1.  
   2. 2.
      Compact Parking and Motorcycle Stall and Aisle Dimensions.

      1. a.
         Compact parking stalls and aisles shall comply with the minimum dimensional and layout requirements specified in Table 10-5-1(E)(2).
      2. b.
         In parking areas containing more than ten (10) spaces, up to five (5) percent of the spaces exceeding the first ten (10) spaces may be designed for compact vehicles.
      3. c.
         Compact parking spaces shall be labeled for such purposes.
      4. d.
         Compact parking stalls shall be grouped together and separated from standard parking stalls. Striping of at least one half (1/2) foot in width shall be used to visually delineate the edge of the area used for compact vehicle parking spaces from standards parking stalls.

Figure 5.1. Dimensional Requirements of Parking Spaces and Drive Aisles

6. F.
   Access and Cross Access.

   1. 1.
      Access. To ensure safe and efficient means of automobile access for all parking spaces, each required off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway, unless the facility is serviced by a parking attendant.
   2. 2.
      Cross Access. To facilitate vehicular access between adjoining developments, encourage shared vehicle parking, and minimize access points along streets, new multi-family, nonresidential, and mixed-use development or redevelopment shall comply with the following standards:

      1. a.
         Internal vehicular circulation systems shall be designed to allow for vehicular cross-access between the development’s vehicle parking facilities and vehicle parking facilities in an adjoining multi-family, nonresidential, or mixed-use development, or to the boundary of adjoining vacant land zoned to allow multi-family, nonresidential, or mixed-use development.
      2. b.
         Required vehicular cross access between the adjoining lots shall be provided through the use of a frontage or service street (if the lots front on a major thoroughfare right-of-way), a single two-way maneuvering lane, or two one-way maneuvering lanes that are sufficiently wide to accommodate traffic by automobiles, service vehicles, loading vehicles, and emergency vehicles.
      3. c.
         The Zoning Administrator may waive or modify the requirement for vehicular cross access on determining that such cross access is impractical or undesirable because it would require crossing a significant physical barrier or environmentally sensitive area, would create unsafe conditions, or there exists an inability to connect to adjacent property. City Council shall have the authority to waive or modify vehicular cross access requirements for all public review processes involving review by City Council.
      4. d.
         Easements allowing cross access to and from properties served by a vehicular cross-access, along with agreements defining maintenance responsibilities of property owners, shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds for the county in which the properties are located before issuance of a Building Permit for the development.

Figure 5.2. Cross Access Standards

1.  
   3. 3.
      Surfacing. All open off-street parking areas shall be surfaced with a material and at a thickness per use type as specified in the City of Yorkville Standard Specifications Driveway and Parking Lot Paving Standards.

7. G.
   Location. Off-street parking spaces may be located in any yard defined by this title. The location of off-street parking spaces in relation to the use served shall be as prescribed below. All distances specified shall be property line to parking space and a main entrance to the use served.

   1. 1.
      Residence Districts. Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from the lot occupied by the use served, but in no case at a distance in excess of three hundred (300) feet from such use.
   2. 2.
      Business and Manufacturing Districts. All required parking spaces shall be within one thousand (1,000) feet of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units (except those located in a hotel) which shall be within three hundred (300) feet of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a business or manufacturing district shall be located in a residence district unless authorized by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with this title.
8. H.
   Off-Street Parking Requirements. 

   1. 1.
      Minimum Requirements. Except as otherwise expressly stated, off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the parking ratio requirements established in Table 10-5-1(H)(5) Minimum Parking Requirements. Parking spaces reserved for specific user groups, other than ADA compliant spaces and spaces with electric vehicle charging stations, shall not count towards the minimum requirement.
   2. 2.
      Maximum Requirements. To minimize excessive areas of pavement, no off-street parking area for nonresidential or multi-family uses shall exceed the required minimum number of parking spaces by more than twenty (20) percent, except as approved by the Zoning Administrator. In approving additional spaces, the Zoning Administrator shall determine that the parking is needed based on documented evidence of actual use and demand provided by the applicant.
   3. 3.
      Parking in the B-2 District. Nonresidential uses in the B-2 Mixed Use District shall be exempted from providing off-street parking as required in the form-based code.
   4. 4.
      Calculations. The following rules shall apply when calculating the required minimum number of parking spaces.

      1. a.
         Fractions. When measurements of the number of required spaces result in a fractional number, the fraction shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number.
      2. b.
         Area Measurements. Unless otherwise expressly stated, all area-based (square footage) parking standards must be computed on the basis of net floor area (NFA) as defined in Section 10-2-6(L) of this ordinance.
   5. 5.
      Unlisted Uses. In the case of uses not listed in Table 10-5-1(H)(5) Minimum Parking Requirements, the number of spaces for a similar use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, shall apply.

9. I.
   Fee-In-Lieu of Off-Street Parking. An applicant may request to pay a fee-in-lieu of the off-street parking required in this Section. The City will allocate the fee to construct and maintain public parking facilities.

   1. 1.
      All requests for a fee-in-lieu of off-street parking shall be subject to approval by the City Council. A maximum of twenty (20) percent of the off-street parking required in this subsection may be substituted for the provision of a fee-in-lieu of parking.
   2. 2.
      The developer shall provide the average cost of an off-street parking space as provided per the City of Yorkville’s adopted ordinances and as verified by the City Engineer.
   3. 3.
      An approved payment in lieu of providing parking shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit.
10. J.
    Reserved Parking Spaces. 

    1. 1.
       Curb-Side Pickup.

       1. a.
          A maximum of five (5) percent of required parking spaces specified in Table 10-5-1(H)(5) may be reserved for curb-side pickup patrons.
       2. b.
          Parking spaces reserved for curb-side pickup patrons shall be located either to the side of the principal building, in the rear of the parking lot, away from main building entrances so as not to inhibit pedestrian travel between the principal building entrance and off-street parking areas, near employee exits or in another location approved by the Zoning Administrator.
       3. c.
          The Zoning Administrator may reduce the minimum number of parking spots required by one (1) space per parking spot reserved for curbside pickup patrons.
    2. 2.
       Ride Share Pickup and Drop Off.

       1. a.
          A maximum of five (5) percent of required parking spaces may be reserved for ride share pick up and drop off.
       2. b.
          Parking spaces reserved for ride share pick up and drop off shall be located either to the side of the principal building, in the rear of the parking lot, away from main building entrances, or in another location approved by the Zoning Administrator.
       3. c.
          The Zoning Administrator may reduce the minimum number of parking spots required by one-half (0.5) space per parking spot reserved for ride share pick up and drop off.
11. K.
    Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

    1. 1.
       Quantity Required. Any parking structure, parking area serving a multi-family use, or any parking area with fifty (50) or more parking spaces, shall install the infrastructure required to accommodate a minimum of one (1) electric vehicle charging station per every fifty (50) parking spaces. 
    2. 2.
       Measurement. The number of electric vehicle charging stations required shall be determined based on the number of vehicle spaces provided that allow for electric vehicle charging. Double counting by using dual chargers per a single station but not providing the required number of vehicle spaces shall be prohibited.
12. L.
    Allowed Reductions to Required Parking. Table 10-5-1(L) establishes reductions to required parking that may be approved by the Zoning Administrator. 

13. M.
    Shared Parking.

    1. 1.
       Purpose. Shared parking is the use of a parking space by vehicles generated by two (2) or more individual land uses without conflict or encroachment. Shared parking for multiple uses creates better pedestrian connections and reduces reliance on private vehicles because multiple trips may be taken by walking. Shared parking is encouraged for the benefits it provides as long as the use follows the conditions and standards listed below.
    2. 2.
       The ability to share spaces is the result of two (2) conditions:

       1. a.
          Vehicles accumulate at different times; either by hours, days, or seasons.
       2. b.
          Relationship of the uses allows for multiple visits in one (1) auto trip.
    3. 3.
       Shared Parking Uses. The uses listed subsections  (a) and (b) are uses that are generally considered prime candidates for shared parking. While these are considered the main uses to have shared parking, the Zoning Administrator has the final authority on what uses may or may not share parking regardless of if the use is listed in the subsections below or not.

       1. a.
          For purposes of this Section, the following uses are considered daytime uses:

          1. (1)
             Office Uses,
          2. (2)
             Commercial Service Uses,
          3. (3)
             Commercial Retail Uses,
          4. (4)
             Industrial Uses, and
          5. (5)
             Other similar primarily daytime uses, as determined by the City Council.
       2. b.
          For purposes of this Section, the following uses are considered evening or weekend uses:

          1. (1)
             Physical Health and Entertainment Uses,
          2. (2)
             Public/Semi-Public Uses,
          3. (3)
             Eating and Drinking Uses, and
          4. (4)
             Other similar primarily nighttime or weekend uses, as determined by the City Council.
    4. 4.
       Standards.

       1. a.
          The applicant must demonstrate that the shared parking area has a sufficient amount of spaces for the uses they intend to share the area with. The Zoning Administrator may require the applicant to provide data to support the sufficient parking claim.
       2. b.
          The nearest parking space shall be no farther than one thousand (1,000) feet from the principal buildings, structures, or uses. The path from the parking space to the principal building should consider:

          1. (1)
             Adequate lighting.
          2. (2)
             Separation from the right-of-way.
          3. (3)
             Legal crosswalks for right-of-way crossing.
          4. (4)
             Asphalt, concrete, or similar surface material.
       3. c.
          A legal document between the property owners that guarantees access to the shared parking must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator. The document will be approved by the City before being recorded. The termination of the agreement must be approved by the City and the owners must provide proof that each establishment meets the criteria within this title.
14. N.
    Pedestrian Circulation Standards.

    1. 1.
       Off-street parking areas shall include on-site pedestrian circulation systems to ensure the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
    2. 2.
       The on-site pedestrian circulation system shall comply with all ADA standards.
    3. 3.
       The on-site pedestrian circulation system shall be marked and must connect all buildings on the site to one another and provide connections to the required vehicle and bicycle parking spaces.
    4. 4.
       The on-site pedestrian circulation system must connect building entrances to adjacent public rights-of-way along direct routes that do not require significant out-of-direction travel.
    5. 5.
       The on-site pedestrian circulation system shall provide at least one (1) connection to adjacent properties along a shared street frontage. Connections must provide access to existing walkways on adjacent properties, or to the likely future location of walkways on those properties. The Zoning Administrator may waive this requirement upon determining that no walkway exists, a future walkway is unlikely to exist, or such connection would create a safety hazard.
    6. 6.
       Connections to existing and future planned trails shall be provided.
15. O.
    Bicycle Parking. The purpose of this section is to provide sufficient, safe, and convenient bicycle parking to encourage bicycling as a form of transportation, reducing traffic congestion, air pollution, wear and tear on roads, and use of fossil fuels, while fostering healthy physical activity.

    1. 1.
       Types of Parking. The following types of bicycle parking shall be allowed:

       1. a.
          Short-Term Parking.

          1. (1)
             Bicycle Rack. A bicycle rack is a device that is capable of supporting a bicycle in a stable position that secures the bicycle with at least two (2) points of contact. A single rack provides two (2) parking spots. The rack shall be no taller than three (3) feet tall and no less than eighteen (18) inches in length.
          2. (2)
             Bicycle Shelter. A bicycle shelter is a covered parking area and provides all weather protection. The shelter should be designed to hold many bicycles. It is preferred that the shelter be close to other forms of transportation to encourage bicycle riding throughout the City.
       2. b.
          Long-Term Parking.

          1. (1)
             Bicycle Locker. A bicycle locker provides an all-weather, high security, and long-term parking solution. The enclosure should be made out of durable material that will keep the bicycle safe from weather or vandalism. The locker must be able to be locked to prevent theft and it must be able to be unlocked by the user for easy access. It is preferred that bicycle lockers are placed near other forms of transportation to encourage bicycle riding throughout the City.
          2. (2)
             Bicycle Station. A bicycle station provides the highest level of service for long term parking. The station is intended to be a regional hub for bicycles in the area and it is expected for the station to provide services to cyclists. These services may include, but are not limited to, repair, lockers, showers, food and beverages, rental, and other storage facilities.
    2. 2.
       Off-Street Parking Reduction For Bicycle Parking. 

       1. a.
          A reduction in the number of off-street vehicle parking spaces required shall be permitted for the provision of bicycle parking provided that:

          1. (1)
             No fee is required for using the bicycle parking made available;
          2. (2)
             When calculation of the maximum number of reduced parking spaces results in a fraction, the resulting number shall be rounded to the next highest integer.
       2. b.
          The reduction in the number of vehicle parking spaces shall be reduced by no more than one (1) space for every two (2) bicycle parking spaces, but no more than five (5) percent of the total required spaces.
       3. c.
          This provision is applicable to all land uses except single-family residential and duplex residential.
16. P.
    Land Banked Parking Facilities. Land banking allows for the designation of a portion of land on a site that would be required for parking to be held and preserved as open space, rather than constructed as parking. This reduces the amount of impervious surface on a site for developments which otherwise would not have enough parked vehicles to fill the minimum required parking stalls, or "bank" the spaces until such time capacity warrants their construction.

    1. 1.
       Standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend to the City Council land banking of up to twenty-five (25) percent of the required parking spaces through the Variation process, as defined in Section 10-8-9 of this ordinance.
    2. 2.
       Land Bank Plans Required. The owner of the property making a land bank request shall submit a detailed land banked parking plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission with final approval by the City Council. The land banked parking plan shall show both full compliance with the parking regulations of this chapter and the land bank area showing the reduced number of parking spaces.
    3. 3.
       Termination of Land Bank.

       1. a.
          The City Council shall have the right in its discretion to require the property owner or successor, to construct all or a portion of the land banked parking facilities. Instances for termination, shall include, but not be limited to:

          1. (1)
             The intensity of the use is increased,
          2. (2)
             The type of use changes,
          3. (3)
             There is an addition to the property or building.
       2. b.
          The Zoning Administrator will provide notice to the owner that the land banked parking facilities must be constructed and completed within one (1) year from the date of the notice.
17. Q.
    Off-Street Loading Regulations and Requirements.

    1. 1.
       Location. All loading berths shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. No loading berth for vehicles over two (2) tons of capacity shall be closer than fifty (50) feet to any property zoned or used for residential purposes unless all loading and unloading activities are located completely within the building, screened by the requirements for Transition Area D as detailed in Section 10-5-3(F)(3). No permitted or required loading berth that is open to the sky shall be located within any front or corner side yard and shall not be located within fifty (50) feet of the nearest point of intersection of any two (2) streets.
    2. 2.
       Size. Required size shall be determine on a case-by-case basis depending on the narrative provided by the petitioner or traffic study and shall be as approved by the Zoning Administrator.
    3. 3.
       Surfacing. All open off-street loading berths shall be improved with a compacted aggregate base not less than twelve (12) inches and surfaced with not less than four (4) inches of bituminous concrete or six (6) inches of concrete or some comparable all weather dustless material. The exact design to be determined based on projected use of the loading berth.
    4. 4.
       Repair and Service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction with loading facilities provided in any district.
    5. 5.
       Loading Spaces Not to be Used for Parking Requirements. Space allocated to any off-street loading berth shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facilities or portions thereof.
    6. 6.
       Special Uses. For special uses other than prescribed hereinafter, loading berths adequate in number and size to serve such use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, shall be provided.
    7. 7.
       Required Off-Street Loading Spaces. The number of loading spaces provided shall be determined on a case-by-case basis as approved by the Zoning Administrator and based on a narrative provided by the petitioner or traffic study. These spaces shall be provided in a manner that does not interfere with internal site circulation, ingress or egress to the site, access to or use of required off-street parking areas and pedestrian circulation areas, and with the public use of streets or alleys.

Figure 5.3. Off-Street Loading Spaces

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Figure 5.4. Single-Unit Driveway Standards

1.  
   3. 3.
      Garage Access Drive. A garage access drive, the width of the garage, as measured from the garage door(s) plus an additional one (1) foot on either side of the garage door(s), is permitted to extend for a distance of sixteen (16) feet from the garage doors before tapering, within five (5) feet, back to the maximum driveway width.

Figure 5.5. Garage Access Drive Standards

1.  
   4. 4.
      Parking Pad.

      1. a.
         Limit of One. A single-family driveway may be extended to include one (1) parking pad.
      2. b.
         Configuration.

         1. (1)
            A parking pad shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet in width.
         2. (2)
            The portion of the parking pad adjacent to the driveway shall have a maximum length of twenty (20) feet, as measured from the front façade line of the garage. A minimum seven (7) foot taper shall be included in the twenty (20) foot maximum.
         3. (3)
            The portion of the parking pad adjacent to the garage shall have a maximum length equal to the depth of the garage, as measured from the front façade line of the garage.
      3. c.
         Location. The parking pad shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from any side property line and shall be outside of all easements.
      4. d.
         Surfacing. Parking pads shall be surfaced with material and at a thickness as specified in the City of Yorkville’s City Standard Specifications.
      5. e.
         Screening. All parking pads located within a required side yard shall be screened from view when facing adjoining property lines with material at least fifty (50) percent opacity and at a minimum height of five (5) feet. The provision of fencing subject to the requirements of Section 10-5-5 shall meet this requirement.
      6. f.
         Covered Structures. Covered structures located over parking pads shall not be allowed.
      7. g.
         Vehicle Parking. No vehicle over ten (10) feet in height may be parked on a parking pad.
      8. h.
         Corner Lots. Parking pads shall not be allowed on corner lots.

Figure 5.6. Parking Pad Standards

4. D.
   Multi-Family and Nonresidential Driveway Standards.

   1. 1.
      Location.

      1. a.
         Where an off-street parking area of a corner lot abuts an alley or a corner side street, access to the off-street parking area shall be obtained from a driveway off the alley or corner side street.
      2. b.
         No lot can have multiple driveways for purposes of vehicular ingress and egress without a minimum three hundred (300) foot separation between such curb cuts along a street.
   2. 2.
      Driveway Design Standards.

      1. a.
         Two-way driveways for multi-family and nonresidential uses shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet and a maximum of thirty-six (36) feet at the property line.
      2. b.
         One-way driveways for multi-family and nonresidential uses shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet and a maximum of twenty (20) feet at the property line.
      3. c.
         Driveways for multi-family and nonresidential uses shall be surfaced with an asphaltic concrete or portland cement pavement.
5. E.
   Vehicle Stacking For Drive Throughs. Vehicle stacking spaces for drive through uses shall be provided as specified in Section 10-4-16(D).

Figure 5.7. Multi-Family and Nonresidential Driveway Standards

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Figure 5.21. Trash and Recycling Receptacle Screening Standards

2. B.
   Ground/Wall Mounted Mechanical Units. The following regulations shall apply to all ground/wall-mounted mechanical units, including but not limited to generators, air-conditioning condensers, heat pumps, ventilation units, computer cooling equipment, etc., and any related utility structures and equipment. Tanks and / or silos accessory to a brewery, winery, and/or distillery are exempt from these requirements.

   1. 1.
      Locating mechanical units within the primary building is strongly encouraged in order to minimize exterior visual impacts. Ground mounted mechanical units are prohibited within the front yard, regardless of whether screening is provided.
   2. 2.
      Ground/wall mounted mechanical units that are visible from any public right-of-way or adjacent residential property shall be screened from public view.
   3. 3.
      Materials used for screening shall be designed and established so that the area or element being screened is no more than twenty (20) percent visible through the screen. Evergreen hedges or non-transparent walls such as stone masonry shall be allowed.
   4. 4.
      Chain-link fence or slats in chain-link fence shall not be used to meet this requirement.

Figure 5.22. Ground/Wall Mounted Mechanical Unit Screening Standards

3. C.
   Roof Mounted Mechanical Units. The following regulations shall apply to all roof mounted mechanical units, including but not limited to air-conditioning condensers, heat pumps, ventilation units, computer cooling equipment, etc., and any related utility structures and equipment which service multi-family, non-residential, or mixed-use developments.

   1. 1.
      Locating mechanical units within the primary building is strongly encouraged in order to minimize exterior visual impacts.
   2. 2.
      Roof mounted mechanical units that are visible from any public right-of-way or adjacent residential property shall be completely screened from public view.
   3. 3.
      Materials used for screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building and shall be continuous and permanent.
   4. 4.
      Screening shall be required when new equipment is installed and shall be provided around both new and existing roof mounted mechanical units in order to provide visual continuity. Normal maintenance of roof mounted mechanical units shall not mandate the screening requirements.
   5. 5.
      Additional screening may be required due to topographic differences in the adjoining properties.

Figure 5.23. Roof-Mounted Mechanical Unit Screening Standards

Effective on: 1/1/1901

(Ord. No. 2025-07, effective 01/17/2025) 

Effective on: 1/17/2025

6. F.
   Wall Mounted Accent Lighting. Wall mounted accent lighting shall be integrated with the architectural character of the building and shall use low-luminosity lamps, with two thousand (2,000) source lumens or less. The illumination on any vertical surface shall not exceed one-half (0.5) maintained foot candle and shall not spill over roof lines or building edges.
7. G.
   Lighting Intensity. The average foot-candle of any lighting fixture intensity should be two to two and one-half (2.0—2.5) foot-candles. The average to minimum light intensity ratio should be no more than six to one (6:1), and the maximum to minimum light intensity ratio should be no more than twenty to one (20:1).
8. H.
   Off-Street Parking Area Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be directed away from residential properties and public highways in such a way as not to create a nuisance. The City of Yorkville promotes the "dark sky" concept.
9. I.
   Maximum Light Level at Property Line. All outdoor lighting fixtures, including lights from signage, shall be designed and located so that the maximum light level shall be zero (0) maintained foot candles at any property line.
10. J.
    Fixtures. All outdoor lighting must employ full cut-off or fully shielded fixtures and the use of wall packs on buildings should be minimized.
11. K.
    Light Level Measurement.

    1. 1.
       Location. Light level measurements shall be made at the property line of the property upon which the light to be measured is being generated. If measurement on private property is not possible or practical, light level measurements may be made at the boundary of the public street right-of-way that adjoins the property of the complainant or at any other location on the property of the complainant. Measurements shall be made at finished grade (ground level), with the sensor in the horizontal position and not mounted more than six (6) inches above ground level, and with the light-registering portion of the meter held parallel to the ground and pointing upward.
    2. 2.
       Light Meter Specifications. Light levels shall be measured in foot candles with a direct-reading portable light meter as measured by the City. The meter shall:

       1. a.
          Have cosine and color correction,
       2. b.
          Have an accuracy tolerance of no greater than plus or minus five (5) percent, and
       3. c.
          Have been calibrated within the last two (2) years.
12. L.
    Automatic Lighting Controls. All outdoor lighting on non-residential lots must be controlled by a photo sensor, occupancy sensor, or timer to automatically reduce outdoor lighting when sufficient daylight is available, and to automatically extinguish lights no more than one hour following the close of business, excluding security lighting.
13. M.
    Photometric Plan. A photometric plan as specified in the City of Yorkville Standard Specifications shall be required.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901