(a)

Uses.

(1)

The following uses are permitted in the local business district, subject to any qualifications noted in this section:

Apparel stores.

Barbershops.

Beauty shops.

Business and professional offices.

Candy or nut shops.

Drugstores.

Foodstores such as supermarkets, delicatessens, bakeries or candy stores.

Governmental uses.

Hardware stores.

Laundry-cleaning depot.

Laundry-cleaning, self-service.

Public utility facilities (special use permit required).

Shoe repair stores.

Variety stores.

(2)

Dwelling units are permitted in the local business district, but only on floors above the main floor of any building; provided, however, that any building containing dwelling units shall comply with the bulk regulations applicable in the R-2 residential district as set forth in section 102-32.

(3)

In addition to the above-listed uses, any existing use which was lawfully existing in its present location at any prior time and which has not been abandoned for a period of more than one year, and all uses permitted under article VI; Use Regulations, Supplemental, are permitted in the local business district.

(4)

Any other compatible retail uses permitted in the local business district upon the issuance of a special use permit, specifically excluding, however, the uses listed in subsection 102-60(a)(2) relating to the highway business district.

(5)

The following uses are permitted only if authorized by an ordinance granting a special use permit after a hearing before the zoning board of appeals in accordance with section 102-236:

Art galleries.

Childcare.

Churches.

Community centers.

Golf courses.

Hospitals.

Libraries.

Museums.

Nursing homes.

Schools.

Tattoo parlors.

(b)

Bulk regulations. Each structure in the local business district shall comply with the following bulk regulations in addition to the bulk regulations, supplemental, contained in article VII.

(1)

A maximum height of 35 feet.

(2)

A use located on a lot or parcel of land adjoining a residential zoning district shall be separated from the adjoining district by screening in accordance with the standards described in Article II, Section 102-32(a)(9) of the Zoning Ordinance.

(3)

No part of a building or structure shall be located within 15 feet of any lot in a residential district.

(c)

General standards. All of the property located in this district is subject to the general standards contained in article V.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 6.1, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 80-0-3, § 1, 1-22-80; Ord. No. 83-0-10, § 2, 2-1-83; Ord. No. 90-0-68, § I, 11-19-90; Ord. No. 96-0-16, § I, 3-5-96; Ord. No. 99-0-98, § 1, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 13-O-50, § I, 9-17-13; Ord. No. 22-O-21, § I, 5-17-22)

(a)

Uses.

(1)

The following uses are permitted in the L-B II local business district, subject to any qualifications noted in this section:

Apparel stores.

Appliance repair shops.

Automobile sales establishments.

Barbershops.

Beauty shops.

Business and professional offices.

Candy or nut shops.

Contractor's establishments.

Drugstores.

Foodstores such as supermarkets, delicatessens, bakeries or candy stores.

Governmental uses.

Hardware stores.

Laundry-cleaning depot.

Laundry-cleaning, self-service.

Public utility facilities (special use permit required).

Shoe repair stores.

Variety stores.

Wholesale establishments.

(2)

Dwelling units are permitted in the local business II district, but only on floors above the main floor of any building; provided, however, that any building containing dwelling units shall comply with the bulk regulations applicable in the R-2 residential district as set forth in section 102-32.

(3)

In addition to the above-listed uses, any existing use which was lawfully existing in its present location at any prior time and which has not been abandoned for a period of more than one year, and all uses permitted under article VI, Use Regulations, Supplemental, are permitted in the local business district.

(4)

Any other compatible retail uses permitted in the local business district upon the issuance of a special use permit, specifically excluding, however, the uses listed in subsection 102-60(a)(2), relating to the highway business district.

(5)

The following uses are permitted only if authorized by an ordinance granting a special use permit after a hearing before the planning/zoning commission in accordance with section 102-236

Art galleries

Churches

Community centers

Golf courses

Hospitals

Libraries

Museums

Nursing homes

Schools

Auto repair

(b)

Bulk regulations. Each structure in the local business district shall comply with the following bulk regulations in addition to the bulk regulations, supplemental, contained in Article VII:

(1)

A maximum height of 35 feet.

(2)

A use located on a lot or parcel of land adjoining a residential zoning district shall be separated from the adjoining district by screening in accordance with the standards described in Article II, Section 102-32(a)(9) of the Zoning Ordinance.

(3)

No part of a building or structure shall be located within 15 feet of any lot in a residential district.

(c)

General standards. All of the property located in this district is subject to the general standards contained in Article V.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 6.1.1, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 88-0-2, § 1, 2-1-88; Ord. No. 90-0-68, § I, 11-19-90; Ord. No. 91-0-57, § I, 6-3-91; Ord. No. 96-0-16, § I, 3-5-96; Ord. No. 14-O-47, § I, 10-7-14)

(a)

Uses.

(1)

The following uses are permitted in the central business district, subject to any qualifications noted in this section:

Airline ticket office.

Antique shop.

Apparel stores.

Appliance repair shops.

Appliance stores.

Art galleries.

Art supply stores.

Auditoriums.

Banks and financial institutions.

Banquet facilities.

Barbershops.

Beauty shops.

Beverage stores (nonalcoholic).

Bicycle stores.

Business and professional offices.

Butcher shops.

Cafeterias.

Camera shops.

Card shops.

Catering establishments.

China and glass stores.

Coffee shops.

Dairy stores.

Department stores.

Drapery stores.

Dressmaker shops.

Drugstores.

Dry cleaners.

Dry cleaner with staffed laundromat.

Fabric stores.

Floor covering stores.

Florists.

Foodstores such as supermarkets, delicatessens, bakeries or candy stores.

Fruit shops.

Furniture stores.

Garden supply store.

Gift shops.

Governmental uses.

Hardware stores.

Health food stores.

Hobby shops.

Home equipment stores.

Hotels.

Interior decorating establishments.

Jewelry or jewelry repair stores.

Key shops.

Lamp stores.

Leather/luggage shops.

Lending libraries.

Loan offices and finance companies.

Locksmith shops.

Lunchcounters.

Mail order stores.

Music stores.

Outdoor eating cafe (permit required pursuant to section 102-58(d) herein).

Paint and wallpaper stores.

Party supply stores.

Pet grooming salons.

Pet shops.

Photographers' studios.

Post offices.

Pottery and china stores.

Produce markets.

Radio and television sales and repair shops.

Reducing salons.

Restaurants, indoor.

Retail office and printing support

Sewing machine stores.

Shoe repair stores.

Snack bars.

Souvenir shops.

Sporting goods stores.

Stamp and coin stores.

Stationary stores.

Tailor shops.

Theaters, indoor.

Tobacco shops.

Toy stores.

Variety stores.

Video gaming cafes.

Watch repair shops.

(2)

Any other compatible retail use is permitted in the central business district upon the issuance of a special use permit, specifically excluding, however, the uses listed in subsection 102-60(a)(2) relating to highway business district.

(3)

Any existing use which was lawfully existing in its present location at any prior time and which has not been abandoned for a period of more than six months, and all uses permitted under Article VI, Use Regulations, Supplemental, are permitted in the local business district.

(4)

Dwelling units are permitted in the central business district, but only on floors above the ground floor of any building; provided, however, that any building containing dwelling units shall comply with the bulk regulations applicable in an R-2 residential district as set forth in section 102-32.

(5)

The following uses are permitted only if authorized by an ordinance granting a special use permit after a hearing before the planning and zoning commission in accordance with section 102-236:

Churches.

Commercial auto parking garages and lots.

Libraries.

Museums.

Nursing homes.

Schools.

Childcare.

(b)

Bulk regulations. Each structure in the central business district shall comply with the following bulk regulations in addition to the bulk regulations, supplemental, contained in article VII:

(1)

A maximum height of 60 feet.

(2)

The maximum floor area shall not exceed seven times the lot area for any building in the central business district. This is described as a maximum floor area ratio of seven. (See illustrations of floor area ratio on file in the office of the city clerk.)

(3)

A use located on a lot or parcel of land adjoining a residential zoning district shall be separated from the adjoining district by screening in accordance with the standards described in Article II, section 102-32(a)(9) of the Zoning Ordinance.

(4)

No part of a building or structure shall be located within 15 feet of any lot in a residential district.

(5)

For each residential unit in the central business district, the required offstreet parking is as follows:

a.

One and five-tenths parking spaces for each dwelling unit having zero, one or two bedrooms.

b.

Two parking spaces for each dwelling unit having three or more bedrooms.

(c)

General standards. All of the property located in this district is subject to the general standards contained in article V.

(d)

Use of public sidewalks for outdoor eating cafes. The purpose of this section is to further the city's efforts to increase the economic vitality of its Central Business District. The outdoor cafes will stimulate additional pedestrian traffic and provide a service that will compliment the existing commercial uses within the district. The use of public sidewalks for outdoor eating cafes shall be permitted uses subject to the following conditions:

(1)

An application for permit must be submitted to the building department for review. An administrative review shall be conducted and a final determination made by economic development and building/zoning departments, within 30 days of receipt of the application;

(2)

Such sidewalk cafes are allowed in the C-B Zoning District on city rights-of-way only;

(3)

The use of public sidewalks for restaurant tables shall only be permitted incidental to the operation of a restaurant with on site food preparation on private contiguous property and only along the frontage of said restaurant where that restaurant has zero front setback from public walk;

(4)

In no event shall the operation of the sidewalk cafe reduce the open portion of the public sidewalk to less than five feet clear of all obstructions (i.e. street lighting, benches, trees, trash receptacles, etc.);

(5)

All tables, chairs and other appurtenances shall be constructed in such a manner that they can be easily removed each night and shall be removed during winter months and/or if required by the city;

(6)

No permit shall be issued until the applicant enters into a license agreement for the use of the right-of-way, signs a hold harmless agreement and submits to the city evidence of general liability insurance, including the city as a named insured and insuring the city against any liability resulting from the uses permitted by the adopted ordinance. Minimum coverage shall be $1,000,000.00 for general liability insurance and shall have no less than an "A" rating by the most recent AM Best Insurance Rating Guide. The amount of insurance may be increased from time to time by the approval of an ordinance by the city council without the necessity of a public hearing;

(7)

The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the outdoor cafe shall be strictly prohibited;

(8)

The outdoor cafe shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity;

(9)

All outdoor cafes shall not require additional parking to accommodate the cafe seating;

(10)

The operation of outdoor cafes shall be permitted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and loud music shall be prohibited;

(11)

All maintenance and upkeep of the public right-of-way associated with the operation of the outdoor cafe shall be the responsibility of the owner of such cafe (upkeep includes but is not limited to the replacement of damaged public property, i.e. brick pavers, washing of the sidewalk with soap and water as needed, picking up trash, and the like);

(12)

The proprietor shall be required to provide additional outdoor trash receptacles for the cafe as required by the city;

(13)

All outdoor cafe permits shall be subject to an annual review and such permits may be revoked at any time on five-days notice;

(14)

An annual permit fee of $100.00 shall be required;

(15)

All outdoor cafe establishments shall comply with state, county and city health code regulations;

(16)

The following design criteria shall be applied to all sidewalk cafe petitions:

a.

Canopies that are attached to a building will be permitted when in conformance with the applicable regulations outlined in the city's building code;

b.

All outdoor furnishings shall be designed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot;

c.

Outdoor furnishings materials and their color should be selected for continuous harmony and aesthetic quality with the adjoining buildings and streetscape. Materials shall be of durable quality such as wrought iron; light gauge materials like aluminum and plastics shall be generally discouraged. Weather resistant wood is allowed only as a secondary accent material;

d.

Colors should be harmonious; brilliant or bright colors shall be used only for accent;

e.

Tables to be placed within the city's right-of-ways shall not have a surface area greater than eight square feet, be easily removable and in no way impede safe pedestrian movement;

f.

Materials and finishes shall be selected for their durability and wear as well as for their beauty. The table surface shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Proper measures shall be taken to correct damage or decline due to the elements, neglect or abuse;

g.

Devices incorporated to separate eating areas from pedestrian pathways such as fencing or planters, must conform to above standards of design and shall be installed as directed by the city.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 6.2, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 79-0-48, § 1, 10-2-79; Ord. No. 80-0-3, § 2, 1-22-80; Ord. No. 81-0-63, § 1, 9-15-81; Ord. No. 83-0-35, § 3, 6-7-83; Ord. No. 84-0-60, § 1, 10-2-84; Ord. No. 85-0-6, § 1, 2-5-85; Ord. No. 85-0-56, § 1, 11-5-85; Ord. No. 90-0-68, § I, 11-19-90; Ord. No. 96-0-16, § I, 3-5-96; Ord. No. 99-0-98, § 2, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 05-O-27, §§ 2, 3, 7-20-05; Ord. No. 05-O-30, § 1, 8-2-05; Ord. No. 07-O-40, § 1, 11-6-07; Ord. No. 12-O-37, § I, 8-21-12; Ord. No. 15-O-45, § I, 8-18-15; Ord. No. 21-O-19, § I, 5-4-21; Ord. No. 24-O-2, § 4, 1-16-24)

(a)

Uses.

(1)

There is hereby established within the city a zone entitled "hospital zone." It shall have only one permitted use, hospitals.

(2)

A "hospital" is hereby defined as any structure certified by the state or any of its agencies as being a hospital. The city hereby adopts by reference the definition of "hospital" as set forth in the Illinois Revised Statutes.

(3)

All requirements of the C-B (central business) zone as set forth in this chapter shall also apply to hospital zones except as provided in this section.

(b)

Bulk regulations. Each structure in the hospital zone district shall comply with the following bulk regulations in addition to the bulk regulations, supplemental, contained in article VII, except that any existing structure built before the date of this provision and used as a hospital may remain in use and, if destroyed or damaged, be rebuilt on the same site with the same setbacks even if nonconforming:

(1)

A maximum height of 70 feet.

(2)

A maximum floor area of not more than seven times the lot area for any building in the hospital zone district. This is described as a maximum floor area ratio of seven. (See illustration of floor area ratio on file in the office of the city clerk.)

(3)

A use located on a lot or parcel of land adjoining a residential zoning district shall be separated from the adjoining district by screening in accordance with the standards described in Article II, Section 102-32(a)(9) of the Zoning Ordinance.

(4)

No part of a building or structure shall be located within ten feet of any lot in a residential district.

(c)

General standards. All of the property located in the district is subject to the general standards contained in Article V.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 6.2.1, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 80-0-60, § 1, 10-7-80; Ord. No. 91-0-12, § I, 1-23-91; Ord. No. 94-0-100, § I, 12-5-94; Ord. No. 96-0-16, § I, 3-5-96)

Cross reference— Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

(a)

Uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in the central business district and the H-B highway business district is permitted on any floor of a building or structure in the H-B(2) highway business district, subject however, to any limitations imposed in subsection 102-58(a).

(2)

The following uses are also permitted in the highway business district, subject to any qualifications noted in this section:

Automobile accessory stores.

Automobile rental establishments.

Automobile body repair shops.

Automobile equipment stores.

Automobile garages.

Automobile laundries.

Automobile sales establishments—Used vehicles only—(West of Gabriel Avenue).

Automobile seat cover sales and installation establishments.

Automobile service stations.

Boat sales and service establishments.

Bowling alleys.

Business machine service establishments.

Drive-in restaurants.

Full service restaurant.

Funeral home.

Furnace and water heater stores.

Laundry cleaner self-service.

Laundries.

Medical offices.

Monument and tombstone sale establishments.

Motorcycle and scooter sales and service establishments.

Pet grooming salons.

Plumbing and electrical supply stores.

Printing and publishing establishments.

Real estate offices.

Religious goods stores.

Retail office and printing support.

Sign painting establishments.

Taxicab dispatch (no storage or repair).

Taxidermist shops.

Theater.

Tire repair stores.

Truck sales establishments. (West of Gabriel Avenue)

Video gaming cafes.

(3)

Dwelling units are permitted in the highway business district, but only on floors above the main floor of any building; provided, however, that any building containing dwelling units shall comply with the bulk regulations applicable in the R-2 residential district as set forth in section 102-32.

(4)

Any existing use which was lawfully existing in its present location at any prior time and which has not been abandoned for a period of more than six months, and all uses permitted under Article VI, Use Regulations, Supplemental, are permitted in the highway business district.

(5)

The following uses are permitted only if authorized by an ordinance granting a special use permit after a hearing before the planning and zoning commission in accordance with section 102-236:

Art galleries.

Auto sales dealerships, new vehicles only.

Childcare.

Churches.

Community centers.

Entertainment/special event.

Hospitals.

Libraries.

Museums.

Nursing homes.

Sports stadium.

(b)

Bulk regulations. Each structure in the highway business district shall comply with the following bulk regulations in addition to the bulk regulations, supplemental, contained in Article VII:

(1)

A maximum height of 35 feet.

(2)

A use located on a lot or parcel of land adjoining a residential zoning district shall be separated from the adjoining district by screening in accordance with the standards described in Article II, section 102-32(a)(9) of the Zoning Ordinance.

(3)

A minimum setback of 20 feet.

(4)

A minimum rear yard of 20 feet.

(5)

Minimum side yards of 20 feet; provided, however, no minimum side yard shall be required of any structure located east of Gabriel Avenue.

(c)

General standards. All of the property located in this district is subject to the general standards contained in article V.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 6.3, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 69-0-83, § 1, 11-4-69; Ord. No. 75-0-55, § 1, 8-5-75; Ord. No. 78-0-55, § 2, 10-3-78; Ord. No. 86-0-57, § 1, 8-5-86; Ord. No. 90-0-68, § I, 11-19-90; Ord. No. 91-0-44, § II, 5-6-91; Ord. No. 96-0-16, § I, 3-5-96; Ord. No. 05-O-30, § 1, 8-2-05; Ord. No. 07-O-40, § 1, 11-6-07; Ord. No. 08-O-46, § I, 9-2-08; Ord. No. 10-O-27, § 2, 6-1-10; Ord. No. 11-O-46, § 2, 8-2-11; Ord. No. 15-O-46, § I, 8-18-15; Ord. No. 20-O-87, § I, 12-15-20)

(a)

Uses.

(1)

The following uses are permitted in the highway business (2) district, subject to any qualifications noted in this section:

Any use permitted in the H-B Highway business district except new and/or used motor vehicle sales establishments including but not limited to the sale of cars, trucks, motor cycles, and RVs.

Equipment rental.

Feed and grain sales.

(2)

Dwelling units are permitted in the highway business districts but only on floors above the main floor of any building; provided, however, that any building containing dwelling units shall comply with bulk regulations applicable in the R-2 residential district as set forth in section 102-32.

(3)

Any existing use which was lawfully existing in its present location at any prior time and which has not been abandoned for a period of more than one year, and all uses permitted under article VI, use regulations, supplemental, are permitted in the highway business district.

(b)

Bulk regulations. Each structure in the highway business district shall comply with the following bulk regulations in addition to the bulk regulations, supplemental, contained in article VII:

(1)

A maximum height of 35 feet.

(2)

A use located on a lot or parcel of land adjoining a residential zoning district shall be separated from the adjoining district by screening in accordance with the standards described in Article II, Section 102-32(a)(9) of the Zoning Ordinance.

(3)

A minimum setback of 20 feet.

(4)

A minimum rear yard of five feet.

(5)

No minimum side yard shall be required.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 6.3.1, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 86-0-57, § 2, 8-5-86; Ord. No. 96-0-16, § I, 3-5-96; Ord. No. 96-0-41, § 3, 6-4-96; Ord. No. 11-O-46, § 3, 8-2-11; Ord. No. 13-O-57, § I, 11-19-13)

(a)

Bulk regulations. Each structure in the elderly housing district shall comply with the following bulk regulations:

(1)

Maximum building height shall conform to that of the immediately surrounding zoning.

(2)

Front setbacks shall conform to that of the immediately surrounding zoning.

(3)

Twenty feet unobstructed open space immediately surrounding the building (fire lane). (Credit may be given for unobstructed alley or street which abuts property.)

(4)

A minimum of one parking space per unit is required.

(5)

Sidewalks with a minimum width of three feet and a maximum slope of five percent shall be installed from all points of egress to adjacent public sidewalks or streets.

(b)

Uses. Elderly housing is permitted, but only if authorized by an ordinance granting a special use permit after a hearing before the zoning board of appeals in accordance with section 102-236.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 6.4, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 83-0-5, § 1, 1-18-83; Ord. No. 90-0-68, § I, 11-19-90)