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O-68-05 08/08/2005VILLAGE OF LEMONT ORDINANCE NO. ' i{F-& AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION VIII/DD — DOWNTOWN DISTRICT TO THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT This 8th day of August, 2005. Published in pamphlet form by authority of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont, Cook, Will and DuPage Counties, Illinois on this 8th day of August, 2005 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION VIH/DD — DOWNTOWN DISTRICT TO THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont, an Illinois Municipal Corporation, has the following powers under 65 ILCS 5/11 -13 -1 (1) to regulate and limit the height and bulk; (2) to establish, regulate and limit the building or set -back lines; (3) to regulate and limit the intensity of the use of lot areas; (4) to classify, regulate and restrict the location of trades and industries and the location of buildings designed for specified industrial, business, residential and other uses; (5) to fix standards to which buildings or structures therein shall conform; (6) to prohibit uses, buildings, or structures incompatible with the character of such districts; and WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont seeks to create a Downtown District based upon traditional standards for city building; and WHEREAS, the Village desires this district to take into account the Village's specific historic, community, architectural, and aesthetic ambience and values, the preservation and continuation of which is necessary and desirable to the enjoyment and welfare of the Village; and WHEREAS, the Village seeks to enable a mixed -use physical environment to further enhance the preservation of the historical characteristic of the Downtown and the economic and cultural success of the Downtown and surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, the Village seeks to increase the total available public parking made available in Downtown District through the construction of parking areas and structures in specific locations; and WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont entered into a Public/Private Partnership with Marquette Companies for purposes of assisting in facilitating this objective; and WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont established a Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) for the purpose of providing a financial instrument for purposes of funding public infrastructure and improvements in the Downtown District; and WHEREAS, the Village seeks to establish this Downtown District based on the Master Plan developed in January 2005 through a design charette process involving the community and a team of design professionals; and WHEREAS, the Master Plan developed in January 2005 is consistent with the Lemont Comprehensive Plan — 2002, specifically in the areas of Redevelopment and Historic Preservation, Economic Development, Recommended Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Recommend Zoning Map Changes; and WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont has previously conducted two studies in 2002 and 2004 concerning the Downtown District, with which the proposed master plan and text amendment are consistent with the results and recommendations of these studies; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed Public Hearing was opened and closed on July 19th, 2005 by the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider the Village of Lemont's petition for the creation of a Downtown District; and WHEREAS, on August 2 "d, 2005 the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended the addition of this section and made findings that the recommended zoning is consistent with the current zoning, there is no anticipated diminution in value to properties within the proposed zoning, and there will be a large gain to the public as a whole to include public amenities, public infrastructure, increased revenue stream, as well as serving as an incubator for potential jobs. NOW, THEREFORE IT BE ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont that SECTION 1: The findings, representations and agreements set forth in the above Recitals are material to this Agreement and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Ordinance. SECTION 2: Subsection VIII/DD is added to the Lemont Zoning Ordinance which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A "and made part hereof, is hereby approved. SECTION 3: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law. SECTION 4: Repealer: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby repealed. SECTION 5: Severability Clause: If any provision of this Ordinance, or any section, sentence, clause, phrase, or word, or the application thereof, in any circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be construed as if such invalid part were never included herein, and this Ordinance shall be and remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DuPAGE, ILLINOIS on this 8th day of August, 2005. Debbie Blatzer Peter Coules Clifford Miklos Brian Reaves Ron Stapleton Jeanette Virgilio Attest: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT v v v Approved by me this 8th day of August, 2005. &Lir JOHN 'IAZZA, Villa _e Pre do HARLENE SMOLLEN, Village Clerk Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District SECTION VIII/DD DOWNTOWN DISTRICT A. PURPOSE The Village of Lemont hereby creates a Downtown District based upon traditional standards for municipal building and taking into account the Village's specific historic, community, architectural, and aesthetic ambience and values, the preservation and continuation of which is necessary and desirable to the enjoyment and welfare of the Village. The Downtown District regulations in this section are form -based and maintain the existing character of the Village's Downtown. These Downtown District regulations enable a mixed -use physical environment to further enhance the preservation of the historical characteristic of the Downtown District and the economic and cultural success of the Downtown District and surrounding areas. Traditional urban design conventions are applied to establish a selection of street types that form the framework for the Downtown District by setting design parameters for how buildings, structures and other elements relate to those streets. B. ADMINISTRATION The application and interpretation of the standards and regulations in this section shall be the responsibility of the Village Board, with the and Community Development Director. The Downtown Architect, an appointed position, is to assist the Village Board and the Community Development Director by reviewing any application for compliance with this section, with special focus on subsection F., G., and H. of this section and to guide applicants in fulfilling the intent of the Illustrative Downtown Master Plan set forth in subsection D. The illustrations contained throughout subsection D. are meant to demonstrate the basic character intended for the Downtown District, but are for illustrative purposes only. This section sets out the regulations that govern permitted development in the Downtown District. This section shall be applied in the following manner: a) Refer to the Regulating Plan in subsection E. of this section to determine the applicable street type. b) Refer to the provisions in regulations in Subsection E. of this section for the regulations applicable to the specific street type. c) Refer to subsection F. of this section for General Design Standards d) Refer to subsection G. of this section for Building Elements e) Refer to subsection H. of this section for Architectural Standards Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 1 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District In the case of conflict or inconsistency between the regulations set forth in this section for the Downtown District and any other sections of this Zoning Ordinance, this section shall govern control. To the extent that this section is silent where other sections of this Zoning Ordinance apply, such other sections shall govern. Building construction shall conform to the applicable Village codes and regulations as outlined in Title 15 — Buildings and Construction of the Lemont Municipal Code and the Fire Code in Chapter 8.20. Application Review and Approval Procedures 1. Application materials for Zoning Certificates in connection with uses permitted by right in the Downtown District shall be submitted to the Community Development Director. The required materials shall be those set forth in Section XVIII (D) of this Zoning Ordinance and shall also include the following items (as applicable): a. A current site survey showing the actual shape, area, and dimensions of the parcel to be developed and the exact size and location on the lot of existing buildings, accessory buildings and other structures. b. A site plan, drawn to scale, which shall include: i. A site location diagram & legal description. ii. The location on the lot of each proposed new building, accessory building or other structure. iii. Lot consolidations (preliminary plats) iv. Building orientations. v. Landscape plan. vi. The existing and intended use of each building, accessory building or structure, including detail by floor level. vii. The number and specifications of dwelling units and types. viii. Parking facilities (and number of spaces) ix Impervious surfaces, materials and locations. x. Signage. xi. Storm water management plan. xii. The location of garbage enclosures. c. Elevations illustrating all sides of buildings, accessory buildings or other structures including as in they related public streets or spaces. d. Specification of building materials (including colors). e. A parking analysis based on the proposed uses. f. Fire suppression plan. g. Other reasonable supporting documents as may be reasonably required by the Community Development Director and Downtown Architect. 2 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District 2. Review a. Upon reviewing the application materials and certifying whether the application materials are complete and in compliance with the Regulations in this section, the Downtown Architect shall transmit the certification and application to the Community Development Director. b. Upon receipt of the application materials and the Downtown Architect's certification that the materials are complete and in compliance, and in the event that that the conditions described in paragraphs 3 and 4 below do not apply, the Community Development Director shall transmit the application to the Village Board for a determination of compliance with the regulations of this section. Special Use applications, however, shall conform to the procedures set forth in Section XVIII(J) of this zoning ordinace. c. In the event the Downtown Architect determines that the materials are not complete or not in compliance, the Downtown Architect shall recommend to the Community Development Director to issue a determination of incompleteness of noncompliance to the applicant. In response, an applicant may submit supplemental or revised application materials, which shall be reviewed in the manner set forth above. In the alternative, if an applicant disagrees with the determination of incompleteness or noncomplinace, an applicant may bring an appeal of the determination to the Lemont Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Section XVIII(H). 3. Property Concurrently Located in the Historic District a. Where the site is in Lemont Historic District, the Community Development Director shall determine whether application under this section results in a "minor alteration" or a "major alteration" under the Lemont "Guide to Historic Preservation" (Ord. 0 -7 -01, 2001). If the determination is one of a minor alteration, the Community Development Director may issue a "Certificate of Appropriateness" and shall transmit the application and a copy of the Certificate of Appropriateness to the Village Board for review of compliance with this section. If the determination is one of a "Major alteration," the Community Development Director shall then refer the application to the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission, for review under the guide to Historic Preservation. Upon a finding by the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission of compliance with the Guide to Historic Preservation the Community Development Director shall transit the application to the Village Board for review of compliance with the regulations this section. b. Where the site is in the Lemont Historic District and an applicant seeks demolition, the applicant must complete a separate application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and must include the information required by the Guidelines for Demolition of a Structure. Section VIIIIDD August 10, 2005 3 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District 4. Where the site is in a Residential Preservation & Enhancement Overlay District, as described in the Village's Comprehensive Plan, the Community Development Director shall determine whether the application under this Section results in a "major alteration" as defined in Section VII(E)(10)(f)(1) of this Zoning Ordinance. If the determination is one of a major alteration, the Community Development Director shall refer the application to the Plan Commission for design review and to the Village Board for review of compliance with the regulations under this section. If the determination is one other than a Major Alteration, the Community Development Director shall certify compliance with such Section VII(E)(10)(f)(1) and transmit the application to the Village Board for review of compliance with this section. C. DEFINITIONS APPURTENANCES: Architectural features typically not used for human occupancy, consisting of awnings, marquees, balconies, turrets, cupolas, colonnades, arcades, spires, belfries, dormers, and chimneys. ARCADE: A colonnade composed of counterthrusting arches. BALCONY: An open habitable portion of an upper floor extending beyond a building's exterior wall that is not supported from below by vertical columns or piers but is instead supported by either a cantilever or brackets. BALUSTER: A short vertical member used to support a railing or coping. BALUSTRADE: A railing together with its supporting balusters or posts, often used at the front of a parapet. BUILD -TO LINE: A build -to line identifies the precise distance from a street right -of- way that a building shall be built to, in order to create a uniform line of buildings along the street. BUILD -TO ZONE: A build -to zone is a range of allowable distances from a street right -of -way that a building shall be built to in order to create a moderately uniform line of buildings along the street. BUILDING FRONTAGE: The vertical side of a building which faces the primary space or street and is built to the Build -to line. BUILDING HEIGHT: A limit to the vertical extent of a building measured in Stories and feet from the finished grade or sidewalk at frontage line, whichever is higher, to the eave of the roof, or cornice for a building with a parapet. The maximum number of stories is inclusive of habitable roofs and exclusive of true basements. BUILDING WIDTH: The length of a building frontage. 4 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District CIVIC BUILDING: Structure used primarily for general public purposes; and such uses may include: municipal administration and infrastructure, education, cultural performances, gatherings and displays administered by non - profit cultural, educational, governmental, community service and religious organizations. COLONNADE: A roofed structure, extending over the sidewalk and open to the street except for supporting columns or piers. CORNICE: A projecting horizontal decorative molding along the top of a wall or building. CUPOLA: A domelike structure surmounting a roof or dome, often used as a lookout or to admit light and air. CURB RADIUS: The curved edge of street paving at an intersection, measured at the inside travel edge of the travel lane. DOWNTOWN ARCHITECT: An appointed employee of the Village who works under the direction of the Community Development Director. The architect's primary responsibility is to assist the Community Development Director with planning and associated administrative tasks for the Downtown District, to include review of plans, recommendation of compliance or non - compliance with this section and working with the petitioner concerning the proposed development. DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN: The Downtown Master Plan was created during a community design charrette which took place January 6th — 11`h, 2005 and involved input from major stakeholders, consultants, Village Staff and the general public. The plan synthesizes community ideas and depicts the idealized build -out for Downtown. The Downtown Master Plan identifies key opportunity parcels for potential development, redevelopment, parking structure locations, and preservation. DWELLING, LIVE/WORK: A dwelling within which an at -home business is encouraged. DWELLING, ROWHOUSE: An attached single - family dwelling unit situated in a row of three (3) or more similar horizontally attached dwelling units, each unit having its own separate water, sanitary sewer, ventilation and heating system, inclusive of separate utility service lines and meters, and which is separated from attached adjacent dwelling units by a fire- resistant common wall. ESPLANADE: A street or public walkway that is pedestrian focused, located alongside a body of water. Section VIIUDD August 10, 2005 5 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District EXPRESSION LINE: A horizontal line, the full length of a facade, expressed by a material change or by a continuous projection, such as a molding or cornice, not less than two (2) inches or more than one (1) foot deep. Expression lines delineate the transition between the floor levels. FRONTAGE LINE: The property line or lines of a lot which coincide with a right -of- way or other public open space. GARDEN WALL: A freestanding wall along the property line dividing private areas from streets, alleys, and or adjacent lots. Garden walls sometime occur within private yards. LINER BUILDING: A fully functional building built in front of a parking garage, cinema, supermarket etc., to conceal large expanses of blank wall area and to face the street space with a facade that has doors and windows opening onto the sidewalk. LOT COVERAGE: The footprint of all structures on a particular lot. Porches, patios, terraces, stairways, walkways, driveways, parking lots and drive aisles do not count as lot coverage. MULLIONS: Strips of wood or metal that separate and hold in place the panes of a window. PARAPET: A low guarding wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, or balcony. PASEO: A cross - block, primarily pedestrian passage connecting one right -of -way or paseo to another. Paseos shall be designed for pedestrian comfort, either shaded by trees or by the buildings that line the space. PLAZA: An unroofed public open space with a majority of paved surface. Plazas are fronted with buildings. PRINCIPAL FACADE: (For purposes of placing buildings along build -to lines or build -to zones): The front plane of a building not including stoops, porches, or other attached architectural features. PROMENADE: A pedestrian path built next to a body of water. REGULATING PLAN: The Regulating Plan is the map in Subsection E denotes the specific location of street type standards for the Downtown District. SHARED PARKING: A system of parking, typically applied to buildings of differing uses that each have peak parking demands at different times within a 24 hour period, thereby allowing some parking spaces to be shared. SQUARE: An open space surrounded by streets or other vehicular passages. 6 August 10, 2005 Section VIII /DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District STOOP: A small platform and / or entrance stairway at a house door, commonly covered by a secondary roof or awning. STOREFRONT: The portion of a building at the first story of a retail frontage that is made available for retail use. STORY: A floor level within a building. STRUCTURED PARKING: Layers of parking stacked vertically. TURRET: A small tower or tower- shaped projection on a building. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 7 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District D. ILLUSTRATIVE MASTER PLAN 8 August 10, 2005 Section VIIUDD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District ILLUSTRATIVE CANALWALK MASTER PLAN Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 9 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District E. STREET TYPES Development under Section VIII is regulated by street type. The streets are related to each other in a hierarchical manner. When streets intersect, the primary street is determined by its higher order in the hierarchy. This section regulates individual parcels of land based on which type of street they front. The front of a building and its main entrance must face the primary street. Hierarchy of Streets: g U • Main Street • Esplanade • Promenade • Downtown Street • Village Street • Canal Frontage • Neighborhood Street • House Street • Park Street • Alley The physical location of streets and street types are identified subsections (E)(1 -10). These subsections govern the street type standards and details for each of the street types, such as building placement, building volume, uses, and street sections. Where a street currently does not exist, the street will be built to the dimensional requirements set forth in the corresponding street sections. In addition the hierarchy of streets will serve to act as an informal phasing plan, wherein primary streets will receive prioritized attention. Some lots and ownership of multiple lots extend between two parallel streets. If an applicant in this situation proposes more than one building, then each building facing a street follows its corresponding requirements. This means that the rules for the street type with the greater hierarchy are not applied to buildings fronting both streets. If an applicant proposes one building that extends between the two streets, then the design of each facade shall conform to the requirements of the streets they front. Rear setbacks shall be ignored in this situation. In some situations this may require a change in building height midway through the building, depending on the rules for the Street Types. The transition in height should occur in the mid -block location, but no closer than 50 feet from either of the two building frontages. If a single building extends beyond the mid- 10 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District way point of the block , it's rear facade shall be considered a front facade and shall have to conform to the rules for the street type it fronts, including the build -to requirements. For the creation of new Downtown streets, the roadway materials found in the Village of Lemont Standard Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements and Private Site Improvements, January 2002 shall apply. Any proposed roadway improvements must maintain the integrity of the Downtown District street types and corresponding street sections. In regards to street width, the right -of -way widths and street section specifications found in the following subsections shall govern. With respect to existing buildings within the Downtown District, their use may be maintained despite changes made to allowable uses. In the event that the building undergoes either structural or cosmetic modifications, if the cost of improvements exceeds 50% of the present building value, it will be subject to the standards set forth by this section. In addition, in the event an existing building is abandoned for more then six months, it will be subject to the standards set forth by this section. The Community Development Director will have final jurisdiction over this matter. To provide paseos for mid -block pedestrian access to the I & M Canal, a 15 foot setback is required on the side or rear property lines that run perpendicular to Esplanade or Promenade and continuing to the next intersecting street. This requirement overrides the setback & build -to requirements of all street types. This may affect properties fronting Main Streets and Downtown Streets, including lots with sides that do not abut Esplanade or Promenade but do fall within the next intersecting street. Side property lines adjacent to Historic buildings and lots 50 -feet and narrower are exempt. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 11 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District REGULATING PLAN 12 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD l l l v 12 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District 1. Main Street Main Street is the most important Downtown street type. The streets within this category reflect the character of the historic central business district. Buildings located along Main Street are amongst the oldest in Lemont. Buildings are mixed -use and have doors and windows facing the street. The Main Street type serves to preserve and enhance the historic character of Downtown. C. Building Volume: Bldg. Width: 16 ft. min. 160 ft. max. Bldg Height: 2 story min. 3 story max. 35 ft. max. Lot Coverage: 60% min 80% max. E. Permitted Uses: a. Uses permitted in the B -2 District. b. Uses permitted in the R -5 and R -6 Districts. Townhouses are not limited by the number of units per building. c. Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses as determined by the Community Development Director. A. Building Placement: Build -to -line location: 0 ft. Side Setback: 0 ft. Rear Setback: 0 ft. B. Locator Diagram: D. Notes: 1. Appurtenances may not extend beyond the height limit, except by variance. 2. Building fronts are required to provide shelter to the sidewalk by means of at least one of the following: arcade, colonnade, marquee, awning, or 2 "d floor balcony. 3. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors except first floor, no residential. 4. The alignment of floor -to -floor heights of abutting buildings is encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators. Existing buildings along Stephen Street portray the character of the Main Street type. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 13 2. Esplanade The Esplanade is a street or walkway that is pedestrian focused. Where the esplanade is a street, this street should be treated like a pedestrian plaza. Such a street should be able to be easily closed off for events. Buildings are more urban in character, yet are mixed -use just like the Main Street type. C. Building Volume: Bldg. Width: 16 ft. min. 160 ft. max. Bldg Height: 2 story min. 5 story max. 60 ft. max. Lot Coverage: 50% min. 80% max. E. Permitted Uses: a. b. Uses permitted in the B -2 District. Uses permitted in the R -5 and R -6 Districts. Townhouses are not limited by the number of units per building. Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses as determined by the Community Development Director. Section VIII /DD — Downtown District A. Building B. Locator Dia ram Placement: Build -to -line location: (Typical) 0 ft. Side Setback: 15ft. Rear Setback: 0 ft. D. Notes: 1. Appurtenances may not extend beyond the height limit, except by variance. 2. Building fronts are required to provide shelter to the sidewalk by means of at least one of the following: arcade, colonnade, marquee, awning, or 2nd floor balcony. 3. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors. provided. however. that no commercial use shall be above a residential use. 4. The alignment of floor -to -floor heights of abutting buildings is encoura • ed to allow for shared use of elevators. 4ky'yC?*3± F. Example: The above illustration depicts the desired character of the Esplanade. Buildings shape the pedestrian realm and an intimate public space is formed. 14 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District G. Street Section: Esplanade Street The Esplanade Street section allows for either a street or pedestrian walkway. Emphasis is placed on creating a friendly setting. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 15 3. Promenade The Promenade is located along the South side of the I & M canal. It is a pedestrian only zone that consists of a walking path and green areas. While a variety of buildings are located along the Promenade, recreational facilities and community gather places are also present. Adjacent are recreational facilities such as a basketball court and a dog park across the canal. C. Building Volume: Bldg. Width: 16 ft. min. 160 ft. max. Bldg Height: 2 story min. 3 story max. Lot Coverage: 35 ft. max. 50% min. 80% max. Section VIII /DD — Downtown District A. Building Placement: B. Locator Diagram: Build -to -line location: 0 ft. Side: 15 ft. Rear: 0 ft. D. Notes: 1. Appurtenances may not extend beyond the height limit, except by variance. 2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors. provided, howeve no commercial use shall be above a residential use. 3. The alignment of floor -to -floor heights of abutting buildings is encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators. E. Permitted Uses: F. Examples: a. Uses permitted in the B -2 District. b. Uses permitted in the R -5 and R -6 District. Townhouses are not limited by the number of units per building. c. Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses as determined by the Community Development Director. 16 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District G. Street Section Promenade Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 17 4. Downtown Street The Downtown Street is used primarily for high densities of residential units. This occurs in mansion apartment buildings and condominiums. It is the location of the highest concentration of residential units. C. Building Volume: Bldg. Width: 16 ft. min. 160 ft. max. Bldg Height: 3 story min. 5 story max. 60 ft. max. Lot Coverage: 50% min. 80% max E. Permitted Uses: a. Uses permitted in the B -2 District. b. Uses permitted in the R -5 and R -6 District. Townhouses are not limited by the number of units per building. c. Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses as determined by and the Community Development Director. A. Building Placement: Build -to -zone location: 0 ft. — 5 ft. Side Setback: 0 ft. Rear Setback: 0 ft. Section VIII /DD — Downtown District B. Locator Diagram: D. Notes: 1. Appurtenances may not extend beyond the height limit, except by variance. 2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors, provided. however. that no commercial use shall be above a residential 3. The alignment of floor -to -floor heights of abutting buildings is encoura•ed to allow for shared use of elevators. F. Example: 18 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District G. Street Section: Downtown Street Section VIIUDD August 10, 2005 19 5. Village Street Village Streets form the primary network of streets in Downtown. These streets are more focused on traffic circulation and while pedestrian friendly, these streets do not form the main pedestrian environment Downtown. Village Streets have the most variety in build -to requirements and accommodate a range of uses. C. Building Volume: Bldg. Width: 16 ft. min. 160 ft. max. Bldg Height: 2 story min. 3 story max. 35 ft. max. Lot Coverage: 60% min. 80% max. E. Permitted Uses: a. Uses permitted in the B -2 District. b. Uses permitted in the R -5 and R -6 District. Townhouses are not limited by the number of units per building. c. Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses as determined by the Community Development Director. Section VIII /DD — Downtown District A. Building Placement: B. Locator Diagram Build -to -zone: (Typical) Oft. — 10 ft. Side Setback: 0 ft. Rear Setback: 5 ft. D. Notes: 1. Appurtenances may not extend beyond the height limit, except by variance. 2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors, provided, however. that no commercial use shall be above a residential use.. 3. The alignment of floor -to -floor heights of abutting buildings is encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators. F. Examples: The drawing, above, illustrates how new buildings are added to an existing Village Street. 20 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District G. Street Section: Village Street Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 21 6. Canal Frontage Canal Frontage streets form an attractive foreground to the Village that compliments the skyline. As one comes across the river valley, the Canal Frontage will emulate a nice appearance that is in harmony with the famous Lemont steeples. C. Building Volume: A. Building Placement: Build -to -zone location: (Typical) 5 ft. — 10 ft. Side Setback: 0 ft. Rear Setback: 0 ft. D. Notes: Section VIII /DD — Downtown District B. Locator Diagram Bldg. Width: 16 ft. min. 1. Appurtenances may not extend beyond the height limit, except by 160 ft. max. variance. 2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors except first floor, no Bldg Height: 2 story min. residential. 5 story max. 3. The alignment of floor -to -floor heights of abutting buildings is encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators. 60 ft. max. Lot Coverage: 60% min. 80% max. E. Permitted Uses: F. Example a. Uses permitted in the B -2 District. b. Uses permitted in the R -5 and R -6 District. Townhouses are not limited by the number of units per building. c. Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses as determined by the Community Development Director. This drawing illustrates the important physical characteristics of the canal frontage, serving as a welcoming gateway to Downtown. 22 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District H. Street Section: Canal Frontage The Canal Frontage street includes narrow travel lanes and parking on one side of the street. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 23 7. Neighborhood Street The Neighborhood Street presents an interesting mix of Downtown urban living and traditional building types. Such building types include loft apartments, townhouses, and smaller detached houses. Build -to lines are varied. C. Building Volume: Bldg. Width: 16 ft. min. 160 ft. max. Bldg Height: 2 story min. 4 story max. 50 ft. max. Lot Coverage: 45% min. 80% max. E. Permitted Uses: a. Uses permitted in the B -2 District. b. Uses permitted in the R-4, R -5, and R -6 District. Townhouses are not limited by the number of units per building. a. Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses as determined by the Community Development Director. A. Building Placement: Build -to -zone location: (Typical) 0 ft. — 20 ft. Side Setback: 0 ft. Rear Setback: 5ft Section VIII /DD — Downtown District B. Locator Diagram D. Notes: 1. Appurtenances may not extend beyond the height limit, except by variance. 2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors, provided, however, that no commercial use shall he above a residential use. 3. The alignment of floor -to -floor heights of abutting buildings is encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators F. Example: 24 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District Street Section: Neighborhood Street The Neighborhood Street allows for narrow travel lanes and parking on both sides of the street. A green strip is included as well as a wide sidewalk for pedestrians. Section VIIUDD August 10, 2005 25 8. House Street The House Street is a quieter, more intimate street. The street type evokes the character of historic Downtown residential streets. Buildings are set further back and buildings reflect the existing character of prominent Downtown streets such as Porter and Cass Streets. C. Building Volume: Bldg. Width: 16 ft. min. 160 ft. max. Bldg Height: 2 story min. 3 story max. 35 ft. max. Lot Coverage: 45% min. 65% max. Lot Width: 35 ft. min. 50 ft. max. E. Permitted Uses: a. Uses permitted in the R-4 District b. Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses as determined by the Community Development Director. c. A. Building Placement: Build -to -line location: (Typical) 15ft — 25ft Side Setback: 5 ft. Rear Setback: 5 ft. D. Notes: Section VIIIIDD — Downtown District B. Locator Diagram 1. Appurtenances may not extend beyond the height limit, except by variance. 2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors. 3. The alignment of floor -to -floor heights of abutting buildings is encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators. F. Examples: 26 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District G. Street Section House Street Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 27 9. Park Street Park Streets are intended to be either fronted by buildings on one side or have no buildings on either side. In many cases the buildings found along Park Streets are Community Buildings. Park Streets serve as drives within parks and open spaces. C. Examples: A. Buildinn Placement: Build -to -line location: (Typical) 5ft — loft Side Setback: 5 ft. Rear Setback: 5 ft. Section VIII /DD — Downtown District B. Locator Dia ' ram 28 August 10, 2005 Section V1EI /DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District D. Street Section Park Street Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 29 10. Alley While no Downtown buildings have their primary address on an Alley, the Alley type is important for allowing rear access to buildings. Utilities, parking, and services are located within the Alley. Buildings that face onto alleys are intended to be ancillary to the primary building. C. Street Sections: Section VIII /DD — Downtown District A. Building Placement: B. Locator Diagram Buildings along alleys should conform to the rear setback requirements of the lot's primary street frontage requirements. 30 August 10, 2005 Section VIIUDD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District F. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS 1. Corner Radii & Clear Zones: Corner curb radii shall be between 9 feet and 15 feet. Fairly tight turning radii shorten pedestrian crossings and inhibit reckless drivers from turning corners at high speeds. To allow for emergency vehicles (e.g. fire trucks) to turn corners, a 25 foot radius Clear Zone shall be established free of all vertical obstructions such as telephone poles, sign poles, fire hydrants, electrical boxes, or newspaper boxes, etc. Wheelchair accessible ramps will be provided at intersections within the Clear Zone for disabled access. Ft opal y/ Right -oF-Viy Line! 25' Racius Claw are !iv - cut 2. Streets: Clear Zero Curb Rados - (9'-'t) All applications for development in the Downtown District must include the design of street elements adjacent to the applicant's property. These designs must be according to the Street Type adjacent to the property, as identified in the Street Types Section (subsections E (1 -10)). The Street Type and the appropriate thoroughfare sections inform the applicant regarding how parking, sidewalk, tree plantings and other elements are to be sized and arranged. Contact with Community Development staff will provide clarification regarding the required design for each street. 3. Alleys: Alleys are required in the Downtown District to minimize curb cuts and to provide access to parking and service areas behind buildings. Alley requirements may be waived by the Community Development Director for access to detached single family residential lots greater than 45 feet in width in situations in which proper streetfront orientation, pedestrian circulation, and parking can still be accomplished. Alley locations and dimensions are not fixed but shall be designed to accommodate the alley's purpose. Alleys may be incorporated into parking lots as drive aisles and fire lanes. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 31 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District 4. Exceptions from Build -to Lines: Exceptions from Build -to Lines may be granted by the Community Development Director for avoiding trees with calipers greater than 8 inches. 5. First Floor Height for Residential: Residential uses on the first story shall have finished floor height raised a minimum of 2 feet above the sidewalk grade in the public right -of -way. In instances where the ground floor of a mixed -use building is intended for residential space to be converted to retail or office space, the Community Development Director may decide that the raised finished floor height is not necessary. 6. Drive - throughs: Drive- through service windows are permitted in the rear of properties, in mid - block and alley accessed locations. There shall be no stacking requirements for vehicles. Example 7. Fences: Front Side of Bulcirgs % Drive-t hhough service area Fences shall be a minimum of 25% opaque. Fences shall be constructed of materials that continue the architecture of the building that it abuts. Fences made of chain -link (wholly or in part) are prohibited along all right of way lines which abut streets. 8. Civic Sites: Civic buildings contain uses of special public importance. Civic buildings include, but are not limited to, municipal buildings, churches, libraries, schools, daycare centers, recreation facilities, and places of assembly. Civic buildings do not include retail buildings, residential buildings, or privately owned office buildings. Civic buildings should be monumental and should help to enhance the public realm, rather than take away from it. The buildings should evoke a civic character and be carefully designed to reflect the architectural character of Lemont. In order to provide greater flexibility to create a special architectural 32 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII/DDI — Downtown District statement, civic buildings are not subject to Building Volume or Building Placement requirements. The design of civic buildings shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director. 9. Parking: a. Parking Requirements The intent of these parking regulations is to encourage a balance between compact pedestrian oriented development and necessary car storage. The goal is to construct neither more nor less parking than is needed. For properties of one -half acre and less, there are no minimum parking count requirements in the Downtown District. For properties over one - half -acre, the minimum parking count requirement shall be 1 parking space for every 1000 square feet of leaseable or saleable building area. These parking spaces may be located either on -site or in any public parking facility, the closest outside edge of which facility is located no more than 500 feet from the entry to the proposed building. Minimum parking space dimensions for head -in or diagonal parking shall be 9 feet by 18 feet. Parallel parking spaces shall be 8 feet by 22 feet minimum. Drive aisles in parking lots shall be 22 feet wide for two -way circulation and to provide adequate backup space for 90 degree head -in parking. Diagonal parking and parallel parking spaces can be accessed with one -way 10 foot wide drive aisles. Parking shall be provided as necessary to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. b. Off - Street Surface Parking Lot Placement Wherever possible, parking lots shall be located behind buildings, such that buildings separate parking areas from the street. In no case shall parking be located in front of a building. Off - street surface parking lots shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from property lines along public Section VIIUDD August 10, 2005 33 Section V/!! /DD— Downtown District rights -of -way, excluding alleys. Outbuildings serving as garages facing alleys shall be permitted within this setback. c. Structured Parking and Liner Buildings Parking structures is a permitted use within the Downtown District. Parking structures shall be set back from the property lines of all adjacent streets to reserve room for Liner Buildings between parking structures and the lot frontage. The Liner Building shall be no less than three stories in height and no less than 20 feet in depth. Liner Buildings may be detached from or attached to parking structures. Exceptions to these rules my be granted for lots less than 140 feet deep. Liner Buildings are not subject to buildings width limitations found in Section E. Street Types. Structures whose sole use is parking shall not be considered as `Large Footprint Buildings.' ziN Parking Structure d. Access to Off - Street Parking Primary Frontage Alleys shall be the primary source of access to off - street parking. Parking along alleys may be head -in, diagonal or parallel. Alleys may be incorporated into parking lots as standard drive aisles. Access to all properties adjacent to the alley shall be maintained. Access between parking lots across property lines is also encouraged. Corner lots that have both rear and side access shall access parking through the rear (see diagrams below). 34 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District Frontage abet --Ile Lots Without Alleys Rope rty-> Line Curb -+ Front ede of Ebb ings 4 Frontage greet_ Shared Parking can con nue throughout Interior of bock Frontage Street A Garages should always be accessed from the alley and located in the rear of the lot. If no alley exists, then efforts should be demonstrated attempting to get cross access across neighboring properties for rear parking. Circular drives are prohibited except for civic buildings. e. Garages where alleys are not present If no alleys exist, then garage door(s) shall be positioned no closer to streets, squares or parks than 20 feet behind the principal plane of the building frontage. Garages facing streets, squares or parks are limited to one car width; and garage doors shall not exceed 10 feet in width. Where space permits, garage doors shall face the side or the rear, not the front. Section VIIUDD August 10, 2005 35 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District Two -car garages are allowed where alleys are not present, so long as the garage is located in the rear of the lot. Garage doors shall not exceed 10 feet, and the driveway shall be a maximum of 10 feet wide in front of the principal plane of the building. f. Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements Landscape strips of at Least six feet in width shall be provided between parking isles of either head -in or diagonal parking. Each landscape strip shall have at least one tree for every 90 square feet of area, or portion thereof, and be covered with grass, shrubs, or living ground cover. To minimize water consumption, the use of low -water vegetative ground cover other than turf is encouraged. 6 ft. air). In lieu of landscape strips, landscape islands can be provided. No more than 8 consecutive parking stalls are permitted without a landscape island of at least 6 feet in width and extending the entire length of the parking stall. A minimum of one tree shall be planted in each landscape island. 36 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District 11. Large Footprint Buildings: Buildings with a footprint greater than 20,000 square feet may be built within the Downtown District, however only by Special Use. Buildings with a footprint greater than 20,000 square feet may be built within the Downtown District by variation only. Such buildings must abide by all rules in this code with the following special limitations: a. Buildings may be one story in height and can only be on the street type, "Downtown Streets," but shall be at least 24 feet in height. This may be accomplished with Liner Buildings or higher ceiling heights and/ or parapets. b. To encourage use by pedestrians and decrease the need for solely auto - oriented patronage, Large - Footprint Buildings must reinforce the urban character of the downtown and shall therefore front the buildings to the sidewalks, providing windows and doors at frequent intervals. Operable doorways should occur on an average of every 50 feet for the whole length of the street frontage. c. Building footprints shall not be larger than a single block. Floor area of buildings shall not cantilever over public rights -of -way. d. Loading docks, service areas and trash disposal facilities shall not face streets, parks, squares, waterways, or significant pedestrian spaces. Large Footprint Buildings are wrapped in a liner of smaller buildings with doors and windows facing the street. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 Large Footprint Building has blank facades and sits behind a field of parking. 37 Section VIII /DD - Downtown District 12. Opacity & Facades: Opacity requirements shall meet the parameters described in Architectural Standards, subsection H.2(a)(ii). 13. Accessibility: All buildings and streetscapes will be designed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. G. BUILDING ELEMENTS 1. Door & Window Openings: The primary entrance to the building shall be located on the exterior wall facing the frontage street. Windows shall be rectangular, square, circular, semi - circular, or octagonal. Rectangular window openings facing streets shall be oriented vertically. Each facade facing streets shall contain 15% to 70% of transparent materials on each story below the roof line. 2. Colonnades / Arcades: Depth = 8 ft minimum from the principal facade to the inside column face. 18" from outside column face to curb. Height = 10 ft minimum clear. Length = 75 -100% of Building Front (for Storefronts only). Open multi -story verandas, awnings, balconies, and enclosed useable space shall be permitted above the colonnade. 38 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District Colonnades shall only be constructed where the minimum depth can be obtained. Colonnades shall occur forward of the principal facade, but may not encroach within the right -of -way, and shall not extend past the curb line. Colonnades may replace street trees along their length. On corners, colonnades may wrap around the side of the building facing the side street. 3. Balconies: Depth = 6 ft minimum for 2nd floor balconies, 8ft recommended Height = 10 ft minimum clear. Length = up to 100% of Building Front (for Storefronts only). Balconies may differ in length and width. Balconies shall occur forward of the Build -to Line and may encroach over the right -of -way. Balconies may have roofs, but are required to be open -air parts of the building. On corners, balconies may wrap around the side of the building facing the side street. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 39 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District Balconies should always be supported in some way and should also appear safe to stand on and under. 4. Marquees & Awnings: Depth = 6 ft minimum. Height = 8 ft minimum clear. Length = 50% to 100% of Building Front (for Storefronts only). The above requirements apply to first -floor awnings. There are no minimum requirements for awnings above the first floor. Marquees and Awnings shall occur forward of the Build -to Line and may encroach over the right -of -way. Awnings shall be made of fabric. High -gloss or plasticized fabrics are prohibited. Awnings must be approved by the Community Development Director. 40 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District 5. Porches: 1111111111111111 lllllllll�lgjl Depth = 8 ft minimum from building face to inside column face. Length= 25% to 100% of Building Front. = 25% to 100% of Building Side for wrap - around porches. Height = 30" min. from grade to top of stairs; 96" maximum. Front Porches may be multi -story. Front Porches may occur forward of the principal facade. Porches shall not extend into the right -of -way. Front Porches are required to be open air. No more than 25% of the floor area of a porch may be screened if the porch extends forward of the Build -to Line. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 41 6. Stoops Section VIII/DD — Downtown District Depth = 4 ft minimum from principal facade to inside column face for stoops with covered landing. Length = 10% to 25% of Building Front. (length does not include stairs) Height = 30" minimum from grade to top of first finished floor; 96" maximum. Stoops may occur forward of the principal facade, but shall not extend into the right -of -way. Stoop stairs may run to the front or to the side. Sidewalks shall have a minimum 5' clear access for pedestrians. Stoops may be covered or uncovered. *Front Porches and Stoops shall not be built within 18" of the side property line on attached unit types. 7. Turrets and Cupolas 42 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District Plan = 20' x 20' Maximum Footprint Area Height = 30 feet maximum above the roofline of the highest story, by variance only. Any habitable spaces inside a turret or cupola shall not exceed one story. H. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS This section specifies building materials, details and configurations. Building designs which strictly comply with these standards are to be considered approved for matters of aesthetics and shall not require further discretionary review for architectural character or appearance. Building designs which do not comply with these standards may be permitted, but only after review and approval by the Community Development Director and the Plan Commission. Building designs that do not comply with these standards may be permitted, but only after review and approval by the Community Development Director and the Zoning Board of Appeals. A primary goal of the Architectural Standards is authenticity. The Standards encourage construction which is straightforward and functional, and which draws its ornament and variety from the traditional assembly of genuine materials. The Community Development Director shall have authority to approve substitute materials for those listed as options under the Architectural Standards. As an additional reference for architectural standards, refer to Traditional Construction Patterns, by Stephen Mouzon (McGraw -Hill, 2004). To ensure that buildings are of a character true to Lemont, new construction must also comply with the standards set forth in Lemont Guide to Historic Preservation, which contains a set of specific building regulations. (Ord 0- 71 -01, 2001). To verify satisfaction of the Historic Preservation Guidelines, a Certificate of Appropriateness is required. The process for obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness is outlined in the Guide to Historic Preservation. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 43 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District LEMONT HISTORIC DISTRICT General Requirements: The following shall be located in rear yards or sideyards not facing side streets: * Window and Wall Air Conditioners; * Air Conditioning Compressors; * Irrigation and pool pumps; and * Electrical Utility Meters. The following shall be located in rear yards only: * Antennas; * Permanent Barbecues. * Refuse enclosures The following are prohibited: * Undersized shutters (the shutter or shutters must be sized so as to equal the width that would be required to cover the window opening.) * Plastic or inoperable shutters; * Clotheslines; 44 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District * Clothes Drying Yards; * Satellite dish antennas greater than 18" in diameter; * Reflective and/or bronze -tint glass; * Plastic or PVC roof tiles; * Backlit awnings; * Glossy - finish awnings; * Styrofoam cornices; and * Fences made of chain link, barbed wire, or plain wire mesh. 1. Building Walls a. General Requirements Required for all buildings: i. Exposed foundation walls (below the first floor elevation) shall be concrete (painted and/or stuccoed C.B.S.), brick, or natural/ manufactured stone. Lemont Limestone is recommended. ii. All Chimneys shall be finished with brick, stucco, or natural or manufactured stone. Lemont Limestone is recommended. iii. The facades of buildings are encouraged to be finished with more than one finish material. Heavier materials (Stone, Brick, Concrete with Stucco, etc.) shall be located below lighter materials (Wood, Fiber Cement Board, Siding, etc). The change in material should occur along a horizontal line, preferably at the floor level. Lemont Limestone is recommended as the primary material. Required for all buildings except attached and detached single family houses: iv. An expression line shall delineate the division between the first story and the second story. A cornice shall delineate the tops of the facades. Expression lines and cornices shall either be a molding extending a minimum of 2 inches, or a jog in the surface plane of the building wall greater than 2 inches. Section VIIUDD August 10, 2005 45 Desirable Undesirable b. Permitted Finish Materials Section VIII /DD — Downtown District C rruee E.yrs: ion I in pryjo s enough to create 51 Y talons' line 'Packed on Nt ansard roof rapress ion l me covered by awturg Front Facades: *Concrete masonry units with stucco (C.B.S.) *Reinforced concrete with stucco *Pre -cast concrete with stucco *Fiber cement board such as "Hardie- Plank" siding (50 -year siding product) *Wood (termite resistant, 50 -year siding product): painted white, left natural, or painted/stained with earth -toned colors. *Brick *Stone (natural or manufactured), Lemont Limestone is recommended. *Aluminum siding, provided that it is commercial grade accent steel. *E.I.F.S., Fiberglass (as cornice material), and composite materials: shall be located out of reach of pedestrians and shall visually appear to have a hand troweled finish. Side Facades: *Concrete masonry units (painted or split faced) *Brick Rear Facades: *Any combination of materials period permitted for the front and sides 46 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIIIIDDI — Downtown District *Wherever possible, Green building materials are encouraged in the construction of building walls, including recycled- content sheathing, siding composed of reclaimed or recycled material, salvaged masonry brick or block, and locally produced stone or brick. 2. Storefronts a. General Requirements i. Building Components CORNICE Window IInnis /llntd UPPER FACADE Masonry Pio EXPRESSION LINT; ... Trausoui ii. Opacity STOREFRON T Display Window Hulklrnd In order to provide clear views of merchandise in stores and to provide natural surveillance of exterior street spaces, the ground -floor along the building frontage shall have un- tinted transparent storefront windows and / or doors covering no less than 75% of the wall area. Low emissive glass with high visual light transmittance is permitted. Bottoms of the storefront windows shall be between I and 3 feet above sidewalk grade. Storefronts shall remain un- shuttered at night and shall provide clear views of interior spaces lit from within. iii. Doors or Entrances Doors or entrances with public access shall be provided at intervals no greater than 50 feet, unless otherwise approved by the Community Development Director." Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 47 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District Garden Walls & Fences a. General Requirements Fences, garden walls, or hedges are strongly encouraged and, if built, should be constructed along all un -built rights -of -way which abut streets and alleys as shown in the diagram below. Fences, garden walls, or hedges are encouraged along side yards and rear yards. Fences, garden walls and hedges shall be minimum 25% opaque. 4— Ale/ —± Fexi ,N91s ar Hedges Raperty . II///"V a,1/1u �,uir.,.__.. Line Est ar e6 (eater Rai of Buhl ng/ Orb _ -, _- Front age St reef -► I OS Height of garden walls: Front Yard: (in front of the primary structure) maximum height of 48 inches. Pillars and posts may extend up to 6 inches more, to a height of 54 inches. Side and Rear Yards: (behind the principal facade of the primary structure) maximum height of 72 inches. Pillars and posts may extend up to 6 inches more, to a height of 78 inches. b. Permitted Finish Materials *Wood (termite resistant), painted white, or painted/stained with colors. Unpainted wood must be sealed *Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco (C.B.S.) *Reinforced Concrete with Stucco *Wrought Iron *Brick *Stone, Lemont Limestone is recommended. c. Permitted Configurations 48 August 10, 2005 Section V1II/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District *Wood: Picket Fences: minimum 25% opacity, w/ corner posts Other: to match building walls *Wrought Iron: Vertical, 5/8" minimum dimension, 4" to 6" spacing *Brick *Stone *Stucco: with texture and color to match building walls 3. Columns, Arches, Piers, & Porches a. General Requirements i. Column and Pier spacing: Columns and Piers shall be spaced no farther apart than they are tall. Generally column bays should be equal and of precise proportions. At times variations of intercolumnation can occur to punctuate certain moments. b. Permitted Finish Materials Columns: Wood structure with finished wood or Hardie -plank cladding Cast Iron Concrete with smooth finish Brick Stone, Lemont Limestone is recommended. ii. Arches: Wood structure with finished wood or Hardie -plank cladding Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco (C.B.S.) Reinforced Concrete with Stucco Brick Stone, Lemont Limestone is recommended. Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 49 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District iii. Piers: Wood structure with finished wood or Hardie -plank cladding Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco (C.B.S.) Reinforced Concrete with Stucco Brick Stone, Lemont Limestone is recommended. iv. Railings & Balustrades: Wood (termite resistant), painted or natural Wrought Iron Stone, Lemont Limestone is recommended. c. Permitted Configurations Columns: Square, 6" minimum, with or without capitals and bases Round, 6" minimum outer diameter, with or without capitals and bases Classical Orders ii. Arches: Semi - circular & Segmental iii. Piers: 8" minimum dimension iv. Porches: Railings 2 -3/4" minimum diameter Balustrades 4" minimum spacing, 6" maximum spacing. (All dimensions shall also conform to local building codes.) 4. Roofs & Gutters a. General Requirements Permitted Roof Types: Gabled, hipped, shed, barrel vaulted, mansard & domed. Shed and flat roofs shall be concealed with parapets along the street frontage. Applied mansard roofs are not permitted. ii. Exposed rafter ends (or tabs) at overhangs are strongly recommended. iii. Downspouts are to match gutters in material and finish. 50 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District b. Permitted Finish Materials i. Metal: Galvanized Copper Aluminum Zinc -Alum ii. Shingles: Fiberglass or Metal, "dimensional" type Slate Composite slate Cedar shake iii. Tile: Clay Terra cotta Concrete iv. Gutters: Copper Aluminum Galvanized Steel c. Permitted Configurations i. Metal: Standing Seam or "Five -vee," 24" maximum spacing, panel ends exposed at overhang ii. Shingles: Square Rectangular Fishscale Diamond Shield iii. Tile: Barrel Flat French iv. Gutters: Rectangular section Square section Half -round section Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 51 Section VIII /DD — Downtown District In regards to roof slope, do not vary the slopes drastically within the same style. Instead base slopes on local syntax. As a generalization 12:12 is appropriate for primary roofs, while ancillary roof slopes may be 4:12. 5. Windows, Skylights, & Doors a. General Requirements i. Window and door openings shall be taller than they are wide. ii. Window openings may be grouped horizontally. iii. Masonry Construction: A header and sill are required for all windows. iv. Wood Construction: Windows are required to have trim on all four sides. v. The following accessories are permitted: Shutters, Window Boxes, Mullions, Fabric or Metal Awnings (no backlighting; no glossy - finish fabrics) 52 August 10, 2005 Section VIII /DD Section VIII /DDI — Downtown District b. Finish Materials Windows and Skylights: Wood Aluminum Copper Steel Clad Wood ii. Doors: Wood or Metal iii. Whenever possible, Green building materials shall be used for windows & doors, including wood/composite windows, finger - jointed wood windows, and reconstituted or recycled- content doors. c. Permitted Configurations Windows: Rectangular Square Round (18" maximum outer diameter) Semi - circular Octagonal DO Horizontal windows do not reflect human proportions. Use vertical windows that respond to the human body. Use vertical or square window panes and restrict them to a few related proportions, such as 1:1.6 or 1:2. ii. Window Operations: Casement Single and Double -Hung Industrial Fixed Frame (36 square feet maximum) Section VIII/DD August 10, 2005 53 Section VIII /DD - Downtown District iii. Skylights: Flat to the pitch of the roof iv. Door Operations: Casement French Sliding (upper floors and rear only) 6. Opacity & Facades: Each floor of any building facade facing a park, square or street shall contain transparent windows covering from 15% to 70% of the wall area. 7. Signs The existing Downtown District Sign Standards (Section XV.D — Lemont Sign Ordinance) shall apply to the Downtown District. 54 August 10, 2005 Section VIII/DD