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ORDINANCE NO. 5447
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Passed and approved by
the President and Board of Trustees
the 19th day of July, 2004
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois,
the 20th day of July, 2004
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ORDINANCE NO. 5447
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 14 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Article III, Section 14.306 entitled "Accessory Structures" of Chapter
14 of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting subparagraph (E)( 4)
of Section 14.306 and inserting in lieu thereof, the following new subparagraph (E)(4)
which shall be and read as follows:
4. Service walks, sidewalks, steps and handicap ramps may be installed
and maintained as follows:
a. Rear or Interior Side Yards: Up to three (3) feet in width.
b. Front or Exterior Side Yards: Up to eight (8) feet in width if
providing direct and the singular means of access to the primary
entry of the residence; otherwise up to five (5) feet in width.
SECTION 2: Article VIII, Section 14.805 entitled "Bulk Regulations" of Chapter 14 of
the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting paragraph C entitled "Lot
Coverage" in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following new paragraph C entitled
"Coverage Limitations" which shall be and read as follows:
C.
Coverage Limitations:
1.
Lot Coverage: No lot in the R-X district shall be developed with total
impervious surfaces exceeding:
a. All permitted and conditional uses for residential: 35%
b. All permitted and conditional uses for nonresidential:
75%
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2.
Front and Exterior Side Yard Coverage: No front or exterior side yard
of a single-family residence in the R-X district shall be developed with
total impervious surfaces exceeding 35%.
SECTION 3: Article IX, Section 14.905 entitled "Bulk Regulations" of Chapter 14 of
the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting paragraph C entitled "Lot
Coverage" in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following new paragraph C entitled
"Coverage Limitations" which shall be and read as follows:
C.
Coverage Limitations:
1.
Lot Coverage: No lot in the R-1 district shall be developed with total
impervious surfaces exceeding:
a. All permitted and conditional uses for residential: 45%
b. All permitted and conditional uses for nonresidential:
75%
2.
Front and Exterior Side Yard Coverage: No front or exterior side yard
of a single-family residence in the R-1 district shall be developed with
total impervious surfaces exceeding 45%.
SECTION 4: Article X, Section 14.1005 entitled "Bulk Regulations" of Chapter 14 of
the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting paragraph C entitled "Lot
Coverage" in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following new paragraph C entitled
"Coverage Limitations" which shall be and read as follows:
C.
Coverage Limitations:
2.
1.
Lot Coverage: No lot in the R-A district shall be developed with total
impervious surfaces exceeding:
a. All permitted and conditional uses for residential: 50%
b. All permitted and conditional uses for nonresidential:
75%
Front and Exterior Side Yard Coverage: No front or exterior side yard
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of a single-family residence in the R-A district shall be developed with
total impervious surfaces exceeding 50%.
SECTION 5: Article XI, Section 14.1105 entitled "Bulk Regulations" of Chapter 14 of
the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting paragraph C entitled "Lot
Coverage" in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following new paragraph C entitled
"Coverage Limitations" which shall be and read as follows:
C. Coverage Limitations:
1.
Lot Coverage: No lot in the R-2 district shall be developed with total
impervious surfaces exceeding:
a. All permitted and conditional uses for residential:
50%
b. All permitted and conditional uses for nonresidential:
75%
2.
Front and Exterior Side Yard Coverage: No front or exterior side yard
of a single-family residence in the R-2 district shall be developed with
total impervious surfaces exceeding 50%.
SECTION 6: Article XII, Section 14.1205 entitled "Bulk Regulations" of Chapter 14
of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting paragraph C entitled "Lot
Coverage" in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following new paragraph C entitled
"Coverage Limitations" which shall be and read as follows:
C.
Coverage Limitations:
1.
Lot Coverage: No lot in the R-3 district shall be developed with total
impervious surfaces exceeding:
a. All permitted and conditional uses for residential:
50%
b. All permitted and conditional uses for nonresidential:
75%
2.
Front and Exterior Side Yard Coverage: No front or exterior side yard
of a single-family residence in the R-3 district shall be developed with
total impervious surfaces exceeding 50%.
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SECTION 7: Article XXII, Section 14.2209 entitled "Residential Districts; Permitted
Parking" of Chapter 14 of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting
said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof, the following new Section 14.2209
entitled "Residential Districts; Permitted Parking" which shall be and read as follows:
Section 14.2209: Residential Districts; Permitted Parking. Recreational vehicles
and equipment as defined herein, automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, vans, and
vehicle trailers may be permitted to park only upon an approved driveway or parking
pad constructed to the required standards of the site construction specifications
contained in chapter 16 of this code.
SECTION 8: Article XXII, Section 14.2215 entitled "Driveways" of Chapter 14 of the
Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended by deleting subparagraphs (A)(3) ,
(A)(3)(a), (A)(3)(b) and (A)(3)(c) entitled "Width" in their entirety and by adding new
subparagraphs (A)(3), (A)(3)(a) , (A)(3)(b), (A)(3)(c) and (A)(3)(d) entitled "Width" in lieu
thereof which shall be and read as follows:
3. Width: Driveway width shall be calculated by including all abutting parallel
sidewalks that are constructed of the same material and color as that of the
driveway. Such abutting parallel sidewalks constructed of the same material
and color as that of the driveway shall be considered part of the driveway
and subject to all applicable regulations regarding the design and use of
driveways within the Village Code. If abutting parallel sidewalks are
constructed of different materials or of the same material but a different
color than that of the driveway, they shall not be included in calculating
driveway width, but shall be considered sidewalks and be subject to all
applicable sidewalk regulations within the Village Code. All driveways shall
be unobstructed from any encroachment such as chimneys, fireplaces, and
bay windows. Driveways may be installed and maintained as follows:
a. Driveway width shall be limited to 35% of the lot width, as measured at
the required front setback line, for all lots with widths of 60 to 75 feet.
The maximum driveway width for lots less than 60 feet in width shall be
21 feet. Lots which exceed 75 feet in width shall have a maximum
driveway width of 26 feet. The minimum driveway width for all single-
family residences shall be eight (8) feet.
b. Driveways serving garages with a width greater than the maximum
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driveway width permitted within Section 14.2215.A.3.a may be the same
width as the garage within 15 feet of the garage's front elevation. The
garage width is determined by measuring the width of the garage doors
plus, if applicable, the separation between the garage doors, plus 2 feet
on either side. The driveway width must be tapered to no greater than
the maximum width at the lot line as set forth hereinabove.
c. If a driveway is located within a required front or exterior side yard and
serves an attached garage that fronts on a public right-of-way; no portion
of the driveway edge that is on the interior of the lot (as opposed to the
edge of the driveway closest to the perimeter lot line) may extend more
than three (3) feet beyond the opening for the garage door.
d. Parallel paving strips shall be permitted as alternatives to paved driveway
surfaces.
SECTION 9: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of July, 2004.
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ATTEST:
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