GLENCOE ZONING CODE

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*Notes in Italics are not part of the original adopted Zoning Code text
 
ARTICLE I
TITLE AND PURPOSES
1-101 TITLE 1.1
1-102 AUTHORITY AND PURPOSES 1.1
A. Overall Purpose 1.1
B. Land Use Patterns 1.1
C. Public Infrastructure 1.2
D. Justifiable Expectations and Taxable Value 1.2
E. Administration 1.2
 
ARTICLE II
ZONING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
2-101 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS 2.1
A. Residential Districts (Article III) 2.1
B. Business Districts (Article IV) 2.1
2-102 INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT SEQUENCE 2.1
A. General Rule 2.1
B. Special Rule 2.1
2-103 ANNEXED LAND 2.2
A. Annexation of Land 2.2
B. Application for Different Classifications 2.2
2-104 ZONING MAP 2.2
A. Map Incorporated 2.2
B. Omitted Land 2.2
C. District Boundaries 2.2
D. Maintenance and Availability of Official Zoning Map 2.3
E. Mapping of Parcels Affected by Court Decrees 2.3
 
ARTICLE III
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS - SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIPLE FAMILY
3-101 PURPOSES 3.1
3-102 PERMITTED USE 3.1
A. R-A and R-B Single family Residential Districts 3.1
B. R-C Single Family Residential District 3.2
C. R-D Multiple Family Residential District 3.2
3-103 SPECIAL USES 3.2
A. Major Golf Events 3.2
B. Railroad Passenger Stations 3.2
C. Parking Lots as a Principal Use 3.2
D. Housing for Senior Citizens and Handicapped Persons 3.3
E. Bulk, Space, and Yard requirement Relief for Relocated Landmark Structures 3.3
F. Parking Spaces for Places of Public Worship on Host Lot 3.3
G. Personal Wireless Service Antenna with/without Antenna Support Structures or Located on Towers 3.4
H. Multiple Family Dwellings in the R-D Single/Multiple Family Residence District 3.4
3-104 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES 3.5
3-105 TEMPORARY USES 3.5
3-106 HOME OCCUPATIONS 3.5
3-107 PARKING REQUIREMENTS 3.5
3-108 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 3.5
A. Limit on Principal Uses and Buildings 3.5
B. Exterior Appearance Review 3.5
C. Garage Door Limitations 3.5
D. Restrictions in Below Grade Living Space 3.6
3-109 SIGNS 3.6
3-110 BUFFER AND LANDSCAPING 3.6
3-111 BULK, SPACE AND YARD REQUIREMENTS 3.6
A. Maximum Height 3.6
B. Minimum Lot Area and Dimensions 3.7
C. Minimum Yards and Areas 3.7
D. Maximum Ground Coverage 3.7
E. Maximum Gross Floor Area 3.7
F. Minimum Spacing Between Principal and Accessory Structures 3.8
G. Exceptions and Explanatory Notes 3.8
 
 
ARTICLE IV
BUSINESS DISTRICT
4-101 PURPOSES 4.1
4-102 PERMITTED USES 4.1
A. Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries 4.2
B. Retail Trade 4.2
C. Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 4.3
D. Services 4.3
E. Transportation and Utility Services 4.5
F. Dwelling Units 4.5
G. Parks, etc. 4.6
H. Civic Clubs 4.6
I. Parking 4.6
4-103 SPECIAL USES 4.6
A. Financial Institution Drive-In Facilities 4.6
B. Gasoline Service Stations 4.6
C. Housing for Senior Citizens and Handicapped Persons 4.6
D. Parking Space Reductions for New Buildings 4.6
E. Personal Wireless Services Antennae 4.7
4-104 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES 4.7
4-105 TEMPORARY USES 4.7
4-106 PARKING REQUIREMENTS 4.7
4-107 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT AND USE REGULATIONS 4.7
A. Exterior Appearance Review 4.7
B. Incidental Use 4.7
C. Use of Lot for Residential Purposes 4.8
D. Enclosed Building 4.8
E. Products 4.8
F. Motor Vehicle Sales 4.8
G. Exterior Lighting 4.8
H. Noise 4.8
I. Glare and Heat 4.8
J. Air Pollution 4.8
K. Firearm and Ammunition Sale 4.9
4-108 SIGNS 4.9
4-109 BUFFER AND LANDSCAPING 4.9
4-110 BULK, SPACE AND YARD REQUIREMENTS 4.9
A. Maximum Height 4.9
B. Minimum Yards and Areas 4.9
C. Exceptions and Explanatory Notes 4.1
ARTICLE IV-A
HIGHWAY FRONTAGE DISTRICT
4A-101 PURPOSES 4.13
4A-102 PERMITTED USES 4.13
A. Open Space 4.13
B. Municipal Buildings and Uses 4.13
C. Motor Vehicle Dealers 4.13
4A-103 SPECIAL USES 4.13
4A-104 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES 4.14
4A-105 TEMPORARY USES 4.14
4A-106 PARKING REQUIREMENTS 4.14
4A-107 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT AND USE REGULATIONS 4.14
A. Exterior Appearance Review 4.14
B. Exterior Lighting 4.14
C. Noise 4.14
D. Glare and Heat 4.14
E. Air Pollution 4.15
F. Tree Preservation 4.15
G. Motor Vehicle Dealers 4.15
4A-108 SIGNS 4.16
4A-109 BUFFER AND LANDSCAPING 4.16
4A-110 BULK, SPACE, AND YARD REQUIREMENTS 4.16
A. Maximum Height 4.16
B. Minimum Lot Area and Dimensions 4.17
C. Minimum Yard Requirements 4.17
D. Maximum Floor Area Ratio 4.17
E. Exception and Explanatory Notes 4.17
 
ARTICLE V
DISTRICT REGULATIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
5-101 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES 5.1
A. Authorization 5.1
B. Definition 5.1
C. Certificate of Zoning Compliance Required 5.1
D. Special Regulations Applicable to Particular Accessory Structures and Uses 5.17
E. Use, Bulk, Space, and Yard Regulations 5.17
F. Use Limitation 5.17
5-102 TEMPORARY USES 5.17
A. Authorization 5.17
B. Definition 5.17
C. Certificate of Zoning Compliance Required; 5.17
Special Standards for Issuance Revocation
D. Permitted Temporary Uses 5.18
E. Bulk, Space, and Yard Regulations 5.2
F. Use Limitations 5.2
5-103 HOME OCCUPATIONS 5.21
A. Authorization 5.21
B. Definition 5.21
C. Use Limitations 5.22
5-104 OFF-STREET PARKING 5.23
A. Authorization 5.23
B. General Requirements 5.24
C. Design and Maintenance 5.25
D. Use 5.28
E. Required Spaces 5.28
5-105 SIGNS 5.3
A. Purpose 5.3
B. Scope 5.31
C. Certificate of Zoning Compliance 5.31
D. Classification of Signs 5.31
E. General Standards 5.35
F. Signs Permitted in Any District Without Certificate of Zoning Compliance or Fee 5.38
G. Signs Specifically Prohibited in All Districts 5.41
H. District Regulations: Residential Districts 5.42
I. District Regulations: Business Districts 5.42
J. District regulations: Motor Vehicle Dealers 5.44
5-106 BUFFERS AND LANDSCAPING 5.48
A. Parking Lots and Garages 5.48
B. Refuse Containers; Outdoor Storage 5.49
C. Class II Vehicles in Residential Districts 5.49
D. Residential Recreational Facilities 5.49
E. Antennas and Antenna Support Structures 5.49
F. Roof Top Mechanical Equipment 5.5
G. Fences and Walls 5.5
H. Screening and Landscaping Within Sight Triangles 5.5
I. Perimeter Landscaped Open Space 5.5
 
ARTICLE VI
NONCONFORMITIES
6-101 GENERAL PROVISIONS 6.1
A. Purposes 6.1
B. General Scope and Scheme of Regulation 6.1
C. Exception for Repairs Pursuant to Public Order 6.1
D. Nonconforming Accessory Uses and Structures 6.1
E. Railroad or Railway Purposes 6.1
6-102 NONCONFORMING USES OF LAND 6.2
AND NONCONFORMING USES IN STRUCTURES
A. Authority to Continue 6.2
B. Ordinary Repair and Maintenance 6.2
C. Structural Alteration 6.2
D. Enlargement of Structure 6.2
E. Extension of Use 6.2
F. Moving 6.3
G. Change in Use 6.3
H. Damage or Destruction 6.4
I. Termination by Abandonment 6.4
6-103 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES 6.5
A. Authority to Continue 6.5
B. Repair, Maintenance, Alterations, and Enlargement 6.5
C. Moving 6.5
D. Damage or Destruction 6.6
6-104 LEGAL NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD 6.6
6-105 NONCONFORMING SIGNS 6.6
A. Authority to Continue 6.6
B. Ordinary Repair and Maintenance 6.6
C. Alteration, Enlargement; Moving 6.6
D. Change of Sign 6.7
E. Damage or Destruction 6.7
F. Termination of Certain Signs 6.7
 
ARTICLE VII
ZONING ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
PART I: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL AND BODIES
7-101 VILLAGE MANAGER 7.1
A. General Powers 7.1
B. Rules; Regulations; Application Forms 7.1
C. Staff Assistance to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission 7.1
D. Records 7.1
E. Zoning Text; Zoning Map 7.2
F. Application; Receipt; Processing; Referral to Interested Parties and Agencies 7.2
G. Investigation of Applications 7.2
H. Zoning Certificates 7.2
I. Interpretations 7.3
J. Exterior Appearance Review 7.3
K. Extensions of Time 7.3
L. Inspections and Enforcement 7.3
7-102 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7.4
A. Creation; Membership 7.4
B. Chairperson and Acting Chairperson 7.4
C. Staff Secretary; Minutes; Public Record 7.4
D. Quorum and Necessary Vote 7.4
E. Absent Members 7.5
F. Meetings; Hearings; Procedures 7.5
G. Record 7.5
H. Decisions 7.5
I. Conflicts 7.6
J. Appeals 7.6
K. Jurisdiction and Authority 7.6
7-103 ZONING COMMISSION 7.7
A. Creation; Membership 7.7
B. Chairperson and Acting Chairperson 7.7
C. Staff Secretary; Minutes; Public Records 7.7
D. Quorum and Necessary Vote 7.7
E. Absent Members 7.8
F. Meetings; Hearings; Procedures 7.8
G. Record 7.8
H. Decisions 7.8
I. Conflicts 7.8
J. Jurisdiction and Authority 7.9
7-104 7-104 CONTEXTUAL DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION  
A. Creation; Membership.  
B. Chairperson and Acting Chairperson.  
C. Staff Secretary; Minutes; Public Records.  
D. Quorum and Necessary Vote.  
E. Absent Members.  
F. Meetings; Hearings; Procedures.  
G. Record.  
H. Decisions.  
I. Conflicts.  
J. Appeals.  
K. Jurisdiction and Authority.  
7-201 APPLICATIONS 7.1
A. Place of Filing 7.1
B. Form; Number; Scale 7.1
C. Filing Deadlines 7.1
D. Fees 7.11
E. Minium Data Requirements 7.13
F. Special Data Requests 7.13
G. Waiver of Application Requirements 7.13
H. Concurrent Applications 7.14
I. Withdrawal of Applications 7.14
7-202 SUCCESSIVE APPLICATIONS 7.14
A. Second Applications Without New Grounds Barred 7.14
B. New Grounds to be Stated 7.14
C. Summary Denial With or Without Hearing 7.14
D. Exception 7.14
7-203 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS 7.15
A. Setting Hearing or Meeting; Time Limitation 7.15
B. Notice 7.15
C. Referral to Village Commissions and Departments 7.16
D. Conduct of Hearings 7.16
E. Pre-Hearing and Pre-Meeting Examination and 7.18
Copying of Application and Other Documents
7-301 CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE 7.19
A. Authority 7.19
B. Purpose 7.19
C. Certificate Required 7.19
D. Relation to Other Applications 7.2
E. Procedure 7.2
F. Effect of Issuance of Certificate of Zoning Compliance 7.21
G. Limitations on Certificates 7.21
H. Void Certificates 7.22
7-302 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 7.22
A. Authority 7.22
B. Purpose 7.22
C. Certificate Required 7.22
D. Procedure 7.22
E. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy 7.24
F. Certificate of Occupancy for Existing Uses 7.24
G. Void Certificates 7.24
 
7-401 INTERPRETATIONS 7.25
A. Authority 7.25
B. Purpose 7.25
C. Parties Entitled to Seek Interpretations 7.25
D. Procedure 7.25
E. Standards for Use Interpretations 7.26
F. Effect of Favorable Use Interpretation 7.26
G. Limitations on Favorable Use Interpretations 7.27
7-402 APPEALS 7.27
A. Authority 7.27
B. Purpose 7.27
C. Parties Entitled to Appeal 7.27
D. Procedure 7.28
E. Stay of Proceedings 7.28
F. Right to Grant Variation in Deciding Appeals 7.28
G. Conditions and Limitations on Rights Granted by Appeal 7.29
7-403 VARIATIONS 7.29
A. Authority 7.29
B. Purpose 7.29
C. Parties Entitled to Seek Variations 7.29
D. Procedure 7.29
E. Authorized Variations 7.29
F. Standards for Variations 7.32
G. Variation Less Than Requested 7.34
H. Conditions on Variations 7.34
I. Parking Space Variation 7.34
J. Affidavit of Compliance with Conditions 7.35
K. Effect of Grant of Variation 7.35
L. Limitations on Variations 7.35
 
PART V: AMENDMENTS, SPECIAL APPROVALS, AND OTHER PERMITS
7-501 AMENDMENTS 7.37
A. Authority 7.37
B. Purpose 7.37
C. Parties entitled to Seek Amendments 7.37
D. Procedure 7.37
E. Standard for Amendments 7.39
7-502 SPECIAL USE PERMITS 7.4
A. Authority 7.4
B. Purpose 7.4
C. Parties Entitled to Seek Special Use Permits 7.4
D. Procedure 7.4
E. Standards for Special Use Permits 7.41
F. Conditions on Special Use Permits 7.42
G. Affidavit of Compliance with Conditions 7.43
H. Effect of Issuance of a Special Use Permit 7.43
I. Limitations on Special Use Permits 7.43
J. Amendments to Special Use Permits 7.43
7-503 EXTERIOR APPEARANCE REVIEW 7.44
A. Authority 7.44
B. Purpose 7.44
C. Parties Entitled to Seek Exterior Appearance Review 7.44
D. Procedure 7.44
E. Appearances Guide and Criteria 7.47
F. Limitation 7.47
7-504 SITE PLAN REVIEW 7.48
A. Authority 7.48
B. Purpose 7.48
C. Site Plan Approval Required 7.48
D. Parties Entitles to Seek Site Plan Approval 7.48
E. Procedure 7.48
F. Standards for Site Plan Disapproval 7.49
G. Adjustments to Site Plan During Development 7.51
H. Amendments to Site Plan Following Consideration of Development 7.52
7-505 CONTEXTUAL DESIGN REVIEW (Adopted 4/2005)  
A. Authority.  
B. Purpose.  
C. Applicability of Contextual Design Review.  
D. Parties Entitled to Seek Contextual Design Review Approval.  
E. Procedure.  
F. Standards for Contextual Design Review Approval.  
G. Authorized Adjustments.  
H. Inspections; Plan Modifications; Enforcement and Penalties; Costs.  
7-601 GENERAL ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY AND DUTY 7.53
7-602 CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT 7.53
A. Stop and Cease-and Desist Orders 7.53
B. Legal Actions 7.53
C. Abatement; Liens 7.53
D. Revocation of Re-zonings, Permits, Variations, or Approvals 7.53
E. Fines 7.54
7-603 PENALTIES 7.54
7-604 PRIVATE REMEDIES PRESERVED 7.54
 
ARTICLE VIII
APPLICABILITY, SCOPE AND CONSTRUCTION
PART I: APPLICABILITY
8-101 GENERAL SCOPE 8.1
A. Territorial Application 8.1
B. General Application 8.1
C. General Prohibition 8.1
D. Exempt Uses 8.1
E. Laws and Ordinances 8.1
F. Easements and Agreements 8.1
8-102 APPLICATION TO VARIATIONS AND SPECIAL USES 8.2
A. Existing Variations and Special Uses 8.2
B. Existing Uses and Structures Newly Requiring Special Use Permit 8.2
8-103 BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED PRIOR TO EFFECTIVE DATE 8.2
A. New Code Shall Apply 8.2
B. Right to Complete Construction Pursuant to Approved Plans 8.3
C. Right to Occupy As Nonconformity 8.3
8-104 PENDING APPLICATIONS 8.3
A. New Code Shall Apply 8.3
B. Duty of Village Manager 8.3
C. Duty of Applicant 8.4
D. Processing of Pending Applications 8.4
8-105 REPEAL OF PRIOR PROVISIONS 8.4
8-106 SEVERABILITY 8.5
A. Intent as to Severability 8.5
8-107 EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION 8.5
PART II: SCOPE
8-201 PROVISIONS ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 8.6
8-202 PROVISIONS ARE CUMULATIVE 8.6
8-203 PROVISIONS ARE NOT A CONSENT, LICENSE, OR PERMIT 8.6
8-204 UNLAWFUL USES AND STRUCTURES NOT VALIDATED 8.6
PART III: USAGE AND DEFINITIONS
8-301 WORD USAGE - TENSE AND FORM 8.7
A. Number 8.7
B. Gender 8.7
C. Shall and May 8.7
D. Time 8.7
E. Person 8.7
F. Used For 8.7
G. Village 8.7
H. County 8.7
I. Undefined Terms 8.7
J. Captions, Illustrations, and Tables 8.8
K. Article, Section and Paragraph Headings 8.8
 
8-302 DEFINITIONS - A/Z WRITTEN INTERPRETATIONS 8.9
     
     
Miscellaneous Memos
  Ceiling Measurements for Basement/Cellars and F.A.R.  
  F.A.R. Measurements for Room Areas 5 Feet or More High.  
  R-D multiple Family Number of Stories and Building Height Interpretation