In order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter, the city of Wood Dale is hereby divided into the following development districts:

   A.   Estate Residential District (R-1): The Estate Residential District provides and maintains areas of development at lowest density single-family detached residences in the City, on generally uniform lots. This District is intended for the exclusive development of larger lot detached single-family residences.

   B.   Large Lot Single-Family District (R-2): The Large Lot Single-Family District provides and maintains areas for development of lower density single-family detached residences on generally uniform lots. This District is intended for the exclusive development of detached single-family residences.

   C.   Single-Family District (R-3): The Single-Family District provides and maintains areas for development of moderate density single-family detached residences in a neighborhood setting. This District is intended for the exclusive development of detached single-family residences.

   D.   Medium Density Single-Family District (R-4): The Medium Density Single-Family District provides standards for development and maintenance of residential neighborhoods. This District is comprised predominantly of single-family detached dwellings in character and appearance.

   E.   General Residential (R-G): The General Residential District provides standards for development and maintenance of a range of housing in a residential neighborhood. The District is predominantly single-family attached dwellings and multiple-family buildings in character and appearance. The mix of these housing types and densities provides the opportunity for more residents to live near and readily access businesses, transportation and entertainment amenities.

   F.   Town Center Business (TCB): The Town Center Business District promotes and maintains areas for commercial, residential, and mixed-use development near the center of the City, generally as depicted on Zoning Map, and centered on the intersection of Irving Park Road and Wood Dale Road. The TCB accommodates active, communal, and experiential uses that serve and relate to one another, the City, and the Metra train station. These activities include various retail, office, governmental, institutional, public, residential, and cultural activities.

   G.   Neighborhood Commercial (C-1): The Neighborhood Commercial District provides and maintains generally small-scale shopping and retail uses serving needs of those who live and work nearby. The C-1 District includes a mix of business, office, government and residential uses to encourage social, cultural and civic functions in the City. The C-1 District generally is located on Map X and generally located along Irving Park Road, incorporating transitional areas between commercial properties and their residential neighbors. Vehicles and non-motorized transportation (pedestrians and bicyclists) should have convenient access to and within developments in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.

   H.   Corridor Commercial District (C-2): The Corridor Commercial District provides for and maintains a wide range of retail, dining, and service businesses that serve City residents and a regional market area. The C-2 District generally is located along arterial thoroughfares, and the uses are larger, more visible, and more auto oriented than other areas of the City. Vehicles and non-motorized transportation (pedestrians and bicyclists) should have convenient access to and within developments in the C-2 Corridor Commercial District.

   I.   Southeast Irving Park Corridor Commercial District (C-2a): The C-2a Zoning District is a subset of the C-2 Corridor Commercial District, specifically located on the south side of Irving Park Road on the eastern edge of the City, as depicted on Zoning Map. Like the general C-2 District, the C-2a Southeast Irving Park Corridor Commercial District provides for a wide range of retail, dining, and service businesses. Development and design standards in C-2a District reflect the unique lot sizes and configurations in this area. Optimal development will use the full depth of land between Irving Park Road and the railroad right of way to create places with a sense of community and experience. Such larger lot developments facilitate activities, such as outdoor dining, and connectivity of developments along Irving Park Road that are created through design and site elements, like the existing alleyway to establish the C-2a District as a unified commercial area.

   J.   Service/Commercial District (C-3): The Service/Commercial District provides for uses that meet business and service needs of local residents and businesses. These uses may include moderately intensive commercial and service activities such as auto repair and light industrial functions that are smaller in scale and have a low-impact on neighboring properties through proper site planning and architectural design.

   K.   Industrial/Business Park District (I-1): The Industrial/Business Park District promotes and supports a variety of manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and office uses in a business park setting. The I-1 District contains development standards consistent with the types of employment uses attracted to the area by the City’s proximity to O’Hare Airport and Illinois Route 390.

   L.   Thorndale Corridor Corporate (TCC) Overlay District:

The Thorndale Corridor Corporate (TCC) District is established to provide and maintain a thriving, first class corporate environment with a mix of uses that support a range of business activities. The district is generally located along Wood Dale Road and the Illinois 390 (currently Thorndale Avenue) near the planned location of the western terminal of O’Hare International Airport. The map symbol and short name for this district shall be “TCC”.

The district will provide the City with economic development opportunities in close proximity to the airport, expressway corridor and area businesses. It should be planned, designed and developed according to the City’s Thorndale Corridor Master Plan (approved in 2009) as an attractive transit-oriented, mixed-use business setting that fosters interaction between land uses and buildings, facilitates pedestrian activity and transit use and reduces vehicle trips on area roadways.

   M.   Thorndale Interchange Overlay (TIO) District: The Thorndale Interchange Overlay (TIO) District provides and maintains a thriving, first class business park environment that supports a range of business activities. The TIO functions as an overlay, adding regulations to the I-1 Industrial/Business Park District and C-2 Commercial Corridor District to enhance the character and quality of development in this unique area of the Wood Dale. The overlay is located generally at the IL-390 and Wood Dale Road Interchange, as depicted on the Zoning Map.

   Development in the Overlay area and the standards for that development will expand economic opportunity in the City given its proximity to O’Hare Airport, the expressway system and area businesses. Uses and new development in the TIO are to be planned, designed, and developed in keeping with City’s Comprehensive Plan for an attractive mixed-use business setting that fosters synergy between land uses and buildings, facilitates pedestrian activity, and supports economic development.

 

(Ord. O-22-017, 5-19-2022; amd. Ord. O-22-030, 11-17-2022; Ord. O-24-032, 10-3-2024)

   A.   Estate Residential District (R-1).

 

      1.   Purpose: The Estate Residential District provides and maintains areas of development at lowest density single-family detached residences in the City, on generally uniform lots. This District is intended for the exclusive development of larger lot detached single-family residences.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the R-1 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the R-1 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the R-1 District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the R-1 District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Lot width: On a corner lot, minimum lot width shall be 115 feet.

         b.   Side yard: On a corner lot, the corner side setback shall be 25 feet.

         c.    Lot Coverage: Up to an additional 10 percent lot coverage may be granted by the Development Administrator when a stormwater management system to capture rain runoff beyond that required by this Code is installed and maintained on the property.

   B.   Large Lot Single-Family District (R-2).

 

      1.   Purpose: The Large Lot Single-Family District provides and maintains areas for development of lower density single-family detached residences on generally uniform lots. This District is intended for the exclusive development of detached single-family residences.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the R-2 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the R-2 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the R-2 District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the R-2 District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Lot width: On a corner lot, minimum lot width shall be 95 feet.

         b.   Side yard: On a corner lot, the corner side setback shall be 25 feet.

         c.    Lot Coverage: Up to an additional 10 percent lot coverage may be granted by the Development Administrator when a stormwater management system to capture rain runoff beyond that required by this Code is installed and maintained on the property.

   C.   Single-Family District (R-3).

 

      1.   Purpose: The Single-Family District provides and maintains areas for development of moderate density single-family detached residences in a neighborhood setting. This District is intended for the exclusive development of detached single-family residences.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the R-3 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the R-3 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the R-3 District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the R-3 District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Lot width: On a corner lot, minimum lot width shall be 80 feet.

         b.   Side yard: On a corner lot, the corner side setback shall be 25 feet.

         c.    Lot Coverage: Up to an additional 10 percent lot coverage may be granted by the Development Administrator when a stormwater management system to capture rain run off beyond that required by this Code is installed and maintained on the property.

   D.   Medium Density Single-Family District (R-4).

 

      1.   Purpose: The Medium Density Single-Family District provides standards for development and maintenance of residential neighborhoods. This District is comprised predominantly of single-family detached dwellings in character and appearance.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the R-4 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the R-4 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the R-4 District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the R-4 District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Lot width: On a corner lot, minimum lot width shall be 65 feet.

         b.   Side yard: On a corner lot, the corner side setback shall be 25 feet.

         c.   Lot Coverage: Up to an additional 10 percent lot coverage may be granted by the Development Administrator when a stormwater management system to capture rain runoff beyond that required by this Code is installed and maintained on the property.

      d.    Corner Side Yard: The corner side setback may be reduced by the Development Administrator when a house no more than 30 feet in width is constructed.

   E.   General Residential (R-G).

      1.   Purpose: The General Residential District provides standards for development and maintenance of a range of housing in a residential neighborhood. The District is predominantly single-family attached dwellings and multiple-family buildings in character and appearance. The mix of these housing types and densities provides the opportunity for more residents to live near and readily access businesses, transportation and entertainment amenities.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the RG District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the RG District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the RG District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the RG District shall be as specified in Table 4-2.

      6.   Additional Standards: Side yard: Provide additional 5 feet for each additional story over 2 stories in height.

 

(Ord. O-22-017, 5-19-2022; amd. Ord. O-24-032, 10-3-2024)

   A.   Town Center Business (TCB).

 

      1.    Purpose: The Town Center Business District promotes and maintains areas for commercial , residential, and mixed-use development near the center of the City, generally as depicted on Zoning Map, and centered on the intersection of Irving Park Road and Wood Dale Road. The TCB accommod ates active, communal, and experiential uses that serve and relate to one another, the City, and the Metra train station. These activities include various retail, office, governmental, institutional, public, residential, and cultural activities.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted Uses in the TCB District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the TCB District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.    Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the TCB District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the TCB District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Building Height. The maximum building height may be up to 65 feet if approved by the City Council as a Planned Unit Development.

         b.   Front Yard Parking Setback: Any part of a parking lot (including but not limited to drive areas or parking areas) shall be setback a minimum of 8 feet from the Front Lot Line.

         c.   Side Yards:

            (1)   No Side Yard Setback is required for common wall construction.

            (2)   An additional 5 feet Side Yard and Corner Side Yard setback shall be provided for each additional story over 2 stories in height.

            (3)   When public sidewalks are permitted by the City to be located on private property, the 5 foot Corner Side Yard shall be measured from closest point of such sidewalk to the principal structure.

         d.   Transitional Landscaping between differing land uses shall be as required in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, Sections 17.604.B.2 and 17.604.D.

         e.   Transitional Yard Exception: Where individual parking spaces are located in the rear, side, or corner-side yard and directly accessed from an alley, transitional parking lot requirements in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, of this Chapter shall not apply. However, architectural design of the building front should be copied or reflected on the building rear.

         f.   Pedestrian/Bicycle Access: For the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, parking lots with more than two rows of parking shall:

            (1)   Include paths connecting parking aisles to building or store entrances. Such paths may be provided as sidewalks or indicated by striping or changes in pavement.

            (2)   Install dedicated bicycle parking (as required by Article 5: Off-Street Parking and Loading) convenient to building entrances.

         g.   Building Orientation:

            (1)   Front facades of buildings shall be constructed parallel to the front property line.

            (2)   Buildings constructed with the side façade facing the front yard may be approved by the City as a Planned Unit Development.

         h.   Landscaping and Site Design. In addition to the requirement of Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, development in the TCB District shall meet the following requirements (where standards differ, those in this Subsection shall apply):

            (1)   A grass landscape strip with perimeter parking lot landscaping as required in Article 6 shall be located in the Front Yard Parking Setback specified in Subsection 6.b. above.

            (2)   Parking spaces shall be located on the drive aisle side closest the principal structure, in support of visitor safety, when only one row of parking is provided.

            (3)   A 5 foot sidewalk shall be provided between the parking area and principal structure to support pedestrian safety.

            (4)   A 5 foot foundation planting area shall be located along the front of the principal structure.

            (5)   Where feasible, cross access to parking lots on adjacent properties is encouraged.

         (6)    All development in the TCB District shall require Site Plan Review.

   B.   Neighborhood Commercial (C-1).

 

      1.     Purpose: The Neighborhood Commercial District provides and maintains generally small-scale shopping and retail uses serving needs of those who live and work nearby. The C-1 District includes a mix of business, office, government and residential uses to encourage social, cultural and civic functions in the City. The C-1 District generally is located along Irving Park Road, incorporating transitional areas between commercial properties and their residential neighbors. Vehicles and non-motorized transportation (pedestrians and bicyclists) should have convenient access to and within developments in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the C-1 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the C-1 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the C-1 District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the C-1 District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Building Height. The maximum building height may be up to 65 feet if approved by the City Council as a Planned Unit Development.

         b.   Front Yard Parking Setback: Any part of a parking lot (including but not limited to drive areas or parking areas) shall be setback a minimum of 8 feet from the Front Lot Line.

         c.   Side Yards:

            (1)   No Side Yard Setback is required for common wall construction.

            (2)   An additional 5 feet Corner Side Yard setback shall be provided for each additional story over 2 stories in height.

            (3)   When public sidewalks are permitted by the City to be located on private property, the 5 foot Corner Side Yard shall be measured from closest point of such sidewalk to the principal structure.

         d.   Transitional Yard:

            (1)   Transitional Landscaping between differing land uses shall be as required in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, Sections 17.604.B.2. and 17.604.D.

            (2)   Transitional Yard Exception: Where individual parking spaces are located in the rear, side, or corner-side yard and directly accessed from an alley, transitional parking lot requirements in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, of this Chapter shall not apply. However, architectural design of the building front should be copied or reflected on the building rear.

         e.   Pedestrian/bicycle access: For the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, parking lots with more than two rows of parking shall:

            (1)   Include paths connecting parking aisles to building or store entrances. Such paths may be provided as sidewalks or indicated by striping or changes in pavement.

            (2)   Install dedicated bicycle parking (as required by Article 5: Off-Street Parking and Loading) convenient to building entrances.

         f.   Building Orientation:

            (1)   Front facades of buildings shall be constructed parallel to the front property line (as shown in the C-1 Development Option illustration).

            (2)   Buildings constructed with the side façade facing the front yard may be approved by the City as a Planned Unit Development.

         g.   Landscaping and Site Design. In addition to the requirement of Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, development in the C-1 District shall meet the following requirements (where standards differ, those in this Subsection shall apply):

            (1)   A grass landscape strip with perimeter parking lot landscaping as required in Article 6 shall be located in the Front Yard Parking Setback specified in Subsection 6b above.

            (2)   Parking spaces shall be located on the drive aisle side closest the principal structure, in support of visitor safety, when only one row of parking is provided.

            (3)   A 5 foot sidewalk shall be provided between the parking area and principal structure to support pedestrian safety.

            (4)   A 5 foot foundation planting area shall be located along the front of the principal structure.

         (5)    Where feasible, cross access for vehicles to parking lots on adjacent properties is encouraged.

   C.   Corridor Commercial District (C-2).

 

      1.   Purpose: The Corridor Commercial District provides for and maintains a wide range of retail, dining, and service businesses that serve City residents and a regional market area. The C-2 District generally is located along arterial thoroughfares, and the uses are larger, more visible, and more auto oriented than other areas of the City. Vehicles and non-motorized transportation (pedestrians and bicyclists) should have convenient access to and within developments in the C-2 Corridor Commercial District.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the C-2 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the C-2 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the C-2 District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the C-2 District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Building Height. The maximum building height may be up to 60 feet if approved by the City Council as a Planned Unit Development.

         b.   Front Yard Parking Setback: Any part of a parking lot (including but not limited to drive areas or parking areas) shall be setback a minimum of 8 feet from the front lot line.

         c.    Side yards:

            (1)    No side yard is requir ed for comm on wall constr uction.

            (2)   An additional 5 feet of setback shall be provided for each additional story over 2 stories in height.

            (3)   When public sidewalks are permitted by the City to be located on private property, the 5 foot Corner Side Yard shall be measured from closest point of such sidewalk to the principal structure.

         d.   Transitional Landscaping between differing land uses shall be as required in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, Sections 17.604.B.2. and 17.604.D.

         e.   Pedestrian/bicycle access: For the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, parking lots with more than two rows of parking shall:

            (1)   Include paths connecting parking aisles to store entrances. Such paths may be provided as sidewalks or indicated by striping or changes in pavement.

            (2)   Install dedicated bicycle parking (as required by Article 5: Off-Street Parking and Loading) convenient to building entrances.

         f.   Landscaping and Site Design. In addition to the requirement of Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, development in the C-2 District shall meet the following requirements:

            (1)   A grass landscape strip with perimeter parking lot landscaping as required in Article 6 shall be located in the Front Yard Parking Setback specified in Subsection 6b above.

            (2)   A 5 foot sidewalk shall be provided between the parking area and principal structure to support pedestrian safety.

            (3)   A 5 foot foundation planting area shall be located along the front of the principal structure.

            (4)   Where feasible, cross access to parking lots on adjacent properties is encouraged.

   D.   Southeast Irving Park Corridor Commercial District (C-2a):

 

      1.   Purpose: The C-2a Zoning District is a subset of the C-2 Corridor Commercial District, specifically located on the south side of Irving Park Road on the eastern edge of the City, as depicted on Zoning Map. Like the general C-2 District, the C-2a Southeast Irving Park Corridor Commercial District provides for a wide range of retail, dining, and service businesses. Development and design standards in C-2a District reflect the unique lot sizes and configurations in this area. Optimal development will use the full depth of land between Irving Park Road and the railroad right of way to create places with a sense of community and experience. Such larger lot developments facilitate activities, such as outdoor dining, and connectivity of developments along Irving Park Road that are created through design and site elements, like the existing alleyway to establish the C-2a District as a unified commercial area.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the C-2a District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the C-2a District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the C-2a District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the C-2a District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.    Additional Standards:

         a.    Buildi ng Height . The maximum building height may be up to 60 feet if approved by the City Council as a Planned Unit Development.

         b.   Side Yard:

            (1)   An additional 5 feet of setback shall be provided for each additional story over 2 stories in height.

            (2)   When public sidewalks are permitted by the City to be located on private property, the 5 foot Corner Side Yard shall be measured from closest point of such sidewalk to the principal structure.

         c.   Transitional Landscaping between differing land uses shall be as required in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, Sections 17.604.B.2. and 17.604.D.

         d.   Front Yard Parking Setback: Any part of a parking lot (including but not limited to drive areas or parking areas) shall be setback a minimum of 8 feet from the front lot line.

         e.   Pedestrian/bicycle access: For the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, parking lots with more than two rows of parking shall:

            (1)   Include paths connecting parking aisles to building or store entrances. Such paths may be provided as sidewalks or indicated by striping or changes in pavement.

            (2)   Install dedicated bicycle parking (as required by Article 5: Off-Street Parking and Loading) convenient to building entrances.

         f.   Landscaping and Site Design. In addition to the requirement of Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, development in the C-2a District shall meet the following requirements (where standards differ, those in this Subsection shall apply):

            (1)   A grass landscape strip with perimeter parking lot landscaping as required in Article 6 shall be located in the Front Yard Parking Setback specified in Subsection 6b above.

            (2)   A 5 foot sidewalk shall be provided between the parking area and principal structure to support pedestrian safety.

            (3)   A 5 foot foundation planting area shall be located along the front of the principal structure.

            (4)   Cross access to parking lots on adjacent properties is required unless approved by the Development Administrator based on safety concerns or site constraints that cannot be resolved.

         g.   Zoning Entitlement:

            (1)   All new development in the C-2a Zoning District shall require Site Plan Review and Planned Unit Development approval, to ensure development in the District supports the District’s Purpose. The process for this approval shall be as outlined in Article 2: Administration and Enforcement of this Chapter.

            (2)   Should a proposed development in the C-2a District advance the purpose of this District by reflecting one of the potential redevelopment scenarios illustrated in this Subsection, the Development Administrator, at their sole discretion, may waive the requirement for the Planned Unit Development process.

   E.   Service/Commercial District (C-3).

 

      1.   Purpose: The Service/Commercial District provides for uses that meet business and service needs of local residents and businesses. These uses may include moderately intensive commercial and service activities such as auto repair and light industrial functions that are smaller in scale and have a low-impact on neighboring properties through proper site planning and architectural design.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the C-3 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the C-3 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses ((Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the C-3 District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the C-3 District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Accessory Parking and Loading in the Right of Way:

            (1)   Accessory parking associated with uses in the C-3 Zoning Districts located in the public right of way may only be permitted upon issuance of a Special Parking License approved by the City Council.

            (2)   In requesting a Special Parking Licenses, the property owner shall provide to the City a Parking Management Plan to mitigate adverse impacts on adjacent properties of parking and loading; the Parking Management Plan shall be considered as part of the City Council determination as to whether a Special Parking Licenses shall be granted.

            (3)   Accessory parking associated with uses in the C-3 Zoning Districts that is directly accessed from the public right of way may only be permitted if approved through a Special Use, as outlined in Article 2: Administration and Enforcement.

            (4)   Loading and unloading of vehicles to or from properties in the C-3 Zoning District may not be conducted in any part of the public right of way for vehicles having more than 2-axels.

            (5)   Accessory parking associated with uses in the C-3 Zoning Districts located in the public right of way or as parking spaces directly accessed from the public right of way existing at the time of adoption of this Ordinance shall provide to the City, upon request of the Development Administrator, a Parking Management Plan indicating how to mitigate potential adverse impacts on nearby properties of parking and loading for the subject property.

            (6)   Install dedicated bicycle parking (as required by Article 5: Off-Street Parking and Loading) convenient to building entrances.

         b.   Front Yard:

            (1)   Parking shall be allowed in the Front Yard if only if screened with a 100% screen as specified in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation.

            (2)   Parking located in the Front Yard at the time of adoption of this Chapter may be brought into compliance if all requirements of this Chapter are met and a 100% screen as specified in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation is installed; otherwise said parking lot shall be considered legally nonconforming and subject to the nonconforming provisions of this code.

         c.   Side Yard: Any side yard abutting a residential zoning district or residential use shall provide a Privacy Fence, evergreen landscape material, or combination of the two maintained to a height of no less than 6 feet, which provides 100% screening, as a buffer to the adjacent use.

         d.   Business Operations:

            (1)   All business operations (other than outdoor storage) must occur completely within the principal building.

            (2)   Outdoor storage must be screened on all sides visible from a right of way or adjacent property by an 8 foot tall Privacy Fence.

            (3)   Vehicles over 8,000 pounds and all trailers remaining on a property overnight shall be considered outdoor storage.

            (4)   Trash enclosures shall be provided for all waste disposal areas, meeting the screening requirements as defined in Section 17.302.M.2.

            (5)   Utility and mechanical equipment located in the District shall be screened so as to minimize visibility from and sound impacts on adjacent residential uses, as may be approved by the Development Administrator.

         e.   Any existing nonconforming Use, Lot or Structure that was nonconforming at the time of the adoption of this UDO may continue without the requirement to conform to the Additional Standards and Parking Requirements adopted herein. (Ord. O-22-017, 5-19-2022; amd. Ord. O-24-032, 10-3-2024)

   A.   Industrial/Business Park District (I-1).

 

      1.   Purpose: The Industrial/Business Park District promotes and supports a variety of manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and office uses in a business park setting. The I-1 District contains development standards consistent with the types of employment uses attracted to the area by the City’s proximity to O’Hare Airport and Illinois Route 390.

      2.   Permitted Uses: Permitted uses in the I-1 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      3.   Special Uses: Special Uses in the I-1 District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the I-1 District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.     Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the I-1 District shall be as specified in Table 4-1 and illustrated here.

      6.   Additional Standards:

         a.   Transitional Landscaping between differing land uses shall be as required in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, Sections 17.604.B.2. and 17.604.D.

         b.   Pedestrian/bicycle access: For the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, parking lots with more than two rows of parking shall:

            (1)   Include paths connecting parking aisles to main entrances. Such paths may be provided as sidewalks or indicated by striping or changes in pavement.

            (2)   Install dedicated bicycle parking (as required by Article 5: Off-Street Parking and Loading) convenient to building entrances.

            (3)   Include paths connecting public sidewalks and transit stops with building entrances.

         c.   Gateway Corridors:

            (1)    Designation: The following roadways are hereby designated, for the purposes of this Chapter, as Gateway Corridors: Devon, Wood Dale, Mittel, Thorndale North and South, Central, and Route 83 (as indicated in Figure 4-1).

            (2)    Purpose: As noted in the City’s Comprehensive Plan and its Thorndale Corridor Plan, the I-1 District industrial area plays a significant role in the economy and character of Wood Dale. This includes the area serving as a gateway to the community, both as a physical entrance and as an area that many visit. Therefore, it is appropriate for key properties located along Gateway Corridors within the I-1 Industrial District to present a unique and higher standard of development character.

            (3)   Additional Regulations for properties abutting a Gateway Corridor:

               (A)   Front Yard Setback shall be 50 feet.

               (B)   There shall be no parking located in the front yard.

               (C)   There shall be no parking located in the area between the front of the principal structure and Front Property Line.

               (D)   Loading docks shall be located to the rear or side of the building.

               (E)   Landscaping: In addition to the general design criteria defined in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, additional Perimeter Landscaping Requirements in the Front Yard shall be required as follows:

                  i.   Shade trees shall be provided at the equivalent of one for each seventy five feet (75'), or fraction thereof, of frontage along the abutting property line. Such trees shall be planted no more than forty feet (40') apart and may be clustered or spaced linearly as determined appropriate.

                  ii.   Other landscaping materials, including berms, ornamental trees, conifers, shrubbery, hedges, and/or other live planting materials shall be provided at intermittent locations across fifty percent (50%) of the abutting property line. Shrubs shall be placed in clusters containing at least seven (7) per cluster, spaced at intervals of approximately thirty five feet (35') along the abutting property line.

         d.   Design Guidelines: Design Guidelines for development of properties and structures as defined in Article 10 of this Chapter shall be applicable to all development along Gateway Corridors.

   B.   Thorndale Corridor District Overlay (TCC).

      1.    District Intent.

The Thorndale Corridor Corporate (TCC) District is established to provide and maintain a thriving, first class corporate environment with a mix of uses that support a range of business activities. The district is generally located along Wood Dale Road and the Illinois 390 near the planned location of the western terminal of O’Hare International Airport. The map symbol and short name for this district shall be “TCC”.

The district will provide the City with economic development opportunities in close proximity to the airport, expressway corridor and area businesses. It should be planned, designed and developed according to the City’s Thorndale Corridor Master Plan (approved in 2009) as an attractive transit-oriented, mixed-use business setting that fosters interaction between land uses and buildings, facilitates pedestrian activity and transit use and reduces vehicle trips on area roadways.

“Figure 4-2: Thorndale Corridor Master Plan”, shows the potential build-out of the Thorndale Corridor, as identified during the master planning process. It reflects the goals and objectives of the plan and serves as a guide for City officials, property owners, business owners and development professionals as they shape and implement improvement and development projects within the corridor.

FIGURE 4-2: Thorndale Corridor Master Plan

      2.   Overlay Requirement: The TCC District is established as an “overlay” zoning district. Compliance with the TCC District overlay regulations specified in this chapter will be required in place of the existing district regulations when any building is constructed, altered, repaired, enlarged or expanded within the overlay district, or when any change in use is contemplated as any change of use will be required to comply with this article.

Compliance with the TCC District overlay regulations are not required when conducting routine maintenance/repairs to the building or installing signage, or if the change in use contemplated is in accordance with article III of this chapter.

      3.   Allowed Uses. Permitted and Special Uses in the TCC District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

Notes: The following standards apply:

         a.   Mixed-Uses: Office, hotel, restaurant, retail and parking uses can be mixed or incorporated within the same site and within the same building.

         b.   Same Floor Uses: Residential uses cannot be mixed on the same floor with office, hotel, restaurant or retail uses in a building, i.e., a floor with housing units cannot contain the other uses.

         c.   Ground-Floor Uses: The ground floor of all buildings and parking decks along Wood Dale Road must contain active visible uses facing the street to activate the streetscape.

         d.   Retail: Retail and restaurant uses are encouraged to be located on the ground floor of all properties facing Wood Dale Road to activate the streetscape.

         e.   Ground-Floor Parking: Parking on the ground floor of a building and parking decks is allowed if they are set back 50 feet from the front facade.

      4.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the TCC District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      5.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the TCC District shall be per underlying zoning or as otherwise required or approved per this Chapter.

      6.   Sustainable Development: All development within the TCC shall consider Best Management Practices regarding building design, site planning, streetscape/landscape design and infrastructure engineering as specified in Section 17.607. Green design considers the environment and site during design, construction, operations and maintenance. The Sustainable Development practices should be incorporated as feasible, and will be evaluated as part of the Site Plan Review Process for how they have been made part of a development. When several are presented together as part of a substantive Sustainable Development Plan, they may be considered as a partial or complete provision of Public Benefit for a PUD.

   C.   Thorndale Interchange Overlay (TIO).

 

      1.   Purpose: The Thorndale Interchange Overlay (TIO) District provides and maintains a thriving, first class business park environment that supports a range of business activities. The TIO functions as an overlay, adding regulations to the I-1 Industrial/Business Park District and C-2 Commercial Corridor District to enhance the character and quality of development in this unique area of the Wood Dale. The overlay is located generally at the IL-390 and Wood Dale Road Interchange, as depicted on the Zoning Map.

Development in the Overlay area and the standards for that development will expand economic opportunity in the City given its proximity to O’Hare Airport, the expressway system and area businesses. Uses and new development in the TIO are to be planned, designed, and developed in keeping with City’s Comprehensive Plan for an attractive mixed-use business setting that fosters synergy between land uses and buildings, facilitates pedestrian activity, and supports economic development.

      2.   Allowed Uses. Permitted and Special Uses in the TCC District shall be as listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Table 4-5).

Notes: The following standards apply:

         a.   Mixed-Uses: Office, hotel, restaurant, retail and parking uses can be mixed or incorporated within the same site and within the same building.

         c.   Ground-Floor Uses: The ground floor of all buildings and parking decks along Wood Dale Road must contain active visible uses facing the street to activate the streetscape.

         d.   Retail: Retail and restaurant uses are encouraged to be located on the ground floor of all properties facing Wood Dale Road to activate the streetscape.

         e.   Ground-Floor Parking: Parking on the ground floor of a building and parking decks is allowed if they are set back 50 feet from the front facade.

      3.   Parking Requirements: Parking requirements in the TIO District shall be as specified in Article 5.

      4.   Bulk Space and Yard Regulations: Bulk regulations in the TIO District shall be per underlying zoning or as required or approved per PUD.

      5.   Additional Standards:

         a.   All development in the TIO shall be considered for approval by the City as a Planned Unit Development through the process spelled out in Article 2: Administration and Enforcement. For the purpose of the TIO, “development” means new construction developments of principle structures and not improvements or additions to existing principle structures.

         b.   Minimum Development Area shall be defined for purposes of the TIO as the Zoning Lot being considered for approval of a development. Upon a request from the applicant for a development of less than 10 acres, the request may be considered by the City:

            (1)   As a variation from the Minimum Development Area standards, as set out by the Variation procedures in Article II: Zoning Administration of this Chapter, or

            (2)   As a Planned Unit Development in which the Zoning Lot may include multiple Lots, so as to accommodate varied ownership or phasing of the final development. As approved by the City Council through the PUD, development of the Minimum Development Area may be phased over time.

         c.   Landscaping shall be as defined in Article 6: Landscaping and Tree Preservation, as may be refined by the Planned Unit Development approval ordinance.

         d.   Pedestrian/bicycle access: For the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, all developments shall be as follows and as approved by the Planned Unit Development consideration:

            (1)   Include paths connecting parking aisles to main entrances. Such paths may be provided as sidewalks or indicated by striping or changes in pavement.

            (2)   Install dedicated bicycle parking (as required by Article 5: Off-Street Parking and Loading) convenient to building entrances.

            (3)   Include paths connecting public sidewalks and transit stops with building entrances.

         e.   Minimum Development Standards: In all cases, unless varied as part of the Planned Unit Development Consideration:

            (1)   Front Yard Setback shall be 50 feet.

            (2)   There shall be no parking located in the front yard.

            (3)   There shall be no parking located in the area between the front of the principal structure and Front Property Line.

            (4)   Loading docks shall be located to rear or side of the building.

            (5)   Design Guidelines: Design Guidelines for development of properties and structures as defined in this Chapter shall be applicable to all development in the TIO.

         g.   Sustainable Development: All development within the TIO shall consider Best Management Practices regarding building design, site planning, streetscape/landscape design and infrastructure engineering as specified in Section 17.607. Green design considers the environment and site during design, construction, operations and maintenance. The Sustainable Development practices should be incorporated as feasible, and will be evaluated as part of the Site Plan Review Process for how they have been made part of a development. When several are presented together as part of a substantive Sustainable Development Plan, they may be considered as a partial or complete provision of Public Benefit for a PUD.

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