July 25, 2012 Village of Mundelein, Illinois ZONING ORDINANCE PRESENTATION Presented by Camiros, Ltd.
GOALS FOR ORDINANCE A Zoning Ordinance that: Implements the land use policies of the Village Is understandable & user-friendly Incorporates modern controls Reflects sustainable development practices Reflects what is on the ground & addresses nonconformities Includes clear provisions that eliminate the need for multiple interpretations, ensuring provisions are consistently applied
ORDINANCE STRUCTURE 1. Title, Purpose & Applicability 2. Ordinance Administration 3. Administrative Procedures 4. Applications & Approval Processes 5. Planned Unit Developments 6. Zoning Districts 7. Residential Zoning Districts 8. Commercial Zoning Districts 9. Downtown Zoning Districts 10. Office Park & Manufacturing Zoning Districts 11. Special Purpose Zoning Districts 12. Use Standards 13. On-Site Development Standards 14. Off-Street Parking & Loading 15. Landscaping & Screening 16. Nonconformities 17. Definitions
TITLE, PURPOSE & APPLICABILITY Introduction to the Ordinance Title, purpose & intent Applicability Transition rules Pending applications comply with new Ordinance CODE ADMINISTRATION Powers of Boards, Commissions & Officials Village Board Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Administrator new position; Village Administrator
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES I. Application Completeness review Withdrawal & successive applications II. Notice Applicant responsible for mailing; affidavit to Village Village responsible for publication and posting III. Public Hearing How to conduct a public hearing Illinois Open Meetings Act
APPLICATIONS & APPROVAL PROCESSES Village of Mundelein Zoning Ordinance 60 day timeframes & approval standards added to all applications I. Zoning Map & Text Amendments II. Variation Two types: Administrative & major variations Removed limitations on types of variation applications III. Special Use New provisions for revocation of special use Removed spacing limitations for certain special uses
APPLICATIONS & APPROVAL PROCESSES Village of Mundelein Zoning Ordinance IV. Zoning Interpretation Responsibility of Zoning Administration New process for written interpretations of Ordinance Allows for consistent application of the Ordinance V. Appeals Appeals of Zoning Administrator zoning decisions VI. Building Permit & Certificates of Occupancy Zoning Administrator reviews only for zoning compliance Process & application within Village Code VII. Enforcement
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS Revised PUD Procedure Special use in all districts Exceptions permitted to all district standards, including use Required public amenities & benefits for exceptions Four step process: 1. Pre-Application Consultation Village Staff 2. Concept Plan Village Board 3. Preliminary Plan PZC & Village Board 4. Final Plan PZC & Village Board Standards for major & minor changes to approved PUD
DISTRICT USE APPROACH - GENERIC USE Village of Mundelein Zoning Ordinance DEFINITION: Retail Goods Establishment. A commercial enterprise that provides physical goods, products or merchandise directly to the consumer, where such goods are typically available for immediate purchase and removal from the premises by the purchaser.
GENERIC USE BENEFITS Extensive & detailed use lists eliminated Greater flexibility to review & permit uses within broad context of definition Permit emerging new uses without text amendment RULES A use specifically listed is not part of a generic use category A use interpreted as part of a generic use category is not allowed under another Definitions carefully crafted for each use & include examples
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Five Residential Districts 1. R-1 Single-Family Residential District 2. R-2 Single-Family Residential District 3. R-3 Single-Family Residential District 4. R-4 Two-Family Residential District 5. R-5 Multi-Family Residential District
CHAPTER 7: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Key Revisions Uses limited to residential & non-residential typical to neighborhoods Lot area & width reduced to reflect existing development pattern Simplified front yard averaging requirement Revised interior side yard setbacks to proportional control New requirement for corner side yards, including reverse corner side yard Current R-1, R-2 & R-3 Districts eliminated (not used) Design standards for all dwelling types
CHAPTER 7: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS DISTRICTS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 FORMER DISTRICT MINIMUM LOT AREA MINIMUM LOT WIDTH Current R-4 Current R-5 Current R-6 Current R-7 Current R-8 12,000sf 10,000sf 6,000sf SF: 6,000sf 2F: 7,250sf 80 80 50 50 60 MF: 3,600sf/du Townhouse: 2,000sf/du MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT 35 ft but no more than 3 stories 35 ft but no more than 3 stories 35 ft but no more than 3 stories 35 ft but no more than 3 stories 35 ft but no more than 3 stories MF: 48 ft but no more than 4 stories
STEPS TAKEN 1. Lot analysis of all sizes 2. Redistricting FORMER NONCONFORMING R-1: 47% R-2: 78% R-3: 33% CURRENT NONCONFORMING All districts: 10% ABILITY TO SUBDIVIDE All districts: 7%
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Five Commercial Districts 1. C-1 Neighborhood Commercial 2. C-2 General Commercial 3. C-3 Heavy Commercial 4. C-4 Shopping Center 5. C-5 Downtown District Key Revisions Created new commercial districts to reflect form & function of commercial areas Generic uses Design standards
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown District Reflect the vision for the Downtown Implement the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan and Comprehensive Plan Recognize the places of Downtown Encourage appropriate downtown uses Address physical form and character Easy to interpret and enforce Incorporate new Village Center Plan
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Subdistrict Structure C-5-VC Village Center C-5-MU Mixed-use C-5-C Corridor C-5-MF Multi-family
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Subdistricts Use permissions Project type permissions
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Project Types Single-story commercial Multi-story mixed-use Multi-family Townhouse or stacked flat Single-family
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OFFICE PARK & MANUFACTURING OR District Campus-type development Oriented primarily toward office and R&D Siting standards for campuses and connections M-1 General Manufacturing Consolidation of current L-1 and M-1 Districts Standards based on existing conditions M-MU Mixed Use Manufacturing New district per Comprehensive Plan direction Allows for compatible commercial uses (kennels, arts studios)
SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS Village of Mundelein Zoning Ordinance OS Open Space Significant areas of public & private open space, including forest preserve Provides protection in land use change I Institutional Governmental, educational & cultural facilities Includes the St. Mary s of the Lake Provides protection in land use change L-MU Lakefront Mixed-Use New district per Comprehensive Plan direction Non-residential require on ground floor Design standards that orient new development to waterfront
USE STANDARDS Adult Use Amusement Facility Banquet Facility Community Residence Cultural Facility Currency Exchange, Payday or Title Loan Establishment and Pawn Shop Day Care Center, Child or Adult Day Care Home, Child or Adult Drive-Through Facility Dwelling Educational Facilities (All) Kennel and Pet Day Care Service Gas Station Live Entertainment Motor Vehicle Dealership or Motor Vehicle Rental Establishment Motor Vehicle Operations Facility Motor Vehicle Service and Repair, Major and Minor Off-Street Parking, Structure or Lot Outdoor Dining Outdoor Storage Yard and Contractor Storage Yard with Outdoor Storage Place of Worship Recycling Facilities Residential Care Facility Shooting Range (Indoor Only) Smoke Shop Solar Farm Urban Agriculture Utilities, Private Wind Farm Wireless Telecommunications
ON-SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Village of Mundelein Zoning Ordinance General regulations on site development Exterior lighting standards Permitted encroachments Temporary uses Environmental performance standards
ON-SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Accessory Structures & Uses Village of Mundelein Zoning Ordinance General accessory structures Amateur HAM radio Apiary/Bee-Keeping Carport Chicken Coop/Chicken Run Donation boxes Electrical generators Fences Garages Gazebos Home occupations Mechanical equipment Outdoor storage Porches Propane storage cabinets Satellite dish antennas Salt Dome Sheds & greenhouses Solar collectors Pools Wind energy systems
ON-SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Fences Village of Mundelein Zoning Ordinance
OFF-STREET PARKING & LOADING Comprehensive Parking & Loading Standards Design & location of parking & loading spaces Design of driveways & curb cuts Stacking spaces for drive-thrus Commercial vehicles Recreational vehicles in residential districts Update of required number of parking & loading spaces lowered Bicycle parking requirements Parking flexibilities: collective parking, land-banked, fee-in-lieu (C-5)
OFF-STREET PARKING & LOADING Residential Driveway Controls Driveway limited to 20 at lot line Shared driveway permission Parking pads permitted not in front yard Carports allowed Single-car garages deemed conforming Required 5 setback for attached garages eliminated
LANDSCAPE & SCREENING Comprehensive Standards Design & maintenance standards Diversity requirement Landscape for parking lots & large developments Buffer yards between incompatible uses Screening: refuse dumpsters, loading berths, outdoor storage & display, drive-thrus Conformance required when major construction
NONCONFORMITIES Nonconforming Use No re-establishment if discontinued or abandoned for 180 days New: structure destroyed by 50% Nonconforming Structure Structure destroyed by 50% Allows extensions of SF nonconforming walls vertically or horizontally Eliminated buildings design for nonconforming use provision Nonconforming Lot Allows SF dwelling on nonconforming lot of record Contiguous nonconforming lots of record considered one lot
ADDITIONAL REVISIONS SINCE PUBLIC HEARING ADMINISTRATIVE Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals Planning and Zoning Commission Refinements based on legal review NEW USES Shooting Range (Indoor) Special Use in M-MU Smoke Shop - Special use in C-2, C-3, C-4 Banquet Facilities Primary and Secondary Use; Special use in C-2, C-3, C-4 Freight Terminal Permitted in M-1 USE NAME CHANGES Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Home Residential Care Facility Indoor & Outdoor Recreation & Entertainment Indoor & Outdoor Amusement ACCESSORY USES Apiaries/Bee-Keeping Chicken Coops/Chicken Runs Salt Domes Pier DEFINITION REFINEMENTS General Industrial Social Club or Lodge New Grade definition
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Village of Mundelein Zoning Ordinance USES Correct error in res. Use table Shooting range as SU in C-3 Max of 2 shooters per stall No firearm or ammunition sales Live entertainment split into indoor & outdoor Require stage plan Mini-warehouse in M-1 C-5 DISTRICT Add townhomes & MF to C-5-VC Reduce C-5-MU to 25 lot width Educational facilities & auditorium in C-5 Prohibit asphalt shingles TEMPORARY USES New temporary outdoor entertainment event Carnivals provide list of employees ACCESSORY USES Number of detached structures Non-res fence height to 8 & materials flexibility Generator maintenance during day Clarify recreational & commercial vehicle definitions Landscape clarifications Decks cannot encroach into FY & CSY NONCONFORMITIES Deem SF uses conforming
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