O-65-11 Ord Amending Unified Development Ord of 2008VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE NO O --6 fs i/
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEMONT UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF 2008
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 24th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village
of Lemont, Cook, DuPage, and Will
Counties, Illinois this 24th
day of October, 2011.
ORDINANCE NO. O- U!J' 11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEMONT UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF 2008
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 September 21, 2011, the Lemont Planning & Zoning
Commission, in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Combined Statutes and
the Unified Development Ordinance, conducted a public hearing on proposed
amendments to the zoning and land use regulations of the Unified Development
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a 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 were consistent with the purposes of the Unified Development
Ordinance and voted to recommend their approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Lemont that:
Section 1. Chapter 2 of the Unified Development Ordinance is hereby amended as
follows (words underlined are additions and words Nt-rielfen are deletions):
CHANNEL LETTER, SYMBOL OR GRAPHIC A fabricated or formed
three- dimensional letter, symbol or graphic that is capable of
accommodating an internal light source. Includes open faced
and reverse channel letters in addition to standard channel letters.
FACADE That exterior side of a building that faces and is most
closely parallel to a public or private street; the exterior side of a
building that is primarily oriented toward the public street by
means of the main entrance, fenestration, and architectural
features. The facade includes the entire building walls, wall faces,
parapets dormers, fascia, windows, doors, and canopies of one
complete elevation. In instances where there is no clear
indication of street orientation, the side to which the building is
addressed shall determine the facade. See also "ELEVATION."
LOT LINE, FRONT The boundary of a lot abutting a street. On a
corner lot -'
front lot line unless the placement of accessory structures in tho
yards is such that the front yard is otherwise established. the front
lot line shall be that lot line that more closely parallels the facade
of the primary structure on the lot.
OUTDOOR DINING AND DRINKING AREA An area used for the
sale, service, or consumption of food and beverages that is
located outdoors on private property of any type of eating or
drinking establishment and which is either partially or wholly
outside the walls of a building, with or without a solid roof cover.
ROW HOUSE Three to fivo Six or more dwelling units that are
attached to each other by vertical party walls, and where the part
walls extend from the uppermost ceiling or roof to the ground, or
to the roof of a common garage if one is located below the units.
The front and rear walls are typically perpendicular to the party
walls, are totally exposed to the outside, provide direct access to
the outside, and provide light and ventilation. See also "TOWN
HOUSE"
SIDEWALK A paved surface adjacent or parallel to a street and
set apart by curbs, barriers, markings, or in any other way
delineated from the street, and intended for pedestrian use.
SIGN, ABANDONED A sign which for a period of at least 180
consecutive days no longer advertises or identifies a legal business
establishment, product, service, idea or activity conducted on the
premises on which the sign is located.
SIGN, CABINET A flat sign face, typically plastic, mounted in a
cabinet, capable of accommodating an internal light source.
SIGN, DIMENSIONAL A sign consisting of 1) letters, symbols,
graphics or borders routed into a. sign board, 2) three dimensional
letters, symbols, graphics, or borders mounted onto a sign board or
3) letters, symbols, graphics, , or borders projecting from a sign
board that has recessed by sandblasting or a similar process.
SIGN, PAN FACE A plastic sign face molded into a three -
dimensional shape. Includes smooth, embossed, and debossed
sign faces.
TREE, CANOPY Any self - supporting, leafy, woody plant of a
species that normally attains a full height at maturity of 30 feet or
more.
TREE, ORNAMENTAL Any self - supporting, leafy, woody plant of a
species that normally attains a full height at maturity of less than 30
feet.
Section 2. Chapter 6, Table 17- 06 -01, Permitted and Special Uses in the Zoning
Districts, of the Unified Development Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
Add "Office with GFA less than /equal to 7,500 sq ft" and "Office
with GFA over 7,500 sq ft" as permitted uses in the M -1 zoning
district.
Delete "Outdoor dining, ground level" and "Outdoor dining, upper
level.
Add "Outdoor dining as allowed under §17.06.170 of this
ordinance" with special use approval in the B -1, B -3, B -4, and DD
districts.
Section 3. Chapter 6, §17.06.030.D of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words ffi=pieken are
deletions):
Location. Accessory structures shall be a minimum of 10 feet from
• The location of accessory
structures shall be governed by
1. St din Table 17- 06 -02; er and
2. Paragraph E of this section;- er-and
Provided for in § 17.07.02 of this ordinance, which covers standards
for the R -4A districf, and Chapter 17.09 of this ordinance, which
covers standards for the DD district.
Section 4. Chapter 6, §17.06.030.H of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words 6.tr-ielan are
deletions):
Lot Coverage. The combined square footage of all accessory
structures, driveways, sidewalks, to include the surface area of
swimming pools and all types of pavers or paving brick, or other
areas with an impervious surface shall not exceed 30% 36% of the
area of a required front or rear yard except:
1. As provided for in § 17.07.02 of this ordinance, which covers
specific standards for the R -4A zoning district; and
Within the DD district all non -R districts. (Ordinance 0- 36 -08, 2008)
Section 5. Chapter 6, §17.06.120.B, of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words 6414-elfen are
deletions):
Outdoor Dining and Drinking. Outdoor dining and drinking areas
s on public property or a public right of way may be allowed
as an accessory use, so long as the establishment complies with
any permitting requirements that the Village may ordain or adopt.
Outdoor dining and drinking areas on private property dies,
shall be approved
as a special use in accordance with §17.06.170 of this ordinance.
(see Table 17 06 01). See Chapter 5.71 of the Lemont Municipal
Code for provisions on sidewalk cafos.
Section 6. Chapter 6, §17.06.060 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended to add a new paragraph as follows:
C. Manufactured Homes, Trailers, and Boats. In the B -4 zoning
district, manufactured homes and trailers may be used to provide
office space and employee break facilities only. The structures
shall be for employee use only and shall not permit any overnight
accommodations.
Section 7. Chapter 6 of the Unified Development Ordinance is hereby amended
to add the following new section, numbered 17.06.170:
OUTDOOR DINING AND DRINKING
Special Use Approval. Outdoor dining and drinking areas on
private property shall be a special use. Licensing regulations that
the Village may from time to time adopt shall also apply to the
approval of outdoor dining areas. (See Chapter 5 of the
Municipal Code for licensing requirements.)
Section 8. Chapter 7, §17.07.020.F.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words &trio/fen are
deletions):
Detached garages shall be at least fivo three feet from the rear
property line and at least five three feet from all side property lines.
Section 9. Chapter 9, Table 17 -09 -01 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
Awnings. Awnings shall not be backlit or finished with glossy colors.
Awnings shall provide a clearance above the sidewalk of at least
8 ft and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ •• _ e_ _ •_ _ _ _ _ For properties
subject to the Esplanade Street standards (Table 17- 09 -03), .
awnings shall project a minimum of 5 ft from the building. For all
other properties, awnings shall project a minimum. of 3 ft from the
building.
Section 10. Chapter 9, §17.09.060 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words strielfere are
deletions):
A. Type II Thresholds. New construction, or any remodeling or
reconstruction of an existing building which meets one or more of
the following criteria shall be subject to Type II review and
approval if:
1. It is to occur on lots adjacent to the I &M Canal or the
Canal Reserve Strip; or
2. It is to occur on lots 10,000 square feet or more; or
3. The development will include more than 20 dwelling units;
or
4. The development will include 7,500 square feet or more of
commercial gross floor area; or
5. The building will be 35 feet or more in height or more than
three stories tall.
Section 11. Chapter 9, §17.11.040 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
N. Abandoned signs.
Section 12. Chapter 9, §17.11.090. C of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
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; and
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;
and
4. Awning signs shall not be internally illuminated; and
5. Awning signs shall be constructed of canvas or cloth with
metal or wood supports; and
6. Awning signs shall display a single copy color or a single
shall be limited to 50% of the awning surface on which it appears.
Section 13. Chapter 11, §17.11.090.D of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
Projecting Signs. Unless otherwise specified under the provisions of
this chapter, the following shall apply:
1. Projecting signs shall be mounted on the street -side, of
buildings; and
2. Projecting signs shall be a minimum of eight feet above the
sidewalk; and
3. Projecting signs shall be located below the lowest sill of the
second floor level or below the cornice or eave on a one -story
building, and in no case shall they have a maximum height above
grade that exceeds 13 feet; and
4. Projecting signs shall be a maximum of eight square feet in
size; and
5. Projecting signs shall have a maximum of two faces; and
6. Projecting signs shall be constructed of wood or metal and
shall not be constructed of plastic or synthetic materials.
Section 14. Chapter] 1, §17.11.120 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
Maximum sign dimensions as specified in this chapter shall be
measured in conformance with Figure 17 -11 -02 of this chapter,
except for the maximum sign dimensions of wall signs in the B -3
zoning district, which shall be measured in accordance with Figure
17 -11 -03 of this chapter. When measuring signs consisting of only
mixed case lettering with no background, either the ascenders or
descenders of the text shall be included as part of the sign area,
but not both.
Section 15. Chapterl 1, §17.17.060 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
SIGN STANDARDS
The provisions of this section apply to signs in the historic district
and are in addition to the provisions found in Chapter 17.11 of this
ordinance. Where these provisions conflict with another provision
of this ordinance, the stricter, or more restrictive, provision shall
apply..
A. Wall Signs
1. Wall signs shall not project more than eight inches from the
wall.
2. Wall signs on the front facade of a building shall not project
higher than the bottom of the window sills of the second floor or
other second floor architectural features of the building,
whichever is less.
3. Wall signs shall not extend with two feet of the edge of a
wall. Murals are prohibited on facades.
4. Wall signs shall be limited to a maximum of two square feet
of sign area for every one linear foot of entrance -side building
width.
5. Wall signs on facades must be dimensional signs. Wall signs
on other elevations may be flat if they are constructed of wood or
metal.
B. Projecting Signs. Projecting signs shall have only two faces
the- fag-ade:
If less than 30 feet or more, the sign area shall be a
faces;
2.
Projecting signs shall have only two
Projecting signs shall be a maximum of eight sauare
feet in size;
32 square feet Projecting Signs shall be dimensional signs.
C. Skin Materials and Colors.
1. The following sign constructions are prohibited: channel
letters, symbols and Graphics; pan face signs; and cabinet signs.
2. Awning signs shall be of canvas. Awning frame members
shall be a maximum of one inch in diameter.
3. Neon tubing is permitted.
4. Fluorescent and /or reflective materials and /or paints are
prohibited.
D. General Sian Guidelines
1. Signs shall complement and enhance the architecture of
the building on which they are located and not be in conflict with
the building architecture. They should not obscure, cover or be
inharmonious with existing architectural features and proportions.
2. Generally, serif fonts are recommended but are not
required.
3. Wood or metal sign boards, or modern materials simulating
wood or metal, are recommended.
Section 16. Chapterll, §17.11.160.0 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
Permitted Signs. The following signs are permitted in the downtown
district:
1. Monument signs, provided that they do not exceed four
feet in height and twenty -four feet in sign area.
2. Projecting signs —one per establishment shall be permitted.
3. Sandwich signs —one per establishment shall be permitted.
4. Wall Signs.
5. Window signs, provided that they do not exceed one per
window. Window signs may be painted directly on the window
glass.
6. Awning Signs.
Section 17. Chapterll, §17.11.160.D of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words sen are
deletions):
Aggregate Sign Area Allowance. Each establishment within the
Downtown District shall be allowed a maximum aggregate sign
area for all permitted signs according to the following formula:
linear feet of storefront x 2 = total square footage of all signs.
Projecting signs shall be exempt from this allowance limitation.
Additionally, all individual signs shall be subject to the provisions in
paragraphs C thru G of this section.
Section 18. Chapterll, §17.11.160.F of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
Sign Materials and Colors.
1. Signs of plastic or similar synthetic materials are prohibited.
However, individual channel letters or letters and characters
The
following sign constructions are prohibited: channel letters, symbols
and araphics; pan face signs; and cabinet signs.
2.
3. Awning signs shall be of canvas. Awning frame members
shall be a maximum of one inch in diameter
4. Neon tubing is permitted.
5. Fluorescent materials and /or paints are prohibited.
Section 19. Chapterl2, §17.12.140.D of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words snneken are
deletions):
Permitted Materials. Fences in B -1, B -3 or INT districts shall be
constructed of the following materials only: wood or wood laminate,
wrought iron, aluminum or vinyl. Fences in the B -4 district shall be
constructed of wood or wood laminate, wrought iron, aluminum, vinyl, or
chain link.
Section 20. Chapterl2, §17.16.030.B.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
2. Addition br removal of paint, signs, awnings, roofing
materials, re- shingling, installation or removal of gutters and
downspouts, or
Section 21. Chapterl8, §17.18.040 of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words stricken are
deletions):
APPLICABILITY
This Land Cash Ordinance and any future amendments to it shall
apply to all new developments Final Plats of Subdivision, special
use approvals for planned unit developments, or other instances
where the number of dwelling units allowed on a lot or parcel is
increased. This applicability shall include all areas within the
boundaries of the Village of Lemont and extend to areas within
the Village's 1.5 -mile planning review area. Other fees required of
developers outside this ordinance may apply. The dedications of
land or cash contribution in lieu of land required by this ordinance
shall also be required as a condition to the annexation of land, or
as a condition to the subdivision of land either within the Village or
within 1.5 miles of the Village limits, and such provisions shall be
incorporated into any pre- annexation agreement or annexation
agreement governing such land. Any required cash contribution
shall be submitted to the Village prior to the approval of a Final
Plat of Subdivision. In instances where development occurs
without the need to subdivide land, required cash contributions
shall be paid at time of site development or building permit
application, whichever occurs first. (Ordinance 0- 36 -08)
Section 22. Chapterl8, §17.18.060.F of the Unified Development Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and words strickcn are
deletions):
Improvements.
1. Prior to conveyance, all sites shall be prepared in
accordance with the Village's subdivision code and water
retention /detention requirements, except as varied by the specific
terms of this Ordinance, an annexation agreement or planned unit
development ordinance. - _ _ _ •
shall not exceed a five to one slope. Thoso areas, whore by
crown vetch suitable vegetative cover which eliminates the need
District specification as to seed mixture.
Section 23. Chapter 20, Table 17 -20 -01 is amended as follows:
for the B districts entry in the table, change 2.0 plant units / 100 ft
to 1.5 plant units per 100 ft
Section 24. Chapter 20, §17.20.090.A.2 of the Unified Development
Ordinance is hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and
words ken are deletions):
Foundation landscaping May shall consist of large and small
shrubs, ornamental grasses, perennials, and annuals, or some
combination of these plants.
Section 25. Chapter 20, §17.21.030.H of the Unified Development
Ordinance is hereby amended as follows (words underlined are additions and
words are deletions):
H. Windows. A minimum of 40% of the area between four feet
and ten feet in height on a building elevation facing a
public street street facing building facade between four
feet and ten foot in height shall be comprised of clear,
non - reflective windows that allow views of indoor
commercial space or product display areas. Banks are
exempt from this requirement. (Ord 0- 54 -09)
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL,
AND DuPAGE, ILLINOIS, on this 24th day of October, 2011.
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas
Cliff Miklos
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
Attest:
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
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BRIAN K. REAVES, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Village Clerk