Chapter 28; Zoning RegulationsARLINGTON HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE
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CHAPTER 28 ZONING REGULATIONS
Section 28-1 Title
Section 28-2 Intent and Purpose
Section 28-3 Definitions
Section 28-4 Rules
Section 28-5 Use Districts
5.1 Establishment of Zones
5.1-0 One Family Dwelling District (R-E)
5.1-1 One Family Dwelling District (R-1)
5.1-2 One Family Dwelling District (R-2)
5.1-3 One Family Dwelling District (R-3)
5.1-4 Two Family Dwelling District (R-4)
5.1-5 Multiple Family Dwelling Districts (R-5)
5.1-6 Multiple Family Dwelling District (R-6)
5.1-7 Multiple Family Dwelling District (R-7)
5.1-8 Institutional District (I)
5.1-9 Office Transitional (O-T)
5.1-10 Business District Limited Retail (B-1)
5.1-11 General Business District (B-2)
5.1-12 General Service, Wholesale and Motor Vehicle District (B-3)
5.1-13 Limited Service District (B-4)
5.1-14 Downtown District (B-5)
5.1-15 Research, Development, and Light Manufacturing District (M-1)
5.1-16 Limited Heavy Manufacturing District (M-2)
5.1-17 Public Land District (P-L)
5.1-18 Overlay Zoning District – Council Trail/Arlington Heights Road
5.1-19 Overlay Zoning District – Euclid Avenue-Rohlwing Road
5.1-20 Overlay Zoning District – Hickory Kensington Area
5.1-21 Overlay Zoning District – South Arlington Heights Road
5.1-22 Overlay Zoning District – Arlington International Racecourse Property
5.1-23 Outdoor Eating Cafes on Private Property
5.1-24 Outdoor Eating Cafes on Public Property
5.1-25 Outdoor Sale of Christmas Trees in a Residential District
5.1-26 Administrative Occupancy Requirement for Community Residence, Large
(5 to 8 persons)
5.2 Minimum Areas for Zoning Districts
5.3 Development Standards
5.3-1 Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Width
5.3-2 Table of Floor Area Ratio, Building Coverage, Height
5.3-3 Maximum Floor Area Calculation for One-Family Dwelling Districts 5.4 Table of Required Minimum Yards
5.5 Permitted Uses
5.5-1 Permitted Use Table: Residential, Commercial, Manufacturing/Processing,
Institutional and Other Uses
5.5-2 Permitted Use Table: Solar Energy Systems
Section 28-6 General Provisions
6.1 Interpretation
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6.2 Scope of Regulations
6.3 Access to Public Street
6.4 Permits
6.5 Accessory Structures
6.6 Bulk Regulations
6.7 Buildings on a Zoning Lot
6.8 Rezoning of Public and Semi-Public Areas
6.9 Enforcement of Development Schedule
6.10 Height of Structures
6.11 Vision Clearance
6.12 Traffic Engineering Approval
6.13 Fence Permit Required
6.14 Non-Commercial Antenna Structures and Earth Stations
6.15 Landscaping
6.16 Home Occupation
6.17-1 Performance Safety and Bulk Regulations for Geothermal Energy Systems
6.17-2 Performance Safety and Bulk Regulations for Geothermal Solar Systems
Section 28-7 Non-Conforming Use and Buildings
7.1 Continuation of Non-Conforming Uses and Building
7.2 Change of Non-Conforming Use
7.3 Discontinuance of Non-Conforming Use
7.4 Enlargements of Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
7.5 Repairs and Alterations of Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings and Structures
7.6 Damage or Destruction
7.7 Moving
7.8 Termination of Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings, and Structure
Section 28-8 Special Uses
8.1 Purpose
8.2 Authority
8.3 Conditions and Approval
8.4 Procedure
8.5 Determination
8.6 Ordinance Required
8.7 Special Use Waiver for Restaurants
Section 28-9 Planned Unit Development
9.1 Intent
9.2 Qualifications Required for a Planned Unit Development
9.3 General Requirements for Planned Unit Developments
9.4 Requirements for Planned Unit Developments Using Private Roadways
9.5 Variations
9.6 Procedures for Approving of Planned Unit Development
9.7 Conceptual Planned Unit Development Submission and Review
9.8 Submission for Planned Unit Development Approval
9.9 Review of the Plan Material
9.10 Public Hearing before the Plan Commission
9.11 Approval of Planned Unit Development Ordinance
9.12 Enforcement of Development Schedule
9.13 Permit Requirements for Planned Unit Developments
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Section 28-10 Off Street Parking and Loading
10.1 Off-Street Parking and Loading
10.2 Additional Regulations – Parking
10.3 Location of Accessory Off-Street Parking Facilities
10.4 Schedule of Parking Requirements
10.4-1 Residential Uses
10.4-2 Retail – Commercial and Services Uses
10.4-3 Wholesale, Storage & Production
10.4-4 Community Service Uses
10.4-5 Miscellaneous Uses
10.5 Parking in the Downtown District
10.6 Additional Regulations – Off-Street Loading
10.7 Schedule of Loading Requirements
10.8 Schedule of Bicycle Parking Requirements
Section 28-11 Zoning Board of Appeals
11.1 Zoning Board of Appeals
11.2 Appeal
11.3 Application
11.4 Departmental Review
11.5 Public Hearing Notification Requirements
11.6 Determination
11.7 Limitation on Requests for Variations
Section 28-12 Plan Commission
12.1 Plan Commission
12.2 Land Use Variations
12.3 Application
12.4 Departmental Review
12.5 Public Hearing Notification Requirements
12.6 Determination
Section 28-13 Design Commission
13.1 Design Commission
13.2 Design Review
13.3 Application
13.4 Departmental Review
13.5 Design Commission Meeting
13.6 Notice by Sign
13.7 Issuance of a Certificate of Approval
13.8 Enforcement of a Development Schedule
13.9 Amendments
13.10 Appeal
Section 28-14 Changes and Amendments
14.1 Requirement for Public Hearing
14.2 Published Notice
14.3 Written Notice
14.4 Notice by Sign
14.5 Certification of Notice
14.6 Protest Against Amendment
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(Ord. #02-066) Section 28-1 – Title. This Ordinance shall be known, referred to and cited as “The 2002
Comprehensive Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Arlington Heights.”
Section 28-2 - Intent and Purpose. This Ordinance is adopted for the following purposes:
2.1 To promote and protect the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the
people;
2.2 To divide the Village into zones or districts restricting and regulating therein the location,
erection, construction, alteration and use of buildings, structures and land for residence, business
and manufacturing and other specified uses:
2.3 To protect the character and the stability of the residential, business and manufacturing areas
within the Village and to promote the orderly and beneficial development of such areas;
2.4 To provide adequate light, air, privacy and convenience of access to property;
2.5 To regulate the intensity of use of lot areas, and to determine the area of open spaces
surrounding buildings, necessary to provide adequate light and air and to protect the public health;
2.6 To establish building lines and the location of buildings designed for residential, business,
manufacturing or other uses within such areas;
2.7 To fix reasonable standards to which buildings or structures shall conform therein;
2.8 To prohibit uses, buildings or structures incompatible with the character of development or
intended uses within specified zoning districts;
2.9 To prevent additions to, or alteration or remodeling of, existing buildings or structures in such
a way as to avoid the restriction and limitations imposed hereunder;
2.10 To limit congestion in the public streets and protect the public health, safety, convenience
and general welfare by providing for the off-street parking of motor vehicles and the loading of
commercial vehicles;
2.11 To protect against fire, explosion, noxious fumes and other hazards in the interest of the
public health, safety, comfort and general welfare;
2.12 To prevent the overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures, so far as is
possible and appropriate in each district, by regulating the use and bulk of buildings in relation to
the land surrounding them;
2.13 To conserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the Village;
2.14 To provide for the gradual elimination of non-conforming uses of land, buildings and
structures which are adversely affecting the character and value of desirable development in
each district; and,
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2.15 To define and limit the powers and duties of the administrative officers and bodies as
provided herein.
(Ord. #17-027, #18-010, #18-020, #19-030, #2021-038) Section 28-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words shall have the
meanings set forth in this Section.
1. Accessory Structure. An Accessory Structure is one which meets all of the following criteria:
a. Is subordinate to and serves a principal building; and
b. Is subordinate in area, extent, or purpose to the principal building served; and
c. Contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of occupants of the principal
building; and
d. Is located in the rear yard and on the same zoning lot as the principal building served,
except as otherwise indicated in this Code.
2. Acupuncture. A medical practice or procedure that treats illness or provides local anesthesia
by the insertion of needles at specified sites on the body.
3. Adult Business. Any or all of the following businesses:
a. Adult Bookstore - A business establishment having a substantial or significant portion of
its stock in trade, books, magazines, films for sale, rent or other distribution, and other
periodicals which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting,
describing or relating to “Specified Sexual Activities” or “Specified Anatomical Areas.”
b. Adult Live Entertainment Establishment - A nightclub, theater, or other business
establishment, which permits live performances by topless and/or bottomless dancers, go-
go dancers, strippers or similar entertainers, where such performances are distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on “Specified Sexual Activities” or “Specified Anatomical
Areas.”
c. Adult Theater - A business establishment in an enclosed building that as a substantial or
significant portion of its business regularly features for presentation films, motion pictures,
video or audio cassettes, slides, or other visual representation or recordings of any kind
that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the exposure, depiction or
description of “Specified Anatomical Areas” or the conduct or simulation of “Specified
Sexual Activities.”
4. Alley. A public or private thoroughfare not more than 30 feet wide which affords only a
secondary means of access to abutting property.
5. Amusement Facility. A facility that provides indoor activities for kids or adults including
video arcades, games or other recreational type amusements such as play equipment, trampolines,
laser tag, etc. Large facilities are 5,000 square feet or larger; Small facilities are
less than 5,000 square feet.
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6. Animal Hospital. A place where animals are given medical or surgical treatment and the
boarding of animals is limited to short term care incidental to the hospital use.
7. Antenna Structure. Any structure, mast, pole, tripod or tower utilized for the purpose of either
transmission or reception purposes, or both:
a. A Commercial Antenna is any antenna structure that is intended for transmitting or
receiving television, radio or telephone communications, excluding those used exclusively
for dispatch communication.
b. A Non-Commercial Antenna is any antenna that is used for private radio and/or television
reception, for licensed amateur operators, citizens band facilities, and governmental and
non- profit organizations.
8. Apartment. A room or suite of rooms in a multiple-family structure, which is arranged,
designed, used or intended to be used as a single housekeeping unit and which includes
permanently installed complete kitchen and bathroom facilities in each apartment.
9. Automobile Repair.
a. Major Repair is work that is of a significant nature, such as engine rebuilding or major
reconditioning of worn or damaged motor vehicles or trailers; collision service, including
body, frame or fender straightening or repair; and overall painting of vehicles.
b. Minor Repair is work that is not of a significant nature, including incidental repairs,
replacement of parts, and motor service to motor vehicles, but not including any operation
specified as Major Repair in paragraph a above.
10. Automobile Service Station. Any building or premises used for dispensing, sale or offering
for sale at retail to the public, gasoline stored only in underground tanks, kerosene, lubricating oil
or grease for the operation of automobiles and including the sale and installation of tires, batteries
and other minor accessories and service for automobiles, but not including major automobile
repairs; and including washing of automobiles where no production line methods are employed.
11. Awning. A roof like shelter extended over a doorway or window, which is supported entirely
from the exterior wall of the building and provides protection from the weather.
12. Basement. A story having all or part of its height below grade.
13. Block. A tract of land bounded by streets or, in lieu of streets, by public parks, cemeteries,
railroad rights-of-way, lines of waterways, or a corporate boundary line of the Village.
13-1. Brewery. A place that manufactures beer and is licensed as such by the State of Illinois.
13-2. Brew pub. A restaurant that includes a brewery as an accessory use and is licensed as a brew
pub by the State of Illinois.
14. Buildable Area. The space remaining on a zoning lot after the minimum open space
requirements of this Code have been complied with.
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15. Building. Any structure with substantial walls and roof securely affixed to the land and entirely
separated on all sides from any other structure by space or by walls in which there are no
communicating doors, windows or openings; and which is designed or intended for the shelter,
enclosure or protection of persons, animals or chattels. Any structure with interior areas not
normally accessible for human use, such as oil tanks, water tanks, and other similar structures, are
not considered as buildings.
16. Building Height. The vertical distance measured from the sidewalk level or its equivalent
established grade opposite the middle of the front of the building to the highest point of the roof
in the case of a flat roof; to the deck line of a mansard roof; and to the mean height level between
eaves and ridge of a gable, hip or gambrel roof; provided that where buildings are set back from
the street line, the height of a building may be measured from the average elevation of the finished
lot grade at the front of the building.
17. Building Line. The line nearest the front of and across a zoning lot, establishing the minimum
open space to be provided between the front line of a building or structure and the street right-of-
way line.
18. Building Lot Coverage. The area of a zoning lot occupied by the principal building or
buildings and accessory buildings.
19. Bulk. The three-dimensional space within which a structure is permitted to be built on a lot
and which is defined by maximum height regulations, yard setbacks, and sky exposure plane
regulations.
20. Business Establishment. A separate place of business having the following three
characteristics:
a. The ownership and management of all operations conducted within such establishment are
separate and distinct from the ownership and management of operations conducted within
other establishments on the same or adjacent zoning lots.
b. Direct public access to such “business establishment” is separate and distinct from direct
access to any other “business establishment.”
c. There is no direct public access from within such establishment to any other such
establishment.
Where adjacent places of business lack any one of the above-listed characteristics with respect to
one another, they shall then be considered as a single business establishment for the purposes of
this Chapter.
21. Camper Trailer (Pop-up). A partially collapsible structure designed to provide temporary
living quarters primarily for recreational use, constructed with integral wheels to make it mobile
and/or towable by motor vehicle.
22. Canopy. A structure other than an awning with a frame, which is wholly or partially supported
by columns, poles or braces extending from the ground.
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23. Care Facility. A facility providing care to individuals. There are three primary types of care
facilities:
a. Ambulatory - A facility which provides care to individuals without hospitalization or other
institutionalization.
b. Extended Care or Skilled Nursing Home - A facility or part of a facility which is licensed
or approved to provide health care under medical supervision for 24 or more consecutive
hours to two or more patients.
c. Intermediate - A facility which provides, on a regular basis, health-related care and
services to individuals who do not require the degree of care and treatment which a hospital
or skilled nursing facility is designated to provide but who, because of their mental or
physical condition, require care and services which can be made available to them only
through institutional facilities such as these.
24. Catering Establishments. A facility whose primary purpose is to provide food, generally in
large quantities, for banquets or for special events which are held off the premises not including a
carry-out restaurant or a sit-down restaurant.
25. Commercial Recreation Facilities. Physical recreation establishments such as tennis or
racquet clubs or gymnasiums or fitness facilities.
26. Commercial School. A school which principally offers, for profit, specific courses of
instruction in business, trade, industry or other trained skills, but does not offer academic
instruction equivalent to the standards prescribed by the School Code of Illinois.
27. Community Center. A building for recreational, educational, or entertainment purposes.
28. Community Residence. A group home or specialized residential care home serving persons
with disabilities which is licensed, certified, or accredited by appropriate local, state or national
bodies. A Community Residence is deemed Small when the number of unrelated disabled persons
living in the residence is less than five and deemed Large when the number of unrelated disabled
persons living in the residence is between five and eight.
Community Residence does not include a residence which serves persons as an alternative to
incarceration for a criminal offense, or persons whose primary reason is substance abuse.
29. Conference Room/Meeting Hall. A facility with space available for lease by private parties
primarily for meetings.
30. Construction Yard. An establishment with space used for bulk storage of landscape and
building material, heavy construction equipment and machinery, and which may include the
provision of services, the fabrication of building related products, the operating of machinery, and
the construction yard’s business office.
31. Contractor’s Design Showroom. A room or group of rooms used for conducting
administrative, clerical and general office affairs, which includes a design showroom but does not
include on-site storage of contractor’s vehicles, equipment and materials.
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32. Contractor’s Office. A room or group of rooms used for conducting administrative, clerical
and general office affairs but not including design showrooms or any on-site storage of contractor’s
vehicles, equipment and materials.
33. Contractor’s Shop. An establishment used for conducting administrative, clerical and general
office (business) affairs, indoor repair, maintenance and/or storage of a contractor’s vehicles,
equipment and materials, and may include the contractor’s business office and may include a
design showroom.
34. Convenience Store. A small retail establishment solely for the purpose of selling food,
tobacco, periodicals, beverages, and other household items, in limited size and produce choices
with the intent of quick service. Reheating and/or selling of already prepared/prepackaged food
for consumption off the premises does not make a Convenience Store a restaurant.
35. Court. An open area unobstructed from the ground to the sky. An Inner Court is bounded on
more than three sides by the exterior walls of one or more buildings. An Outer Court is bounded
on not more than three sides by the exterior walls of one or more buildings.
36. Curb Level. The level of the established curb in front of the building measured at the center
of such front. Where a building faces on more than one street, the “curb level” shall be the average
of the levels of the curbs at the center of the front of each street. Where no curb elevation has been
established, the mean level of the land immediately adjacent to the building
shall be considered the “curb level”.
37. Day Care Center. Any institution or place in which are received three or more children, apart
from their parents or guardian, under the age of six years, for care during part or all of a day
between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. The term is further construed to include similar units operating
under any other name whatsoever with or without stated educational purposes.
This definition does not include “Group Care Home”, “Group Day Care Home”, “Foster Family
Home”, “Centers for Mental Retarded”, licensed by the State of Illinois, bona fide kindergartens
or “Day Nursery Schools”, established in connection with grade schools supervised or operated by
a private or public Board of Education or approved by the State Department of Public Instruction.
38. Day Care Facility. Any facility operated for the purpose of providing care, protection and
guidance to more than eight adults during only part of a 24-hour day. This term excludes public
and private educational facilities or any facility offering care to individuals for a full 24-hour
period.
39. Day Care Home. A Day Care Home means a family home which receives more than three up
to a maximum of 12 children for less than 24 hours per day. The number counted includes the
family's natural or adopted children and all other persons under the age of 12. The term does not
include facilities which receive only children from a single household.
40. Deck. A raised platform over 16” above grade directly attached to the principal building. The
height of any deck shall not exceed the height of the first full story above grade.
41. Dormitory. A building or portion thereof, which contains living quarters for students, staff or
members of an accredited college, university, boarding school, theological school, hospital,
religious order or comparable organization; provided that the building is owned and managed by
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the organization and contains common cooking and eating areas.
42. Drive-Through Facility. A facility, establishment, or portion thereof, such as a bank or
restaurant, that is designed, intended or used for transacting business with customers who remain
in their vehicles.
43. Driveway. A private motor vehicle access way between the roadway and a parking area within
a lot. A Shared Driveway is a private roadway providing access from a street to two or more
dwellings on the same lot.
44. Dwelling. A building or portion thereof, designed or used exclusively for residential
occupancy, including one-family dwelling units, two-family dwelling units, and multiple-family
dwelling units, but not including hotels or motels. Kitchens and bathrooms must be permanently
installed. An Attached Dwelling is one which is joined to another dwelling or dwellings at one or
more sides by a party wall or walls and designed exclusively for the occupancy by one family. A
Detached Dwelling is one which is entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot designed
exclusively for occupancy by one family. There may be One-Family Dwellings, Two Family
Dwellings or Multiple-Family Dwellings. A Multiple Family Dwelling consists of a building or
portion thereof designed or altered for occupancy by three or more families living in individual
apartments with separate kitchen and bath facilities for each apartment.
45. Dwelling Unit. One or more rooms in a dwelling designed for occupancy by one family for
living purposes and having its own permanently installed cooking and sanitary facilities. An
Efficiency Dwelling Unit is one which consists of not more than one habitable room together with
kitchen or kitchenette and sanitary facilities.
46. Earth Station. Any disc antenna with an essentially solid surface, whether flat, concave, or
parabolic, which is designed for receiving television, radio, or data microwave signals from
satellites. There are two kinds of Earth Stations:
a. Commercial Earth Station is any earth station used in conjunction with communication
facilities for use in commerce or industry.
b. Non-Commercial Earth Station is any earth station used for private radio and television
reception only.
47. Floor Area (For determining off-street parking and loading requirements). The sum of the
gross horizontal areas of the several floors of the building, or portion thereof, devoted to such use,
measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the center line of walls separating
two buildings.
48. Floor Area (For determining compliance with dwelling standards). The floor area shall be
measured from the interior walls, excluding utility rooms, cellars, basements, open porches,
breezeways, garages, and other spaces that are not used frequently or during extended periods of
living, eating or sleeping purposes. Enclosed spaces intended for habitable rooms which are to be
completed within a reasonable time may be considered in computing such floor area.
49. Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.). The total floor area of the building or buildings on that zoning lot
divided by the area of such zoning lot, or in the case of planned unit developments, by the net site
area. F.A.R. is measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline of
walls separating buildings.
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For determining floor area ratio, the floor area of a building is the sum of the gross horizontal
areas of the several floors of the building measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or
from the centerline of walls separating two buildings.
The “ Floor Area” of a building shall include basement floor area when more than one-half of the
basement height is above the established curb level or above the finished lot grade level where
curb level has not been established; that floor area of attached and/or detached garage in excess of
400 square feet for a single family residential unit; elevator shafts and stairwells at each floor;
floor space used for mechanical equipment, open or enclosed, located on the roof; penthouses;
attic or volume space having headroom of seven feet or more; interior balconies and mezzanines;
and enclosed porches, and floor area devoted to accessory uses. However, any space, except a
single-family attached or detached garage, that is devoted to off-street parking or loading shall not
be included in “Floor Area.”
In determining the floor area ratio for lots having detached garages, 100% of the total floor area of
the detached garage shall be excluded from the FAR calculation if there are no other garages on
site, if the structure is architecturally compatible with the principal dwelling unit, and if 50% or
more of the existing homes that both front on the same side of the street and are contained between
two adjacent streets which intersect that street also have detached garages.
50. Food Store. A place of business where food such as meats, dairy products, frozen foods,
produce, and dry goods are sold for retail trade.
51. Foot Massage. A place of business which provides any method of pressure on or friction
against or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating the external
soft parts of the foot, ankle and lower leg below the knee only, to be performed in an open space
as opposed to individual rooms.
52. Frontage. All the property on one side of a street between two intersecting streets (crossing or
terminating) measured along the line of the street, or if the street is dead-ended, then all property
abutting on one side between an intersecting street and the dead-end of the street.
53. Garage. A building or structure or part thereof used or intended to be used for the parking and
storage of vehicles.
54. Garage, Private Customer and Employee. A structure (above or below ground) which is
accessory to a commercial, institutional or manufacturing establishment, building or use utilized
for the parking and storage of vehicles operated by the customers, visitors, and employees of such
building.
55. Garden Center. A place of business where plants, nursery products, fertilizers, potting soil,
tools, and garden utensils are sold to the customer.
56. Gazebo or Pergola. An accessory building that is a detached, covered, freestanding, open air
structure.
57. Geothermal Energy System. A renewable energy system using equipment that circulates
relatively constant ground temperatures throughout buildings using an underground based piping
system and a heat pump.
58. Grade. The degree of rise or descent of a sloping surface.
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a. For buildings having walls adjoining one street only, the elevation of the sidewalk at the
center of the wall adjoining the street.
b. For buildings having walls adjoining more than one street, the average of the elevation of
the sidewalk at the center of all walls adjoining street.
c. For buildings having no wall adjoining the street, the average level of the finished surface
of the ground adjacent to the exterior walls of the building.
Any wall approximately parallel to and not more than five feet from a street line shall be considered
as adjoining the street. Where no sidewalk exists, the grade shall be established by the Village
Engineer.
59. Health Clubs. A facility designed for the major purpose of physical fitness or weight reducing
which includes, but is not limited to, such equipment as weight resistance machines, whirlpools,
saunas, showers, and lockers. This shall not include municipal or privately owned recreation
buildings.
60. Home Occupation. A use of a dwelling unit carried on by members of the immediate family
residing on the premises.
61. Hospital/Health Care Facility. An institution providing primary health services and medical
or surgical care to persons, primarily as in-patients suffering from illness, disease, injury, and other
physical or mental conditions and including as an integral part of the institution, related facilities
such as laboratories, out-patient facilities or training facilities.
62. Hotel. A building primarily designed for transient occupancy containing lodging rooms or
suites accessible from a common hall or entrance, providing living, sleeping and bathroom
facilities. A central kitchen, meeting rooms, dining rooms and recreation rooms may also be
provided.
63. Impervious Surface Coverage. Any hard-surfaced, man-made area that does not readily
absorb or retain water, including but not limited to buildings, patios, paved parking and driveway
areas, walkways, sidewalks and paved recreation areas (e.g. basketball court, tennis court,
swimming pool).
64. Incidental Use. A use which is associated with and subordinate to the principal permitted use.
65. Institution, Residential. A housing facility owned, managed, supervised or controlled by an
organization such as a place of worship, public school, hospital, intermediate care facility or
municipal owned or operated building. Such housing facility shall be used for dwelling purposes
only and be limited to members of, or persons under the supervision or control of the institutional
organization such as, but not limited to, elderly, students, clergy, and disabled.
65-1. Kennel. Any lot or premises or portion thereof on which more than four dogs, cats, and other
household domestic animals, over four months of age, are kept, or on which more than two such
animals are boarded for compensation or kept for sale.
66. Lodging Room. A room rented in a facility having three or more rented rooms as sleeping and
living quarters, but without cooking facilities and which may have individual bathrooms. In a suite
of rooms without cooking facilities, each room which provides sleeping accommodations shall be
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counted as one “lodging room” for the purposes of this Code.
67. Lot. A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by plat, subdivision or as otherwise
permitted by law, to be used, developed or built upon as a unit. The following are the different
types of lots:
a. Corner Lot. A parcel of land situated at the intersection of two or more streets or adjoining
a curved street at the end of a block.
b. Reversed Corner Lot. A corner lot, the rear of which abuts upon the side of another lot.
c. Double Frontage Lot. A lot having frontage on two non-intersecting streets.
d. Flag Lot. A substandard lot of record that does not have its full “frontage” abutting a street.
The lot width shall be measured at the required setback line for the building.
e. Interior Lot. A lot other than a corner or reversed corner lot.
f. Substandard Lot of Record. Any lot lawfully existing at the time of adoption or
amendment of this Zoning Code that is not in conformance with the dimensional and/or
area provisions of this Zoning Code.
g. Through Lot. A lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets but
which is not a corner lot.
h. Zoning Lot. A tract of land which is designated or required as a tract to be used to attain
compliance with the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located, or developed
or built upon as a unit, under single ownership or control. A “zoning lot” may or may not
coincide with a lot of record.
68. Lot Area. The area bounded by the lot lines, the right-of-way line of any street adjoining the
lot, and the centerline of the right-of-way of any private access road adjoining the lot. For the
purpose of determining the lot area per dwelling unit, the total lot area shall be measured with the
exclusion of land in the public or private streets right-of-way and land dedicated for park or school
purposes.
69. Lot Depth. The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured within
the lot boundaries.
70. Lot Frontage. The frontage of a lot shall be that boundary of a lot along a public street
excluding lot access areas.
71. Lot Width. The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the
lot depth at the established front building line.
72. Manufacturing. The mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into
new products including the assembling of components, parts, the manufacturing of products and
the blending of materials.
73. Marquee or Canopy. A roof-like structure of a permanent nature that projects from the wall
of a building and overhangs the public way.
74. Massage/Accu-Pressure Establishment. A place of business which provides any method of
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pressure on or friction against or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating, or
stimulating of the external soft parts of the body with the hands or with the aid of any mechanical
or electrical apparatus or appliance, with or without rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils,
powder, creams, lotions, ointments, or other similar preparations used in this practice, under such
circumstance that it is reasonably expected that the person to whom treatment is provided, or some
third party on such person’s behalf, will pay money or give other consideration or any gratuity
therefore.
74-1. Microbrewery. A brewery that produces no more than 930,000 gallons of beer per year and
which is licensed as a Class 1 brewer by the State of Illinois.
75. Motel. A building or buildings designed for transient occupancy containing lodging rooms or
suites accessible through a common hall or separate outside entrances, providing living, sleeping,
and bathroom facilities. No room shall be equipped with kitchen facilities.
76. Motor Home. A portable dwelling designed and constructed as an integral part of a self-
propelled vehicle.
77. Nameplate. A sign indicating the name and/or address of a building, or the name of an
occupant thereof and/or the practice of a permitted occupation therein.
78. Non-Conforming Building. A building or structure, or portion thereof, lawfully existing at
the time of the adoption of this Code, which was designed, erected or structurally altered for a use
that does not conform to the use regulations of the district in which it is located.
79. Non-Conforming Use. A use which lawfully occupied a building or land at the time of
adoption of this Code but which no longer conforms with the use regulations or the district in
which it is located.
80. Nursing Home. An extended or intermediate care facility licensed or approved to provide full-
time convalescent or chronic care to individuals who by reason of advanced age, chronic illness or
infirmity are unable to care for themselves.
81. Medical or Dental Laboratory. A place of business devoted to the testing and analysis for
the medical profession or to the preparation of dentures and similar items for dental preparation.
82. Off-Street Loading Space. An open, hard-surfaced area of land other than a street or a public
way, the principal use of which is for the standing, loading and unloading of motor trucks, tractors
and trailers to avoid undue interference with the public use of streets and alleys.
83. Office, Medical or Dental. The office of a member of the medical or dental profession
requiring licensing by the State and maintenance of professional standards applicable to the field
for which services are provided on an out-patient basis.
84. Office, Non-Medical and Non-Dental. A use or structure other than a medical use where
business or professional activities are conducted and/or business or professional services are made
available to the public, including, but not limited to, tax preparation, accounting, architecture, legal
services, real estate and securities brokering, and professional consulting services. “Office” shall
not include any use that is otherwise listed specifically in a zoning district as a permitted or special
use.
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85. Overlay Zoning District. An overlay-zoning district is a mapped area with restrictions
beyond those in the underlying zoning. An overlay district is used to achieve planning objectives,
which may not be achieved through the underlying zoning. Where conflicts arise between the
overlay district and the underlying zoning, the overlay district restrictions apply.
86. Parcel Delivery and Pick-Up Service. An establishment where parcels, not exceeding 120
inches in length or girth and not exceeding 125 pounds, are being received for the shipment and
delivery to other destinations or are available for pick- up after arriving from other locations.
87. Parking Area. An open or covered, hard-surfaced area, other than street, alley or public right-
of-way, used for the parking of vehicles.
a. A Private Parking Area is for private vehicles only, of occupants of the building or
buildings for which the parking area is developed and is accessory.
b. A Public Parking Area is for the storage of vehicles of occupants of the building or
buildings for which the parking area is developed and is accessory.
88. Patio. A level landscaped and/or surfaced area.
89. Pawn Shop/Cash Converter Facility. A building or use, the principal purpose of which is the
lending of money on deposit or pledge of personal property, or dealing in the purchase of personal
property on condition of selling the same back at a stipulated price.
90. Personal Trainer. A physical fitness trainer who provides individual fitness counseling.
91. Pervious Surface. A surface that presents an opportunity for precipitation to infiltrate into the
ground.
92. Pet Grooming Establishments. Any place or establishment, public or private, where animals
are bathed, clipped, or combed for the purpose of enhancing their aesthetic value and/or health and
for which a fee is charged.
93. Pet Shops and Supply Stores. A retail sales establishment primarily involved in the sale of
domestic animals, such as dogs, cats fish, birds, reptiles, and related pet supplies, but excluding
exotic animals and farm animals such as horses, goats, sheep and poultry.
94. Physical Rehabilitation Center. A facility licensed by the State of Illinois providing treatment
on an out-patient basis to remove or reduce the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation or
disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health and wellness through a
rehabilitation plan of therapeutic intervention.
95. Pickup Camper. A structure designed for recreational use, designed primarily to be mounted
on a pickup or truck chassis and with sufficient equipment to render it suitable for use as a
temporary dwelling.
96. Playhouse. A freestanding structure, with a maximum height not to exceed 12 feet in a side
yard and 15 feet in a rear yard.
97. Porch. A covered protection from a wall of a building that may or may not use columns or
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other ground supports for structural purposes and which is primarily used to provide an extension
of the living area.
98. Portico. A roofed structure projecting from the building which has no enclosures of any kind
and which has an entry surfaced area that does not exceed eight feet in width and does not extend
more than four feet out from the building.
99. Principal Building. A building in which the residence or permitted primary use of the lot is
conducted.
100. Principal Use. The main use of land or buildings, as distinguished from a subordinate or
accessory use, to which premises are devoted comprising at least 80% of the floor area and the
primary purpose for the premises.
101. Private Roadway. The paved area, exclusive of sidewalks, driveways or related uses, on
private property, used or intended to be used for circulation, passage or travel of motor vehicles
from a street to two or more adjacent parcels.
102. Public Utility. Any person, firm, corporation or municipal department duly authorized to
furnish, under public regulation, to the public, electricity, gas, steam, telephone, telegraph,
transportation, cable television, water, and other data transmission services.
103. Railroad Right-of-Way. A strip of land with tracks and auxiliary facilities for track
operation, but not including depots, loading platforms, stations, train sheds, warehouses, car shops,
car yards, locomotive shops or water towers.
104. Research Laboratory. A place devoted to experimental study such as testing and analyzing
but which does not include manufacturing, assembly or packaging of products.
105. Repair, Major. Includes any action which fixes, mends, or restores products other than motor
vehicles:
a. Major Repair is repair of products such as furniture, refrigerators, or similar products which
generally require storage yards or storage area
b. Minor Repair is repair of products such as shoes, watches, jewelry, and electronics
106. Restaurant. Any building or part thereof where food is cooked or prepared for compensation,
for the general public and for immediate consumption on or off the premises.
107. Restaurant-Amusement Device Arcade. An establishment primarily devoted to the sale of
food and beverage and partially devoted to the use of more than ten coin-operated amusement
devices.
108. School. An institution conducting regular academic instruction at the kindergarten,
elementary, middle school and high school levels.
a. Public School. A public institution which offers general academic instruction equivalent
to the standards prescribed by the School Code of Illinois.
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b. Private School. A non-public institution which offers programs accepted by the State of
Illinois in lieu of public instruction.
109. Salon. Any establishment where cosmetology services are provided including hair care, nail
care, and skin care on a regular basis for compensation.
110. Seating Area. Areas used to consume food or beverages on the customer side and which
provide access to areas such as buffets, bars, or serving tables.
111. Sheltered Care. An establishment licensed to provide assistance, supervision or oversight to
residents, usually short term. A sheltered care home may not provide skilled or intermediate
nursing services nor care for those cases for which hospitalization is generally required.
112. Solar Energy System. A renewable energy system consisting of a collection of parts
including any base, mounts, tower, solar collectors and accessory equipment such as utility
interconnections and solar storage batteries in such a configuration as necessary to convert solar
radiation into thermal or electrical energy. There are three types of Solar Energy Systems:
a. Roof Mounted. A renewable energy system consisting of equipment installed on the roof
of a principal or accessory building located between the eave and ridge used for the
conversion of sunlight into a usable form of electrical energy or to heat water.
b. Wall Mounted. A renewable energy system consisting of equipment installed on a wall of
a principal or accessory building below the eave, or where there is a flat roof the space
below the top of a parapet, used for the conversion of sunlight into a usable form of
electrical energy or to heat water.
c. Ground Based. A renewable energy system consisting of equipment used for the
conversion of sunlight into a usable form of electrical energy placed on the ground of a
zoning lot and which is not attached to any principal or accessory building.
113. Storage Facility. A place where goods, materials, or personal property is placed and kept for
more than 24-consecutive hours.
114. Story. That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface
of the floor next above it, or if there be no floor above it, then the space between the floor and the
ceiling next above it. Any portion of a story exceeding 14 in height shall be considered as an
additional story for each 14 or fraction thereof.
115. Story, Half. That portion of a building under a gable, hip or mansard roof, the wall plates of
which, on at least two opposite exterior walls, are not more than four and one-half feet above the
finished floor of such story. In the case of one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and
multiple-family dwellings less than three stories in height, a half story in a sloping roof shall not
be counted as a story for the purposes of this Code. In the case of multiple-family dwellings three
or more stories in height, a half story shall be counted as a story.
116. Structure. Anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or is
attached to something having location on the ground, including a fence or freestanding wall,
television antenna towers, earth stations, or other devices receiving electronic signals. A sign,
billboard or other advertising medium, detached or projecting, shall be construed to be a structure.
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117. Structural Alterations. Any change except those required by law or ordinance, which would
prolong the life of the supporting members of a building or structure, such as bearing walls,
columns, beams or girders, not including openings in bearing walls as permitted by other
ordinances.
118. Travel Trailer. A rigid, non-collapsible structure designed to provide temporary living
quarters primarily for recreational use, constructed with integral wheels to make it mobile land/or
towable by a motor vehicle.
119. Tree House. An accessory structure which utilizes one or more trees for structural support
and/or incorporates the tree into the design.
120. Used Car Lot. A zoning lot on which used cars are displayed for sale or trade.
121. Vehicle. Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or
drawn upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon
stationary rails or tracks.
a. Commercial Vehicle. Any type of vehicle used or maintained for commercial purposes,
primarily to transport material or operate a power attachment or tool, such as a snowplow
or any vehicle containing cargo for commercial purposes. For purposes of this Chapter,
any vehicle with advertising or a business designation affixed to it shall be considered a
commercial vehicle.
b. Recreational Vehicle (RV). An RV shall include, but not be limited to, camper trailer
(pop-up), motor home, off-road vehicle, open trailer, pickup camper, snowmobile, travel
trailer and water craft.
122. Trailer. Any motorized or non-motorized vehicle intended to carry or store a recreational
vehicle. An open trailer or a trailer not carrying or storing an RV shall be considered an RV for
the purposes of this Code.
123. Window Wells. A space maintained between a below grade window and the surrounding
soil. The window well provides drainage or air or light around the window and in some cases, an
egress route from the structure.
124. Yard. An open space on the same zoning lot with a principal building or group of buildings,
which is unoccupied and unobstructed from its lowest level upward, except as otherwise permitted
in this Code, and which extends along a lot line and at right angles thereto to a depth or width
specified in the yard regulations for the district in which the zoning lot is located. The following
are the specific definitions for each type of yard:
a. Exterior Side Yard. That part of the yard on a corner lot, lying between the exterior side
lot line and the nearest line of the principal building and extending from the front yard (or
from the front lot line, if there is no required front yard) to the rear yard (or from the rear
lot line, if there is no required rear yard). On a corner lot, the larger of the two lot
dimensions adjacent to the street shall be considered the exterior side yard.
b. Front Yard. A yard extending across the full width of the zoning lot and lying between
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the lot line which fronts on a street and the nearest line of the principal building. On a
corner lot, the smaller of the two dimensions adjacent to a street shall be considered the
front yard.
c. Rear Yard. A yard extending across the full width of the zoning lot and lying between
the rear line of the lot and the nearest line of the principal building.
d. Side Yard. That part of the yard lying between the nearest line of the principal building
and a side lot line, and extending from the front yard (or from the front lot line, if there is
no front yard) to the required rear yard (or from the rear lot line, if there is no required rear
yard).
Section 28-4–Rules. In the construction of this Code, the rules contained in this Section shall be
observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise:
4.1 Rules.
4.1-1 Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words used in the singular
number shall include the plural number, and the plural, the singular.
4.1-2 The word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary.
4.1-3 The word “may” is permissive.
4.1-4 The word “lot” shall include the words “plot”, “piece”, and “parcel”; the word “building”
includes all other structures of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings; and the phrase
“used for” shall include the phrases “arranged for”, “designed for”, “intended for”, “maintained
for”, and “occupied for”.
4.1-5 Whenever a word or term defined hereinafter appears in the text of this Code, its meaning
shall be construed as set forth in the definition thereof.
4.2 Zoning Maps. The boundaries of the Districts are shown upon the map, which is hereto
attached and made a part of this Chapter, which map is designated as “Zoning Map”. The Zoning
Map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon are a part of this
Chapter and have the same force and effect as if the Zoning Map and all the notations, references
and other information shown thereon are a part of this Chapter and have the same force and effect
as if the Zoning Map and all the notations, references, and other information shown thereon were
all fully set forth or described herein, the original of which Zoning Map is proposed, attested and
is on file in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois.
4.3 New or Annexed Land. All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the Village of
Arlington Heights shall be classified in the R-1 one-family dwelling district except if said land has
previously been subdivided in lots of area or dimension less than that required in the R-1 district,
in which event said land shall be classified in the R-3 one-family dwelling district. Said zoning
classification or annexation may be changed by ordinance after public hearing as set forth in
Section 4.3-1.
4.3-1 In the event owners of property sought to be annexed desire a zoning classification other
than “R-1" a petition shall be submitted for the zoning classification desired simultaneously with
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petition for the annexation. The Board of Trustees shall refer said petition for zoning classification
to the Plan Commission for proceedings to be held by the same in the manner and form as provided
in Section 12 of this Chapter. Action on the petition for annexation shall be deferred until action
is taken by the Board of Trustees on the recommendation of the Plan
Commission.
4.3-2 Any area proposed for annexation to the present corporate limits of the Village shall be
accompanied by a petition for the annexation of the same territory to the Arlington Heights Park
District, unless the territory is already entirely within said Park District.
4.4 Zoning of Streets, Alleys, Public Ways, and Railroad Rights-of-Way. All streets, alleys,
public-ways, and railroad rights-of-way; if not otherwise specifically designated, shall be deemed
to be in the same zone as the property immediately abutting upon such alleys, streets, public-ways
and railroad rights-of-way. Where the centerline of a street, alley, public-way or railroad right-of-
way serves as a district boundary, the zoning of such areas, unless otherwise specifically
designated, shall be deemed to be the same as that of the abutting property up to such center line.
4.5 Boundary Lines. Wherever any uncertainty exists as to the boundary line of any use district
as shown on the zoning maps incorporated herein, the following rules shall apply:
4.5-1 Where district boundary lines are indicated as following streets, alleys, or similar rights-of-
way, they shall be construed as following the centerlines thereof. In the case of two parallel and
abutting streets, alleys, public-ways, or similar rights-of-way, the center of the same, as combined,
shall constitute the district boundary lines, except in the case of the center line of the right-of-way
of the Chicago and North Western Railroad, which such center line shall divide the use
classification districts just immediately to the north and south of the center line of the railroad
right-of-way, irrespective of intervening parallel and abutting public-ways as Northwest Highway.
4.5-2 Where district boundary lines are indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot
lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
4.5-3 Where a lot held in one ownership and of record at the effective date of this Chapter is
divided by a district boundary line, the entire lot shall be construed to be within the less restricted
district; provided that this construction shall not apply if it increases the area of the less restricted
portion of the lot by more than twenty percent.
(Ord. #18-010, #18-034) Section 28-5 - Use Districts. In order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Chapter,
the Village is divided into several districts.
5.1 One Family Dwelling Districts: R-E, R-1, R-2, and R-3. The purpose of the One Family
Dwelling Districts is to provide for residential developments of predominantly single-family
homes. These Districts should preserve the value of land and protect homes from adverse living
conditions.
(Ord. #2021-038) 5.1-0 One Family Dwelling District: R-E
5.1-0.1 Minimum Lot Size: 20,000-sq. ft. Standard and Corner; Churches, Convents &
Monasteries: 20,000-sq. ft. Standard and Corner
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5.1-0.2 Minimum Lot Width at Building Line:
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Standard or Corner 20,000-29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Standard or Corner 30,000-less than one acre 125 feet
Standard or Corner one acre or more 150 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries one acre or more 150 feet
a. When two or more parcels of land, each of which lacks adequate area and dimension to
qualify for a permitted use under the requirements of the Use District in which they are
located, are contiguous and are held in one ownership prior to December 21, 1959, they
shall be maintained and used as one zoning lot for such use.
b. Any single lot or parcel of land, held in one ownership prior to October 4, 1955 which was
of record as of March 15, 2004, that does not meet the requirements for minimum lot width
and area, may be utilized for a permitted use, provided that yards, courts or usable open
space are not less than 75% of the minimum required dimensions of areas.
c. Where lots front upon a cul-de-sac or curved street having a radius of 200 feet or less,
minimum lot widths as set forth above shall be measured at the building setback line along
an arc parallel to the right-of-way of such cul-de-sac or curved street. Such lots shall also
be laid out so that their frontage length, as measured on the arc of such right-of-way line is
not less than 50% of the required lot width measured at the building setback line. Refer to
Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code for further information regarding layout and design of
lots.
5.1-0.3 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Front Yard: 40 feet except that in all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or
more of the frontage between two intersecting streets are developed with building having
front yards of more than 15 feet in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the
minimum front yards for the entire frontage. A front yard shall not be required to be more
than 50 feet. A minimum front yard of 15 feet shall be required on all lots.
b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width. The combined total for interior lots shall not be less than 20
feet.
c. Exterior Side Yard: In all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or more of the
frontage between two intersection streets are developed with buildings having a yard of
more than 10 feet in depth adjacent to the street, the average of such yards shall establish
the minimum exterior side yard for the entire frontage. A minimum exterior side yard of
10%, with a minimum of 10 feet, shall be required for all lots. In no case, shall an exterior
side yard of more than 50 feet be required.
d. Rear Yard: 30 feet.
5.1-0.4 Maximum Floor Area Ratio.
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a. For Single Family Uses:
1. Lots up to 8,750 sq. feet = LA x 0.35
2. Lots over 8,750 sq. feet up to 20,000 sq. feet = 3062 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.26]
3. Lots over 20,000 sq. feet = LA x 0.30
b. For all other uses: 30%
5.1-0.5 Maximum Building Lot Coverage and Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage. 30%
a. Maximum Permitted Building Lot Coverage is 30%.
b. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - this applies to single family dwellings only:
1. Lots less than or equal to 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 55%. As
part of that 55%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the
exterior side yard, shall be impervious surface.
2. Lots Greater than 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 50%. As part of
that 50%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the exterior
side yard, shall be impervious surface.
c. Existing Impervious Surface Exception: Existing non-conforming residential lots needing
to repair or replace essential elements only, such as driveways, walkways to home and
patios, may receive an administrative exception from the Director of Building from the
impervious surface coverage maximum. An administrative exception shall only be
permitted if:
1. Replacement of deteriorated essential elements the exact same dimension as existed
at the adoption of this Ordinance; and
2. Modification of these areas is not practical or feasible; and
3. Such exception shall not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
5.1-0.6 Maximum Height: 25 feet and 2-1/2 stories, except for churches – maximum height is
75 feet for towers and steeples but not more than 45 feet for main structures.
(Ord. #2021-038) 5.1-1 One Family Dwelling District: R-1
5.1-1.1 Minimum Lot Size: 15,000-sq. ft. Standard & Corner; Churches, Convents &
Monasteries: 20,000-sq. ft. Standard & Corner
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5.1-1.2 Minimum Lot Width at Building Line:
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Standard or Corner 15,000-19,999 sq. feet 90 feet
Standard or Corner 20,000-29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Standard or Corner 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Standard or Corner one acre or more 150 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries one acre or more 150 feet
a. When two or more parcels of land, each of which lacks adequate area and dimension to
qualify for a permitted use under the requirements of the Use District in which they are
located, are contiguous and are held in one ownership prior to December 21, 1959, they
shall be maintained and used as one zoning lot for such use.
b. Any single lot or parcel of land, held in one ownership prior to October 4, 1955 which was
of record as of March 15, 2004, that does not meet the requirements for minimum lot width
and area, may be utilized for a permitted use, provided that yards, courts or usable open
space are not less than 75% of the minimum required dimensions of areas.
c. Where lots front upon a cul-de-sac or curved street having a radius of 200 feet or less,
minimum lot widths as set forth above shall be measured at the building setback line along
an arc parallel to the right-of-way of such cul-de-sac or curved street. Such lots shall also
be laid out so that their frontage length, as measured on the arc of such right-of-way line is
not less than 50% of the required lot width measured at the building setback line. Refer to
Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code for further information regarding layout and design of
lots.
5.1-1.3 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Front Yard: 40 feet except that in all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or
more of the frontage between two intersecting streets are developed with building having
front yards of more than 15 feet in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the
minimum front yards for the entire frontage. A front yard shall not be required to be more
than 50 feet. A minimum front yard of 15 feet shall be required on all lots.
b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width. The combined total for interior lots shall not be less than 20
feet.
c. Exterior Side Yard: In all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or more of the
frontage between two intersection streets are developed with buildings having a yard of
more than 10 feet in depth adjacent to the street, the average of such yards shall establish
the minimum exterior side yard for the entire frontage. A minimum exterior side yard of
10%, with a minimum of 10 feet, shall be required for all lots. In no case, shall an exterior
side yard of more than 50 feet be required.
d. Rear Yard: 30 feet.
5.1-1.4 Maximum Floor Area Ratio.
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a. For Single Family Uses:
1. Lots up to 8,750 sq. feet = LA x 0.35
2. Lots over 8,750 sq. feet up to 20,000 sq. feet = 3062 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.26]
3. Lots over 20,000 sq. feet = LA x 0.30
b. For all other uses: 30%
5.1-1.5 Maximum Building Lot Coverage and Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage. 30%
a. Maximum Permitted Building Lot Coverage is 30%.
b. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - this applies to single family dwellings only:
1. Lots less than or equal to 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 55%. As
part of that 55%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the
exterior side yard, shall be impervious surface.
2. Lots Greater than 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 50%. As part of
that 50%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the exterior
side yard, shall be impervious surface.
c. Existing Impervious Surface Exception: Existing non-conforming residential lots needing
to repair or replace essential elements only, such as driveways, walkways to home and
patios, may receive an administrative exception from the Director of Building from the
impervious surface coverage maximum. An administrative exception shall only be
permitted if:
1. Replacement of deteriorated essential elements the exact same dimension as existed
at the adoption of this Ordinance; and
2. Modification of these areas is not practical or feasible; and
3. Such exception shall not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
5.1-1.6 Maximum Height: 25 feet and 2-1/2 stories, except for churches – maximum height is
75 feet for towers and steeples but not more than 45 feet for main structures.
(Ord. #2021-038) 5.1-2 One Family Dwelling District: R-2
5.1-2.1 Minimum Lot Size: Standard 10,000-sq. ft., Corner 10,000-sq. ft.; Churches, Convents &
Monasteries: 20,000-sq. ft. Standard & Corner
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5.1-2.2 Minimum Lot Width at Building Line:
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Standard or Corner 10,000-14,999 sq. feet 75 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 15,000-19,999 sq. feet 90 feet
Standard or Corner 20,000-29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Standard or Corner 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Standard or Corner one acre or more 150 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries one acre or more 150 feet
a. When two or more parcels of land, each of which lacks adequate area and dimension to
qualify for a permitted use under the requirements of the Use District in which they are
located, are contiguous and are held in one ownership prior to December 21, 1959, they
shall be maintained and used as one zoning lot for such use.
b. Any single lot or parcel of land, held in one ownership prior to October 4, 1955 which was
of record as of March 15, 2004, that does not meet the requirements for minimum lot width
and area, may be utilized for a permitted use, provided that yards, courts or usable open
space are not less than 75% of the minimum required dimensions of areas.
c. Where lots front upon a cul-de-sac or curved street having a radius of 200 feet or less,
minimum lot widths as set forth above shall be measured at the building setback line along
an arc parallel to the right-of-way of such cul-de-sac or curved street. Such lots shall also
be laid out so that their frontage length, as measured on the arc of such right-of-way line is
not less than 50% of the required lot width measured at the building setback line. Refer to
Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code for further information regarding layout and design of
lots.
5.1-2.3 Required Minimum Yards:
a. Front Yard: 25 feet except where a building line has been established on a recorded plat of
subdivision, prior to December 21, 1959, such building line shall determine the front yard
requirements of this Chapter and shall be observed.
In all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or more of the frontage between two
intersecting streets are developed with building having front yards of more than 15 feet in
depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the minimum front yards for the entire
frontage. In no case shall a front yard of more than 40 feet be required. A minimum front
yard of 15 feet shall be required on all lots.
b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width. Subdivisions created after January 1, 2003 shall provide a
minimum side yard of seven feet.
c. Exterior Side Yard: In all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or more of the
frontage between two intersecting streets are developed with buildings having a yard of
more than ten feet in depth adjacent to the street, the average of such yards shall establish
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the minimum exterior side yard for the entire frontage. A minimum exterior side yard of
10% of the lot width, with a minimum of ten feet, shall be required for all lots. In no case
shall an exterior side yard of more than 40 feet be required.
d. Rear Yard: 30 feet.
5.1-2.4 Maximum Floor Area Ratio.
a. For Single Family Uses:
1. Lots up to 8,750 sq. feet = LA x 0.45
2. Lots over 8,750 sq. feet = 3938 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.4]
b. For All Other Uses: 50%
5.1-2.5 Maximum Building Lot Coverage and Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.
a. Maximum Permitted Building Lot Coverage is 35% for lots 6,000 square feet or greater
and 40% for lots less than 6,000 square feet.
b. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - this applies to single family dwellings only:
1. Lots less than or equal to 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 55%. As
part of that 55%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the
exterior side yard, shall be impervious surface.
2. Lots Greater than 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 50%. As part of
that 50%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the exterior
side yard, shall be impervious surface.
c. Existing Impervious Surface Exception: Existing non-conforming residential lots needing
to repair or replace essential elements only, such as driveways, walkways to home and
patios, may receive an administrative exception from the Director of Building from the
impervious surface coverage maximum. An administrative exception shall only be
permitted if:
1. Replacement of deteriorated essential elements the exact same dimension as existed
at the adoption of this Ordinance; and
2. Modification of these areas is not practical or feasible; and
3. Such exception shall not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
5.1-2.6 Maximum Height: 25 feet and 2-1/2 stories, except for churches – maximum height is
75 feet for towers and steeples but not more than 45 feet for main structures.
(Ord. #2021-038) 5.1-3 One Family Dwelling District: R-3
5.1-3.1 Minimum Lot Size: Standard 8,750-sq. ft., Corner 9,900-sq. ft., Churches, Convents &
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Monasteries: 20,000-sq. ft. Standard & Corner
5.1-3.2 Minimum Lot Width at Building Line:
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Standard or Corner 8,750-9,999 sq. feet 70 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 10,000-14,999 sq. feet 75 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 15,000-19,999 sq. feet 90 feet
Standard or Corner 20,000-29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Standard or Corner 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Standard or Corner one acre or more 150 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries one acre or more 150 feet
a. Where lots front upon a cul-de-sac or curved street having a radius of 200 feet or less,
minimum lot widths as set forth above shall be measured at the building setback line along
an arc parallel to the right-of-way of such cul-de-sac or curved street. Such lots shall also
be laid out so that their frontage length, as measured on the arc of such right-of-way line is
not less than 50% of the required lot width measured at the building setback line. Refer to
Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code for further information regarding layout and design of
lots.
b. The Director of Building & Life Safety may issue a building permit for the erection of a
single family residence on any parcel of land which does not meet the minimum lot
requirements of width or area or both, of the District, if such parcel fronts on a street which
has a majority of the developed lots that both front on said street and are contained between
two adjacent streets which intersect with said street (or in lieu of a second intersecting
street, a public park, cemetery, railroad right-of-way, a cul-de-sac, waterway or a corporate
boundary line of the Village) that are either less than the minimum area or width, or both
required by the District; provided that no permit shall be issued pursuant hereto for any
parcel containing less than 6,250-square feet and a frontage less than 49 feet.
If there is an existing principal residence on a parcel, this paragraph is not applicable. The
parcel is deemed buildable and permits may be issued for either a new residence or
alterations to the existing residence.
5.1-3.3 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Front Yard: 25 feet except where a building line has been established on a recorded plat of
subdivision, prior to December 21, 1959 such building line shall determine the front yard
requirements of this Chapter and shall be observed.
In all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or more of the frontage between two
intersecting streets are developed with building having front yards of more than 15 feet in
depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the minimum front yards for the entire
frontage. In no case shall a front yard of more than 40 feet be required. A minimum front
yard of 15 feet shall be required on all lots.
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b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width. Subdivisions created after January 1, 2003, shall provide a
minimum side yard of 7 feet.
c. Exterior Side Yard: In all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or more of the
frontage between two intersecting streets are developed with buildings having a yard of
more than ten feet in depth adjacent to the street, the average of such yards shall establish
the minimum exterior side yard for the entire frontage. A minimum exterior side yard of
10% of the lot width with a minimum of ten feet shall be required for all lots. In no case
shall an exterior side yard of more than 40 feet be required.
d. Rear Yard: 30 feet.
5.1-3.4 Maximum Floor Area Ratio.
a. For Single Family Uses:
1. Lots up to 8,750 sq. feet = LA x 0.45
2. Lots over 8,750 sq. feet = 3938 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.4]
b. For All Other Uses: 50%
5.1-3.5 Maximum Building Lot Coverage and Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.
a. Maximum Permitted Building Lot Coverage is 35% for lots 6,000 square feet or greater
and 40% for lots less than 6,000 square feet
b. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - this applies to single family dwellings only:
1. Lots less than or equal to 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 55%. As
part of that 55%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the
exterior side yard, shall be impervious surface.
2. Lots Greater than 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 50%. As part of
that 50%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the exterior
side yard, shall be impervious surface.
c. Existing Impervious Surface Exception: Existing non-conforming residential lots needing
to repair or replace essential elements only, such as driveways, walkways to home and
patios, may receive an administrative exception from the Director of Building from the
impervious surface coverage maximum. An administrative exception shall only be
permitted if:
1. Replacement of deteriorated essential elements the exact same dimension as existed
at the adoption of this Ordinance; and
2. Modification of these areas is not practical or feasible; and
3. Such exception shall not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
5.1-3.6 Maximum Height: 25 feet and 2-1/2 stories, except for churches – maximum height is
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75 feet for towers and steeples but not more than 45 feet for main structures.
(Ord. #2021-038) 5.1-4 Two Family Dwelling District: R-4. The purpose of the R-4 district is to provide areas for
two-family dwellings and to provide a use which is compatible with adjacent single-family
districts.
5.1-4.1 Minimum Lot Size:
a. Single Family: Standard 8,750-sq. ft., Corner 9,900-sq. ft., Churches, Convents & Monasteries:
20,000-sq. ft. Standard & Corner
b. For Two Family Dwellings, Standard or Corner:
Minimum Lot Size
4-bedroom 7,000 sq. feet per dwelling unit
3-bedroom 6,000 sq. feet per dwelling unit
2-bedroom 5,000 sq. feet per dwelling unit
5.1-4.2 Minimum Lot Width at Building Line.
a. Single Family Dwellings:
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Standard or Corner 8,750-9,999 sq. feet 70 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 10,000-14,999 sq. feet 75 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 15,000-19,999 sq. feet 90 feet
Standard or Corner 20,000-29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Standard or Corner 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Standard or Corner one acre or more 150 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries one acre or more 150 feet
b. Two Family Dwellings:
Minimum Lot Width at
Building Line
Standard or Corner
4 bedroom: 105
3 bedroom: 90
2 bedroom: 50
5.1-4.3 Required Minimum Yard.
a. Front Yard: 25 feet except where a building line has been established on a recorded plat
of subdivision, prior to the date of this Ordinance, such building line shall determine the
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front yard requirements of this Chapter and shall be observed.
In all residential districts where lots comprising forty percent or more of the frontage
between two intersecting streets are developed with buildings having front yards of more
than 15 feet in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the minimum front
yards for the entire frontage. In no case shall a front yard of more than 40 feet be required.
A minimum front yard of 15 feet shall be required on all lots.
b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width. Subdivisions created after January 1, 2003, shall provide a
minimum side yard of seven feet.
c. Exterior Side Yard: On corner lots, there shall be maintained a side yard of not less than
20 feet on the side adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which the building
maintains frontage, and in the case of a reversed corner lot, there shall be maintained a
setback from the side street of not less than 50% of the front yard required on the lots in
the rear of such corner lots, but such yard need not exceed 20 feet. No accessory building
on said reversed corner lot shall project beyond the front yard required on the adjacent lot
to the rear, nor be located nearer than five feet to the side lot line of said adjacent lots.
d. Rear Yard: 30 feet.
5.1-4.4 Maximum Floor Area Ratio.
a. For Single Family Uses:
1. Lots up to 8,750 sq. feet = LA x 0.45
2. Lots over 8,750 sq. feet = 3938 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.4]
b. For All Other Uses: 100%
5.1-4.5 Maximum Building Lot Coverage and Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.
a. Maximum Permitted Building Lot Coverage is 35%.
b. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - this applies to single family dwellings only:
1. Lots less than or equal to 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 55%. As
part of that 55%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the
exterior side yard, shall be impervious surface.
2. Lots Greater than 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 50%. As part of
that 50%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the exterior
side yard, shall be impervious surface.
c. Existing Impervious Surface Exception - this applies to single family dwellings only:
Existing non-conforming residential lots needing to repair or replace essential elements
only, such as driveways, walkways to home and patios, may receive an administrative
exception from the Director of Building & Life Safety from the impervious surface
coverage maximum. An administrative exception shall only be permitted if:
1. Replacement of deteriorated essential elements the exact same dimension as existed
at the adoption of this Ordinance; and
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2. Modification of these areas is not practical or feasible; and
3. Such exception shall not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
5.1-4.6 Maximum Building Height: 25 feet and 2-1/2 stories, except for churches – maximum
height is 75 feet for towers and steeples but not more than 45 feet for main structures.
5.1-4.7 Minimum Floor Area (Square Foot) per Dwelling Unit for Multi-Family Dwellings
(exclusive of utility rooms and garages):
Efficiency One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bedroom
R-4 -- 600 750 900
(Ord. #2021-038) 5.1-5 Multiple-Family Dwelling District: R-5. The purpose of the R-5 district is to provide for
residential developments using one-family attached dwellings to allow a density greater than
permitted in the R-3 One-Family Dwelling District but less than permitted in the R-6 Multiple-
Family Dwelling District. Developments in this district shall be of similar composition and design
compatible with adjoining developments of one-family dwellings. The minimum area for this
District is two acres.
5.1-5.1 Minimum Lot Size/Density and Minimum Lot Width at Building Line. Each multi-
family building or buildings shall be situated on a zoning lot with a net area of not less than 20,000-
square feet.
Minimum Lot Size:
a. Single Family: Standard 8,750-sq. ft., Corner 9,900-sq. ft., Churches, Convents,
Monasteries: 20,00 sq. ft. Standard & Corner
b. Multiple Family Dwellings
Minimum Lot Size Density (No minimum lot width)
4-bedroom 5,000 sq. feet per dwelling unit
3-bedroom 4,000 sq. feet per dwelling unit
2-bedroom or less 3,500 sq. feet per dwelling unit
Minimum Lot Width at Building Line:
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Standard or Corner 8,750-9,999 sq. feet 70 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 10,000-14,999 sq. feet 75 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 15,000-19,999 sq. feet 90 feet
Standard or Corner 20,000-29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Standard or Corner 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Standard or Corner one acre or more 150 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
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Churches, Convents and Monasteries one acre or more 150 feet
5.1-5.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio.
a. For Single Family Uses:
1. Lots up to 8,750 sq. feet = LA x 0.45
2. Lots over 8,750 sq. feet = 3938 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.4]
b. For All Other Uses: 100%
5.1-5.3 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Front Yard: 25 feet.
b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width. Subdivisions created after January 1, 2003, shall provide a
minimum side yard of seven feet. On corner lots there shall be maintained a side yard of
not less than 20 feet on the side adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which
the building maintains frontage, and in the case of a reversed corner lot, there shall be
maintained a setback from the side street of not less than 50% of the front yard required on
the lots in the rear of such corner lots, but such yard need not exceed 20 feet. No accessory
building on said reversed corner lot shall project beyond the front yard required on the
adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than five feet to the side lot.
c. Exterior Side Yard: On corner lots, there shall be maintained a side yard of not less than
20 feet on the side adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which the building
maintains frontage, and in the case of a reversed corner lot, there shall be maintained a
setback from the side street of not less than 50% of the front yard required on the lots in
the rear of such corner lots, but such yard need not exceed 20 feet. No accessory building
on said reversed corner lot shall project beyond the front yard required on the adjacent lot
to the rear, nor be located nearer than five feet to the side lot line of said adjacent lots.
d. Rear Yard: 30 feet.
5.1-5.4 Maximum Building Lot Coverage and Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.
a. Maximum Permitted Building Lot Coverage is 35% for new construction
b. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - this applies to single family dwellings only:
1. Lots less than or equal to 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 55%. As
part of that 55%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the
exterior side yard, shall be impervious surface.
2. Lots Greater than 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 50%. As part of
that 50%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the exterior
side yard, shall be impervious surface.
c. Existing Impervious Surface Exception - this applies to single family dwellings only:
Existing non-conforming residential lots needing to repair or replace essential elements
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only, such as driveways, walkways to home and patios, may receive an administrative
exception from the Director of Building from the impervious surface coverage maximum.
An administrative exception shall only be permitted if:
1. Replacement of deteriorated essential elements the exact same dimension as existed
at the adoption of this ordinance; and
2. Modification of these areas is not practical or feasible; and
3. Such exception shall not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
5.1-5.5 Maximum Building Height: 35 feet exclusive of stair heads and mechanical equipment
facilities, except for churches – maximum height is 75 feet for towers and steeples but not more
than 45 feet for main structures.
5.1-5.6 Minimum Floor Area (Square Foot) per Dwelling Unit for Multi-Family Dwellings
(exclusive of utility rooms and garages):
Efficiency One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bedroom
R-5 750 900 1200 1400
5.1-5.7 Spacing Between Multi-Family Buildings. There shall be a minimum of 25 feet between
principal buildings.
(Ord. #2021-038) 5.1-6 Multiple-Family Dwelling District: R-6. The purpose of the R-6 district is to provide
areas for medium density multiple-family developments. The minimum area for this District is one
acre.
5.1-6.1 Minimum Size Zoning District: One-Acre
5.1-6.2 Minimum Lot Size/Density and Minimum Lot Width at Building Line.
Minimum Lot Size:
a. Single Family: Standard 8,750-sq. ft., Corner 9,900-sq. ft. Churches, Convents &
Monasteries 20,000-sq. ft. Standard and Corner
b. Multiple Family Dwellings:
Minimum Lot Size Density (No minimum lot width)
4-bedroom 4,000 sq. feet per dwelling unit
3-bedroom 3,500 sq. feet per dwelling unit
2-bedroom or less 2,500 sq. feet per dwelling unit
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Minimum Lot Width at Building Line:
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Standard or Corner 8,750-9,999 sq. feet 70 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 10,000-14,999 sq. feet 75 feet (standard)
90 feet (corner)
Standard or Corner 15,000-19,999 sq. feet 90 feet
Standard or Corner 20,000-29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Standard or Corner 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Standard or Corner one acre or more 150 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 30,000 sq. feet-less than one acre 125 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries one acre or more 150 feet
5.1-6.3 Maximum Floor Area Ratio.
a. Single Family Uses:
1. Lots up to 8,750 sq. feet = LA x 0.45
2. Lots over 8,750 sq. feet = 3938 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.4]
b. For All Other Uses: 150%
5.1-6.4 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Multiple Family and all other uses:
1. Front Yard: 25 feet
2. Side Yard: 10% of lot width. Subdivisions created after January 1, 2003, shall
provide a minimum side yard of seven feet.
3. Exterior Side Yard: On corner lots, there shall be maintained a side yard of not less
than 20 feet on the side adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which
the building maintains frontage, and in the case of a reversed corner lot, there shall
be maintained a setback from the side street of not less than 50% of the front yard
required on the lots in the rear of such corner lots, but such yard need not exceed
20 feet. No accessory building on said reversed corner lot shall project beyond the
front yard required on the adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than five
feet to the side lot line of said adjacent lots.
4. Rear Yard: 30 feet
b. Single Family Uses:
1. Front Yard: 25 feet except where a building line has been established on a recorded
plat of subdivision, prior to December 21, 1959 such building line shall determine
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the front yard requirements of this Ordinance and shall be observed.
In all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or more of the frontage
between two intersecting streets are developed with building having front yards of
more than 15 feet in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the
minimum front yards for the entire frontage. In no case shall a front yard of more
than 40 feet be required. A minimum front yard of 15 feet shall be required on all
lots.
2. Side Yard: 10% width. Subdivisions created after January 1, 2003, shall provide a
minimum side yard of seven feet.
3. Exterior Side Yard: In all residential districts where lots comprising 40% or more
of the frontage between two intersecting streets are developed with buildings
having a yard of more than ten feet in depth adjacent to the street, the average of
such yards shall establish the minimum exterior side yard for the entire frontage. A
minimum exterior side yard of 10% of the lot width with a minimum of ten feet
shall be required for all lots. In no case shall an exterior side yard of more than 40
feet be required.
4. Rear Yard: 30 feet.
5.1-6.5 Maximum Building Lot Coverage and Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.
a. Maximum Permitted Building Lot Coverage is 35% for new construction.
b. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - this applies to single family dwellings only:
1. Lots less than or equal to 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 55%. As
part of that 55%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the
exterior side yard, shall be impervious surface.
2. Lots Greater than 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 50%. As part of
that 50%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the exterior
side yard, shall be impervious surface.
c. Existing Impervious Surface Exception - this applies to single family dwellings only:
Existing non-conforming residential lots needing to repair or replace essential elements
only, such as driveways, walkways to home and patios, may receive an administrative
exception from the Director of Building & Life Safety from the impervious surface
coverage maximum. An administrative exception shall only be permitted if:
1. Replacement of deteriorated essential elements the exact same dimension as existed
at the adoption of this ordinance; and
2. Modification of these areas is not practical or feasible; and
3. Such exception shall not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
5.1-6.6 Maximum Building Height: 50 feet exclusive of elevator penthouses, stair heads and
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mechanical equipment facilities, except for churches – maximum height is 75 feet for towers and
steeples but not more than 45 feet for main structures.
5.1-6.7 Minimum Floor Area (Square Foot) per Dwelling Unit for Multi-Family Dwellings
(exclusive of utility rooms and garages):
Efficiency One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bedroom
R-6 500 600 750 900 --
5.1-6.8 Spacing Between Multi-Family Buildings. There shall be a minimum of 25 feet between
principal buildings.
(Ord. #18-034) 5.1-7 Multiple-Family Dwelling District (R-7). The purpose of the R-7 district is to provide
high density multiple-family developments which will provide a buffer between the Downtown
(B-5) District and the single family neighborhood, reduce transportation needs by locating high
density developments close to public transportation facilities and pride a consumer base for the
Downtown District area. In addition, the purpose of the R-7 District is to stimulate development
in areas within a designated redevelopment area consistent with a redevelopment plan.
5.1-7.1 Location. All land within the R-7 zoning district classification, shall be located in the
areas adjoining the area designated Downtown District mixed use or areas within a designated
redevelopment area consistent with a redevelopment plan and also designated for “High Density
Multi-Family” on the Village of Arlington Heights General Comprehensive Plan. All other parcels
of land zoned R-7 prior to the adoption of this amendment, but not indicated as “High Density
Multi-Family” shall conform to the requirements of the R-6 District, except that the minimum lot
area for two or more dwelling units shall be 2,100 square feet per dwelling unit.
5.1-7.2 Minimum Area for Zoning District: Two-Acres.
5.1-7.3 Minimum Lot Size (Density):
a. Single-Family Dwellings:
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Standard or Corner 15,000-19,999 sq. feet 90 feet
Standard or Corner 20,000-29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Standard or Corner 30,000 sq. feet-less than one
acre
125 feet
Standard or Corner one acre or more 150 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 100 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 30,000 sq. feet-less than one
acre
125 feet
Churches, Convents and Monasteries one acre or more 150 feet
b. Multiple-Family Dwellings:
Minimum Lot Size Density
2-bedroom or more 900 sq. feet per dwelling unit
1-bedroom or less 600 sq. feet per dwelling unit
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c. Churches, Convents & Monasteries: 20,000 sq. feet Standard and Corner
5.1-7.4 Maximum Building Lot Coverage and Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.
a. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - this applies to single family dwellings only:
1. Lots less than or equal to 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 55%. As
part of that 55%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the
exterior side yard, shall be impervious surface.
2. Lots Greater than 6,600 sq. feet in area: Total Lot Maximum of 50%. As part of
that 50%, no more than 50% of the front yard, plus, if it is a corner lot, the exterior
side yard, shall be impervious surface.
b. Existing Impervious Surface Exception - this applies to single family dwellings only:
Existing non-conforming residential lots needing to repair or replace essential elements
only, such as driveways, walkways to home and patios, may receive an administrative
exception from the Director of Building & Life Safety from the impervious surface
coverage maximum. An administrative exception shall only be permitted if:
1. Replacement of deteriorated essential elements the exact same dimension as existed
at the adoption of this Ordinance; and
2. Modification of these areas is not practical or feasible; and
3. Such exception shall not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
5.1-7.5 Minimum Lot Width at Building Line:
Single Family See R-3 Requirements
Multiple Family
2-bedroom or more
1-bedroom or less
Standard
N/A
N/A
Corner
N/A
N/A
Churches, Convents and Monasteries 100 feet
5.1-7.6 Required Minimum Yards:
Front Yard: 25 feet.
Side Yard: 10% of lot width.
Exterior Side Yards: On corner lots, there shall be maintained a side yard of not less than 20 feet
on the side adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which the building maintains
frontage, and in the case of a reversed corner lot, there shall be maintained a setback from the side
street of not less than 50% of the front yard required on the lots in the rear of such corner lots, but
such yard need not exceed 20 feet. No accessory building on said reversed corner lot shall project
beyond the front yard required on the adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than five feet
to the side lot line of said adjacent lots.
Rear Yard: 30 feet.
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(Ord. #03-066) 5.1-7.7 Maximum Building Lot Coverage: 55% for new construction
Impervious Surface Coverage for One-Family Dwelling: Refer to Section 5.1-3.4b.
5.1-7.8 Maximum Building Height: 60 feet exclusive of elevators, penthouses, stair heads and
mechanical equipment, except for churches - 75 feet for towers and steeples but not more than 45
feet for main structures.
5.1-7.9 Dwelling Standards.
a. Every single-family dwelling unit hereafter erected shall conform to the requirements of
Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code.
b. No habitable room shall be erected or occupied with a floor below grade.
c. Minimum Floor Area (Square Foot) per Dwelling Unit for Multi-Family Dwellings
(exclusive of utility rooms and garages):
Efficiency One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bedroom
R-7 500 600 750 900 --
5.1-7.10 Spacing Between Multi-Family Buildings – shall be no less than 25 feet for principal
buildings.
(Ord. #03-065) 5.1-7.11 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 200%
For Single Family Detached, see Section 5.3-3.2
5.1-8 Institutional District: I. The I District shall be reserved for institutional non-residential
and institutional residential uses as defined in this Chapter and as specified in the Permitted Use
Table Section. Any development in the I District shall be considered in accordance with the
Planned Unit Development requirements set forth in Section 9 of this Chapter. The minimum area
for this District is two acres. The minimum area requirement for a parcel for which a zoning
amendment to an I classification is to be applied may be reduced to not less than one acre if the
proposed use would adjoin and abut the related institutional facility whose land use is permitted
within the I district provided the combination of area of the subject property and the adjacent parcel
is at least four acres.
The location of any “I” District shall be as follows:
a. Property of a gross land area up to four acres must have frontage on a street classified at
least as collector on Arlington Heights Thoroughfare Plan.
b. Property of a gross area of over four acres and no more than twenty acres must have
frontage on a street classified at least as a secondary arterial on Arlington Heights
Thoroughfare Plan. c. Property of a gross land area of over twenty acres must have frontage on a street classified
as a major arterial on Arlington Heights Thoroughfare Plan.
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5.1-8.1 Minimum Lot Size/Density and Minimum Lot Width at Building Line.
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
at Building Line
Residential or Non-Residential 100 feet
Churches, Convents & Monasteries up to 29,999 sq. feet 90 feet
One-Bedroom 2,400 sq. feet per dwelling unit
Two-Bedroom 2,400 sq. feet per dwelling unit
Three Bedroom* 2,700 sq. feet per dwelling unit
*Three-bedroom dwellings cannot exceed 10% of total number of dwellings
5.1-8.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 100%
5.1-8.3 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Front Yard: 1-Story or 2-Story 25 feet
3-Story 30 feet
4-Story 35 feet
b. Side Yard: 1-Story or 2-Story 25 feet
3-Story 30 feet
4-Story 35 feet
c. Rear Yard: 1-Story or 2-Story 30 feet
3-Story 35 feet
4-Story 40 feet
5.1-8.4 Maximum Building Coverage: 40%
5.1-8.5 Maximum Height: 45 feet and four stories. Any accessory building shall not exceed 35
feet in height, except for churches – maximum height is 75 feet for towers and steeples but not
more than 45 feet for main structures.
5.1-8.6 Minimum Floor Area (Square Foot) per Dwelling Unit for Multi-Family Dwellings
(exclusive of utility rooms and garages):
Efficiency One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bedroom
I 550 650 750 800 --
5.1-9 Office Transitional: OT. The OT district shall be restricted to professional and
administrative offices developed in accordance with an approved Planned Unit Development for
the total site. This district is designed generally as a transition between heavy traffic arteries and
residential areas, or between manufacturing or business and residential areas. The activities within
this district shall not generate heavy vehicular traffic or create perceptible noise or glare beyond
lot lines and shall be compatible with adjoining residential property. The minimum area for this
District shall be 20,000 square feet.
The location of any OT district shall be on property which has access to a major or secondary
arterial street designated on the Village Official Map or Village Comprehensive Plan Map or shall
be adjacent to an existing business or manufacturing zoned district.
5.1-9.1 Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: The minimum lot size
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is 10,000 square feet. Each lot or combination of adjoining lots shall have a minimum frontage of
100 feet.
5.1-9.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 80%
5.1-9.3 Required Minimum Yards:
a. Front Yard: 25 feet
b. Side Yard: Side yards of at least 20 feet in width shall be provided on each side on lots
adjacent to a residential district. No side yards are required on that side that is adjacent to
a business or manufacturing district. At least one side yard of 12 feet is required per lot.
c. Rear Yard: 30 feet may be reduced half the width of an adjoining alley.
5.1-9.4 Maximum Building Lot Coverage: 40%
5.1-9.5 Maximum Height: 30 feet and two stories
5.1-9.6 Conditions of Use. All uses permitted in this district shall be subject to the following
conditions of use:
a. The development plan shall be considered a Planned Unit Development and shall be subject
to the requirements of Section 9.
b. In no case shall there be any delivery to or from the premises of goods, merchandise or
wares except as shall be strictly occasional and incidental to the principal use. Storage of
goods, wares or merchandise for sale or delivery from or on the premises is prohibited,
except for samples as shall be necessary for use of the premises by sales representatives
headquartered on the premises; this shall not be construed to permit retail or wholesale
catalog store.
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5.1-10 Business District Limited Retail: B-1. The purpose of the B-1 district is to provide for
the convenience shopping of persons residing in adjacent residential areas. Limited service and
office establishments are permitted in this district provided that such establishments will be
conducted without noise, odor or any other condition, which might be disturbing to adjacent
residential areas. The minimum size for this District shall be one acre.
5.1-10.1 Minimum Lot Size for Dwelling Units above the First Floor:
Minimum Lot Size
4-bedroom 4,000-sq feet per dwelling unit
3-bedroom 3,500-sq feet per dwelling unit
2-bedroom or less 2,500-sq feet per dwelling unit
5.1-10.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 150%
5.1-10.3 Required Minimum Yards:
a. Front Yard: When lots front on a street and at least 80% of the frontage directly across the
street between two consecutive intersecting streets is in a residential district, the front yard
regulations for the residential district shall apply to said lots in the business district. Where
the extension of a front or side lot line coincides with the front lot line of an adjacent lot
located in a residential district, a yard equal in depth to the minimum front yard required
by this Chapter on such adjacent lot in the residential district shall be provided along such
front or side lot line for a distance of at least 25 feet, including the width of any intervening
alley, from such lot in the residential district.
b. Side Yard: Where a side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a property in an
adjacent residential district, a yard shall be provided along such side lot line. Such yard
shall be equal in dimension to the minimum side yard, which would be required under this
Chapter for a residential use on the adjacent property in the residential district.
c. Rear Yard: Where a rear lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a property in an
adjacent residential district, a yard shall be provided along such rear lot line. Such yard
shall be 20 feet in depth. A rear yard shall not less than 30 feet in depth and beginning at a
level no higher than that of the finished floor of the lowest residential unit shall be provided
for residential uses located above the first floor.
5.1-10.4 Conditions of Use. All uses permitted in this district (except “R” District uses) shall be
subject to the following conditions of use:
a. Dwelling units and lodging rooms are not permitted below the second floor.
b. All activities except for outdoor cafés and automobile off-street parking facilities permitted
in this District shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building.
c. Establishments of the “drive-in” type, offering goods or services directly to customers
waiting in parked motor vehicles are not permitted.
d. That there shall be no manufacture, processing or treatment of products other than those
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which are clearly incidental and essential to the retail business conducted on the same
premises.
e. That not more than three persons (exclusive of manager, clerks, and drivers) shall be
engaged in the manufacture, processing or treatment of products.
f. That such uses, operations or products shall not be objectionable due to odor, dust, smoke,
noise, vibration or other similar causes.
g. All deliveries and loading related activities, as well as parking lot sweeping in the service
area, directly abutting a residential area shall not be permitted between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
h. Refrigerated trailers shall not be left separated from the cab on the site.
i. All trailers shall only be parked within the designated loading areas.
5.1-11 General Business District: B-2. The purpose of the B-2 district is to provide sites to be
used primarily as community shopping centers which serve a large trade area and to include the
grouping of more compatible business uses which promote public convenience and business
prosperity. Commercial activities including business and off uses are permitted in this district.
The minimum size for this District shall be four acres.
5.1-11.1 Minimum Lot Size for Dwelling Units above the First Floor:
Minimum Lot Size
Multiple-Family
4 bedrooms 5,000-sq. feet per unit
3 bedrooms 4,500-sq. feet per unit
2 bedrooms 3,500-sq. feet per unit
Lodging Room 600-sq. feet per dwelling unit
5.1-11.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 250%
5.1-11.3 Required Minimum Yards:
a. Front Yard: When lots front on a street and at least 80% of the frontage directly across the
street between two consecutive intersecting streets is in a residential district, the front yard
regulations for the residential district shall apply to said lots in the business district. Where
the extension of a front or side lot line coincided with the front lot line of an adjacent lot
located in a residential district, a yard equal in depth to the minimum front yard required
by this Chapter on such adjacent lot in the residential district shall be provided along such
front or side lot line for a distance of at least 25 feet, including the width of any intervening
alley, from such lot in the residential district.
b. Side Yard: Where a side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a property in an
adjacent residential district, a yard shall be provided along such side lot line. Such yard
shall be equal in dimension to the minimum side yard, which would be required under this
Chapter for a residential use on the adjacent property in the residential district.
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c. Rear Yard: Where a rear lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a property in an
adjacent residential district, a yard shall be provided along such rear lot line. Such yard
shall be 20 feet in depth. A rear yard shall be provided for residential uses located above
the first floor, such yard to be not less than 30 feet in depth and to begin at a level no higher
than that of the finished floor of the lowest residential unit.
5.1-11.4 Conditions of Use. All uses permitted in this district (except “R” district uses) shall be
subject to the following conditions:
a. Dwelling units and lodging rooms are not permitted below the second floor.
b. That there shall be no manufacture, processing, or treatment of products other than those
which are clearly incidental and essential to the retail businesses conducted.
c. That not more than five persons (exclusive of manager, clerk and drivers) shall be engaged
in said manufacture, process or treatment of products including catering, cleaning,
laundering, plumbing, upholstering and other similar permitted uses.
d. That such uses, operation or products shall not be objectionable due to odor, dust, smoke,
noise, vibrations or other similar causes.
e. The preparation of articles intended for human consumption shall be conducted wholly
within an enclosed building. However, the consumption of such articles may be permitted
outdoors in an enclosed area.
f. All activities except for outdoor cafes, the sale of Christmas trees, and automobile off street
parking facilities permitted in this District shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed
building.
g. All deliveries and loading related activities, as well as parking lot sweeping in the service
area, directly abutting a residential property shall not be permitted between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
h. Refrigerated trailers shall not be left separated from the cab on the site.
i. All trailers shall only be parked within the designated loading areas.
5.1-12 General Service, Wholesale and Motor Vehicle District: B-3. The purpose of the B-3
district is to provide areas primarily for motor vehicle oriented uses, wholesale/retail and service
establishments. This district is located on arterial streets designated on the Village Official Map
or Village Comprehensive Plan Map. The minimum size for this District shall be four acres
5.1-12.1 Minimum Lot Size for Dwelling Units above the First Floor:
Minimum Lot Size
Multiple Family:
4-bedrooms 5,000-sq feet per dwelling unit
3-bedrooms 4,500-sq feet per dwelling unit
2-bedrooms 3,500-sq feet per dwelling unit
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Lodging Room 600-sq feet per lodging room
5.1-12.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 350%
5.1-12.3 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Front Yard: When lots front on a street and at least 80% of the frontage directly across the
street between two consecutive intersecting streets is in a residential district, the front yard
regulations for the residential district shall apply to said lots in the business district. Where
the extension of a front or side lot line coincided with the front lot line of an adjacent lot
located in a residential district, a yard equal in depth to the minimum front yard required
by this Chapter on such adjacent lot in the residential district shall be provided along such
front or side lot line for a distance of at least 25 feet, including the width of any intervening
alley, from such lot in the residential district.
b. Side Yard: Where a side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a property in an
adjacent residential district, a yard shall be provided along such side lot line. Such yard
shall be equal in dimension to the minimum side yard, which would be required under this
Chapter for a residential use on the adjacent property in the residential district.
c. Rear Yard: Where a rear lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a property in an
adjacent residential district, a yard shall be provided along such rear lot line. Such yard
shall be 20 feet in depth. A rear yard shall be provided for residential uses located above
the first floor, such yard to be not less than 30 feet in depth and to begin at a level no higher
than that of the finished floor of the lowest residential unit.
5.1-12.4 Conditions of Use. All uses permitted in this district (except “R” District uses) shall be
subject to the following conditions of use:
a. Dwelling units are not permitted below the second floor.
b. That there shall be no manufacture, processing, or treatment of products other than those
which are clearly incidental and essential to the retail businesses conducted.
c. That such uses involving the production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing or repair
of materials, goods or products shall take place within completely enclosed buildings,
except for the storage of building materials and except for the parking of motor vehicles in
the open.
d. That such uses, operations or products shall not be objectionable due to odor, dust, smoke,
noise, vibrations or other similar causes.
e. The preparation of articles intended for human consumption shall be conducted wholly
within an enclosed building. However, the consumption of such articles may be permitted
outdoors in an enclosed area.
f. All deliveries and loading related activities, as well as parking lot sweeping in the service
area, directly abutting a residential property, shall not be permitted between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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g Refrigerated trailers shall not be left separated from the cab on the site.
5.1-13 Limited Service District: B-4. The purpose of the B-4 district is to provide areas for
specialized services for home, business and industry. It shall also provide a buffer between existing
residential areas and industrial areas. The minimum size for this District shall be four acres.
5.1-13.1 Minimum Lot Width at Building Line. 50 feet
5.1-13.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 150%
5.1-13.3 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Non-Transitional Yards (Not Adjacent to Residential Districts)
1. Front Yard: Five-foot yard; 10-foot building line. Parking is allowed in the five
feet adjacent to the building.
2. Side Yard: At least one side yard is required. Minimum total width for yard or
yards is 12 feet. No one-yard shall be less than six feet. Side yards may be omitted
where two or more buildings are developed with party walls or as adjoining
buildings (total length of building not to exceed 200 feet). In such case, side yards
shall be provided at both ends of the property. In the case of a side yard serving as
a drive, the minimum side yard shall be 12 feet exclusive of walks or landscaped
areas.
3. Rear Yard: 10 feet.
b. Transitional Yards (Adjacent to Residential Districts)
1. Front Yard: When lots front on a street and at least 80% of the frontage directly
across the street between two consecutive intersecting streets is in a residential
district, the front yard regulations for the residential district shall apply to said lots
in the business district. Where the extension of a front or side lot line coincided
with the front lot line of an adjacent lot located in a residential district, a yard equal
in depth to the minimum front yard required by this Chapter on such
adjacent lot in the residential district shall be provided along such front or side lot
line for a distance of at least 25 feet, including the width of any intervening alley,
from such lot in the residential district.
2. Side Yard: Where a side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a property
in an adjacent residential district, a yard shall be provided along such side lot line.
Such yard shall be equal in dimension to the minimum side yard which would be
required under this Chapter for a residential use on the adjacent property in the
residential district.
3. Rear Yard: Where a rear lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a property
in an adjacent residential district, a yard shall be provided along such rear lot line.
Such yard shall be 20 feet in depth.
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5.1-13.4 Maximum Building Lot Coverage: 70%
5.1-13.5 Maximum Building Height: 30 feet and two stories.
5.1-13.6 Conditions of Use. All uses permitted in this district (except “R” District uses) shall be
subject to the following conditions of use:
a. That there shall be no manufacture, processing or treatment of products other than those
which are clearly incidental and essential to the businesses conducted.
b. That such uses, operations or products shall not be objectionable due to odor, dust, smoke,
noise, vibrations or other similar causes.
c. All activities shall take place within completely enclosed buildings unless otherwise
specified.
d. Within 150 feet of the nearest point of any residential district, all storage shall be in
completely enclosed buildings or structures and storage located elsewhere in this district
may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by solid wall or fence, including solid doors
or gates thereto at least eight feet high, but in no case lower than the enclosed storage.
e. All deliveries and loading related activities, as well as parking lot sweeping in the service
area, directly abutting a residential property shall not be permitted between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
f. Refrigerated trailers shall not be left separated from the cab on the site.
g. All trailers shall only be parked within the designated loading areas.
5.1-14 Downtown District: B-5. The purpose of the B-5 District is to provide a central area for
various retail, office, governmental, institutional, public, residential and cultural activities.
Emphasis on pedestrian traffic and access will be encouraged for all uses permitted. The minimum
size for this District is 30 acres.
5.1-14.1 Minimum Lot Size for Dwelling units above the First Floor.
1-bedroom or less 300-sq feet per dwelling unit
2-bedrooms 400-sq feet per dwelling unit
3-bedrooms 500-sq feet per dwelling unit
Hotels 250-sq feet per lodging room
5.1-14.2 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Public Street Frontage; none, except where 50% or more of the property directly across the
street frontage is zoned R-3 a 20 foot setback is required.
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be required pursuant to an approved Planned Unit Development and/or Building Code
requirements.
5.1-14.3 Maximum Building Height. The maximum height of any building shall be 90 feet
exclusive of elevator penthouses, stair heads and other mechanical equipment facilities. For parcels
or lots of 10,000 square feet or larger, the maximum building height may be increased up to 140
feet (180 feet for air rights developments over railroads) by using the following height bonus
system:
a. Setback Bonus. Two additional feet in height shall be allowed for each one foot of building
wall setback measured from the property line to building line.
b. Landscaped Mall or Plaza Bonus. One additional foot in height shall be allowed for each
whole unit of 1,000-square foot of fully landscaped plaza. An area of less than 50 feet in
width will be considered setback and not plaza. The Village shall consider appropriate
landscaping to include shade trees, shrubs, planter boxes, grass sculpture, decorative
paving, fountains, all of which must be for public enjoyment.
c. Arcade Bonus. Eleven feet six inches additional height shall be allowed for each 1,000-
square foot of an arcade. An arcade must have a minimum horizontal clearance of five feet,
as measured from the inner wall to the projecting wall, with a minimum height of 9 feet.
d. Multi-use Concept Bonus. Twenty-three additional feet of height shall be allowed for a
building with two different non-residential uses. A use of less than an entire floor area will
not qualify for a bonus. Only the following uses will qualify for this height bonus: retail
business, services, offices, hotel and theater.
e. Enclosed Parking Bonus. Eleven feet six inches additional height shall be allowed for each
level of underground car parking. Five feet nine inches additional height shall be allowed
for each level of a parking structure above grade.
f. General Amenities Bonus. Twenty-three additional feet in height shall be allowed for
landscaping. Landscaping credited under (b) above may not be a part of the general
amenities bonus.
g. Upper Floor Setback Bonus. Eleven feet six inches additional height shall be allowed
for each whole unit of ten feet setback of the largest floor above the third floor. Setback
shall be measured from the face of the lower floor to the face of the largest upper floor.
5.1-14.4 Conditions of Use. All uses permitted in this district shall be subject to the following
conditions of use:
a. Any non-residential use permitted in the B-5 District shall conform to the conditions of
use provided in the B-2 General Business District;
b. Dwelling units shall not be permitted below the second floor;
c. All land within the B-5, Downtown District Classification, shall be located on land
contiguous to existing B-5, Downtown District zoning classification and designated as
Downtown District Mixed Use on the Village Comprehensive Plan.
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5.1-15 Research, Development, and Light Manufacturing District: M-1. The purpose of the
M-1 District is to encourage the grouping of offices, research offices and laboratories, light
manufacturing uses, and ancillary business uses. The District should be accessible to an arterial
street designated on the Village Official Map or Village Comprehensive Plan Map. Residential
and retail uses are prohibited. Performance standards protect residential areas by restricting
objectionable manufacturing activities such as noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, fire
hazards, and other objectionable influences. The minimum size for this District shall be four acres.
5.1-15.1 Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: The minimum lot
size is 25,000 square feet. Each principal building site shall have a minimum frontage of 100 feet
on either a public or private street.
5.1-15.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 250%
5.1-15.3 Required Minimum Yards.
a. Front Yard: 50 feet for yards located on a major or secondary arterial and 40 feet for all
others.
b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width or 25 feet whichever is greater, but the total side yard does
not need to exceed 50 feet. Building lines shall not be closer than 50 feet from a residential
district boundary, unless such residential district boundary falls within a street right-of-way
in which case it shall not be closer than 125 feet. No structures, drives, parking lots, parked
cars or other obstructions may be located within six feet of the residential boundary line
within a yard adjoining a residential district.
c. Rear Yard: 30 feet except when adjacent to residential districts, in which case a 50 foot
minimum rear yard shall be required.
5.1-15.4 Building Lines for Accessory Buildings. An accessory building shall be built only in
the rear yard of a principal building and shall have a building line of at least 25 feet from the rear
and side property lines, except as otherwise provided by subsection 6.6-5. When the rear of the
property lines are also the street property lines and are not the boundaries of residential zoning
districts, the required yard shall be 50 feet on major and secondary arterial streets and 40 feet on
all other streets.
5.1-15.5 Conditions of Use. All uses permitted in this district shall be subject to the following
conditions of use:
a. Any production or processing of goods, materials or products shall take place without
creating disturbing influences to the use and occupancy of adjoining properties.
b. All research, business, production, servicing and processing shall take place within
completely enclosed buildings unless otherwise specified. Within 150 feet of a residence
district, all storage shall be in completely enclosed buildings or structures, and storage
located elsewhere in this district may be open to the sky but shall be enclosed by solid walls
or fences (including solid doors or gates thereto) at least eight feet high, but in no case
lower in height than the enclosed storage and suitably landscaped.
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Open off-street loading facilities and open off-street parking of motor vehicles under one
and one-half ton capacity may be unenclosed throughout the District, except for such
screening of parking and loading facilities as my be required under applicable provisions
of this Chapter.
c. Every principal building shall be located on a lot which is a lot of record in an approved
subdivision approved by the Village of Arlington Heights after February 1, 1964.
5.1-16 Limited Heavy Manufacturing District: M-2. The purpose of the M-2 district is to
provide adequate space in appropriate locations for manufacturing and other activities. This
district should be accessible to major railroads and arterial streets designated on the Village
Official Map or Village Comprehensive Plan Map. Residential and retail uses are prohibited.
Performance Standards protect residential areas by restricting objectionable manufacturing
activities such as noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, fire hazards, and other
objectionable influences. The minimum size for this District shall be four acres.
5.1-16.1 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 250%
5.1-16.2 Required Minimum Yards:
a. Front Yard: 15 feet except where lots within the same block and comprising 40% of the
frontage on the same street are already developed on the effective date of this code, with
front yards with an average depth of less than 15 feet, then such average depth shall be the
required front yard depth for such frontage in said block.
b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width but does not need to be greater than ten feet.
c. Rear Yard: 30 feet when property abuts a residential district. No storage or parking shall
take place within 15 feet of the rear lot line.
5.1-16.3 Conditions of Use. All uses permitted in this district are subject to the following
conditions of use:
a. Any production or processing of goods, materials, or products shall take place without
creating disturbing influences to the use and occupancy of adjoining properties.
b. All business, production, servicing and processing shall take place within completely
enclosed buildings, unless otherwise specified. Within 150 feet of the nearest point of any
residential district, all storage shall be in completely enclosed buildings or structures, and
storage located elsewhere in this district may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by
solid wall or fence, including solid doors or gates thereto, at least eight feet high but in no
case lower in height than the enclosed storage. However, open off-street loading facilities
and open off-street parking facilities for the storage of motor vehicles may be unenclosed
throughout the district except for such screening of parking and loading facilities as may
be required under the provisions of Section 6.16.
5.1-17 Public Land District: P-L. The purpose of the P-L district is to provide areas for public
facilities which serve the citizens of Arlington Heights. Such facilities shall be developed in
accordance with an approved Planned Unit Development.
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5.1-17.1 Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 250%
5.1-17.2 Required Minimum Yards:
a. Front Yard: 15 feet except where lots within the same block and comprising 40% of the
frontage on the same street are already developed on the effective date of this code, with
front yards with an average depth of less than 15 feet, then such average depth shall be the
required front yard depth for such frontage in said block.
b. Side Yard: 10% of lot width but does not need to be greater than 10 feet.
c. Rear Yard: 30 feet when property abuts a residential district. No storage or parking shall
take place within 15 feet of the rear lot line.
5.1-17.3 Conditions of Use.
a. All trucks entering the P-L district for the delivery of raw materials or conveyance of
products manufactured or processed within the district shall have access from an arterial
or collector street designated on the Village Official Map or Village Comprehensive Plan
Map and shall not traverse any local street entering a residential district; provided,
however, that this shall not apply where the delivery of products is necessary for the
construction of minor streets or individual residential, principal or accessory buildings in
residential districts, or where ingress or egress is required by vehicles and equipment to
service the district, and there is no direct access from major or primary thoroughfares.
b. Storm drainage and wastewater shall be disposed of in underground public sewers and shall
not be permitted to drain on the surface of public streets.
5.1-18 Overlay Zoning District – Council Trail/Arlington Heights Road. The purpose of the
overlay district is to assure that future development of the Council Trail / Arlington Heights Road
area is properly developed by encouraging unified, cohesive development. The following
conditions of use shall supplement the underlying zoning for the area, but shall supersede the
underlying zoning where different.
5.1-18.1 Conditions of Use:
a. Building Height: maximum 45 feet;
b. Building Setbacks, Front, Side, Rear: minimum 100 feet;
c. Parking Lot Setback, East and West Yards: minimum 30 feet;
d. Landscaping:
1. Landscaping between the east property line and parking lot shall include a mix of
eight foot tall Austrian Pines, six foot tall River Birch ornamental trees, six foot
tall crabapple trees, four inch caliper Weeping Willow trees and a dense continuous
planting of six foot tall Nigra Arborvitae.
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2. Landscaping between the north property line and the parking lot shall include a six
foot tall board on board fence adjacent to the single family homes fronting on
Emerson Street and a mix of eight foot tall Colorado Spruce trees, six foot tall
Crabapple trees and four inch caliper shade trees.
3. Detention basin landscaping shall include a mix of four inch caliper shade trees
and ornamental trees, as well as various deciduous shrubs and groundcovers.
4. Landscaping of vehicular entryways shall include median landscaping consisting
of six foot tall shade or ornamental trees and 24 inch deciduous shrubs, as well as
a row of four inch caliper shade trees on both sides of the entryways. A mix of
deciduous shrubs and groundcovers shall be provided at the entryways.
5. Perimeter landscaping along Arlington Heights Road and Council Trail shall
include a mix of four inch caliper shade trees and ornamental trees, as well as
deciduous shrubs and groundcovers.
6. Other comparable species may be substituted with the approval of the Planning
Department.
e. Cross Access Easement. Cross access easements are required to allow the adjacent
commercial parcel to the north access to the driveway at Pickwick Road and the driveway
at Council Trail. These easements shall be established at a time when the adjoining property
to the north is developed for commercial uses and include mutual maintenance
provisions.
f. Access. Access shall be limited as follows: no access to Tonne Road; no access to Foster
Street; one access drive to Arlington Heights Road; and one access drive to Council Trail.
g. Driveway Locations. The driveway along Arlington Heights Road shall align with
Pickwick Road and include two outbound lanes and one inbound lane subject to Illinois
Department of Transportation approval. The driveway off of Council Trail shall be located
a minimum of 120 feet east of the Arlington Heights Road right-of-way line as measured
to the center of the driveway.
h. Parking. Parking shall not be required for basement space which is dedicated to storage
and mechanical equipment.
i. Right-of-Way Dedications. Dedication of right-of-way for Arlington Heights Road,
Council Trail and Tonne Road shall be required as determined by the Engineering
Department.
j. Public Improvements. Roadway improvements shall be required, as determined by the
Engineering Department as follows:
1. The north half of Council Trail along the entire south property line shall include
pavement, storm sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and street lighting. Pavement
improvements shall include widening of Council Trail for one northbound right
turn lane and one southbound left turn lane.
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2. The Arlington Heights Road median between Emerson Street and Pickwick Road
shall be re-striped to accommodate a two-way, bidirectional left hand turn lane,
subject to Illinois Department of Transportation approval.
3. Additional improvements to Arlington Heights Road may be required by the
Illinois Department of Transportation.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall provide an escrow for
33% of the estimated costs of construction for a traffic signal (and warrant study)
at the intersection of Council Trail and Arlington Heights Road. The cost estimate
shall be determined by the Engineering Department and take into account yearly
inflationary rates. If the signal is not constructed within five years of issuance of a
certificate of occupancy, then the escrow shall be returned to developer.
k. Loading areas. As stipulated in Chapter 28, Section 11.7, loading areas shall not be
required.
5.1-19 Overlay Zoning District – Euclid Avenue / Rohlwing Road. The purpose of the overlay
district is to encourage a high quality, high density, mixed use development given the area’s
proximity to Route 53 and Arlington Park / Metra station. The following conditions of use shall
supplement the underlying zoning for the area, but supersede the underlying zoning where
different.
5.1-19.1 Conditions of Use:
a. Minimum Lot Size:
Dwelling Units above the first floor:
1 Bedroom or less: 300 square feet per dwelling unit;
2 Bedrooms: 400 square feet per dwelling unit;
b. Building Setbacks: 15 feet along Euclid Avenue; 15 feet along Rohlwing Road; 70 feet
along Salt Creek Lane.
c. Parking Lot Setbacks: 15 feet along Euclid Avenue and Rohlwing Road; 10 feet along Salt
Creek Lane.
d. Prohibited Uses:
The following uses shall be prohibited:
Automobile Service Stations;
Motor Vehicle Repair, Minor;
Motor Vehicle Sales and Incidental Rental of Motor Vehicles;
Motor Vehicle Sales Lots;
Pawn Shop / Cash Converter;
Currency Exchanges.
Funeral Parlors / Mortuary;
Animal Hospitals.
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e. All development shall be subject to an approved Planned Unit Development.
5.1-20 Overlay Zoning District – Hickory Kensington Area. The purpose of the overlay district
is to implement the goals of the Hickory Kensington Area Plan by establishing development
guidelines specific to the redevelopment area. The following conditions of use shall supplement
the underlying zoning for the area, but supersede the underlying zoning where different.
5.1-20.1 Conditions of Use:
a. Building Height:
R-6 Minimum: 30’
Maximum: 40’
R-7 Minimum: 35’
Maximum: 55’
B-2 Minimum: 40’
Maximum: 60’
b. Floor Area Ratio:
R-7 250%
B-2 No Requirement
c. Building Lot Coverage:
R-7 60%
d. Building Setbacks:
Public Street Frontages: R-6 R-7 B-2 B-3
Minimum: 10’ 8’ 0’ (10’ on Kensington) 10’ on Kensington
Maximum: 15’ 10’ 5’ (15’ on Kensington) 15’ on Kensington
Front: R-6, R-7, B-2: No Requirement
Side: R-6 10% of lot width (5’ minimum, 30’ maximum)
R-7 10% of lot width (5’ minimum, 30’ maximum)
B-2 In the case of walls having window openings there shall be a minimum open space
of 25’ between buildings
Rear: R-6 30’
R-7 30’
B-2 30’
e. Minimum Lot Size – Multiple Family
B-2 1 bedroom or less 450 sq. feet per unit
2 bedroom 750 sq. feet per unit
f. Spacing Between Buildings
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R-6 10’
R-7 10’
g. Parking – Residential
B-2 1.5 spaces per unit
h. Parking Lots: Surface. R-6, R-7, B-2 No more than 33% of a development can be
allocated to surface parking lots.
i. B-2: First floor commercial shall not be required fronting Campbell Street
j. Prohibited Uses: Single-Family Detached;
Institution, Residential;
Schools: Elementary, High and College (Public and Private);
Churches, Synagogues and other places of worship (including
lodging);
Day Care Centers
k. Buildings constructed prior to February 20, 2012 in areas zoned M-2 as set forth on the
Village’s Zoning Map, dated January 1, 2013 can be occupied by uses permitted in the M-
2 Limited Heavy Manufacturing District as set forth in the Permitted Use Table.
l. All development shall be subject to an approved Planned Unit Development consistent with
the Hickory/Kensington Area Plan.
(Ord. #19-021) Section 28-5.1-21 Overlay Zoning District - South Arlington Heights Road. The purpose of
the overlay zoning district is to implement the goals of the South Arlington Heights Road Corridor
Plan by establishing guidelines specific to the corridor area. The following conditions of use shall
supplement the underlying zoning for the area, but supersede the underlying zoning where
different.
Section 5.1-21.1 Conditions of Use:
a. Height: 200 feet (20 floors).
b. Parking Lot Setback: 15 feet from public right of way.
c. Sidewalks along major arterials: Setback 8 to 10 feet from curb.
d. Building Setbacks:
3 floors and less: 15 feet;
over 3 floors: 50 feet;
e. Parking:
Studio: 1.0 parking spaces per unit;
1 bedroom: 1.5 parking spaces per unit;
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2 bedroom+: 2.0 parking spaces per unit;
f. Density:
Studio: 250 square feet of land per dwelling unit;
1 bedroom: 300 square feet of land per dwelling unit;
2 bedroom+: 400 square feet of land per dwelling unit;
g. Prohibited Uses: motor vehicle repair, auto/motor vehicle sales; pawn shops, currency
exchanges; second hand stores.
h. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Required.
i. First floor commercial required for buildings that front Algonquin Road and Arlington
Heights Road frontage.
j. Building Lot Coverage: 75%
k. Development should include sustainable development features such as but not limited to,
permeable pavers, green rooftops, electric charging stations, energy efficient building
products, bioswales, solar energy.
(Ordinance #2021-024) Section 5.1-22 Overlay Zoning District - Arlington International Racecourse Property. The
purpose of the overlay zoning district is to implement redevelopment of the Arlington International
Racecourse property by establishing guidelines specific to the property, which consists of
approximately 326 acres. The following conditions of use shall supplement the underlying zoning
of the area, but supersede the underlying zoning where different. The intent of these regulations is
to promote mixed use redevelopment of the property in a master planned and coordinated manner.
Map A in this Section illustrates the boundaries of this Overlay Zone.
Section 5.1-22.1 – Conditions of Use:
a. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Required: No portion of the Arlington International
Racecourse Property Overlay District may be developed or redeveloped except as part of
a planned unit development reviewed and approved in accordance with this Chapter 28;
provided, however, that no planned unit development is required solely for the continuance
of use of the property for a horse racing facility, which is a permitted use.
b. Prohibited Uses:
Adult Business;
Agricultural Implement Sales and Service;
Antenna Commercial;
Antenna Non-Commercial;
Auto Car Wash;
Auto Service Station;
Building Material Sales;
Contractor Office & Design Showroom;
Currency Exchanges;
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Electrical Equipment Sales;
Fairgrounds Kiddie Parks;
Funeral Parlor, Mortuary;
Laundry Dry Cleaning up to 5,000 sf;
Machinery Sales and Service;
Monuments Sales;
Motor Vehicle Repair Major and Minor;
Pawn Shop Cash Converter;
Recreational Vehicles and Boats, Sales/Supplies;
Repair, Minor
Secondhand Store;
Sign Painting Shop;
Tool and Die Shop;
Wholesale Offices (including warehouses and storerooms);
c. Development shall include preservation of natural site features such as Salt Creek linear
park along with creating a central park amenity. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and
uses are encouraged within 1,300 lineal feet of the Metra Train Station and re-use and
preservation of landmark site elements should be considered.
d. The division or subdivision of land pursuant to Chapter 29 of this Code is prohibited except
as part of approval of a master Planned Unit Development for the entire property. Exempt
subdivisions pursuant to Section 29-104 (c) of this Code are prohibited.
e. Impact fees, land dedication, extension and provision of utilities and accommodation of
services for the property shall be provided for in a master Planned Unit Development
application.
f. Development should include sustainable development features such as but not limited to,
permeable pavers, green rooftops, energy efficient building design, electric vehicle
charging stations, bioswales, solar energy, bicycle access.
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5.1-23 Outdoor Eating Cafés on Private Property. Restaurants located in the B-1, B-2, B-3,
and B-5 Districts may seek permission to have an Outdoor Eating Café on Private Property. Such
cafés are eligible for the Special Use Waiver process set forth in Section 8.7 of this Chapter and
must meet the following conditions:
a. The outdoor café may only be an incidental use to an existing restaurant that has obtained
a special use permit or special use waiver from the Village;
b. All tables, chairs, and other appurtenances shall be installed in such a manner that they can
be easily removed during winter months and/or if required by the Village and must be
designed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot;
c. The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the outdoor café shall be restricted by
the liquor license governing the restaurant;
d. The outdoor café shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or general welfare
of persons residing or working in the vicinity;
e. The outdoor cafe may only be open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.;
f. The proprietor shall provide adequate outdoor refuse disposal as required by the Village’s
Health Department; and
g. The following design criteria apply to all outdoor cafés:
1. Outdoor furnishings, materials and their color should be selected for continuous
harmony and aesthetic quality with the adjoining buildings and streetscape.
Materials shall be of durable quality such as wrought iron; light gauge materials
like aluminum and plastics shall be generally discouraged. Weather resistant wood
is allowed only as a secondary accent material;
2. Colors shall be harmonious; brilliant or bright colors shall be used only for accent;
and
3. Materials and finishes shall be selected for their durability and wear as well as for
their beauty. Proper measures shall be taken to correct damage or decline due to the
elements, neglect or abuse.
5.1-24 Outdoor Eating Cafés on Public Property. Restaurants located in the B-5 District may
seek permission from the Village to have an Outdoor Eating Café on public property. Such cafés
are eligible for the Special Use Waiver process set forth in Section 8.7 of this Chapter and must
meet the following conditions:
a. The use of public sidewalks for restaurant tables shall only be permitted incidental to the
operation of a restaurant on private contiguous property that has obtained a special use
permit or special use waiver from the Village;
b. In no event shall the operation of the sidewalk cafe reduce the open portion of the public
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sidewalk to less than five feet clear of all obstructions (i.e. street lighting, benches, trees,
trash receptacles, etc.);
c. No permit shall be issued until the applicant enters into a lease of the right-of-way, signs a
hold harmless agreement and submits to the Village evidence of general liability insurance
and dram shop insurance, including the Village as a named insured and insuring the Village
against any liability resulting from the uses permitted by the adopted ordinance. Minimum
coverage shall be $1,000,000 for general liability insurance and $300,000 for dram shop
insurance and shall have no less than an “A” rating by the most
recent AM Best Insurance Rating Guide;
d. All maintenance and upkeep of the public right-of-way associated with the operation of the
outdoor cafe shall be the responsibility of the owner of such cafe (upkeep includes the
replacement of damaged public property, i.e. brick pavers);
e. All outdoor cafe permits shall be subject to an annual review and such permits may be
revoked at any time on 30 days’ notice;
f. Tables to be placed within the Village’s right-of-ways shall not have a surface area greater
than nine-square feet, shall be easily removable and cannot, in any way, impede safe
pedestrian movement;
g. All tables, chairs, and other appurtenances shall be installed in such a manner that they can
be easily removed during winter months and/or if required by the Village and must be
designed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot;
h. The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the outdoor café shall be restricted by
the liquor license governing the restaurant;
i. The outdoor café shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or general welfare
of persons residing or working in the vicinity;
j. The outdoor cafe may only be open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.;
k. The proprietor shall provide adequate outdoor refuse disposal as required by the Village’s
Health Department;
l. The following design criteria apply to all outdoor cafés:
1. Outdoor furnishings, materials and their color should be selected for continuous
harmony and aesthetic quality with the adjoining buildings and streetscape.
Materials shall be of durable quality such as wrought iron; light gauge materials
like aluminum and plastics shall be generally discouraged. Weather resistant wood
is allowed only as a secondary accent material;
2. Colors shall be harmonious; brilliant or bright colors shall be used only for accent;
3. Materials and finishes shall be selected for their durability and wear as well as for
their beauty. Proper measures shall be taken to correct damage or decline due to the
elements, neglect or abuse.
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5.1-25 Outdoor Sale of Christmas Trees in a Residential District. The outdoor sale of
Christmas trees and ancillary items is permitted in the following Districts: R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, B-
2, and B-3.With regard to the R-E, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts, the outdoor sale must be in
conjunction with a church use.
For all listed districts, the sale is only permitted for a 30-day period each year. The 30-day period
may be determined by the business operator and shall be subject to the following
conditions:
a. That such sales shall not substantially reduce the parking so as to create a shortage of
available customer parking;
b. That the location and use of the tree sales and accessory equipment on the site be handled
in a manner that will not create a disturbance to surrounding residential properties as
determined by the Building Commissioner;
c. That the remaining debris be mulched and removed from the location, and all temporary
structures be removed from the location;
d. That the operation of outdoor Christmas tree sales be permitted between the hours of 9:00
a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and that all lighting and other equipment be turned off when the business
is not in operation;
e. No living quarters shall be permitted in conjunction with the Christmas tree sales operation.
5.1-26 Administrative Occupancy Requirement for Community Residence, Large (5 to 8
persons). A community residence housing five to eight developmentally disabled persons is
permitted in all Residential Districts (R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, and R-7) as well as the
Institutional District. In order to receive an Administrative Occupancy Permit, the following
conditions must be met:
a. The residence shall be licensed by the State; and
b. The residence shall be located within 1,200 lineal feet (as measured property line to
property line) from an existing or approved Community Residence, Large; unless petitioner
can prove that the legitimate government interest of normalization through dispersion can
be maintained.
c. All codes, regulations and policies of the Village of Arlington Heights shall be complied
with; and
d. Each residence shall provide one parking space per employee present plus one space for
each resident who owns and/or operates a motor vehicle. All required parking shall be
accommodated in the residence’s garage and driveway.
If any of the above requirements cannot be met, then the Community Residence shall be required
to obtain a Special Use Permit.
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All community residences obtaining an Administrative Occupancy Permit are required to renew
their permit annually, including providing the Village with a copy of their current State license.
Any increase in the number of residents living in the facility beyond what the Administrative
Occupancy Permit allows will require reapplication by the community residence operator.
5.2 Minimum Areas for Zoning Districts. The minimum areas that may constitute a separate
or detached part of any of the following zoning districts on the Comprehensive Amended Zoning
Map or subsequent amendments to said Zoning Map shall be as shown in the following table.
When a zoning district is directly across the street from or abuts a district of the same or a less
restrictive classification, the area of the land directly across the street or abutting the property may
be included in the calculations in meeting the minimum requirements. (Refer to specific zoning
district classification for minimum area requirements.)
(Ord. #03-065) 5.3 Development Standards.
5.3-1 Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Width. Minimum lot size shall be based on lot
area as defined in Section 3.68.
5.3-2 Intentionally Left Blank
5.3-2 Maximum Floor Area Calculation for One-Family Dwelling Districts
5.3-3.1 Maximum Floor Area Calculation for Single Family Lots in R-1, One Family
Dwelling:
a. Lots up to 8,750 sq. ft. = LA x 0.35
b. Lots over 8,750 sq. ft. up to 20,000 sq. ft. = 3062 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.26]
c. Lots over 20,000 sq. ft. = LA x 0.30
5.3-3.2 Maximum Floor Area Calculation for Single Family Lots in R-2 and R-3 One Family
Dwelling:
a. Lots up to 8,750 sq. ft. = LA x 0.45
b. Lots over 8,750 sq. ft. = 3938 + [(LA – 8750) x 0.4]
5.4 Intentionally Left Blank
(Ord. #19-030) 5.5 Permitted Uses. No principal building, structure or land use shall be permitted except in the
zoning districts indicated and for the purposes permitted in the following table. Each use is
mutually exclusive and does not encompass other uses listed in the table. A principal use listed in
that table in any district denoted by the letter “P” is permitted by right provided that all other
requirements of state law, this Chapter, and all other applicable ordinances and regulations have
been met. A principal use listed in the Table in any district denoted by the letter “S” is a special
use and permitted only subject to the provisions of Section 8. A principal building structure or use
not indicated in any district by either an “P” or an “S” is not permitted in that district.
5.5-2.1 Similar and Compatible Uses. Uses that are not specifically listed in Section 5.5-1,
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(Permitted Use Table) but are clearly similar and compatible to uses listed in said section, may be
allowed provided that the use complies with the same conditions as would be applied to the
compatible use. Determination of what constitutes “clearly similar and compatible” shall be made
by the Village.
Ord. #17-027, #18-010, #18-020, #19-030) 5.5-1 Permitted Use Table.
Residential Uses RE R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 I B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 PL
Antenna Non Commercial p p p P p p p
Community Residence,
Small & Large
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Shelter Care Homes s s s s s s s s
Apartment-Multi Family
Buildings
p p p s
Day Care Homes p p p p p p p p p
Dwelling Units and lodging
rooms (if business uses for
such uses occupy the
ground floor
p p p p
One Family Attached
Dwellings
p p p p
One Family Detached
Dwellings
p p p p p p p p
Golf Course s s s s s p s
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Commercial Uses B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 I OT PL M1 M2
Retail Stores/Sales (not otherwise listed) p p p p p
Adult Business p
Agricultural Implement Sales and Service within wholly
enclosed building
p
Amusement Facility, Large s s
Amusement Facility, Small p p
Animal Hospitals p p
Antenna Commercial s s s s s s s s s s
Arts and Craft Studios/Galleries p p p p p
Auction Rooms p p p p
Auditorium, Stadium, Meeting Hall, Gymnasium or other
similar places for public events
s s s
Auto Car Wash s
Auto Service Station, with or without convenience marts s s
Bakery p p p p
Banks and Financial Institutions p p p p p
Banquet Halls s s s
Barber, Beauty Salon p p p p p
Brew Pubs s s s s
Broadcasting Station TV, Radio p p p p p p
Bowling Alleys p p s
Building Material Sales p p
Carpet Cleaning and Service p
Catering Establishments s p p p
Clubs and Lodges, Private s s s
Community Center, Recreation Building
Municipal or Non-Profit
s s s s s s
Construction Yard p
Contractor Office & Design Showroom (no vehicle storage p p p p p p p
Convenient Mart and Food Store p p p p p
Contractor Shops p p p
Currency Exchanges p p p p
Dance Halls s s
Day Care Centers s s s s s s
Drive-Through when used in conjunction with uses
otherwise permitted
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Drug Store and Pharmacy p p p p
Electrical Equipment Sales p p
Fairgrounds Kiddie Parks s
Food Stores p p p p p
Foot Massage p p p p s
Funeral Parlor, Mortuary p p p
Garden Center p p p
Health Club p p p
Hotel s s s
Interior Decorator Shops p p p p p
Kennel, Commercial s
Laundry Dry Cleaning up to 5,000 sf p p p p p
Liquor Stores, Package Goods Only p p p p
Machinery Sales and Service p p
Medical Dental Orthopedic Appliance and Instrument
Supply Sales
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Microbrewery, 2,500 square feet or less
Note: the retail portion shall not exceed 35% of the total
floor area of the unit or building occupied and shall be
segregated from the remainder of the premises
p p p
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Commercial Uses B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 I OT PL M1 M2
Microbrewery, more than 2,500 square feet but less than
4,000 square feet
Note: the retail portion shall not exceed 35% of the total
floor area of the unit or building occupied and shall be
segregated from the remainder of the premises
s s s
Monuments Sales p
Motor Vehicle Rental s p p
Motor Vehicle Repair Major p p
Motor Vehicle Repair Minor s p
Motor Vehicle Sales, including auxiliary service s p
Motor Vehicle Sales Lots when contiguous to and adjoining
auto sales room under same owners
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Music Conservatories or Instruction p p p p p
Offices, Business and Professional p p p p p p p p p p
Offices, Medical and Dental incl. labs p p p p p p p p
Pawn Shop Cash Converter p p
Personal Trainer (limited to 2 clients at a time per trainer;
and no more than 4 personal trainers on site at one time
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Photographers p p p p p p
Photographers, incl. photo developing processing p p p p p
Physical Rehabilitation Center p p p p s p p
Post Office not incl. bulk distribution p p
Printing Services Retail p p p p p
Private Library, Museum or Other Similar Buildings s s s s
Railroad Passenger Stations s s
Recreation Facilities Commercial incl. Health Club p p p p p p
Recreational Vehicles and Boars, Sales/Supplies p
Repair Major p p
Repair Minor p p p p
Restaurant s s s s
Restaurant Amusement Device Arcade s s
School, Commercial p p p p p p p
Secondhand Store p p p p
Security and Guard Firms p p p p
Sign Painting Shop (enclosed) p p
Studios Recording p p p p p
Tailor, Dressmaking Shop p p p p p
Taxicab Dispatching Office p p p
Theaters, Excluding Drive-Ins p p p
Ticket Agencies p p p p p
Tool and Die Shop p p p p
Travel Bureau and Transportation Ticket Offices p p p p p p p p
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Institutional Uses RE R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 I
Cemeteries/Mausoleums s s s s
Places of Worship p p p p p p p p p
Care Facility, Ambulatory p
Care Facility, Longer, Intermediate, Extended p
Health and Medical Institutions, Hospitals p
Institution Residential s s s s p
Schools s s s s s s s s
Manufacturing/Processing Uses M1 M2 B3
Products made from fabrics and similar materials and textile mill products p
Bakery Products, Wholesale & Production p
Beverages Bottling and Distributing p p
Beverages – Non Alcoholic p
Brewery (including microbreweries) up to 20,000 square feet
Note: The retail portion shall not exceed 10% of the total floor area of the unit or building occupied and
shall be segregated from the remainder of the premises. Facilities greater than 4,000 square feet shall
not be permitted on a zoning lot contiguous to a residential district.
p p
Carpet Cleaning on Premises p
Canned Food Products p
Ceramic Products p p
Computers p p
Concrete Gypsum & Plaster Products p
Containers, Pallets and other similar products p
Cosmetics, Perfumes & other similar products p
Dairy Products p
Drugs p p
Dwelling Unit for Caretaker located on premises p p
Electronic Components and Lighting and Wiring Equipment p p
Furniture/Fixtures p
Glass Products made of purchased glass p
Household Appliances p
Instruments and Supplies – Medical, Dental, Engineering p p
Jewelry, Silverware and Plated Ware p p
Leather (not including tanning) and Vinyl Products p
Metal Products, Fabricated – except machinery and transportation equipment p
Musical Instruments p p
Office and Art Supplies p
Paper Products from converted paper-paperboard p
Photographic Equipment & Supplies, Developing/Processing p p
Plastic Products, Fabricated p
Pottery and Related Products p p
Printing Ink p
Printing, Publishing p p
Radio and Television/Communication Equipment p p
Rubber Products, Fabricated p
Signs and Advertising Displays p
Silver Plating and Repairing p p
Structural Clay Products, Cut Stone and Stone Products p
Sugar and Confectionary Products p
Tool and Die Shops p p
Toys; Sporting Goods p
Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices and Parts p p
Storage Facility (not located along major or secondary arterial streets) p p
Wholesale and Warehouse Facility p p
Wholesale Offices (including warehouses and storerooms) p p p
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Other Uses I OT B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 PL M1 M2
Facilities Owned and Operated by the Village of Arlington Hts.,
AH Memorial Library & branches thereof and the AH Park Dist.
s
Parking Garage, Private Customer/Employee s s s s s s s s s s
Private and Public Utility Facilities
Heliport s s s s s s s s
(Ord. #11-024) 5.5-2 Permitted Use Table: Solar Energy Systems
ZONING SOLAR GROUND SOLAR WALL SOLAR ROOF
R-E P P P
R-1 P P P
R-2 P P P
R-3 P P P
R-4 P P P
R-5 P P P
R-6 P P P
R-7 P P P
B-1 P P P
B-2 P P P
B-3 P P P
B-4 P P P
B-5 P
O-T P P P
O-R P P P
I P P P
M-1 P P P
M-2 P P P
P-L P P P
Section 28-6 – General Provisions
6.1 Interpretation.
6.1-1 In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Chapter shall be held to be the
minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and welfare.
6.1-2 Where the conditions imposed by an provision of this Chapter upon the use of land or
buildings or upon the bulk of buildings are either more restrictive or less restrictive than
comparable conditions imposed by any other provisions of this Code or of any other law,
ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive (for
which impose higher standards or requirements) shall govern.
6.1-3 This Code is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or any other private
agreement provided that where the regulations of this Code are more restrictive (or impose higher
standards or requirements) than such easements, covenants or other private agreements, the
requirements of this Code shall govern.
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6.2 Scope of Regulations. Except as may otherwise be provided in Section 7, “Non-
Conforming Uses and Buildings,” all buildings erected hereafter, all uses of land or buildings
established hereafter, all structural alteration or relocation of existing buildings occurring
hereafter, and all enlargements of or additions to existing uses occurring hereafter shall be subject
to all regulations of this Code which are applicable to the zoning districts in which such buildings,
uses or land shall be located.
However, where a building permit for a building or structure has been issued in accordance with
law prior to January 1, 2003, and provided that construction is begun within one year of such
effective date and diligently prosecuted to completion, said building or structure may be completed
in accordance with the approved plans on the basis of which the building permit has been issued,
and further may upon completion be occupied under a certificate of occupancy by the use for which
originally designated – subject thereafter to the provisions of Section 7, “Non-conforming Uses
and Buildings.”
6.3 Access to Public Street. Every principal building hereafter erected shall be on a zoning lot
or parcel of land which adjoins a public street or a permanent easement of access to a public street;
such easement to be at least twenty feet wide unless a lesser width was duly established and
recorder prior to January 1, 2003.
6.4 Permits. No application for a building permit or other permit or license, or for a certificate
of occupancy, shall be approved by the Director of Building & Life Safety, and no permit or license
shall be issued by any other Village Department which would authorize the use or change in use
of any land or building contrary to the provisions of this Code, or the erection, moving, alteration,
enlargement or occupancy of any building designed or intended to be used for a purpose or in a
manner contrary to the provisions of this Code.
The Director of Building & Life Safety may, however, issue building permits or certificates of
occupancy for residential structures erected on lots having less than the required width and/or area
when such lots are part of a subdivision approved by the President and Board of Trustees
subsequent to January 1, 2003, if the lot width and/or area is no less than 90% of the requirement
imposed by this Chapter and the structure conforms in all other respects with the provisions of this
Code.
(Ord. #11-034)
No contractor or builder shall construct two or more buildings of like exterior design on the same
side of any street unless such buildings are separated by two or more buildings or building sites,
or a combination thereof, of completely dissimilar design. Buildings of like exterior design may
not be erected directly across the street from each other. All buildings shall be considered to be of
"like exterior design" unless they have substantially different floor plans, elevations, and are
substantially different in exterior appearance in the opinion of the Code Official.
(Ord. #11-024) 6.5 Accessory Structures.
6.5-1 Where an accessory structure is structurally attached to a main building it shall be subject
to, and must conform to, all regulations of this Chapter applicable to the main building.
(Ord. #03-065, #05-082) 6.5-2 An accessory structure including but not limited to a tool shed, storage building, detached
garage, tree house or gazebo, shall only be located in a rear yard. An accessory structure may be
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located no less than three feet from a side lot line (except for a tree house which shall be setback
five feet and no closer than ten feet to the principal structure), and no less than five feet from the
rear lot line. No more than three accessory structures shall be permitted on any zoning lot less
than 10,000 square feet and no more than four accessory structures shall be permitted on any
zoning lot 10,000 square feet or greater.
6.5-3 On a reversed corner lot, no accessory building shall be located in the front yard, if extended,
of the adjacent property to the rear. When this requirement will make it impossible to build, it
will be permitted to construct an accessory structure no closer to the side lot line abutting the street
than two-thirds the required front yard on the adjoining lot. In no case shall it be permitted to
construct an accessory structure beyond the building line established for the main building.
6.5-4 Time of Construction. No accessory structure shall be constructed on any lot prior to the
time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.
(Ord. #07-018) 6.5-4a All driveways and detached garages must be designed to conform with the existing
adjoining grade. If the petitioner can demonstrate, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Village,
that it is not feasible to have the foundation and driveway to conform to the grade, appropriate
screening, approved by the Village, must be incorporated. Such screening can be a retaining wall
with a finished exterior, a solid screen using landscaping or a fence or some other decorative
treatment, which sufficiently reduces the visual impact of the foundation and driveway.
6.5-5 Percentage of Required Rear Yard Occupied. No accessory structure or structures shall
occupy more than 40% of the area of a required rear yard.
6.5-6 Height of Accessory Structures in Required Rear Yards. No accessory structure or
portion thereof shall exceed a height of 15 feet above grade; except that no tree house may
be taller than the highest point of structure and in no case shall a tree house be taller than
15 feet.
(Ord. #03-065, #05-082, #18-010) 6.5-7 Maximum Size of Accessory Structures.
a. Detached Garage: 720-sq. ft.
i. Floor Area in excess of 400 square feet shall be included in the Maximum Floor
Area Ratio.
ii. Floor Area Bonus for Detached Garages. In determining the floor area ratio for lots
having a detached garage and no other garage, 100% of the floor area of the
detached garage shall be excluded from the FAR calculation. A FAR bonus for a
detached garage shall only be allowed if there are no other garages on site, if the
structure is architecturally compatible with the principal dwelling unit, and if 50%
or more of the existing homes that both front on the same side of the street and are
contained between two adjacent streets which intersect that street also have
detached garages.
iii. Where a detached garage is located in the rear yard, the side drive shall be a
minimum of nine feet wide as measured from the exterior wall of the house to the
lot line.
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b. Playhouse, Shed and Gazebo: 300 sq. ft.
c. Tree House: 100 sq. ft.
(Ord. #11-024) 6.5-7a Maximum Number of Garages. In the R-E, R-1, R-2 and R-3 zoning districts, there shall
be no more than two detached garages per zoning lot.
6.6 Bulk Regulations.
6.6-1 Continued Conformity with Bulk Regulations. The maintenance of yards, courts and
other open space and minimum lot area legally required for a building shall be a continuing
obligation of the owner of such building or of the property on which it is located, as long as the
building is in existence. Furthermore, no legally required yards, courts, other open space or
minimum lot area allocated to any building shall, by virtue of change of ownership or for any other
reason, be used to satisfy yard, court, other open space, or minimum lot area requirements for any
other building.
6.6-3 Location of Required Open Space. All yards, courts and other open spaces allocated to a
building or dwelling group shall be located on the same zoning lot as such building or dwelling
group.
6.6-4 Required Yards - Existing Buildings. No yards now or hereafter provided for a building
existing on January 1, 2003, shall subsequently be reduced below, or further reduced below if
already less than the minimum yard requirements of this code for equivalent new construction.
6.6-5 Permitted Structures in Required Yards. The following shall not be considered to be
obstructions when located in the required yards specified. For the purpose of this Section:
F Denotes permitted obstruction in front yards and side yards adjoining streets
S Denotes permitted obstruction in interior side yard
R Denotes permitted obstruction in rear yards
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(Ord. #03-065, #05-082, #11-024, #12-055, #18-010) 6.6-5.1 Table of Permitted Obstructions (F=Front S=Side R=Rear)
Arbors and trellises, freestanding F S R
Awnings and canopies, (which provides cover for windows and doors) F S R
Balconies R
Basketball Poles / Structures (minimum set back five feet side and rear lot line, 10 feet front lot
line.)
F S R
Bay Windows, projecting three feet or less in yard F R
Central Air Conditioning Compressor Units must be a minimum distance of 10% of the lot width
from the side property line.
R
Chimneys projecting 20-inches or less into the yard F S R
Detached Garages R
Deck, with a minimum distance of 15 feet from rear lot line R
Earth stations, in business and manufacturing districts. If located adjacent to residential district,
minimum distance of ten feet from the property line is required (see Section 6.15 of this Code)
S R
Earth stations, in residential districts, with a minimum distance of 10 feet from the property lines
(see Section 6.15 of this Code)
R
Eaves, overhanging, projecting 2.5 feet or less into the yard. F R
Eaves, overhanging projecting into the yard for a distance of 2.5 inches per foot of required yard. S
Entryway/ portico, open. Intended to provide cover for a doorway-cannot extend more than 5 feet
out from the building and not more than 10 feet across with a minimum of 3.5 feet to side lot line.
Steps as are necessary for access to a permitted building with a minimum of 3.5 feet to side lot line
or for access to a zoning lot from a street or alley.
F S R
Fire Pits R
Flag poles F S R
Generators R
Gutters (maximum gutter size – 4 inch) F S R
Laundry drying equipment R
Non-commercial antenna. In residential districts with a minimum distance of 10 feet from the
property lines (see Section 6.15 of this Code).
R
Outdoor living/kitchen space R
Parking (see Section 11.2-11) F S R
Patio, open F S R
Playhouse, child’s (not to exceed 32-sq. feet in a side yard) with a min. of five feet to lot line S R
Recreational Equipment, a min. of five feet from lot line S R
Sport Courts (fences for Sport Courts to comply with fence regulations) R
Swimming Pools, a min. of 8-ft. from any property line including decks & appurtenances R
Tool sheds and similar buildings or structures for domestic storage. R
Tree House (Minimum of 5 feet to lot lines) R
Window Wells with a minimum of 3 feet setback from the property line and a maximum
projection of only 4 feet out from the foundation
F S R
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(Ord. #11-024) 6.6-5.2 Table of Permitted Obstructions for Renewable Energy Systems
(F=Front S=Side R=Rear)
SOLAR -
GROUND
MOUNTED
SOLAR – WALL
MOUNTED
GEOTHERMAL
ENERGY SYSTEMS
(must be three feet from
property line)
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R-E P P P P P P
R-1 P P P P P P
R-2 P P P P P P
R-3 P P P P P P
R-4 P P P P P P
R-5 P P P P P P
R-6 P P P P P P
R-7 P P P P P P
B-1 P P P P P P P P P
B-2 P P P P P P P P P
B-3 P P P P P P P P P
B-4 P P P P P P P P P
B-5 P P P
O-T P P P P P P P P
O-R P P P P P P P P
I P P P P P P P P P
M-1 P P P P P P P P P
M-2 P P P P P P P P P
P-L P P P P P P P P P
(Ord. #03-068) 6.7 Buildings on a Zoning Lot. Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered to provide
dwelling units shall be located on a zoning lot as herein defined and in no case shall there be more
than one such building on one zoning lot. All adjacent lots, which come under common ownership
after November 1, 2003, must be developed in compliance with Chapter 29 of this Code.
6.8 Rezoning of Public and Semi-Public Areas. An area indicated on the zoning map as a public
park, recreation area, public or private school site, cemetery or other similar open space, shall not
be used for any purpose other than that designated; and when the use of the area is discontinued,
it shall automatically be zoned to the most restrictive adjoining district.
6.9 Enforcement of Development Schedule. Site development plans approved in conjunction
with rezoning of property shall be effective for no more than 24-months from the date the
ordinance was adopted granting the approval. Unless a building permit has been issued and
construction commenced within this time period, all ordinances approving the rezoning, including
any other conditions and approvals, shall be void. An extension of up to 12-months
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can be obtained by submitting a detailed request to the Planning and Community Development
Department. After appropriate review, the Planning and Community Development Department
will transmit the request and its recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees for final
determination. In the event that an additional request for extension is made, said request will also
be reviewed by the Plan Commission and the Plan Commission will transmit the request with its
recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees. Single-family residential subdivisions are not
subject to this requirement, but rather the requirements as outlined in Chapter 29.
6.10 Height of Structures. The following may be erected to the height permitted in the existing
or hereafter adopted ordinances of the Village: bulkheads, chimneys, cooling towers, cupolas,
domes, elevators, fire towers, gas tanks, monuments, ornamental towers, parapet walls,
penthouses, radio towers, scenery lofts, spires, stacks, stage towers, tanks, water towers and
necessary mechanical appurtenances.
6.11 Vision Clearance. No building or structure hereafter erected and no planting or other
obstruction to the vision of drivers of motor vehicles or pedestrians shall be located:
6.11.1 In any "R" Districts, exceeding a height of three feet above the street grade within 12 feet
of the intersecting street lines bordering corner lots and between private properties within 12 feet
of walks, driveways, bike paths, and walking paths.
6.11-2 In B-1 through B-4 Districts, within 12 feet of the intersecting street lines bordering a
corner lot, provided that this regulation shall not apply to that part of a building above the first
floor.
(Ord. #04-013, #13-025) 6.12 Traffic Engineering Approval. No building permit or occupancy certificate shall be
issued, nor shall any request requiring Plan Commission review be approved for those projects
outlined in Sections 6.12-1 and 6.12-2, unless the applicant provides at their own expense, a traffic
study and parking analysis that evaluates access, on-site circulation, parking, trip generation, trip
distribution, impacts to public streets, and any other issue identified by the Village.
Section 6.12-1 For Projects Requiring Plan Commission Review. A traffic study and parking
analysis prepared by a qualified professional engineer or prepared in a manner acceptable to the
Village shall be required for the following projects:
1. All developments with a drive-through.
2. Any rezoning, special use, land use variation, Planned Unit Development, and amendments
thereto that:
a. is 5,000 square feet or more in floor area and located along a major or secondary
arterial street as defined by the Village’s Thoroughfare Plan,
b. notwithstanding projects less than 5,000 square feet in floor area and located along
a major or secondary arterial street as defined by the Village’s Thoroughfare Plan,
do not need to provide a traffic study, but shall be required to provide a detailed
parking analysis. The Village reserves the right to require a traffic study if it deems
necessary.
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3. Any rezoning, special use, land use variation, Planned Unit Development, and amendments
thereto that is not adjacent to a major or secondary arterial street as defined by the Village’s
Thoroughfare Plan.
4. The Village shall reserve the right to require a traffic study and parking analysis for projects
requiring subdivision, if it deems necessary.
Section 6.12-2 For Projects Not Requiring Plan Commission Review. A traffic study and
parking analysis prepared by a qualified professional engineer or prepared in a manner acceptable
to the Village shall be required for the following projects:
1. Residential Developments:
R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3: 100-dwelling units or more
R-4, R-5, R-6, R-7: 48-dwelling units or more
2. Commercial Developments:
B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, and OT: 20,000 sq. ft. or more
Drive-in Uses in any B district: All
3. Industrial Developments:
M-1, M-2: 75-cars or more parking requirements
or 100 or more anticipated employees.
4. Institutional Developments
a. Residential development of 100-units or more,
b. Non-residential development of 20,000 square feet or more.
5. The traffic study and/or parking analysis requirements may be administratively waived by
the Village, if it determines that requiring such study is not necessary for the successful
development of a project.
(Ord. #04-059) 6.13-1 Fence Permit Required. No fence shall be erected without having secured a permit from
the Director of Building, who shall grant the permit only if the proposed fence is in compliance
with all the provisions of this Code and any amendment to it, and if the proposed fence will be
erected in a structurally sound manner.
6.13-2 Materials and Type of Construction:
a. The use of barbed wire fencing is prohibited;
b. All metal fences erected shall be of nine gauge woven wire or its equivalent;
c. Fence posts shall be of an approved material and shall be embedded into tamped earth or
concrete, to a depth which would assure its structural stability;
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d. All fences must be erected with the finished side facing the adjoining properties;
e. Solid fencing is allowed only between certain zoning districts and where otherwise
specified in Chapter 28; and
f. Slatted chain link fence is prohibited.
Exception: In the M-1 and M-2 Districts, slatted fences will be allowed between business
properties and to enclose garbage dumpsters but cannot be located adjacent to a street or residential
properties.
(Ord. #05-082, #18-010) Section 6.13-3 Location of Fences. A fence is a permitted obstruction in any yard with the
following limitations:
a. Front Yard. Fences shall not exceed a height of 36-inches and shall not contain any sharp
points and must be an open fence; and
b. Side and Rear Yards. Fences can be solid, open or semi-open and shall not exceed a height
of six feet subject to the following:
1. Through Lots. On through lots that are adjacent to non-through lots, fences in
yards with road frontages may not exceed 36-inches and shall not contain any sharp
points and must be an open fence;
2. Corner Lot. That portion of the side and rear yard with street frontages may have
solid, open or semi-open fences erected no closer than five feet to the perimeter of
the lot. Landscaping, a minimum of three-foot high and spaced a maximum of 48-
inches on center, must be provided along the street side of the fence. The perimeter
of the lot is defined as the lot line, sidewalk, or street pavement, whichever is closest
to the building. In each instance where the building is closer than five feet to the
perimeter of the lot, no fence shall extend beyond the line of the principal building.
An open fence, not exceeding a height of 36 inches, shall be allowed anywhere
within the Rear Yard and shall not contain any sharp points; and
3. Visibility. Within 12 feet of intersecting property lines at streets, walks, driveways,
bike paths, or walking paths, fences shall not exceed 36-inches and shall not contain
any sharp points and must be an open fence.
c. Exterior Side Yards. Fences shall be allowed in an Exterior Side Yard with the following
limitations:
1. A solid, open or semi-open fence, not exceeding a height of six feet shall be allowed
no closer than five feet to the perimeter of the lot. Landscaping, a minimum of
three feet high and spaced a maximum of 48 inches on center, must be provided
along the street side of the fence. The perimeter of the lot is defined as the lot line,
sidewalk, or street pavement, whichever is closest to the building. In each instance
where the building is closer than five feet to the perimeter of the lot, no fence shall
extend beyond the line of the principal building; and
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2. An open fence, not exceeding a height of 36 inches shall be allowed within the
Exterior Side Yard and shall not contain any sharp points.
6.13-4 Wire Gauge. All metal fences erected in the Village shall be at least nine gauge woven
wire or its equivalent.
(Ord. # 04-059) 6.13-5 Safety Hazards Prohibited. The Director of Building may order any fence removed that
is a hazard to public safety or to the free flow of traffic.
6.13-6 For fences required for screening of parking lots, between zoning districts, detention and
retention basins, and commercial antenna structures and earth stations, see Section 6.15.
(Ord. #2020-05) 6.14 Non-Commercial Antenna Structures and Earth Stations. (Refer to Chapter 24)
6.14-1 Non-Commercial Antenna and Related Structures. Non-commercial antenna and
related structures shall be permitted in all residential districts, subject to Chapter 24.
6.14-1.1 Location.
a. Non-Commercial Antenna Structure. Non-Commercial antenna structures may be
mounted only on roofs or rear yards with a minimum distance of ten feet from the property
lines. Each residence is allowed only one ground structure. In multi-family developments,
each building is allowed one ground structure. (Refer to Section 6.6-5 of this Code.)
b. Non-Commercial Earth Stations. In residential districts, non-commercial earth stations
shall be permitted obstructions in rear yards only with a minimum distance of ten feet from
the property lines. On corner lots, no earth station shall be erected outside of the established
building line of both street frontages and, where no building line is established, earth
stations shall have a minimum setback of 25-feet from property lines fronting on any street
or highway. (Refer to Section 6.6-5 of this Code.)
6.14-2 Commercial Antenna and Related Structures. Commercial antenna and related
structures are special uses in all non-residential districts and are subject to Chapter 24.
6.14-2.1 Location.
a. Commercial Antenna Structure. Commercial antenna structures may not be located in any
required yard. Where no minimum yard is established, commercial antenna structures may
be located no closer than ten-feet to any lot line of 25-feet to lot line, if adjacent to a
residential district.
b. Commercial Earth Stations. In business and manufacturing districts, commercial earth
stations shall be permitted obstructions in rear and side yards. If located adjacent to a
residential district, a minimum distance of ten feet from the property line is required.
6.14-2.2 Commercial Antenna Standards. The following standards will be considered in
addition to those stipulated in Chapter 23, Article II, when determining whether approval of an
application for a commercial antenna structure is in the public interest:
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a. The petitioner must demonstrate that there is not technically suitable space available on an
existing tower or structure within the geographic area to be serviced.
b. A landscaping plan shall be submitted that demonstrates substantial screening of the
antenna and related structures from adjacent land uses. Screening must consist of a well-
maintained masonry wall of brickwork of stonework, solid wood fence, densely planted
compact hedge or berm and hedge.
6.14-2.3 Special Use Waiver for Use of Existing Antenna Structure. The special use
requirement for a commercial antenna may be waived if the petitioner locates the antenna on an
existing antenna tower or structure. The petitioner must submit detailed plans to the Planning
Department for an administrative review to determine if the special use public hearing can be
waived. No building permit will be issued until approval is granted through the administrative
review.
6.14-3 Location.
a. Non-Commercial Antenna Structure. Non-Commercial antenna structures may be
mounted only on roofs or rear yards with a minimum distance of 10-feet from the property
lines. Each residence is allowed only one ground structure. In multi-family developments,
each building is allowed one ground structure. (Refer to Section 6.6-5 of this code).
b. Earth Stations. In business and manufacturing districts earth stations shall be permitted
obstructions in rear and side yards. If located adjacent to a residential district, a minimum
distance of ten feet from the property line is required. In residential districts earth stations
shall be permitted obstructions in rear yards only with a minimum distance of ten-feet from
the property lines. On corner lots, no earth station shall be erected outside of the established
building line of both street frontages and, where no building line is established, earth
stations shall have a minimum setback of 25-feet from property lines fronting on any street
or highway. (Refer to Section 6.6-5 of this Code).
6.14-4 Building Permit Required.
A non-commercial antenna and non-commercial earth station shall not be erected without first
obtaining a building permit as provided in Chapter 24, unless specifically exempted under the
provisions thereof.
6.15 Landscaping.
6.15-1 Landscaping of Parking Lots.
6.l5-1.1 Intent and Purpose. This Subsection establishes ecological and environmental
requirements to reduce air and noise pollution and improve the appearance of the Village. The
requirements apply to all new construction and to all enlargements or expansion of any structure,
related parking or paved service areas if abutting a residential district or street, taking place after
the effective date of this amendment to the Municipal Code.
(Ord. #04-059) 6.15-1.2 New Landscaping Requirements.
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a. All paved service areas abutting a residential district or street or off-street parking areas
containing more than four parking spaces, shall be effectively screened on each side
adjoining or fronting on any property situated in a residence district or any institutional
premises or adjoining any public way by a well-maintained wall, fence, densely planted
compact hedge designed to provide year round opacity or berm and hedge.
1. Such screening shall be three-feet high on the frontage of a public way, except that
in the interests of safety, so the line of sight will not be obstructed, the minimum
height shall be lowered at street intersections and driveways to not less than 18-
inches as determined by the Director of Planning and Community Development or
designee.
2. Such screening shall be 6-foot high if adjoining a residential district or any
institutional premises.
b. Landscaped islands equal in area to at least one parking space, protected by durable
materials, and containing at least one live shade tree at a minimum of four inches in
diameter shall be located at the end of every twenty parking spaces or beneath every light
pole, whichever results in the greater amount of planted islands. In addition, these islands
shall be located at each end of all rows of car stalls. Open parking areas larger than four
but smaller than twenty spaces shall provide proportional amounts of live greenery. Design
and plant selection shall be as directed by the Director of Planning and Community
Development or designee.
6.15-1.3 In application of this code, the Director of Planning and Community Development or a
designee thereof, will be guided by the provisions of “Requirements for Landscape Approval” for
the Village of Arlington Heights, and subsequently updated editions to be consistent with
amendments to this Code.
6.15-2 Landscaping Requirements Between Zoning Districts.
6.15-2.1 In any O-T, O-R, Business or Manufacturing District where a rear lot line or side line
coincides with a side or rear lot line of property in adjacent residential districts, screening along
such lot line must be provided.
6.15-2.2 Landscape Requirements between Zoning Districts. Such screening of single items
or combination thereof, shall be a total of six feet in height at time of installation and consisting of
one or more of the following:
a. well maintained masonry wall; as defined as brickwork or stonework,
b. solid wood fence;
c. offset double row of densely planted landscape material; and
d. landscape berm.
6.15-3 Landscaping of Detention and Retention Basins.
6.15-3.1 Landscaping shall be required along the perimeter of detention and retention basins in
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order to minimize their negative visual impact. Such landscaping shall consist of trees and shrubs
in an amount and arrangement that will create an aesthetic visual situation as determined by the
Village Administration.
6.15-3.2 For all retention basins and those detention basins that can be expected to flood to a
depth of greater than three-feet, effective yet unobtrusive warning signs shall be required on all
sides of the basin.
6.15-4 Landscape Maintenance. Each owner of a building, structure, parking lot, detention
basin, or retention basin shall be responsible for maintaining such screening in a well-maintained
condition, including, but not limited to:
a. Replace dead or inadequate plantings.
b. Maintain or repair rotting or missing fence panel sections.
c. Paint or stain fences where necessary to avoid deterioration.
d. Maintain and repair screening walls and berms.
6.15-5 Protection and Preservation of Existing Trees.
6.15-5.1 Intent and Purpose. This section establishes requirements to protect and preserve
existing trees throughout the Village. The requirements apply to all public and private new
construction, enlargements or expansion of any structure, building or parking, service areas, and
other construction. Existing developed or contiguous single-family subdivided residential lots and
public rights-of-way shall be excluded from the requirements of this section except that single
family lots with a potential to redevelop into three or more lots shall comply with these
requirements.
6.15-5.2 Tree Removal. No tree having a trunk size of three-inches or greater in diameter, as
measured six inches above the established ground level, shall be removed from unimproved or
partially improved land prior to receiving approval of a Tree Survey and Preservation Plan from
the Planning Department.
6.15-5.3 Protection of Existing Trees.
a. Tree Survey - A Tree Survey shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review, by
anyone planning any site development. The Tree Survey shall indicate the location, size
and species (both scientific and common name) of all trees located on the parcel with a
trunk size of 3-inches or greater, as measured 6-inches above the established ground level.
b. Integration of Existing Trees into Site and Landscape Plans. Subject to the determination
of the Planning Department, a reasonable effort shall be made to retain existing trees on
the Tree Survey through the integration of those trees into the site and landscaping plan for
a proposed development. If a reasonable integration into the development plan is not
possible, the developer may choose to mitigate the trees in dispute based upon the exchange
rate set forth in Section 6.15-5.4. Removal of trees designated for preservation shall be
allowed only pursuant to the provisions of this Section 6.15-6. In the event that a
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development plan is not required but a landowner desires to clear the site of trees, a Tree
Survey is still required. In such an instance, quality trees will be required to be preserved.
c. Tree Preservation Plan - A Tree Preservation Plan indicating the location and species of
those trees to be preserved and the methods which are to be used to preserve such trees
shall be submitted to the Planning Department. This Preservation Plan shall specify the
following:
1. Preservation Techniques:
a. Grading and construction equipment - All grading and construction
equipment shall be forbidden from encroaching upon the tree’s drip line.
b. Material detrimental to trees - Crushed limestone and other materials
detrimental to trees shall not be dumped within the drip line of any tree nor
at any higher location where drainage toward the tree could conceivably
affect the health of the tree.
c. Installation of snow fencing - Snow fencing shall be installed during
construction at the periphery of the tree’s drip line. In areas where a tree is
in the construction zone and fencing the drip line is not possible, two by six
inch by eight foot long boards banded or wired around each trunk shall be
provided as protection to adequately prevent scarring.
d. During construction - If trees have their roots exposed, the roots are to be
pruned. If exposed roots are greater than two inches, the tree crown is to be
pruned to compensate for the root loss. Also, the tree shall be watered and
fertilized.
2. Preservation Methodology - The methods which are to be used to preserve those
trees shall be clearly specified on the Preservation Pan. These shall, at a minimum,
include the preservation techniques listed above, although alternative methods may
be considered. If, in the opinion of the Planning Department, the necessary
precautions as specified in the Preservation Plan for the development were not
undertaken before or during construction to ensure the preservation of those trees,
the building permit for the parcel shall not be issued, or, if previously issued, may
be revoked until such time as these precautions have been complied with.
6.15-5.4 Removal of Trees Designated for Preservation. If a tree designated for preservation
on the Preservation Plan is destroyed or razed during construction or removed without receiving
approval, a permit or in the field adjustments, such trees shall be replaced with new trees in
accordance with the following:
a. Exchange Rate
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Size of Existing Trees* Number of
(diameter in inches) Replacement Trees
36 or greater 8
30 - 35 7
26 - 29 6
20 - 25 5
13 - 19 4
8 - 12 3
3 - 7 2
*Trunk size as measured 6-inches above the established ground level.
For the above, in the event of a fraction of an inch, if a fraction is less than one-half inch, the lower
full number shall be used. If a fraction is one-half inch or greater, the higher full number shall be
used.
(Ord. #12-015) b. Minimum Size of Replacement Trees - All replacement trees shall have a minimum trunk
size of four inches in diameter, as measured six inches above the established ground level,
upon installation.
(Ord. #07-038, #12-015)
c. Species of Replacement Trees - The following are examples of replacement trees (Ash
trees are specifically prohibited):
1. Linden
2. Maple (excluding Silver Maple and other similar softwood species)
3. Hackberry
4. Ginkgo
5. Oak
6. Thornless Honey Locust (cultivars)
7. Kentucky Coffee tree
d. Amended Landscape Plan - Removal of trees designed for preservation shall be allowed
only by amending the landscape plan and with the approval of the Planning Department.
The amended landscape plan shall indicate the location, specie and size of all replacement
trees in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Department.
e. In the Field Adjustments - In the field adjustments to trees designated for preservation on
the Preservation Plan may be necessary during the course of construction. In such
instances, the developer or property owner shall not remove any trees designated for
preservation prior to site inspection and/or consultation with the Planning Department. If
it is agreed that any tree designated for preservation substantially impedes the development,
in the field adjustments may be approved by the Planning Department without the need of
a resubmitted Preservation Plan.
6.15-5.5 Tree Survival/Guarantee. Any relocated or replaced tree shall be guaranteed survival
for up to one growing season. In the event a relocated or replaced tree dies or is in declining
condition, the tree shall be replaced with a 4-inch diameter tree.
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6.15-6 The requirement of four inch trees set forth in this Code may be waived by the Planning
Department if, in the opinion of the Department, a 4-inch tree is not suitable for that location or
unavailable, or available but of poor quality. In such cases, the Planning Department may accept
either a smaller tree or a greater quantity of smaller trees.
6.15-7 Compliance Bonds. Upon application for a Building Permit, the owner shall furnish a
cash bond in the amount of 30% of the value of the landscape improvements on the approved
Landscape Plan and $200.00 for each tree designated to remain or be transplanted on the approved
Tree Preservation Plan. A cost estimate of landscape improvements shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning and Community Development or designee which will be used to calculate the
bond amount based on the percentage stated above. The owner or developer shall agree that such
deposit in escrow may be held by the Village for a period of 18 months after the final completion
of such work. This will be held for the purpose of guaranteeing and securing the correction of any
defect or death of plant material furnished, transplanted or preserved on site, which was not
discernable at the time of final inspection or acceptance by the Village. All improvements covered
by the bond of this Section, shall be inspected by the Director of Planning and Community
Development or designee during the course of construction and at completion. If such defects
have developed, then the cash bond may be applied by the Village for any amounts incurred in
correcting such defects; and that the balance of such deposit, if any, held at the end of such 18-
month period shall be returned by the Village to the developer, or paid to the order of the depositor,
without interest.
6.16 Home Occupation.
(Ord. # 04-059) 6.16-1 Home Occupation. An accessory use of a dwelling unit carried on by members of the
immediate family residing on the premises. The use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use
of the dwelling unit for residential purposes and does not change the character of the residence or
adversely affect the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood. An application for a
home occupation shall be filed with the Director of Planning and Community Development. For
all Home Occupations, the following standards shall apply:
a. No person other than members of the immediate family residing on the premises shall be
involved or employed in the Home Occupation.
b. There is used no sign other than a nameplate not more than one square foot in area or no
display that will indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in part for any
purpose other than that of a dwelling unit.
c. No outdoor storage of materials or supplies related to the home occupation shall be
permitted.
d. There shall be no increased noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference
created by the Home Occupation.
e. No exterior aspect of this residential structure shall allow the home occupation to be
reasonably recognized as a non-residential use.
6.16-2 Permitted Home Occupations.
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a. Office facility of a salesman, sales representative or manufacturer’s representative
provided there is not manufacturing, production or storage on the premises and no more
than one client on the premises at a time.
b. Office facility of an architect, broker, engineer, insurance agent, land surveyor, lawyer, real
estate agent, computer programmer, dentist, physician for consultation only and not more
than one client on the premises at a time.
c. Telephone answering service and office service to include typing, bookkeeping,
transcribing and data entry.
d. Instructional services for not more than one pupil at a time.
e. Painting, sculpturing, writing and home crafts. Retail sale of such items in the home is
prohibited.
f. Home product retail sales where orders are taken at the home of others. Production,
manufacturing and assembly of such product in the home is prohibited.
6.16-3 Prohibited Home Occupations.
a. Catering Services
b. Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
c. Motor Vehicle Repair
d. Restaurants, Tea Rooms
e. Commercial Stables, Kennels
6.16-4 Any proposed Home Occupation that is not specifically listed as permitted or prohibited
may be considered a Special use Permit subject to review and recommendation by the Plan
Commission and approval by the Village Board based upon compliance with the performance
standards.
(Ord. #11-024) 6.17-1 Performance, Safety and Bulk Regulations for Geothermal Energy Systems.
a. All geothermal energy systems shall comply with the following performance and safety
standards:
i. The system shall be used only for the property on which it is located.
ii. All geothermal heat pump equipment must be located within the principal building.
iii. The system shall not be located within any utility easements, unless permission is
granted by the applicable public and private agencies.
b. All geothermal energy systems shall comply with the following bulk regulations:
i. Each zoning lot is permitted one geothermal system.
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ii. The system is permitted in the front or rear yard for residential and in any yard for
non-residential.
iii. The system shall be setback at least three feet from all lot lines.
6.17-2 Performance, Safety and Bulk Regulations for Solar Energy Systems.
a. All solar energy systems shall comply with the following performance and safety
standards:
i. All electrical transmission lines connecting a solar energy system to a building for
ground based systems shall be located underground.
ii. Shall be for the use of the property on which the system is located except for reverse
metering as allowed by the appropriate state and federal agencies.
iii. If unused for a period of 90 consecutive days, all systems must be removed.
b. All solar energy systems shall comply with the following bulk regulations:
i. Residential Zoning Districts.
(a) Roof mounted equipment shall not extend more than five feet above the
highest portion of the roof.
(b) Wall mounted equipment:
(1) Shall not extend above the eave line or above the top of the parapet.
(2) Permitted only on a side or rear building wall and shall not extend
more than 12 inches from the wall.
(c) Ground based systems:
(1) Each zoning lot is permitted one ground based solar system.
(2) Shall not exceed a height of 15 feet when oriented at maximum tilt.
(3) Shall not exceed 200 square feet of surface area.
(4) Shall only be located in the rear yard.
(5) Must be located a minimum of 15 feet from any lot line.
(6) System shall not be located within any utility easements, unless
permission is granted by the applicable public and private agencies.
ii. Non-Residential Zoning Districts.
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(a) Roof mounted equipment shall not extend more than five feet above the
highest portion of the roof. This does not include the parapet.
(b) Wall mounted equipment:
(1) Shall not extend above the eave line or above the top of the parapet.
(2) Permitted on any building wall and shall not extend more than 12
inches from the wall.
(3) Not permitted in the B-5 district.
(c) Ground based systems:
(1) Each zoning lot is permitted one ground based solar system;
however, one additional system is permitted for each acre of land in
excess of one acre.
(2) Shall not exceed 15 feet tall when oriented at maximum tilt.
(3) Shall not exceed 200 square feet of surface area.
(4) Must be located a minimum of 15 feet from any lot line.
(5) Shall be placed in any required yard, except that in the O-T and O-
R districts, a system shall not be placed in a required front or exterior
side yard.
(6) Not permitted in the B-5 district.
(7) System shall not be located within any utility easements, unless
permission is granted by the applicable public and private agencies.
(Ord. #18-010) Section 28-7 - Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings.
7.1 Continuation of Non-Conforming Uses and Building. A lawfully established use, building or
structure which becomes non-conforming with respect to this Code on the effective date thereof
or as a result of any subsequent amendment, may be continued except as otherwise provided in
this Section.
7.2 Change of Non-Conforming Use. The non-conforming use of any building, structure, or
portion thereof, which is designed or intended for a use not permitted in the district in which it is
located, may not be changed to another non-conforming use.
7.3 Discontinuance of Non-Conforming Use.
When the non-conforming use of a building, structure, or portion thereof, which is designed or
intended for a use not permitted in the district in which it is located, is discontinued for a
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continuous period of one year, such building structure, or portion thereof shall thereafter be
occupied only by a use which conforms to the use regulations of the district in which it is located.
Any non-conforming use which is discontinued for a continuous period of one year shall not
thereafter be resumed, and the premises shall thereafter be resumed, and the premises shall
thereafter be occupied only by a use which conforms to the use regulations of the district in which
it is located.
7.4 Enlargements of Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings.
There shall be no enlargement of a non-conforming use.
When a building, structure, or portion thereof, is designed or intended for a use not permitted in
the district in which it is located, it shall not be enlarged, added to, or structurally altered in any
manner except as may be required by law, unless the building or structure and use thereof shall be
made to conform to the use regulations of the district in which it is located.
7.5 Repairs and Alterations of Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures. Repairs and
alterations necessary in the ordinary course and operation of a building or structure may be made
to a non-conforming building or structure, except that no structural alterations shall be permitted,
unless such structural change is for the purpose of conforming with the use district. Alterations
designed to increase the intensity of a non-conforming uses, are prohibited.
7.6 Damage or Destruction. A building or structure which contains a non-conforming use or is
designed or intended for a use not permitted in the district in which it is located and which is
damaged or destroyed by any means to the extent of 50% of its replacement value shall not be
restored unless the building or structure and the use thereof shall conform to all the regulations of
the district in which it is located.
7.7 Moving. No non-conforming building or structure shall be moved in whole or in part to any
other location on the lot, except as required by law, unless every portion of such building or
structures which is moved as the use thereof made to conform to all the regulations of the district
in which it is located.
7.8 Termination of Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings and Structure.
7.8-1 Non-Conforming Buildings or Structures. Any non-conforming building, structure, or
portion thereof, shall be demolished, removed or remodeled and converted for a use permitted in
the zoning district after the termination of the respective periods of time set out hereinafter, which
periods are hereby established as a reasonable amortization of the normal, useful life of each class
of building and type of construction above the foundation walls or piers:
7.8-1.1 Fireproof construction of non-combustible materials consisting of exterior walls of solid
brick, stone, reinforced concrete, or insulated metal panels between fireproofed steel and with
interior structural members of reinforced concrete or fireproofed steel - thirty years from the date
the building, structure, or portion thereof, became non-conforming with respect to this Code as
hereinbefore indicated, or 40 years from the date of issuance of the building permit for the
construction of either the whole structure or the initial building or initial part thereof, whichever
period shall terminate last.
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7.8-1.2 Fire resistant shell construction consisting of exterior walls of solid brick, stone, reinforced
concrete or other masonry units with structural members of unprotected steel, timber or wood joist
construction 20 years from the date the building, structure, or portion thereof, became non-
conforming with respect to this Code as hereinbefore indicated, or 30 years from the date of
issuance of the building permit for the construction of either the whole structure or the initial
building or initial part thereof, whichever period shall terminate last.
7.8-1.3 Frame type construction of exterior walls of wood or timber frame construction irrespective
of the type of exterior surfaces and all other structures not qualifying under paragraphs 7.8-1.1 or
7.8-1.2 and all physical improvements to land, all or substantially all of which are below or at
ground level 10 years from the date of the building, structure, or portion thereof became non-
conforming with respect to this code as hereinbefore indicated, or 20 years from the date of
issuance of the building permit for the construction of either the whole structure or the initial
building or initial part thereof, whichever period shall terminate last.
If, prior to the adoption of this Section, substantially all of a non-conforming building has been
reconstructed, rebuilt, or structurally altered, or if an addition at least equal in size or valuation has
been structurally attached thereto, then for the purposes of determining the normal useful life of
such building, the date of issuance of the building permit therefore shall be taken to be the date of
issuance of the building permit for such reconstruction, alteration, or addition.
7.8-2 Non-Conforming Use of Conforming Building. In a Residence District, the non-
conforming business or manufacturing use of a building, or portion thereof which is designed or
intended for a residential purpose, or for residential accessory purpose, shall be entirely
discontinued on or before five years from the date the use became non-conforming with respect to
this Section and not be reestablished.
7.8-3 Non-Conforming Use of Land.
7.8-3.1 The non-conforming use of land in a Residence District shall be terminated not later than
two years from the date the use became non-conforming with respect to this Section in each of the
following instances:
a. Where no buildings or structures are employed in connection with such use, or where the
only buildings, structures, or other physical improvements employed are accessory or
incidental to such use or have an assessed valuation of less than $5,000.00 or
b. Where such use is maintained in connection with a conforming building or structure; except
that inadequate off-street parking facilities accessory to a building or structure located in
the Residence District and occupied by a use conforming with the requirements of the
district may be continued for as long a time as the premises are used for a permitted use.
7.8-3.2 A non-conforming use of land which is accessory to the non-conforming use of a building
or structure shall be discontinued on the same date the non-conforming use of the building or
structure is discontinued.
7.8-3.3 A non-conforming use of land which has in connection therewith, physical improvements
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all or substantially all of which are underground or at ground level shall be deemed to be a non-
conforming structure, and shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Section 7.8.
7.8-4 Exempted Buildings, Structures and Uses.
7.8-4.1 No lawfully established building, structure, or use shall be subject to the termination
provisions of this Section solely for reasons of being non-conforming with respect to the standards
prescribed in this Chapter for any of the following: Floor Area Ratio, Yards - Front, Side, Rear,
or Transitional; Off-Street Parking or Loading; Lot Area, Building Height and Gross Floor Area.
7.8-4.2 No non-conforming residential use or building lawfully established in a residential district
shall be subject to the termination provisions of this Section.
(Ord. #17-027) Section 28-8 - Special Uses
8.1 Purpose. The principal objective of the Zoning Code is to provide for an orderly arrangement
of compatible building and land uses, and for the proper location of all types of uses required in
the social and economic welfare of the Village. To accomplish this objective, each
type and kind of use is classified as permitted in one or more of the various districts established
by this Chapter. However, in addition to those uses specifically classified and permitted in each
district, there are certain additional uses which it may be necessary to allow because of their
unusual characteristics or the service they provide the public. These "Special Uses" require
particular consideration as to their proper location in relation to adjacent established or intended
uses, or to the planned development of the community. The conditions controlling the location and
operation of such "Special Uses" are established by the following provisions of this Section 8.
8.2 Authority. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Arlington Heights shall have authority to
permit the "special uses" of land or structures or both, subject to the applicable provisions of
Section 8, if it finds that the proposed location and establishment of any such use will be desirable
or necessary to the public convenience or welfare and will be harmonious and compatible with
other uses adjacent to and in the vicinity of the selected site or sites. For such uses, the Plan
Commission may recommend and the Village Board of Trustees may authorize exceptions to the
applicable bulk regulations of this Chapter and such other variations from the zoning regulations
as may be required within the boundaries of such development without referring the matter to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
8.3 Conditions and Approval. The Plan Commission may recommend and the Board of Trustees
may impose such restrictions upon the height and bulk and area of occupancy of any structure so
approved for a "Special Use" as may be reasonable under the particular circumstances provided
that such restrictions and stipulations shall not be more restrictive than the requirements
established for the district in which such structure is proposed to be located, or as may be required
elsewhere in the Village Code. Off-street parking facilities as well as off-street loading and
unloading spaces may also be stipulated in the ordinance permitting the "Special Use."
8.4 Procedure. The procedure to be followed in considering applications for a Special Use
permit shall be those outlined in applicable sections of this Chapter.
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8.5 Determination. The Plan Commission then shall make its findings and recommendations to
the Village Board of Trustees within 30 days following the date of public hearing on each
application. No Special Use shall be recommended by the Plan Commission unless the
Commission finds:
8.5-1 That the special use is deemed necessary for the public convenience at this location; and
8.5-2 That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the
health, safety, morals or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; and
8.5-3 That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in this
Chapter for such use and with the stipulations and conditions made a part of the authorization
granted by the Village Board of Trustees.
8.6 Ordinance Required. Those uses indicated in Section 5.5 as a Special Use shall not be
established until the Village Board has adopted an ordinance to grant the special use.
Section 8.7 Special Use Waiver for Restaurants. The special use requirement for a restaurant
may be waived if the restaurant use is:
1. A sit-down/carry out restaurant that is no larger than 4,000 square feet (for purposes of this
provision, any outdoor eating area in the B-5 District is not to be counted for determining
the square footage);
2. A carry-out only restaurant, regardless of size;
3. An outdoor café in conjunction with a restaurant that has been legally established either
through the special use permit or special use waiver process;
The Petitioner must submit detailed plans and an application to the Planning and Community
Development Department for an administrative review to determine if the special use public
hearing can be waived. After review by the Planning and Community Development Department,
the Village reserves the right to add other restrictions if there are impacts to surrounding property
owners and/or require the Applicant to pursue a Special Use through the Plan Commission process
set forth in this Chapter.
(Ord. #17-027) Section 28-9 Planned Unit Development.
9.1 Intent. Planned Unit Developments permit site plans and designs which would not be possible
under strict application of zoning district regulations. Consequently, Planned Unit Developments
shall offer more benefits than a conventional development because of comprehensive design and
adherence to high standards. Improved features include but are not limited to the following:
a. efficient land utilization;
b. innovative design;
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c. preservation of natural areas;
d. diversified land use and architectural treatment;
e. compatibility with adjacent and nearby land developments.
9.2 Qualifications Required for a Planned Unit Development. The following are the projects
that will be considered to be a Planned Unit Development:
a. Any development with more than one principal building on a zoning lot or lot of record.
b. Planned Unit Developments in the following districts shall have a minimum lot size of one
acre: R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4.
c. Any development in the B-5 Zoning District of any new building or additions of 500 square
feet or more to existing buildings.
d. Any development of four or more acres in the M-1 and M-2 Districts, .
e. All developments in the R-7, O-T, O-R, I and P-L Districts
f. Any residential development using private roadways or private drives to provide vehicular
access on the lot
9.3 General Requirements for Planned Unit Developments. Planned Unit Development Sites
shall be under single ownership and/or unified control until fully developed and shall be governed
by all applicable zoning requirements of this Chapter.
9.4 Requirements for Planned Unit Developments Using Private Roadways. A Planned Unit
Development for a residential development using private roadways may be approved in the
following circumstances:
a. The size and shape of the parcel is such that strict application of public street standards
would cause development of the parcel to be impractical;
b. The proposed development is enhanced by exceptional site design features not ordinarily
possible under the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control
Regulations;
c. The development will provide amenities and improvements that would be materially
beneficial to the adjacent neighborhood;
d. The developer demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Plan Commission and the
Village Board that the private roadways will be adequately maintained, including the
execution and recording of a covenant binding all successors in title, ensuring that the
private roadways will be maintained in a condition safe for vehicular travel;
e. Private roadways are constructed in accordance with Village construction standards for
public roadways.
f. Private roadways are not planned or expected to serve property outside the proposed
development.
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g. Private roadways are not used to fill gaps in the existing thoroughfare system, connect two
collector or arterial streets, or laid out to encourage through traffic.
h. Private roadways shall provide a minimum of two 12-foot wide driving lanes, excluding
curb and gutter dimensions.
i. Only parallel parking is permitted on a private roadway provided the pavement width is
increased by eight feet for each parking lane.
j. Signs indicating building addresses and directing motorists through the development are
provided, the size, number and location of such signs to be determined by the Director of
Building.
k. Unimpeded circulation and travel for emergency vehicles is provided on private roadways
in the development.
l. Curbs are provided along private roadways and driveways.
m. Street lights and sidewalks shall be installed along all private roadways in compliance with
Village standards.
9.5 Variations. In the case of any Planned Unit Development, the Plan Commission may
recommend and the Village Board of Trustees may authorize variations to the applicable bulk
regulations of this Chapter and such other variations from the zoning regulations as may be
required within the boundaries of such development without referring the matter to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Such variations may be granted as long as it is demonstrated that they will not exercise a
detrimental influence on the surrounding neighborhood. Variations shall be justified when other
characteristics of the development exceed the minimum standards of the Municipal Code. All
recommendations shall be based on the standards for appeals as stated in Section 6-201 of the
Arlington Heights Municipal Code. Special consideration shall be given to:
a. The provision for indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, which should be proportional to
the size and density of the Planned Unit Development.
b. The conservation of natural resources such as flood plains, wet lands and wooded areas.
c. As much as possible, the preservation, of the natural drainage and floodwater retention.
9.6 Procedures for Approval of Planned Unit Development. Application shall be made on forms
supplied by the Planning Department and shall be complete with all supporting data, documents,
plans, maps and other documents as specified below.
The Village review and approval of the Planned Unit Development may be performed in three
stages:
a. Review of the Conceptual Plan by the Staff Development Committee and the Conceptual
Plan Review Committee of the Plan Commission.
b. Review and approval by the Plan Commission.
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c. Review and approval by the Village Board, including adoption of the Ordinance approving
the Planned Unit Development.
9.7 Conceptual Planned Unit Development Submission and Review. Should a Petitioner desire,
the Village will review a Conceptual Plan for a Planned Unit Development. In order for the Village
to review the Conceptual Plan, the following items must be submitted:
a. Conceptual Development Plan including the site layout of buildings, roadways, access
drives, and floor plans as necessary. Conceptual architectural elevations and landscape
plans may also be submitted.
b. A brief written statement explaining the character of the development and its main features
should accompany the plan.
As quickly as possible from the date of submission of the Conceptual Plan, the Village Planning
Department and the Staff Development Committee will review the submitted materials, after
which a meeting of the Conceptual Plan Review Committee will be set. If the Conceptual Plan
Review Committee has an unfavorable recommendation, the petitioner can revise the Conceptual
Plan and resubmit material for Staff and Committee review. The Petitioner can also choose to
move forward to the Plan Commission with the negative recommendation from the Conceptual
Plan Review Committee.
9.8 Submission for Planned Unit Development Approval. The following items are required for
submission to the Plan Commission for approval of a Planned Unit Development, in the quantity
set forth in the Plan Commission application:
a. A legal description of the entire Planned Unit Development;
b. A current plat of survey or Alta Survey of the subject property;
c. Proof of ownership or other legal interest of the petitioner in the property;
d. A Master Plan showing streets, lots, parcels and sites for all uses included in the Planned
Unit Development, including areas proposed to be conveyed, dedicated or reserved for
public uses including parks, playgrounds and parkways, as well as a brief written statement
describing the Planned Unit Development;
e. A site plan indicating exterior and interior roadways and streets, pedestrian walkways, fire
lanes, parking lots including parking spaces for handicapped persons, areas reserved for
landscaping and screening, all proposed structures, free standing signs, outdoor lighting,
trash storage areas and loading areas, including a chart with all relevant zoning data such
as FAR, land coverage ratios, density, setbacks, etc.;
f. Architectural floor plans and building elevations;
g. A tree preservation plan and a detailed landscaping plan with all of the planting materials
common and Latin names, sizes and quantities.
h. A preliminary engineering plan indicating storm sewer lines, sanitary sewer lines, water
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mains and storm water detention or retention facilities and topographic plans.
i. A preliminary development schedule indicating:
1. The approximate date of construction start.
2. The number of construction phases and the date of starting each phase.
3. The date of completion of each phase.
4. A construction staging plan.
j. A draft of all proposed bylaws, covenants, easements, maintenance and other agreements,
wherever applicable.
k. A traffic analysis in accordance with Section 6.12 of this Chapter.
l. Preliminary Plat of Subdivision (if required) in accordance with Chapter 29 of the
Municipal Code.
9.9 Review of the Plan Material. Once a complete Plan Commission application has been
received, Village Staff will review the submitted material, prepare written comments and submit
the material to the Plan Commission for a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of
this Chapter.
9.10 Public Hearing before the Plan Commission. At the public hearing, the Plan Commission
may make the following findings if fully supported by specific evidence presented by the
petitioner:
a. The reasons why the departures from the Village Zoning and Subdivision regulations and
the Village Comprehensive Plan proposed for the Planned Unit Development are or are not
deemed to be in the public interest.
b. The reasons why the proposed design does or does not make adequate provision for public
services, public utilities and services, for vehicular and pedestrian traffic or provide for
common open space and recreation.
c. The physical and economic benefits of the proposed development to the entire community.
d. The impact of the proposed development on the adjoining traffic network.
9.11 Approval of Planned Unit Development Ordinance. If, after review of the
recommendation from the Plan Commission, the Village Board approves the Planned Unit
Development, an appropriate Ordinance shall be prepared. Upon approval of the Planned Unit
Development Ordinance, the ordinance and with exhibits shall be recorded by the Village Clerk
with the County Recorder of Deeds. The Village Zoning Map and the Village Comprehensive
Plan shall be amended to include the approved Planned Unit Development. The final approval and
recording is required for the issuance of the building permit.
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effective for no more than 24-months from the date the ordinance was adopted granting the
approval. Unless a building permit has been issued and construction commenced within this time
period, all ordinances approving the Planned Unit Development, including any other conditions
and approvals, shall be void. An extension of up to 12-months can be obtained by submitting a
detailed request to the Planning Department. After appropriate review, the Planning Department
will transmit the request and its recommendation to the Village Board for final determination.
In the event that an additional request for extension is made, that request will also be reviewed by
the Plan Commission and the Plan Commission will transmit the request with its recommendation
to the Village Board of Trustees.
9.13 Permit Requirements for Planned Unit Developments. The following items shall be
required as part of a submittal for a building permit, in addition to all other permit requirements:
a. Final Engineering Plans and Details for all utilities, storm water retention, and drainage;
b. Final Construction staging plan, including a construction schedule; and
c. Final copy of all bylaws, covenants, easements, and maintenance agreements, including
bonds and escrow agreements, as requested by the Village.
(Ord. #11-024, #18-010) Section 28-10 - Off Street Parking and Loading.
The off-street parking and loading provisions of this Section shall apply as follows:
10.1 For all buildings and structures erected and all uses of land established after the effective
date of this Section, accessory parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required by the
regulations of the districts in which such buildings or uses are located. However, where a building
permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this Section, and provided that construction is
begun within six months of such effective date and diligently pursued to completion, parking and
loading facilities as required hereinafter need not be provided.
10.1-1 When the intensity of use of any building, structure, or premises is planned to be increased
through addition of units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or other units of measurement
specified herein for required parking or loading facilities, parking and loading facilities as required
herein shall be provided for such increase in intensity of use.
10.1-2 Whenever the existing use of a building or structure is changed to a new use, parking or
loading facilities shall be provided as required for such new use. However, if the building or
structure was erected prior to the effective date of this Section, additional parking or loading
facilities are required only in the amount by which the requirements for the new use would exceed
those for the existing use if the latter were subject to the parking and loading provisions of this
Section.
10.1-3 Control of Off-Site Parking Facilities. In a residential district, no zoning certificate for
off-site facilities shall be issued until the Plan Commission has conducted a hearing for a special
use in accordance with Section 8. No off-site parking shall be located in a residential zoning
district unless accessory to a use permitted in that district.
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10.1-4 Submission of Parking Plan. Any application for a building permit, or for a certificate
of occupancy where no building permit is required, shall include a parking plan drawn to scale and
fully dimensioned showing any parking or loading facilities to be provided in compliance with this
Section.
10.2 Additional Regulations – Parking.
10.2-1 Except as otherwise indicated, required accessory off street parking facilities provided for
uses listed hereinafter shall be solely for the parking of vehicles of patrons, occupants (or their
guest), or employees of such uses.
10.2-2 Floor Area. See Section 28-3(47) for floor area measurement requirements.
10.2-3 Employees. Parking spaces required on an employee basis shall be based on the maximum
number of full or part-time employees on duty or residing, or both on the premises at any one time.
10.2-4 Capacity. Parking spaces required on the basis of capacity shall be based on the capacity
as determined by current Village Building and Fire Codes.
10.2-5 Computation. When determination of the number of off street parking spaces required
by this Section results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction of one-half or less may
be disregarded, while a fraction in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space.
10.2-6 Collective Provision. Off street parking facilities for separate uses may be provided
collectively if the total number of spaces so provided collectively is not less than the sum of the
separate requirements for each such use and provided that all regulations governing location of
accessory parking spaces in relation to the use served are adhered to. Further, no parking space or
portion thereof shall serve as a required space for more than one use unless otherwise authorized
by the Plan Commission in accordance with Section 10.1-3.
10.2-7 Size. A required off street parking space shall be at least nine feet in width and at least 18
feet in length, exclusive of access drives or aisles, ramps, columns, or office or work areas. The
length of a parking space can be reduced to 16 1/2 feet including wheel stop if additional space of
one and one half feet in length is provided for car overhang. At least three feet, excluding any car
overhang space, must be provided for any planting screen. The parking shall have a vertical
clearance of at least seven feet.
10.2-8 Horizontal widths for parking rows, aisles, and modules shall be provided at widths no less
than listed in the following table:
Parallel
30
One Way
45
60
Two Way
90
Single Row Parking 9' 17' 19' 20' 18'
Driving aisle 12' 12' 13' 18' 24'
Minimum width of module 21' 29' 32' 38' 42'
Two row parking 18' 34' 38' 40' 36'
Driving aisle 12' 12' 13' 18' 24'
Minimum width of module 30' 46' 51' 58' 60'
Certain required off street parking spaces mandated by this Section may be satisfied by spaces
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eight and one-half feet in width by 18 feet in length if the Petitioner provides an analysis that
justifies the narrower spaces to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering. Spaces
predominantly patronized by rapid-turnover parkers do not qualify for the narrower width.
10.2-9 Access. Each required off street space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway of such
width and design as to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space.
All off street parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a
street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement.
No driveway across public property or requiring a curb cut shall exceed a width of 25 feet, except
when, in the opinion of the Director of Engineering, safe and efficient design principals require an
increase, in which case the Director of Engineering may authorize a maximum driveway width of
36 feet. Furthermore, no access from a street or alley to off street parking facilities shall be located
less than 35 feet from the intersection of the right-of-way of two intersecting streets.
10.2-10 Handicapped Parking. Parking for the handicapped shall be provided at a size, number
and location, as specified by the current Illinois Accessibility Code.
10.2-11 In Yards.
10.2-11.1 In R-E, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts, off street parking spaces shall be allowed based on
the following:
a. Off street parking spaces may be located in any yards but only on concrete or asphalt
surfaces.
b. Except as set forth in subsection c. below, no driveway and/or parking area shall exceed a
width of 22 feet.
c. For three car garages, a driveway and/or parking area shall be allowed to be a maximum
of 32 feet in width, within 18 feet of the garage’s front elevation when, in the opinion of
the Director of Engineering, the installation of such driveway will not be detrimental to
drainage or alter the character of the area.
d. When the garage is located to the rear of the residence, the side drive shall be a minimum
of nine feet wide. Projections (chimneys, awnings, etc.) shall not be allowed to overhang
within this measurement.
e. For a zoning lot with a lot width of 70 feet or greater, all driveway pavement must be
setback at least three feet from the side or rear lot line (whichever lot line applies).
f. For side-loaded garages (when the garage door(s) face a side lot line), the driveway
pavement dimension shall be a minimum of 22 feet from the face of the garage to the edge
of the driveway pavement along the side lot line.
Nothing contained herein, however, shall permit the parking of any vehicle in a portion of yard
where such parking would otherwise be prohibited by any provision of Arlington Heights Village
Code, nor shall this Section be construed to eliminate any requirements for the
installation of driveways otherwise imposed by the Code, including specifications for the
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construction and character of such driveways. Parking upon grass, dirt or other non-hard surface
of any vehicle except towed vehicles is prohibited.
10.2-11.2 In "R-4", "R-5", "R-6" and "R-7" and "M-1" off street parking spaces may be located
in any yard except required front yards.
In O-T Office Transitional Districts off-street parking spaces may be located in any required yard.
In Business and M-2 Districts, off-street parking spaces may be located in any required yard.
10.2-12 Design and Maintenance.
10.2-12.1 Open and Enclosed Parking Spaces. Accessory parking spaces located on the same
lot occupied by the use served, may be open to the sky or enclosed in a building. Accessory
parking spaces located in an "R-5" or "R-7" District elsewhere than on the same lot occupied by
the use served shall be open to the sky except when otherwise allowed as a Special Use by the
Village.
10.2-12.2 Surfacing and Drainage. All off street parking areas except those accessory to one
family dwellings, shall be improved with a compacted base, surfaced with asphaltic concrete or
some comparable all-weather dustless material of a design and thickness in accordance with
prescribed engineering standards, and shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of surface water
accumulation by means of a positive storm water drainage system connected directly or indirectly
to a public drainage way.
10.2-12.3 Lighting.
a. All lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be shielded or otherwise
optically controlled so as to provide glareless illumination in such a manner as not to create
a nuisance on adjacent property.
b. All off-street parking areas with lighting shall limit spillage onto adjacent property.
Maximum horizontal foot candles as given off by the neighboring property as measured in
the following districts shall not exceed:
Foot Candles Lux
Single-Family Residential Districts .1 1.0
Multiple Family Residential Districts .2 2.0
Business Districts 2.0 21.5
Light Industrial Districts 5.0 53.8
Park, School & Institutional Districts 5.0 53.8
c. All light poles erected 20-feet to 40-feet above ground level:
1. Shall be flat bottom optically controlled sharp cut-offs, as approved by the
Director of Engineering;
2. Shall not be installed with diffusing refractors; and
3. Shall maintain a ratio of 3:1 or less of luminaire spacing to luminaire mounting
heights.
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d. All light poles erected 0-feet to 20-feet above ground level:
1. Shall be of translucent materials and not transparent materials, as approved by the
Director of Engineering; and
2. Shall not be installed with diffusing refractors.
e. Light Poles shall not be erected higher than 40-feet above ground level.
f. Parking installed for the public benefit by Park Districts, educational and religious
institutions shall be exempt from the requirements of (c) (3) of this Section.
g. All present non-conforming off-street parking areas shall be equipped with the lighting
required by this section upon the obsolescence or replacement of the existing lighting.
h. Definitions and Terms used in this Section shall be defined by the Illumination Engineering
Societies in the current edition of the IES Lighting Handbook.
i. Lighting standards in side and rear yard(s) in districts other than R-E through R-7 are
exempt from the requirements of (d) of this Section when said side or rear yard(s) are not
adjacent to a residential district or roadway and the lighting standards do not cause glare to
vehicular traffic.
10.2-12.4 Curbing. The perimeter of all parking areas providing space for parking five or more
vehicles shall be protected in accordance with prescribed engineering standards.
10.2-13 Maximum Number of Spaces. The total number of accessory parking spaces provided
for a two-family or multiple-family dwelling or hotel shall not exceed that required by this Section
for such use or for an equivalent new use by more than 50%. The total number of accessory parking
spaces for a single-family residential zoning lot shall be six.
10.2-14 Parking of Certain Vehicles in Residential Zoning Districts. The purpose and intent
of this Section is to restrict the parking of certain vehicles in residential zoning districts as defined
below. No vehicles, other than private passenger vehicles or commercial vehicles subject to the
provisions of Section 10.2-14.2, may be parked between the front line of any portion of the
building and the street in a residential area for a greater length of time than is required for loading
or unloading or for performing services associated with the equipment or materials hauled in
commercial vehicles. In no case shall a vehicle, other than a private passenger vehicle or
commercial vehicles subject to the provisions of Section 10.2-14.2, be parked between the front
line of any portion of the building and the street in a residential area overnight, except as authorized
by the Chief of Police as provided elsewhere in this Section.
10.2-14.1 Parking of Recreational Vehicles. Recreational Vehicles (RV) may be parked on a
residential zoning lot subject to the following:
a. Front Yard.
1. RVs shall not be parked between the front line of any portion of the building and
the street, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this Chapter.
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b. Side Yard.
1. No more than two RVs may be parked in a side yard.
2. A single RV may not exceed 20 feet in length and two RVs, if parked-end to-end,
may not exceed a total combined length of 20 feet.
3. A single RV may not exceed a height of four feet in height.
4. Any RV located in an interior side yard shall be parked a minimum of three feet
from the side lot line.
5. Any RV located in an interior side yard shall be screened on all sides with a single
row of evergreens a minimum of five feet high at time of planting or a semi-open
wood fence five feet high.
c. Rear Yard.
1. No more than two RVs shall be parked in a rear yard.
2. A single RV shall not exceed 32 feet in length and two RVs, if parked end-to-end,
shall not exceed a total combined length of 32 feet.
3. A single RV shall not exceed a height of 12 feet in height.
4. Any RV located in a rear yard shall be parked a minimum of five feet from the rear
lot line and a minimum of three feet from any interior lot line.
5. Any RV located in a rear yard shall be screened on all sides with a single row of
evergreens a minimum of five feet high at time of planting or semi-open wood fence
five feet high.
d. Exterior Side Yards and Rear Yards Adjacent to a Street or Roadway.
1. No RVs shall be located in an exterior side yard or that portion of a rear yard that
is between an adjacent street or roadway and a line extended from the building.
e. Additional Requirements.
1. Not more than two RVs may be parked on any residential zoning lot.
2. At no time shall a parked RV be used for living, sleeping or other purposes. No
RV shall be connected to gas, water or sanitary sewer service.
3. Any RV may be parked in a fully enclosed garage unless such parking is
specifically prohibited elsewhere in the Code.
4. The owner of an RV shall not park the RV in a manner so as to create a dangerous
or unsafe condition on the lot where parked or to adjacent property. Parking in such
fashion that the RV may readily tip or roll shall be considered a dangerous or unsafe
condition.
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5. The parking surface of an RV in any permitted area shall be a hard surface such as
concrete, asphalt or crushed stone.
6. RVs shall not have their wheels removed or be affixed to the ground so as to prevent
ready removal of the vehicle.
7. RVs shall not be used as accessory structures in any zoning district.
8. No major automobile repairs, as defined in Section 3 of this Chapter shall be
performed on any RV except within a garage or other structure.
9. Temporary parking of RVs for the purpose of loading or unloading shall be
permitted for no more than two days within any period of four consecutive days.
10.2-14.2 Parking of Commercial Vehicles. Commercial vehicles may be parked on a residential
zoning lot subject to the following:
a. Size/Weight Limitation. No commercial vehicle having a license class designation greater
than “B” under the Illinois Vehicle Code shall be parked on a residential zoning lot. This
limitation shall not apply to a pick-up style commercial vehicle with the license class
designation of “D.” All other Class “D” vehicles are prohibited.
b. Location. No commercial vehicle shall be parked on a residential zoning lot unless parked
within a private garage. However, a commercial vehicle that meets one of the following
criteria is not required to be parked within a private garage:
1. The vehicle has no signage;
2. The vehicle’s signage is limited to the identification of the owner or operator
affixed, by name or logo, and shall be no larger than 25% of the area of the front
door, including glass, on the driver’s side. Such identification may appear on not
more than two separate portions of the vehicle.
c. Number. Generally, only one commercial vehicle shall be parked on a residential lot. A
second commercial vehicle may be parked on a residential lot only if it meets all of the
following criteria:
1. The vehicle shall not have a license class designation of “B” or greater under the
provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code; and
2. The vehicle’s signage is limited to the identification of the owner or operator
affixed, by name or logo, and shall be no larger than 25% of the area of the front
door, including glass, on the driver’s side. Such identification may appear on not
more than two separate portions of the vehicle.
d. Nothing in the provisions of this Section shall be construed to prohibit trucks and other
service vehicles from being parked on the premises temporarily for purposes of making
deliveries or rendering service to the property.
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e. The Police Chief, or duly appointed representative, may authorize the parking of
commercial vehicles designed for providing emergency services applying the same
procedures and restrictions as used for RVs.
10.2-14.3 No inoperable or unlicensed vehicle shall be permitted on any residential property for
more than 48 hours unless it is in an enclosed garage.
10.3 Location of Accessory Off-Street Parking Facilities. The location of off street parking
spaces in relation to the use served shall be as prescribed hereinafter. All distances specified shall
be walking distances between such parking spaces and a main entrance to the use served.
10.3-1 For Uses in an R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 District. Parking spaces accessory to dwellings
shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served.
10.3-2 For Uses in an R-5, R-6 or R-7 District. All parking spaces shall be within 500 feet of
the use served, except that spaces accessory to a multiple-family dwelling or apartment-hotel shall
be within 300 feet of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in an R-5 or
R-7 District shall be located in an R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 District.
10.3-3 For Uses in Business and Manufacturing Districts. All required parking spaces shall be
within 1,000 feet of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units (other than those
located in a transient hotel), which shall be within 300 feet of the use served. However, no parking
spaces accessory to a use in a Business or Manufacturing District shall be located in a Residence
District.
10.4 Schedule of Parking Requirements. Accessory off-street parking spaces for the following
uses shall be provided as required herein.
USE REQUIREMENTS
Housing for Elderly One space for each multi-family dwelling
unit. Single family detached and attached
dwelling units require two parking spaces per
unit.
Dormitories Two spaces per three residents, plus one
space for each staff member.
10.4-1 RESIDENTIAL USES
USE REQUIREMENTS
Multiple Family Dwellings Two spaces for each dwelling unit
in the R-5 and R-6 Zoning Districts
Multiple Family Dwellings One and one-half spaces for each
in the R-7 Zoning District dwelling unit
One & Two Family Dwellings Two spaces for each dwelling unit
10.4-2 RETAIL - COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES USES
USE REQUIREMENTS
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Amusement Device Arcades One space for each 300 square feet of floor
area
Automobile Service Stations One space for each employee plus three
spaces for each service bay
Banks One space for each 300 square feet of floor
area
Beauty Shop One space for each 250 square feet of floor
area
Bowling Alleys Three spaces for each alley plus the required
spaces for restaurants that are provided
Dance Studio One space for each 250 square feet of floor
area
Furniture and Appliance Stores One space for each 600 square feet of floor
area
Health Clubs One space for each 25 square feet of floor
area
Motor Vehicle Sales and Machinery Sales One space for each 600 square feet of floor
area
Offices - Business, Professional & Governmental One space for each 300 square feet of floor
area
Offices - Medical or Dental Clinics One space for every 200 square feet of floor
area
Medical Center (Refer to State of Illinois Accessibility
Standards for additional requirements.)
Personal Trainer One space for each 250 square feet of floor
space
Restaurant - Carry-Out One space for each 300 square feet of floor
space
Restaurant - Sit-Down One space for each 45 square feet of seating
area
Retail Stores - Not Otherwise Specified One space for each 300 square feet of floor
area
10.4-2 RETAIL - COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES USES
USE REQUIREMENTS
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Theaters (Indoor) One space for each four seats
Undertaking Establishments, Funeral Parlors 25 spaces for each chapel or parlor
10.4-3 WHOLESALE, STORAGE & PRODUCTION
USE REQUIREMENTS
Establishments Engaged in Production, One space for each two employees plus
Processing, Cleaning, Servicing, one space for each vehicle used in the Testing
or Repair of Materials, the conduct of the enterprise
Goods or Products, or Engaged in
Research and Development
Warehouses and Storage One space for each two employees plus one
space for each vehicle used in the conduct
of the enterprise
Wholesale Establishments One space for each two employees plus one
space for each vehicle used in the conduct of
the enterprise
10.4-4 COMMUNITY SERVICE USES
USE REQUIREMENTS
Colleges & Universities One space for every five students at
maximum enrollment
Community Centers Spaces equal in number to 30% of capacity
Church One space for each five seats
Day Care Centers and Schools Three spaces for each two employees
Hospital Three spaces for each hospital bed
Libraries, Art Galleries One space for each 1000 feet &
Museums- Public of gross floor space
Places of Assembly as follows:
Stadiums, Arenas, Auditoriums Parking equal in number to 30% of the
(other than Church, College or capacity in persons
Institutional School),
Convention Halls, Skating Rinks,
and other similar places of assembly
Public Utility and Public Spaces as required for similar office,
Service Uses retail uses or industrial
10.4-4 COMMUNITY SERVICE USES
USE REQUIREMENTS
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Recreational Facilities Spaces equal in number to 30% of capacity
Schools, Commercial One space for each employee plus spaces
equal in number to one-half of the maximum
number of students projected to be in
attendance at any one time
Schools, Elementary One space per employee plus one space per
every five classrooms
Schools, High Two spaces per each employee plus one
space per ten students at maximum
10.4-5 MISCELLANEOUS USES
USE REQUIREMENTS
Fraternities, Sororities, & Dormitories One space for each three active member plus
one space for the manager thereof
Hotels & Motels One space for each lodging room plus spaces
as required for any restaurant that is included
Nursing Homes One space for each two beds
Private Clubs and Lodges One space for each lodging room plus
parking spaces equal in number to 30% of the
capacity in persons (exclusive of lodging
room capacity)
Crematories, Mausoleums and
Fraternal and Religious Institutions Parking spaces shall be as determined by Plan
Commission - to serve persons employed or
residing on the premises, as well as the
visiting public
Other Uses For uses not listed heretofore in this schedule
of parking requirements, parking spaces shall
be provided on the same basis as required for
the most similar listed uses
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10.5 PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
10.5-1 Furniture and Appliance Store (B-5)
USE REQUIREMENTS
First Floor One space for each 1000 square feet of floor
area
Other than First Floor One space for each 1500 square feet of floor
area
10.5-2 Multiple Family Dwellings (B-5)
(Including Apartment Hotels)
USE REQUIREMENTS
Efficiency and One Bedroom Apartments One space for each unit
Two Bedroom Apartments One and one-fourth spaces for each unit
Three Bedroom Apartments One and one-half spaces for each unit
10.5-3 Office - Business, Professional, and Governmental (B-5)
USE REQUIREMENTS
First Floor One space for each 600 square feet in excess
of 1500 square feet of floor area
Second Floor or Basement One space for each 750 square feet in excess
of 2000 square feet of floor area
Above the Second Floor One space for each 1250 square feet in excess
of 2500 square feet of floor area.
10.5-4 Offices-Medical or Dental and Medical Centers (B-5)
USE REQUIREMENTS
First Floor Three spaces for each examination room
Other Than the First Floor Two spaces for each examination room
10.5-5 Retail Stores and Banks (B-5)
USE REQUIREMENTS
First Floor One space for each 500 square feet in excess
of 1500 square feet of floor space
Second Floor or Basement One space for each 750 square feet in excess
of 2000 square feet of floor area
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10.5-5 Retail Stores and Banks (B-5)
USE REQUIREMENTS
Above the Second Floor One space for each 1000 square feet in excess
of 2500 square feet of floor area
10.5-6 Restaurant - Sit-Down (B-5)
USE REQUIREMENTS
First Floor or Basement One space for each 200 square feet of public
seating area
Above the First Floor One space for each 250 square feet of public
seating area
Other Uses (B-5) For uses not listed heretofore in the above
schedule of parking requirements for the B-5
zoning district, parking spaces shall be
provided at 50% in number as required
elsewhere
10.5-8 Leasing of Parking Spaces. The off-street parking requirements in the B-5 Downtown
District may be met by the leasing of spaces from the Village. The duration and terms of such lease
shall be determined by the President and Board of Trustees. The parking shall not be separated
from the place of business by a major arterial road and shall be within the Downtown District or
contiguous to the Downtown District.
10.5-9 Substantial Compliance. If an existing developed parcel does not meet parking
requirements but the deficit is either less than ten spaces or no more than five percent less than the
number of required parking spaces, the parcel will be deemed to be in substantial compliance with
the parking requirements if the property owner can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Village
that there is sufficient parking on-site for the proposed uses.
10.6 Additional Regulations - Off-Street Loading.
10.6-1 Location. All required loading berths shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use
served. No loading berth for vehicles over two ton capacity shall be closer than 50 feet to any
property in a Residence District unless completely enclosed by building walls or a uniformly
painted solid fence or wall, or any combination thereof, not less than six feet in height. No
permitted or required loading berth shall be located within 25 feet of the nearest point of
intersection of any two streets. No loading berth shall be located in a required side yard and any
loading berth located in a required rear yard shall be open to the sky.
10.6-2 Size. Unless otherwise specified, a required loading berth shall be at least ten feet in width
by at least 35 feet in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and shall have a vertical
clearance of at least 14 feet.
10.6-3 Access. Each required off-street loading berth shall be designed in such a manner that all
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vehicle maneuvering shall be performed entirely on the property being serviced when the access
is from a street designated on the Village Official Map or Village Comprehensive Plan Map as an
arterial or collector street.
10.6-4 Repair and Service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted
in conjunction with loading facilities provided in any Residence or Business District.
10.6-5 Space allocated to any off-street loading berth shall not be used to satisfy the space
requirements for any off-street parking facilities or portion thereof.
10.6-6 For special uses other than prescribed for hereinafter, loading berths adequate in number
and size to serve such use, as determined by the Plan Commission, shall be provided.
10.6-7 Uses for which off-street loading facilities are required herein, but which are located in
buildings of less floor area than the minimum prescribed for such required facilities, shall be
provided with adequate receiving facilities off any adjacent alley, service drive, or open space on
the same lot which is accessible by motor vehicle.
10.7 Schedule of Loading Requirements. For the uses listed in the following table, off-street
loading berths shall be provided on the basis of gross floor area or building or portions thereof
devoted to such uses in the amounts shown below:
USE GROSS FLOOR REQUIRED NUMBER
AREA IN SQUARE AND MINIMUM
FEET DIMENSIONS OF BERTH
a. Multiple-Family Dwellings 10,000 to 200,000 1-(10 ft. x 35 ft.)
b. Hospitals, sanitariums, and For each additional 1 additional -
other institutional uses 200,000 or fraction (10 ft. x 35 ft.)
c. Hotels, Clubs and Lodges, thereof
except as set for in Item (c)
d. Hotels, Clubs and Lodges - 10,000 to 20,000 1-(10 ft. x 35 ft.)
when containing any of the 20,000 to 150,000 1-(10 ft. x 50 ft.)
following: Retail Shops For each additional 1 additional -
Convention Halls, 150,000 or fraction (10 ft. x 50 ft.)
Auditoriums, thereof
Exhibition Halls, or
Business or Professional
Offices (other than accessory)
e. Retail Stores 5,000 to 10,000 1-(10 ft. x 35 ft.)
f. Restaurants - Sit-down 10,000 to 25,000 2-(10 ft. x 35 ft. ea.)
g. Motor Vehicle and Machinery 25,000 to 40,000 2-(10 ft. x 50 ft. ea.)
Sales 40,000 to 100,000 3-(10 ft. x 50 ft. ea.)
h. Wholesale Establishments 200,000 or fraction 1 additional -
(but not including ware- thereof (10 ft. x 50 ft.)
house and storage buildings
other than accessory)
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USE GROSS FLOOR REQUIRED NUMBER
AREA IN SQUARE AND MINIMUM
FEET DIMENSIONS OF BERTH
i. Auditoriums, Convention 10,000 to 20,000 1-(10 ft. x 35 ft.)
Halls, Exhibition Halls, 20,000 to 100,000 1-(10 ft. x 50 ft.)
Sports Arenas, Stadiums For each additional 1 additional -
j. Bowling Alleys 100,000 or fraction thereof (10 ft. x 50 ft.)
k. Banks and Offices - 10,000 to 100,000 for 1-(10 ft. x 35 ft.)
Business, Professional and each additional 1 additional -
Governmental 100,000 or fraction (10 ft. x 35 ft.)
thereof to 500,000 1 additional -
for each additional (10 ft. x 35 ft.)
500,000 or fraction
thereof
l. Establishments Engaged in 5,000 to 10,000 1-(10 ft. x 35 ft.)
Production, Processing, 10,000 to 40,000 1-(10 ft. x 50 ft.)
Cleaning, Servicing, 40,000 to 100,000 2-(10 ft. x 50 ft. ea.)
Testing, or Repair of For each additional 1 additional
Materials, Goods or 100,000 or fraction (10 ft. x 50 ft.)
Products thereof
m. Warehouses and Storage
Buildings
n. Theaters 8,000 to 25,000 1-(10 ft. x 35 ft.)
For each additional 1 additional -
50,000 or fraction (10 ft. x 35 ft.)
thereof
o. Undertaking Establishments 8,000 to 100,000 1-(10 ft. x 35 ft.)
and Funeral Parlors For each additional 1 additional -
100,000 or fraction (10 ft. x 35 ft.)
thereof
(Ord. #17-037) 10.8 Schedule of Bicycle Parking Requirements
Bicycle Parking (BP) is defined as any designated space made publicly available for secure short-
term bicycle storage. Designs and dimensions of BP spaces and structures must comply with
standards set forth in the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycles Professionals Bicycle Parking
Guidelines handbook. The minimum number of required off-street BP spaces shall be determined
using the guidelines set forth in this Section. These requirements shall apply in the case of new
construction or when a change in use results in the requirement for additional off-street motor
vehicle parking. However, if space is not available or feasible on a site to provide the required
number of bicycle parking spaces, the Director of Planning may determine that fewer or no spaces
be provided.
These requirements are established to ensure adequate parking and access for the following
building and development types in the Village of Arlington Heights.
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10.8-1 Residential Uses
USE REQUIREMENT
Multiple Family Dwelling in the R-5 and R-6 One BP space for every 10 dwelling units
Zoning Districts
Multiple Family Dwellings in the R-7 Zoning One BP space for every 10 dwelling units
District
10.8-2 Retail – Commercial and Services
USE REQUIREMENT
Amusement Device Arcades One BP space for each 6,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces
Automobile Service Stations One BP space for every 40 employees,
minimum of two BP spaces
Banks One BP space for each 6,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces
Beauty Shops One BP space for each 5,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces
Bowling Alleys One BP space for each 5,000 square feet
of floor area, minimum of two BP spaces,
maximum of 12 BP spaces
Dance Studios One BP space for every 2% capacity,
minimum of two BP spaces
Furniture and Appliance Stores One BP space for each 12,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces,
maximum of 12 BP spaces
Health Clubs One BP space for each 5,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces
Motor Vehicle Sales One BP space for each 12,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces,
maximum of 12 BP spaces
Offices-Business, Professional & Governmental One BP space for each 6,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces,
maximum of 36 BP spaces
Offices-Medical or Dental Clinics One BP space for every 4,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces,
maximum of 12 BP spaces
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10.8-2 Retail – Commercial and Services
USE REQUIREMENT
Medical Center One BP space for every 6,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces,
maximum of 12 BP spaces
Personal Trainer One BP space for each 5,000 square feet of
floor space, minimum of two BP spaces
Restaurant – Carry-Out One BP space for each 6,000 square feet of
floor space, minimum of two BP spaces
Restaurant – Sit-Down One BP space for each 900 square feet of
seating area, minimum of two BP spaces,
maximum of 24 BP spaces
Retail Stores-Not Otherwise Specified One BP space for each 6,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces,
maximum of 24 BP spaces
Theaters (indoor) One BP space for each 6,000 square feet of
floor area, minimum of two BP spaces
Undertaking Establishments, Funeral Parlors One BP space for each chapel or parlor,
minimum of two BP spaces
10.8-3 Wholesale, Storage and Production
USE REQUIREMENT
Establishments Engaged in Production, Cleaning, One BP space for each 40 employees,
Servicing, Materials, Goods or Products, or minimum of two BP spaces
Engaged in Research and Development
Warehouses and Storage One BP space for each 40 employees,
minimum of two BP spaces
Wholesale Establishments One BP space for each 40 employees,
minimum of two BP spaces
10.8-4 Community Service Uses
USE REQUIREMENT
Colleges & Universities One BP space for every 20 employees and
2.5% of maximum enrollment
Community Centers Spaces equal to 2% of capacity, minimum
of two BP spaces
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10.8-4 Community Service Uses
USE REQUIREMENT
Churches One BP space for each 100 seats, minimum
of two BP spaces
Day Care Centers One BP space for every 100 children at
maximum enrollment plus three spaces per
every 40 employees, minimum of two BP
spaces
Schools One BP space for every 20 employees and
2.5% of maximum enrollment
Hospitals One BP space for every 80 employees,
minimum of two BP spaces
Libraries, Art Galleries, Public Museums One BP space per every 20,000 square feet
of gross floor space, with a minimum of two
BP spaces
Places of Assembly as follows: Stadiums, BP space equal in number to 1% of the
Arenas, Auditoriums (other than Church, capacity when capacity is >10,000 persons,
College or Institutional School), Convention 2% when college is <10,000 persons
Halls, Skating Rinks and other similar places of
assembly
Recreational Facilities BP spaces equal in number to 2% of capacity
Schools, Commercial One BP space for every 20 employees plus
BP spaces equal to 2.5% of the maximum
number of students projected to be in
attendance at any one time
Schools, Elementary and High One BP space for every 20 employees plus
BP spaces equal to 2.5% of the maximum
number of students projected to be in
attendance at any one time
10.8-5 Miscellaneous Uses
USE REQUIREMENT
Fraternities, Sororities, Dormitories One BP space for every 20 lodging rooms
plus BP equal to 2% of the capacity in
persons (exclusive of lodging room
capacity)
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10.8-5 Miscellaneous Uses
USE REQUIREMENT
Hotels & Motels One BP space for each forty employees,
minimum of two BP spaces, plus BP spaces
as required for any restaurant that is
included
Nursing Homes One BP space for every 40 beds
Private Clubs & Lodges One BP space for every 20 lodging rooms
plus BP equal to 2% of the capacity in
persons (exclusive of lodging room
capacity)
Crematories, Mausoleums One BP space for each 40 employees
(minimum two BP spaces)
For uses not listed in this schedule of BP requirements, BP spaces shall be provided on the same
basis as required for the most similar listed uses. However, BP spaces shall not be required for
Construction Yards, Day Care Homes, Freight Terminals, Private and Public Utility Facilities and
Single Family-Two Family Dwellings.
The required BP spaces for a multi-tenant commercial or industrial development may be combined
at one location on the site provided that the total number of spaces is not less than the
required sum for the combined square footage of all the tenants, and the location is within 200 feet
of each tenant entrance.
10.8-6 Bike Parking in the Downtown District
Bike parking is not required in the Downtown District except for Planned Unit Developments, in
which case the number of BP spaces will be determined as part of the formal review process.
(Ord. #18-010) Section 28-11 Zoning Board of Appeals.
11.1 Zoning Board of Appeals. The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Zoning Board of
Appeals are set forth in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.
11.2 Land Use Variations. In order to receive a variation, the Petitioner must provide support for
each of the following factors:
1. The proposed use will not alter the essential character of the locality and will be compatible
with existing uses and zoning of nearby property; and
2. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances, which may include the length of
time the subject property has been vacant as zoned; and
3. The proposed variation is in harmony with the spirit and intent of this Chapter;
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4. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to allow reasonable use of the
property.
A variation may be granted if the evidence provided sustains each of the factors listed above.
Every variation shall be accompanied by findings of fact specifying the reasons for granting the
variation by applying the above factors.
The concurring vote of four members of the Zoning Board is necessary to reverse any order,
requirements, decision or determination of the Administrative officer, or to decide in favor of the
applicant in any manner upon which it is required to pass or to effect any variation.
11.3 Application. An application for a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be filed
with the Department of Planning and Community Development upon a form prescribed therefore
which shall be accompanied by the application fee and the following:
a. Plat of Survey. Nine copies of the Plat Survey, designating dimensions of proposed
construction spotted thereon.
b. Preliminary Plans. The Applicant must submit nine copies of detailed preliminary plans
relating to the variation. If the application is for a fence variation, the placement and height
of fence must be designated on the Plat of Survey.
c. Proof of Ownership. The Applicant shall submit documentation evidencing ownership of
property and any lease or rental agreement in effect pertaining to the petition on the subject
property. If Title is in Trust, a copy of the Trust Agreement, certified by the Trustee with
evidence of all current ownership of beneficial interest together with a letter of
authorization from the Trust Company shall be provided.
11.4 Departmental Review. The Planning Department shall circulate the application and plans
to the appropriate departments for review and recommendations. All reviews and
recommendations. All reviews and recommendations shall be made available to the applicant prior
to the public hearing. The applicant may submit revised plans to the Planning Department for
review and all revised plans must be submitted 14 days prior to the public hearing. The revised
plans shall be submitted and reviewed. The Planning Department shall transmit all
recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals for their review prior to the date of the public
hearing.
11.5 Public Hearing Notification Requirements. The applicant shall comply with notification
requirements as set forth in Section 14 of this Chapter.
11.6 Determination. The Zoning Board of Appeals may require additional plans or studies in
order to conduct a thorough investigation of a request before them. The findings and
recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall generally be transmitted to the Village
Board of Trustees within 30 days of adjournment of the public hearing. If the petition also requires
a recommendation from the Plan Commission, the findings and recommendations of the Zoning
Board of Appeals will generally be transmitted to the Village Board within 30 days of adjournment
of the Plan Commission Public Hearing.
11.7 Limitation on Requests for Variations. No request for a variation shall be considered by
the Zoning Board of Appeals for property which has been the subject matter of a previous
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request for a variation for a period of one year after the Zoning Board of Appeals has made a
determination or recommendation for a variation on the same property. The Zoning Board of
Appeals shall not consider any petition for rehearing of a variation request after a decision or
recommendation on a variation has been made unless substantial changes have been made to the
evidence or use to adjacent properties.
(Ord. #18-010) Section 28-12 - Plan Commission
12.1 Plan Commission. The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Plan Commission are
set forth in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.
In applications for Planned Unit Development, Subdivisions, Special Use Permits, Rezoning and
Land Use Variations, the Plan Commission may recommend and the Village Board of Trustees
may authorize exceptions to the applicable bulk regulations of this Chapter and such other
variations from the Zoning Regulations (Chapter 28 and Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code) as
may be required within the boundaries of such development without referring the matter to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Section 12.2 Land Use Variations. In order to receive a variation, the Petitioner must provide
support for each of the following factors:
1. The proposed use will not alter the essential character of the locality and will be compatible
with existing uses and zoning of nearby property; and
2. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances, which may include the length of
time the subject property has been vacant as zoned; and
3. The proposed variation is in harmony with the spirit and intent of this Chapter; and
4. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to allow reasonable use of the
property.
A variation may be granted if the evidence provided sustains each of the factors listed above. Every
variation shall be accompanied by findings of fact specifying the reasons for granting the variation
by applying the above factors.
12.3 Application. An application verified by the owner of the subject property or their authorized
agent shall be filed with the Planning Department upon a form prescribed therefore which shall be
accompanied by the application fee and ten complete sets of the following:
a. Plat of Survey.
b. Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision. If required pursuant to Chapter 29 Subdivision
Control Regulations.
c. Preliminary architectural drawings as set forth below (these are not required for zoning
changes to R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3 zoning classification):
1) Detailed site plan to include roadways, driveways, parking area and dimensions, all
proposed structures, free standing signs, outdoor lighting, trash storage areas,
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loading areas, and project data to include total land area, building area, floor area
ratio and parking computations.
2) Detailed landscaping plan (required for new construction only) including location,
quantity, common names, and size of all landscaping materials.
3) Floor Plan.
4) Building Elevations.
5) Building Sections.
6) Sign Plans.
d. Preliminary engineering plans and engineering feasibility study (required for new
construction or increase in building coverage only).
e. Traffic Study. If required, (see Section 6.13 of this Chapter)
f. Proof of Ownership. The applicant shall submit documentation evidencing ownership of
property and any lease or rent agreement in effect pertaining to the petition on the subject
property. If the title is in a trust, a copy of the Trust Agreement, certified by the Trustee
with evidence of all current ownership of beneficial interest together with a letter of
authorization from the trust company shall be provided.
12.4 Departmental Review. The Planning Department shall circulate the application and plans
to the appropriate departments for review and recommendations. All reviews and
recommendations shall be made available to the applicant prior to the public hearing. The
applicant may submit revised plans to the Planning Department for review and all revised plans
must be submitted at least 14 days prior to public hearing. The revised plans shall be resubmitted
and reviewed. The Planning Department shall transmit all recommendations to the Plan
Commission for their review prior to the date of the public hearing. If any of the plans have been
changed, the applicant shall submit ten new sets of plans to the Planning Department at least seven
days prior to date of public hearing for transmittal to the Plan Commission. Plans submitted for
Plan Commission later than seven days prior to date of public hearing may result in a continuation
of the public hearing.
12.5 Public Hearing Notification Requirements. The applicant shall comply with notification
requirements as set forth in Section 14 of this Chapter.
12.6 Determination. The Plan Commission may require additional plans or studies in order to
conduct a thorough investigation of a request before them. The findings and recommendations of
the Plan Commission shall be transmitted to the Village Board within 30 days of adjournment of
the public hearing.
(Ord. #13-035, #18-010) Section 28-13 - Design Commission
13.1 Design Commission. The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Design Commission are
set forth in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.
13.2 Design Review. The procedures to be followed when determining when and how design
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review will occur shall be as follows:
a. For developments where a public hearing is necessary before the Plan Commission or
Zoning Board of Appeals, the design review process should, if feasible, be completed by
the time of the public hearing. Development proposals requiring rezoning, PUD or other
Plan Commission approvals, shall be reviewed by the Design Commission for building and
signage only.
b. For developments where no public hearing is necessary, the applicant for building permit
shall be informed if there is a need for design review and if so, whether that review will be
by the Design Commission or Staff. Developments that do not require a public hearing by
the Plan Commission shall be reviewed by the Design Commission or by administrative
design review for all elements under the Commission’s responsibility.
c. For demolition in residential zoning districts and all properties in the B-5 zoning district,
design review is required prior to a demolition permit being issued. The review will
evaluate the following:
1. The development plan; and
2. The estimated time frame for demolition and subsequent redevelopment plan and
timeline, including verifying that:
a) Proposed redevelopment is in character with the neighborhood and meets
the criteria in the design guidelines; and
b) Proposed redevelopment will not adversely affect the neighborhood.
13.3 Application. An application verified by the owner of the subject property or their authorized
agent shall be filed the Department of Planning & Community Development upon a required form
and eight copies of the following:
a. Plat of Survey;
b. Floor Plans;
c Existing and proposed elevations of all building facades and roof plans (renderings
optional);
d. Proposed site plan and photos of adjacent properties;
e Landscaping plans - including existing plant material, size and quantity of proposed
material;
f. Specifications and rendering of signs, if sign review is required;
g. A sample of all color, kind and texture of materials to be used;
h. Location map with roads, parking, existing buildings and other significant features within
approximately 250 feet from proposed building site;
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i. Zoning data worksheet.
13.4 Departmental Review. The Department of Planning & Community Development shall be
the administrative contact to the Design Commission responsible for reviewing all petitions,
making recommendations for changes or modification in design and providing assistance in
interpreting the Design Guidelines. The Director or designee may determine that certain projects
do not need formal design review, either by the Design Commission or staff. Such projects may
include small (approximately 300 square feet or less) one-store additions in the rear of homes,
small commercial building changes and similar small projects. The review will ensure the project
is in compliance with the design guidelines, as applicable. In cases where the Village has
determined that formal design review is not necessary, no design review fee will be charged.
13.5 Design Commission Meeting. The Design Commission will schedule a public meeting as
soon as practicable after complete submittal and review by the Department of Planning &
Community Development of the plans, at which time the developer will make a presentation on
the project. A decision of approval, modification or denial will be made immediately upon
consideration of the Design Guidelines following the applicant’s presentation.
13.6 Notice by Sign. For projects in residential districts requiring Design Commission review, a
sign providing notice of the public meeting of the Design Commission shall be required to be
posted by the applicant in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 14 of this Chapter.
13.7 Issuance of a Certificate of Approval. The Design Commission will issue a Certificate of
Approval if:
a. The applicant’s plans achieve the purpose and intent of the Design Guidelines; and,
b. The proposed design is compatible with the character of neighboring buildings contributing
to a favorable environment in the Village.
c. The existing property or structure is determined not to have significant architectural,
historical, aesthetic, or cultural value.
If the Commission denies the issuance of a Certificate of Approval, no building permit or
demolition permit will be issued on the application except by direction of the Village Board.
13.8 Enforcement of a Development Schedule. The Certificate of Approval shall be effective
for no more than 12 months from the date it was issued. Unless a building permit has been issued
and construction commenced within this time period, the Certificate of Approval shall be void.
An extension of up to 12 months can be obtained by submitting a detailed request to the Planning
and Community Development Department.
13.9 Amendments. Amendments to a Certificate of Approval must be obtained through the same
process as set forth above.
13.10 Appeal. For all petitioners appearing before the Design Commission who do not need to
also appear before the Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals, the petitioner has the right
to appeal directly to the Village Board. The appeal must be made in writing and submitted to
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the Village Manager, within 30 days of receipt of the notice of denial by the Design Commission.
The Village Board, at a regular meeting, will either:
a. agree with the Design Commission’s decision; or
b. overrule or modify the decision of the Design Commission and direct the issuance of a
permit.
For all petitioners appearing before the Design Commission who need to also appear before the
Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals, the petitioner has the right to file an appeal to the
Village Board. The appeal must be made in writing and shall be forwarded to the Village Board
along with the other documents submitted for their review at the same time as the recommendation
from the Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals is submitted to the Village Board.. The
appeal will then be considered by the Village Board at a regular meeting concurrently with the
Village Board’s review of the recommendation from the Plan Commission or Zoning Board of
Appeals. The Village Board will either:
a. agree with the Design Commission’s decision; or
b. overrule or modify the decision of the Design Commission and direct the issuance of a
permit.
In all other cases, the Design Commission’s decision will be sent to the Plan Commission or
Zoning Board of Appeals, so that they are aware of the Design Commission’s decision.
(Ord. #17-027, #18-010) Section 28-14 Changes and Amendments.
14.1 Requirement for Public Hearing. The regulations imposed and the districts created by this
Chapter may be amended from time to time, but no such amendments shall be made until a public
hearing has been held. The Notification Requirements set forth below apply for all public hearings
required by this Chapter.
14.2 Published Notice. A notice of the time and place of any public hearing shall be published in
a newspaper of general circulation in the Village. This Notice shall be published at least 15 days
before the date of the public hearing.
14.3 Written Notice. A petitioner for any project requiring a public hearing pursuant to this
Chapter shall serve written notice in person or by first-class mail to all property owners of record
within 250 feet of the property lines of the subject property; provided the number of feet occupied
by all public roads, streets, alleys and other public ways shall be excluded in computing the 250
foot requirement. If the project is a planned unit development, the 250 feet shall be measured from
the outermost property line of the entire planned unit development In addition to notifying property
owners, if applicable, the homeowners’ association or condominium association must also be
notified. The notice must be sent no less than 15 days nor more than 30 days prior to the date set
for the public hearing. A copy of the notice with a copy of the list of addresses shall be provided
to the Planning Department at the time notice is given to the owners or taxpayers. If, after a bona
fide effort to determine such by the petitioner, an owner cannot be found, the notice requirements
of this section shall be deemed satisfied upon the petitioner filing an affidavit evidencing the
inability to serve notice on that owner.
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The required notices shall contain the address of the location for which the public hearing is
requested, a brief statement of the nature of the request, the name and address of the legal and
beneficial owner of the property, and the time and date on which the hearing shall be held.
14.4 Notice by Sign. Not less than 15 days prior to the date before the public hearing, the petitioner
shall post a readable sign on all adjacent roadways. All signs must be removed no later than ten
days after completion of the final hearing.
The required sign shall contain the current zoning action requested, date, time and place where the
hearing shall be held, a statement that further information can be obtained from the petitioner and
the Planning Department of the Village of Arlington Heights, and the phone number of the Village
and the petitioner. The sign shall be approximately 30” high by 48” wide. The words "NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING" must appear at the top of the sign(s) in letters no smaller than 1.5". The
date and time of the hearing shall also be 1.5". The sign(s) shall meet all other requirements set
forth by the Village. All costs associated with the sign(s) for any public hearings are to be borne
by the petitioners. A sample sign is set forth below:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
HEARING FOR: [Fill in current zoning and action requested]
HEARING LOCATION: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL BUILDING
33 S. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
DATE: [Fill in hearing date] TIME: [Fill in hearing time]
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AND COMMENTS INVITED
FOR DETAILS CALL:
[Fill in petitioner’s name or Village of Arlington Heights
and phone number] Department of Planning & Community Development
at 847-368-5200
14.5 Certification of Notice. In advance of the hearing date, the petitioner shall furnish an
affidavit certifying that he has complied with the applicable notice requirements. Attached to the
affidavit shall be a list of all property owners notified in accordance with the above, the returned
notices which are undeliverable by the post office, a copy of the notice sent to each of the
individuals therein specified, and a statement that the sign was erected according to Village
requirements. Forms of the affidavit shall be made available by the Planning Department.
14.6 Protest Against Amendment. Owners of the frontage of property immediately adjoining or
across an alley from or directly opposite frontage which is proposed to be altered as to regulations
or districts may file a written protest against a proposed amendment. The protest must be signed
by the owners of at least 20% of the frontage as described above and each signature must be
notarized. The written protest shall be filed with the Village Clerk. If the written protest meets the
requirements of this Section, the amendment shall not be passed except by the favorable vote of
two-thirds of all members of the Village Board.