O-29-25 Amending Title 17 of the Lemont Municipal Code, The418 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
DATE: June 9, 2025
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The proposed update to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) adds a definition of
'architectural metal', 'solar energy systems' and 'wind power device'. They were never defined
in the UDO. Solar energy systems and wind power devices have been separated in the
accessory use table as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
proposed amendment will allow sheds to be in the Institutional (INT) up to 320 square -feet in
area, when sheds in residential zoning districts can be a maximum of 160 square -feet in area.
Lastly, the proposed amendment modifies prohibited building materials, allowing architectural
metal on non -street facing facades up to a total of 25% of a wall.
ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan
The UDO amendments are consistent with the Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which
encourages annual review and updates to ensure the UDO remains relevant and effective.
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)
A public hearing to discuss the amendments was held at the PZC meeting on May 7, 2025 and
the PZC voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the UDO amendments with additions and
modifications incorporated into the ordinance.
Commitee of the Whole
The Commitee of the Whole reviewed and discussed the proposed UDO amendments at the
meeting held on May 19, 2025.
Consistency with Village Policy
Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of 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. 0-2,q-7
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE LEMONT MUNICIPAL CODE,
THE LEMONT UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF 2008
(Definitions, Sheds and Materials in INT)
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 9th DAY OF JUNE, 2025
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 9th day of June, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. Zq'2-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE LEMONT MUNICIPAL CODE, THE
LEMONT UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF 2008
(Definitions, Sheds and Materials in INT)
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 May 7, 2025 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
(4-0) 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 s'�-i'���
in alphabetical order to provide as follows:
ARCHITECTURAL METAL. A high-auality, factory -finished metal product specifically
designed for use as a visible architectural element on a building's exterior. Architectural
metal includes materials such as formed panels, soffits, fascia, louvers, screens, and trim
that contribute to the design character, and durability of the facade. All architectural
metal must have a consistent finish (i.e. woodgrain), texture, and color, and must be
treated or coated to resist corrosion, fading, and weathering.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. An accessory structure or device designed to collect, convert,
store or distribute solar energy for heating, cooling, lighting or electrical generation. This
includes but is not limited to photovoltaic panels, solar thermal collectors, inverters, and
mounting systems. Solar energy systems may be ground -mounted or building -mounted
and are subject to applicable setback height and placement standards in this ordinance.
WIND POWER DEVICE. An accessory structure or system designed to convert wind
energy into mechanical or electrical power. This includes wind turbines, towers, blades,
generators and associated equipment. Wind power devices may be mounted on buildings
or installed as freestanding structures and are subject to applicable height, setback, and
placements standards of this ordinance.
SECTION THREE: 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 str4kethfougk
to Chapter 17.06.030 Accessory Uses and Table 17-06-02, of the Village Code as follows:
17.06.030. — Accessory Uses.
E. Detached Garages and Sheds.
1. In R and INT districts, detached garages and sheds shall be accessory uses only;
they shall not be constructed prior to the establishment of a permitted principal use
on the lot.
2. Detached garages and sheds shall be built at least three feet from all lot lines, unless
specifically allowed otherwise by this ordinance. Additionally, detached garages
and sheds shall be at least 10 feet from the principal structure unless the detached
garage or shed meets or exceeds the Village building code standards for attached
garages concerning fire protection rating, footing, and foundation.
3. Detached garages and sheds in R and INT districts and detached garages and sheds
that are accessory to residential uses shall have a maximum height of 15 feet.
Parking structures in the Downtown District are subject to the height limits of the
zoning district. Detaebed gafages and sheds in all ether- distr-iets shall have -a
f.., height f30 feet.
Table 17-06-02.
Permitted Accessory Uses and Obstructions in Yards
Projection, Obstruction, or Accessory Use with
Limitations
Yard
Front
Rear
Side
Corner
Side
Sheds, in DD, 04-T, and all R districts, up to a maximum of
160 sq ft. Sheds in INT districts, up to a maximum of 320 sq
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Solar energy system and wind peweF aeviees and
StFUGtUF , providing they are at least 7.5 ft from all lot
lines. Such devices may be mounted on any elevation of
any building on the zoning lot_and may extend up to 12
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Wind power device, providing they are at least 10 ft from
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all lot lines. Such devices may be mounted on any elevation
of any building on the zoning lot and may extend up to 12
feet above the maximum height permitted in the zoning
district in which the lot is found.
SECTION FIVE: 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 stfikethr-eugh to Chapter
17.21.040 Prohibited Materials, of the Village Code as follows:
17.21.040. — Prohibited Materials.
A. The use of metal exterior panels on building elevations is prohibited.. with the following
exception:
1. Architectural metal can be used for up to 25% of each building elevation wall not
facing a public street in the INT District. Plain, unfinished, corrugated, or
industrial -grade metal is not permitted.
SECTION SIX: 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 SEVEN: 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 EIGHT: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON
THIS q DAY OF 20 �7-5.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy V
Rick Sniegowski L
Ron Stapleton
Attest:
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Charlene M. Smollen, Vi lage Clerk
ABSTAIN:
John Egofske, Village Presiders