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418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Jamie Tate, Community Development
THROUGH: Jason Berry, CEcD, AICP, Economic & Community Development Director
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Lemont Municipal Code, The
Lemont Unified Development Ordinance of 2008 (Definitions, Uses &
Awning Signs)
DATE: November 25, 2024
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
Staff, the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC), and Elected Officials regularly review the
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to address modernization, clarify language, and align
with policy goals. In summary, the following updates to the UDO are proposed in this update:
• Definitions (17.02): Add definitions for Warehouse and Mixed -Use to clarify usage
throughout the UDO and modify the definition for Awning Signs
• Use Regulations (17.06) in Table 17-06-01: Adjustments in the Downtown District (D-D)
• Signs (17.11): Limiting text for awnings to the valance.
ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan
The proposed amendments align with the Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan, supporting
balanced land use and maintaining the character of the D-D.
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC�
A public hearing was held on October 2, 2024,
the changes.
where the PZC recommended approval (6-0) of
Committee of the Whole (COW)
The proposed amendments to the LIDO were discussed at the COW meeting held on
November 18, 2024. Modifications based on that discussion have been incorporated.
Consistency with Village Policy
Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
A motion to approve the attached ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Lemont Municipal Code, The Lemont Unified
Development Ordinance of 2008
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE LEMONT MUNICIPAL CODE,
THE LEMONT UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF 2008
(Definitions, Uses & Awning Signs)
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024
Published in pamphlet form by
Authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and
DuPage, Illinois, this 25th day of November, 2024.
ORDINANCE NO. - )-2- i
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE LEMONT MUNICIPAL CODE, THE
LEMONT UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF 2008
(Definitions, Uses & Awning Signs)
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont approved Ordinance 0-07-08 adopting the Lemont
Unified Development Ordinance of 2008 (hereinafter "the Unified Development Ordinance") with
an effective date of March 15, 2008; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2024, the Lemont Planning & Zoning Commission, in
accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Combined Statutes and the Unified Development
Ordinance, conducted a public hearing for the proposed amendments to the zoning and land use
regulations of the Unified Development Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, notice of the aforesaid public hearing was made in the manner provided by
law; and
WHEREAS, the Lemont Planning & Zoning Commission found that the proposed
amendments are consistent with the purposes of the Unified Development Ordinance and voted
(6-0) to recommend their approval with modifications incorporated into the language.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Village President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Lemont, Cook, DuPage and Will Counties, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION ONE: The foregoing findings and recitals are hereby adopted as Section 1
of this Ordinance and are incorporated by reference as if set forth verbatim herein.
SECTION TWO: Section 17.02 ("Definitions") of Article II ("Zoning") of Title 17
("Unified Development Ordinance") of the Village Zoning Code is hereby amended with additions
shown in underlined text, to be placed in alphabetical order, and deletions shown in stfikethfough
in alphabetical order to provide as follows:
WAREHOUSE. "Warehouse" means a buildingused ised primarily for the storage of goods and
materials.
MIXED USE. "Mixed Use" means a combination of compatible residential, commercial
and/or institutional uses within a single development area, building; or district.
SIGN, AWIVING. ^ * d into attaehed to an . A sign applied to or
incorporated into the fabric of an awning. Text is permitted only on the valance, defined
as the vertical portion of the awning that hangs from the front edge.
SECTION THREE: The Lemont, Illinois Municipal Code ("Village Code"), as
amended, is further amended in Title 17, Unified Development Ordinance Chapter, Table 17-06-
01 Permitted and Special Uses in the Zoning Districts, updated and replaced in its entirety,
provided in Exhibit A.
SECTION FOUR: The Lemont, Illinois Municipal Code ("Village Code"), as
amended, is further amended in Title 17, Unified Development Ordinance Chapter, with additions
shown in underlined text, to be placed in alphabetical order, and deletions shown in s-tr-ikethroug
to Chapter 17.11 Signs, of the Village Code as follows:
17.11.060. — REMOVAL OF SIGNS.
All illegal signs, signs that compromise health, safety or general welfare, or are otherwise
in violation are subject to removal by the Village's Public Works Department or code enforcement
officials. Additionally, all signage associated with a tenant, business, or occupant of a leased or
owned space must be completely removed upon vacancy of the premises. Signs placed in the public
right-of-way shall be subject to immediate removal without prior notice to the sign owner.
17.1 1.090. — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF SIGNS
C. Awning Signs. Unless otherwise specified under the provisions of this chapter, the
following shall apply:
1. Awning signs shall be allowed only directly above ground floor windows and entrances
that face a public right of way,and
2. Awning signs shall be a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk_.d
3. Awning signs shall be located below the lowest sill of the second floor or below the cornice
or eave of a one-story building,
4. Awning signs shall not be internally illuminated_; —arid
5. Awning signs shall be constructed of canvas or cloth with metal or wood supports.
6. Text within an awning sign is limited to the valance, and the maximum text area shall not
exceed 40% of the total linear length of the awning_
SECTION FIVE: That the Village Clerk of the Village of Lemont be and is directed
hereby to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form, pursuant to the Statutes of the State of Illinois,
made and provided.
SECTION SIX: Should any Section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance
as a whole or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
SECTION SEVEN: This Ordinance shall be in frill force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, on
this 25' day of November 2024.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
Janelle Kittridge
Dave Maher
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
Attest:
CHARLENE M. SM04,LEN
Village Clerk
AYES: NAYS
V/
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JOHN EGOSKE
President
ABSENT: ABSTAIN
Exhibit A
Table 17-06-01
TABLE 17-06-01 Permitted and Special Uses in the Zoning Districts
Use Category
RESIDENTIAL
Household Living
B-1
------------------
B-3
B-4
DID
INT
OL
M-1
M-2
M-3
M-4
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-4A
R-5
R-5A
R-6
Single-family dwelling
Two-family detached dwelling
Multi -family dwelling
Group Living
Assisted living facility
Nursing home
Transition shelter
Group living not otherwise
classified
COMMERCIAL
B-1
B-3
B-4
DID
INT
OIL
M-1
M-2
M-3
M-4
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-4A
R-5
R-5A
R-6
Adult bookstores, video stores,
movie theaters
Adult entertainment
Animal Services
Animal grooming sales and service
Animal hospital/veterinarian--
Animal shelter/kennel
Commercial Recreation
Entertainment Complex
Indoor Recreation
Amusement Arcade
Health and sports clubs
Golf Course, Public or Private
Construction ContractorOffice,
• - - requirements •
TABLE 17'06'07 Permitted and Special Uses inthe Zmn|nq Districts
Use Category
Zoning District
Restaurant
Restaurant, formula (fast food)
Specialty food shop/carry-out
Bank, credit union, savings & loan
Brokerage or financial advising
Money exchange or payday loan
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience store
Grocery store/supermarket
Liquor st&ore
Funeral and Internment Services
Crematorium
Funeral home
Landscaping
Garden center
La ndscaping/nursery
Bed and breakfast
Campground
Youth hostel
Short-term rentals
Office (except as more specifically
Office with GFA less
than/equal to 2,499 Sal ft
Office with GFA less
greater than/equal to 2,500 sq
ft
Parking, Commercial
Garage as principle use
Non -accessory parking lot
Retail Sales and Service (except as more
specifically regulated)
Fortune telling business
Flea market/farmer's market
TABLE 17-06-01 Permitted and Special Uses in the Zoninq Districts
Use Category
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Hardware store/Horne improv6rnt!�nt
center
--rersonal services
Retail business with GFA less than 15,004L
Retail business with GFA 25,000 or more
Smoking, hookah or vape lounge
Vehicle -Related Land Uses
Auto body and auto repair
Automobile sales and service
Auto supply or auto acc6ss*ry
—'6oat/RV sales,service, or storage
Heavy equipment sales or service
Service s4tion
Vehicle storage and towing
INDUSTRIAL
Industry and Manufacturing
B-1
B-3
B-4
DID
INT
OL
M-1
M-2
M-3
M-4
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-4A
R-5
R-5A
R-6
Light industry
Medium in4justry
Asphalt manufacture or refining
Chemical manufacturing or stor*gc-
Container storage yard
Freight transportation termin*l
—Outside display/storage not permitted
under §17.06.120 of this ordinance
PUBLIC, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, OTHER
B-1
B-3
B-4
DID
INT
OL
M-1
M-2
M-3
M-4
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-4A
R-5
R-5A
R-6
TABLE 17-06-01 Permitted and Special Uses in the Zoning Districts
Use Category
Zoning District
B-1
B-3
B-4
DID
INT
OL
M-1
M-2
M-3
M-4
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-4A
R-5
R-5A
R-6
Government facilities
P
P
-
P
P
S
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Parks and playgrounds
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Postal service
S
S
P
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Child care facilities
Child care facilities other than day care
home and foster home
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Day care home
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Foster home
-
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Educational facilities
College and university
S
S
S
School, K thru high school
-
-
S
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Trade school
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Religious use
Religious assembly
P
P
S
P
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Religious institution
S
S
S
P
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Other
Telecommunications tower
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Small Cell Facility or Small Cell Antenna in
Right -of -Way
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Small Cell Facility or Small Cell Antenna in
Private Property
P
P
P
S
P
S
P
P
P
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Cemetery
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Heliport
S
S
Cultivation Center
S
S
Medical Cannabis Dispensing
Organization
S
S
Planned unit development
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Parking lot as an accessory structure
permitted to be located elsewhere than
on the same zoning lot for which a
primary structure or building is located
and served by such parking lot
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Railroad rights -of -way, excluding
classification yards, terminal facilities,
and maintenance facilities
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Temporary uses consistent with other
permitted uses in the zoning district
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Utilities, as part of subdivision plat
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Utilities, not as part of subdivision plat
and not regulated more specifically by
Ordinance 0-94-07, Standards for the
Construction of Facilities in the Public
Right of Way.
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S