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Attorney Hill stated that hopefully these revisions can be completed in the near
future so that the Board can make final determination of this Ordinance at an
upcoming meeting.
Manager Janonis stated that he expected the changes to be completed and the
Ordinance placed in final form for consideration by the Village Board at its"
September 5 meeting.
V1* MANAGER'S REPORT,
None.
Vila ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
Motion made by Trustee Hoefert and Seconded by Trustee Skowron to move Into
Closed Session at 10:18 p.m., to discuss Litigation and Per sonnet.
Vill. APJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned from Closed Session at 1 OW*135 p.m. There being no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
-Respectfully �ul�ttd
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DAVID STRAHL
Assistant Village Manager
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Mount Prospect, Illinois
TO* MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: DANIEL UNGERLEEDER, PLANNING COORDINATOR
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1995
SUBJECT: SIZE OF ACCESSORY, STRUCTURES; SIGNAGE IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS; CONV,"[ERCl,,Ale-,RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKED AND
STORED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
As directed, staffhas reviewed the Village's ordinances with regards to sizes of accessory structures,
recreation vehicles,, commercial vehicles, and signage in residential districts. Staff has surveyed
fifteen local municipalities to determine their regulations in comparison with Mount Prospect's
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reguiations, and has prepared the following summary of star's analysis and resulting
recommendations.
Section 14.306.B of the Village's Zoning Ordinance restricts the size of detached garages to
600 square feet. Staff has surveyed local home improvements stores and has found that this
size detached garage is common and is quite readily available to construct. In review of
Village files, Staff has found that the Village has approved three (3) of the four (4)
conditional use requests for detached garages housing more than two (2) vehicles following
the '93 comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amendment. The requests are fisted as follows:
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Address.:
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Case Number .
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1814 W. Bonita
3/24/94
S. Verde Ct.
860 s.f
(4 vehicles)
--1918 Wood Lane
35 -CU -94
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682 s.f
. .. .. ............. . . . .
(3 vehicles)
208 N. School St.
38 -CU -94
. ... .........
I.720 s.f
(4 vehiclpJs . .... . ......
Given the minimum number of requests received by the Village for larger detached garages,
staff does not believe that the Village needs to further review or revise the maximum
permitted size of detached garages at this time.
Michael E. Janonis
August 7, t995
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Section 14.306-B also restricts the maximum size of a storage shed to 120 square feet. After
surveying local home improvement stores, staff found that the standard size of available
storage sheds continues to be 11.0 square feet in area: 64 square feet being the smallest, 160
square feet (special order) being the largest readily available.
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8'x 8'(64 s.f
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0 8' x 81 (64 s.f
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8' x 10' (80 s.Q
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10'x 12'(120 s.f
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0 60 s.f.
* Only two (2) sizes available would not comply with Village requirements.
Given that the current Village permitted maximum shed size still corresponds with the sizes
available, staff does not believe that the Village needs to further review or revise this specific
section of the ordinance.
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There is a growing concern over the continued proliferation of temporary advertising sign
which are displayed within the Village's residential neighborhoods. Real estate agents an
residential property owners are commonly placing "for sale", "open house" and "garage sale
signs outside of the property for which they advertise. These signs are found along stree
comers, along major arterial roads and upon utty poles located within the public right -o
way. Although the Village Sign Ordinance does not specifically address these types o
residential signs, Section 7.301.B of the Sign Ordinance does strictly prohibit signs locat&
in or extended over the public right-of-way.
Staff recommends that the Village either continue to educate the residents of this existing
prohibition and enforce the existing Code as written or amend the Sign Ordinance to
specifically address each of these signs within the public right-of-way. Staff strongly
discourages the latter given the liability created by permitting this type of signage or any
signage within the public right-of-way.
A recent trend in the real estate industry is to distn*bute and utilize illuminated real estate
signs for residential property. Staff feels that illuminated signage is obtrusive and not
appropriate for display on residential properties. Staff therefore recommends Section 7.301:
Prited en
Sti s, be amendeo
d to *include Illumi'nated Signs in residential districts, ther than
development identification signs permitted under this Code.
Michael E. Janonis
August 7, 1995
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Section 14.22081, and 14.307.1 states Commercial vehicles less than 81,000 lbs. are permitted
to be stored in a garage if used for a home occupation and that commercial vehicles greater
than 8,000 lbs. require a conditional use. Upon review of other local municipal ordinances,
staff has found that Mount Prospect's Codes are compatible and in some cases more
restrictive than other local community requirements for commercial vehicles located in
residential zoning districts. Given that commercial vehicles must be stored within a garage,
staff feels that our current regulations are sufficient in protecting the appearance and use of
the Village's residential neighborhoods. However, during recent court cases involving this
issue, it was determined that the Village's Zoning Ordinance needs to better define
commercial vehicles as related to this section of the Village Code. Staff recommends that
the Zoning Ordinance be amended as follows:
Section 14.307.L, Standards for Home Occupations
Ex "Any contracting, service business truck,, or other vehicle used primarily in
connection with a home occupation shall be permitted up to a licensed weight of eight
thousand (8,000) pounds, but shall be parked in a garage. No garage shall exceed the
accessory building standards of Section 14.306 of this Article. Trucks with a licensed
weight of more than eight thousand one (8,001) pounds are subject to a conditional use as
specified in each residential zon*mg classification."
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trmp,ostd: - All vehicles utilized in conjunction with a home occupation shall comply with
the regulations stipulated in Section 14.2208.
Section 14,2208, Parking of Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts.
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tin "Any Any contracting or service business truck, or commercial vehicle used as part
of a home occupation shall be permitted up toa licensed weight of eight thousand (8,000)
pounds, but shall be parked in a garage. The parking of any commercial truck, vehicle or
commercial trailer with a licensed weight or gross weight in excess of eight thousand one
(8,000) pounds shall only be permitted in a residential garage with a conditional use permit."
posed - Commercial vehicles having a gross weight when fully loaded less than 8,000
pounds and/or bearing a class designation of "A" or "B" under the provisions of the Illinois
Motor Vehicle Code shall be parked or stored within a garage on any property with a
residential zoning classification. The parking or storage of any vehicle having a gross
weight when fully loaded greater than 8,000 pounds and/or bearing a class definition other
than "B" under the provisions of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Law' shall only be permitted in
a residential garage with a conditional use permit. Commercial vehicles may include, but
shall not necessarily be restricted to the following:
Any vehicle carrying work equipment such as ladders, hand and mechanical tools,
1r machinery in the bed of, on top of, or any other place on the outside of the vehicle.
Mi"chael E. Janonts
August 7, 1995
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2 Any van or truck used to store., carry or house tools', material parts or work related
equipment on a regular basis. For purposes of this section, "regular basis" shall
mean more than three (3) days out of any thirty (30) day period.
3. Any van or truck containing a name or logo of any business enterprise visible from
the outside of the vehicle.
4. Any vehicle used for public transportation purposes capable of carrying more than
seven (7) persons. This shall not apply to vehicles used as commuter vans as defined
by the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code.
5,.,, Any commercial vehicle as defined by the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code.
Section 14.2209 ofthe Village Zoning Ordinance currently prohibits the storing of recreation
vehicles on unimproved surfaces in residential districts. However, the Zoning Ordinance
does not specifically provide conditions for storing recreation vehicles in a manner which
would promote public safety, prevent long term storage or dictate specific location for the
storage ofthese vehicles. Staff therefore recommends that a specific section be added to the
general provisions of the Zoning Ordinance which addresses recreation vehicles. Staff
believes that this section should specifically provide regulations that address the following
issues:
I . The nm.-6rnurn number of recreation vehicles that would be permitted on a property;
2. The permitted location for storing recreation vehicles on property;
3. The allowable surface upon which the recreation vehicle can be stored;
4. The prohibition of recreation vehicles from being utilized for storage or living space;
5. The prohibition of temporarily or permanently connecting a recreation vehicle to
water,, electricity or gas.
Staff will bring photographs and supporting illustrations to the Committee -of -the -Whole
meeting.
Please forward this memorandum to the Village Board for their review ew at the August 22nd
Committee -of -the -Whole meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions.
Section 14.3 06., Accessory Structures
Section 14.306.B. Size of Accessory Structures
Section 7.30I.B. Signage in Residential Districts (Rights -of -Way)
Section 14.2208 Parking of Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts
Section 14.307.1 Standards for Home Occupations
Section 14.2209 Recreational Vehicles Parked/Stored M* Residential Districts
14-305 ZONING 14-306
(2) Diih Antennas. Roof -mounted dish antennas shall not project higher
than the maximum height allowed for the building upon which they are
located.
b. Nonresidential Zoning Districts,
(1) Antenna Towers. Roof -mounted antenna towers shall not project more
than fifteen feet (15") above the maximum height Of the primary or
accessory building upon which they are located.
(2) Dish Antennas. Roof -mounted dish antennas shall not project higher
than the maximum height allowed for the building upon which they are
located.
4. Diameter.
a. Residential Zoning Districts. Roof -mounted dish antennas located on
residential buildings shall not exceed three feet (3') in diameter. Roof -mounted
dish antennas located on educational, religious, or Municipal buildings shall not
exceed ten feet (10') in diameter.
b. Nonresidential Zoning Districts. Roof -mounted dish antennas shall not
exceed fifteen feet (15') in diameter.
5. Screening. All roof -mounted dish antennas larger than three feet (3') M*
diameter must be fully screened from view from adjacent roadways and
properties (between grade level and 10' above grade level) with materials which
are compatible with the building to which they are accessory. (Ord. 4590,
9-21-93)
Sec. 14.306. Accessory Structures.
A. General Requirements. The following restrictions on accessory buildings,
structures and uses apply to all zoning districts.
L Time of Construction. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed
on any lot prior to the time of construction of a principal building.
2. Yard Requirements. No accessory building, structure or use shall be located in
a required front yard, required side yard or exterior side yard, unless otherwise
provided for in this Chapter.
3. Height Requirements. No detached garage shall exceed a maximum height of
twelve f6et (12'). No other accessory building/structure shall exceed ten feet (10')
in height.
4. Separation Between Buildings. A detached accessory building or structure shall
be located no closer to the principal building than three feet (3). Detached
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garages locatcd, betw,ccn three feet (Y) and ten feet (10"') F,,r,(,,)m a prj'ncipal,
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6u'l"Idlng shall be provided with a fivc-c'.'ghths *Inch drywall, rmtsh on the
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interior wal1s, and ceihng. Decks attached to the prince building a, permitted
to attach to a swimming pool if all required rear and side yard setbacks are met
and the deck is designed with a gate be :ween the deck and pool and access is
provided to the yard from the deck.
B. Restrictions in Residential Districts.
1. Maximum Size. Permitted accessory buildings used as detached private garages
shall be no larger than six hundred (600) square feet, and designed to house no
more than two (2) motor vehicles. No accessory building used as a storage shed
shall be larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet.
2. Required Setbacks. On lots fifty five feet, (55') inwidt h or "I'Less, detached,
accessory structures shall be set back three �feet, (3') from any m �tenor side or rear
lot line. On lots greater in width than fifty five feet (55"), detached accessory
structures shall be set back five feet (5') from any interior side or rear lot line.
No accessory strumm shall be placed on any dedicated easement.
C. Restrictions in Business and Industrial District&
1. Maximum Area. Detached accessory building(s) or structure(s) shall occup•
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more than thirty percent (30of the area of a required yard.
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2. Yard Requirements. Accessory structures shall be set back six feet (6') a fro Iyi
any side or rear lot line. No accessory mucture shaH be placed on a dedi
easement.
D. Regulations for Specific Accessory Structures and Uses.
1. Garbage Dumpsters and Recycling Containers.
a. Required. All multi -family "buildings udliz"ing centralized solid, waste
services shall ecling tainarea, provide a garbage dumpster which
and r, ycconer
meets the minimum standards which have been established by the Solid Waste
Coordinator. I
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b 'Loc, on. Outdoor ds" nati garbage dumpsters andrecy'CUng con
shall maintairi the same setbac�ks as, parking lots, 1)uMpsters arid containers
within, covered parking areas shall, be designted so they do
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conflict with required parking spaces or access drives.
c. Screening. Such dumpsters and containers shall be screened on all sides
by a solid wood fence or equivalent screening material to a height not less than
six feet (6").
2. Accessory Commercial Uses Within Multi -Family Residences. Accessory
commercial uses including restaurants, drugstores, retail food shops, valet
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G"ENERAL PRO k"ISIONS
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Prohibited Signs
7.305).
Permitted On -Premises Signs
7.310.
Permitted Outdoor Advertising Signs
7.315.
Table of Sign Requirements
7.32"0.
Bonuses
7.335.
Special Signs
7.330.
Special Use
7.335.
Special Area of Control
Sec. 7.30 1. Prohibited Signs. This Chapter shall be considered to be a positive docu-
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However, the following signs are specifically prohibited in the Village:
A. Traffic Hazard. Any sign which is determined by the Director and the Chief of
Police of the Village to constitute a traffic hazard by reason of size, location,
content, color or type of illumination.
. . .... . . ... .... B* Public Right of Way. Any sign which is located in or which extends over the
public right of way except as otherwise permitted under these regulations or
authorized by the Village Board.
C4, Motion. Any sign which moves or assumes a nonstationary position by mechani-
cal means except as otherwise permitted under these regulations or authorized by
the Village Board, or under normal wind currents except flags, banners and
barber poles as regulated herein.
D. Portable. Portable signs as defined herein.
E. Painted Surfaces. Any sign painted directly on exterior building surfaces.
F. Light Poles. Signs on light poles of gas stations.
G. Roof Signs. Roof signs as defined in Section 7.801. (Ord. 4519, 1-19-93)
Sec. 7.305. Permitted On -Premises Signs. The following signs shall be permitted in
the Village as accessory structures, subject to all applicable standards:
A. Freestanding Signs.
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1. Number.
a. No more than one freestanding sign per street frontage per lot shall be
permitted with the following exception: freestanding identification signs in lieu
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served is located, such facilities shall be in the same possession as the zoning lot
occupied by the building or use to which parking Facilities arc accessory. Such possession
may either be by deed or long-term lease, the term of such lease is subject to the
approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals and -iled with the Director of Community
Development. The deed for the off-site parking shall require such owner or heirs to
maintain the required number of parking spaces for the duration of the use served or the
term of the lease, whichever shall terminate sooner. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall
have final authority for these lease or deed approvals. Also, leases for off-site parking
should be limited to no more than one thousand feet (1,000') of the use serviced in the
Central Business Disnict, and no more than five hundred feet from the use served
outside the Central Business District. (Ord. 4590, 9-21-93)
Sec. 14.2207. Par Area Design. It shall be the responsibility of the Community
Development Director to review plans for all parking lots to ensure
icompliance with the arking section of these regulations and his approval must be
obtained blefbn buiIdUmgissuance. Ile arrangemem character, extent, width,, grade
and location of all parking areas shall be considered in relation to existing and planned
streets, to reasonable circulation to traffic wn and adjacent to parking areas, to
se ion of par g, loadm"g, and drive -up stacking, to topographical conditions, to
runoff of storm waterpublic convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relations to
the proposed uses of the area to be served. All traffic intersections and confluences must
encourage safe and efficient traffic flow. Any such submission must comply with the
requirements of this Chapter and the Development Code,. Parking lots andaccessies shall
be designed so as to discourage use of same as short-cuts, and/or bypasses *htn located
between m *or arterial roadways. (Ord. 4590, 9-21-93)
Sec, 14=08., parktmg of Commercial Veldcles in Residential Dbtrictsiv An
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contracting or service bus'mess truck or conn ial vehicle used as p
of a home occu lo
p ad shall be, permitted up to a licensed weight of eight thousan n ,
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shall be,parked in 'a garalge. The parking of an, commercial tru
vehicle or commercial tradler wiffif a licensed wei-ot or gross ght in excess of ell''g,
thousand one (8,001) pounds sha1l only be permitted in a residential garage with
conditional use permit. (Ord. 4590, 9-21-93)
Sec. 14.2209. Residenda]l Districts; Pe tted Par Recreational vehicles and
equipment as defimed herein, au,tonwbiles, personal use trucks and 'vans
shall be permitted to park upon an approved driveway, parking pad or Vron constructed,
to the requu*rd standards of the Development Code. (Ord. 4590, 9-21-93)
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Sec. 14.2210. Repair and SerAce. No motor vehicle repair work of a commercial
nature shall be permitted in conjunction with off-street parking facties
provided. (Ord. 4590, 9-21-93)
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C. Storav dt a resi
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()ccupati()n shall not exceed ()nc hundred (i 00) cubic feet. The purpose ()t' this
standard is to limit any storage to an amount that could readily be scored in a
c losct.
D. Therc shall be no noise, odor, dust, vibration, smoke glare, television or radio
interference, efcctrical interference, fire hazard or any other hazard emanating
from the dwelling. No home occupation shall involve the use or production of
noxious, toxic or harmful materials. The purpose of this standard is to ensure that
a home occupation has no adverse environmental impact on adjoining properties.
E. No person shall be employed other than a member of the immediate family
residing in the dwelling unit, and no employees other than persons residing on
the premises shall report to work at or near the premises. The purpose of this
standard is to ensure that no nonresident comes to a dwelling for employment
purposes, and to minimize the traffic generated by a home occupation.
F. No home occupation shall generate customer, client or group visits of a greater
frequency than what would be expected in a residential area where no home
occupation exists. Any need for parking generated by a home occupation shall be
provided on-site and shall not exceed the required parking for a dwelling unit.
The purpose of this standard is to limit the frequency of customer or client visits
to an amount that is not disruptive to a neighborhood and eliminate congestion on
public streets.
G. The home occupation shall not utilize more than twenty five percent (25%) of the
gross floor area of the dwelling unit. The purpose of this standard is to assure
that the home occupation remains incidental to the residential use of the structure.
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H. No outside storage of any kind related to a home occupation shall be permitted.
1. Any contracting, service business truck, or other vehicle used primarily in
connection with a home occupation shall be permitted up to a licensed weight of
eight thousand (8,000) pounds, but shall be parked in a garage. No garage shall
exceed the accessory building standards of Section 14-306 of this Article. Trucks
with a licensed weight of more than eight thousand one (8,001) pounds are
subject to a conditional use as specified in each residential zoning classification.
J. No contracting or service equipment or materials shall be stored on the premises,
except in a permitted truck used for transporting equipment or materials between
jobs. No loading or unloading of equipment or materials shall be done on the
premises. No trailer used for commercial contracting or service uses shall be
permitted for equipment storage in a residential area, and shall not be parked on
the premises.
K. Private instruction as a home occupation is permitted but is limited to no more
than three (3) pupils at a time. (Ord. 4590, 9-21-93)
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