

GC-1 General Commercial District.

GC-2 General Commercial District.

OR Office-Research District.

(c)

Planned Commercial Development Districts.

PCD-1 Planned Commercial Development District.

PCD-2 Planned Commercial Development District.

PCD-3 Planned Commercial Development District.

(Code 1993, § 20-7.2)

(a)

Location of Districts.

The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established by this Ordinance are set forth in the Official Zoning Map, as periodically amended. The Official Zoning Map is incorporated into, and made an integral part of, this Ordinance.

It is the intent of this Ordinance that the entire area of the Village, including all land and water areas, be included in the zoning districts established by this Ordinance. Any land lying within the Village, but not shown on the Official Zoning Map as being included within a district, is classified as the R Single-Family Detached Residence District.

(b)

Interpretation of Boundary Lines.

(1)

Right-of-Way Lines. Where zoning district boundary lines coincide with streets, alleys, highways, easements, or right-of-way lines of railroads, toll roads or expressways, the boundary line is construed to be the center line of the right-of-way.

(2)

Property Lines and Municipal Borders. Where zoning district boundary lines coincide with a recorded property line or a municipal border, the property line is construed to be the boundary line of the district.

(3)

Scaled Lines. Where the district boundary lines do not coincide with a right-of-way line or recorded property line, the district boundary is determined by measuring such boundary line(s) by using the map scale as provided on the Official Zoning Map.

(4)

District Boundary Dividing a Lot. Where the map shows a district boundary dividing a lot, each part of the lot must be used in conformity with the standards established by this Ordinance for the zoning district in which that part is located.

(5)

Clarification of Boundary Lines. The Zoning Board of Appeals will decide all interpretations of zoning district boundary lines, where the application of Paragraphs (1) through (4) above leaves doubt as to the boundary between two (2) zoning districts.

(Code 1993, § 20-7.3)

Any territory annexed into the Village shall automatically upon annexation be classified as R Single-Family Detached Residence District. That land is subject to the requirements of the R District, unless otherwise provided for in the annexation agreement or until the territory is rezoned.

(Code 1993, § 20-7.4)

The following essential services are permitted to be erected, constructed, altered, or maintained in any zoning district:

(a)

Traffic signals, fire hydrants, street lights, and similar equipment and accessories.

(b)

Gas, electric, communication, water supply, and transmission/distribution systems.

(c)

Elevated or underground water storage tanks.

(d)

Storm and sanitary sewer collection and disposal systems.

(e)

Utility poles, wires, mains, drains, pipes, conduits, antennae, and cables reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by public utilities, municipal or other governmental agencies for the public health, safety, convenience, comfort and general welfare.

Antennae may be erected on an existing monopole/tower and on a structure used as an institutional use in any zoning district provided that:

1.

The antennae does not exceed four feet (4.0') in length;

2.

The antennae does not exceed three-and-one-quarter inches (3.25") in circumference;

3.

The antennae does not exceed twenty feet (20.0') above the roof of the structure;

4.

The antennae does not exceed two feet (2.0') above the top of an existing monopole/tower; and

5.

The antennae does not protrude more than two feet (2.0') from the existing monopole/tower to which it is affixed.

Wireless Telecommunication Equipment and Small Cell Facilities, used for the purpose of cellular mobile telephone services, are subject to all requirements of this Ordinance and are not considered exempt under this Article.

(Code 1993, § 20-7.5; Ord. No. 2025-O-37, § 2, 4-22-2025)