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AGENDA
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7:00 P.M.
City Hall Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
1. Welcome
2. Roll Call
3. Citizen's Comments
4. Approval of April 24, 2013 meeting minutes
5. Old Business:
a) Review and Commentary of Proposed Revised Zoning Chapters
• Chapter 16: Off Street Parking and Loading
b) Review and Commentary of Proposed Revised Zoning Chapter
• Chapter 17: Fencing and Screening
6. New Business:
7. Adjournment
8. Next meeting date: June 26, 2013
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday,April 24, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Yorkville City Hall Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560
Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. and Mr. Crouch welcomed everyone.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken; a quorum was established.
Committee Members in Attendance
Jeff Baker Phil Haugen
Michael Crouch Pete Huinker
Greg Millen Gary Neyer
City Officials in Attendance
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Jason Engberg, Community Development Intern
Citizen's Comments
There were no citizens in attendance.
Previous Minutes
Chairman Crouch made a motion to approve the March 27, 2013 minutes. Mr. Baker moved to approve;
seconded by Mr. Millen. There was no discussion on the motions; approved unanimously; motion
carried. Mr. Crouch then turned the meeting over to Mr. Engberg to cover Old Business.
Old Business:
Mr. Engberg addressed how he changed how dimensions were measured; the lengths remained the same
distance. He added graphics to illustrate how the measurements are done. Mr. Crouch asked how often
varying parking patterns occurs because it's rare to see such a mixture in the same community. Ms.
Noble said they are beginning to see more of a mixture. Jason included some basic design standards that
were consistent with other municipalities.
10-16-8: Off-Street Loading Regulations and Requirements: Mr. Baker asked to look a little closer
at the minimum distances for loading/unloading to avoid disrupting traffic flow. After some discussion,
Mr. Crouch suggested coming back to this at a later time.
The assumption was made that the terms "commercial" and"industrial" are interchangeable and apply to
both. Mr. Engberg then stated that the edge of the driveway shall be a minimum of 250' when measured
from the driveway edge to the nearest intersecting street right-of-way line.
Ms. Noble wanted to clarify if they were going to allow loading berths in the front yard or make
provisions for it. Mr. Baker said they would need to categorize everything specific to zoning
(manufacturing/industrial/commercial, B-3 Service, etc.) Ms. Noble said she would break it out from
manufacturing and commercial and maybe put in some suggested orientations for loading docks. She
said she didn't want to "zone out" development with too many restrictions. Mr. Baker suggested
including a paragraph that says something like, "Due to lot configurations, things may change on a
parcel-by-parcel basis." He thought maybe the city attorney would have adequate verbiage.
Mr. Neyer pointed out, on page 11, that A. and B. were identical; Mr. Engberg said he will research. As
far as Eating and Drinking establishments, Mr. Crouch asked for more research on this item to see if it
was necessary.
10-16-5: Vehicle Stacking Requirements. This is a new item that was previously discussed about
adding them. He came up with the basic uses you would need them for, along with some rules. Ms.
Noble pointed out this has been a challenge with McDonald's and Dairy Queen. Mickey D is re-
configuring their drive up with dual driveways to avoid stacking vehicles on Route 34. Dairy Queen's
problem is the turning radius was so tight the possibility of`bumping' another vehicle was present.
Off-Street Parking Reduction for Bicycle Parking: Mr. Engberg also addressed a reduction for the
off-street bicycle parking. After checking surrounding communities, he came up with: "The reduction
in the number of automobile parking spaces shall be reduced by no more than one (1) space for every
two (2) bicycle parking space,but no more than twenty(20)percent of the total required spaces.
Ms.Noble added what would be the trigger for the city to require Land Bank Parking; the first
suggestion was for it to be at the sole discretion of the city council. Everyone felt that was a little too
general because there were no criteria or justification, so the committee was going to establish some
triggers to establish additional parking (i.e. complaint driven). Mr. Crouch thinks standardization is
good.
New Business: Mr. Engberg then went on to new business. He said there were only a couple of
requirements for fencing. Mr. Baker did not like the fact that fences erected in the front yard shall not
exceed 3 1/2 feet in height and shall have at least 75 percent of their vertical surface plane open when
viewed from a point perpendicular to that plane. He said it was too short to keep dogs from jumping
over and didn't provide security if that was the intent.
Mr. Crouch said there needed to be provisions for materials that could be used in the future (plastic;
PVC; aluminum). The committee is going to clarify the terms "industrial" and"utilities."
Mr. Crouch asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made and Mr. Baker seconded; all voted in
favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Bonnie Olsem
Administrative Secretary
.is." C/i4, Memorandum
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EST. 0 1836 To: Zoning Ordinance Commission
.� From: Jason Engberg, Planning Intern
L� CC: Krysti J. Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Bart Olson, City Administrator
E Date: May 22, 2013
Subject: Zoning Ordinance Update—Notes
Staff has prepared an updated Chapter 16: Off-Street Parking and Chapter 17: Fencing and
Screening for the Yorkville Zoning Commission. The following revisions have been made:
Chapter 16
• Design Standards — The drive-way lengths have been removed. After research and review, not
many communities regulate this and it seems to be redundant with the setback bulk regulations.
• Staff is still reviewing correct curb radii. By the time of the meeting on Wednesday, the
correct numbers for residential, commercial, and industrial measurements should be correct.
• Land Bank Parking Trigger—3 instances for termination have been added.
• Loading Requirements for 20,000 sq. ft. eating establishments has been fixed.
Chapter 17
• Completely redone and reformatted.
Please look over these items and be ready to discuss at the Zoning Commission meeting.
CHAPTER 16
Off-Street Parking
10-16-1: Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate off-street parking and loading areas on private property outside the public right-
of-way. The regulations are intended to achieve the following:
A. Relieve traffic congestion on streets by providing adequate, but not excessive, off-street parking;
B. Encourage the use of alternate forms of transportation including bicycling,transit, walking, and carpooling;
C. Avoid unnecessary conflicts between vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians;
D. To minimize negative impacts on adjacent properties.
10-16-2: General Provisions
A.Application
The off-street parking and loading provisions in this Chapter shall apply to the following:
New Development
All new buildings, structures, and land uses established after the adoption of this Chapter must comply with the parking
and loading regulations herein. However, if a building permit has been issued prior to adoption and construction has
begun within one (1)year of the effective date,then following the parking and loading regulations are not required.
Expansion
When an existing building or structure increases in intensity or is expanded,the number of parking spaces and/or loading
facilities must be modified to meet the parking and loading regulations. The number of parking spaces and/or loading
facilities that must be modified will be determined by the unit of measurement specified for that land use herein. However,
no building or structure lawfully erected or use lawfully established prior to the effective date shall be required to provide
additional parking spaces and/or loading facilities unless the aggregate increase in units of measurements is greater than
fifteen percent(15%).
New Use
Whenever the existing use of a building or structure shall hereafter be changed to a new use, parking or loading facilities
shall be provided as required for such new use. However, if the said building or structure was erected prior to the effective
date hereof, additional parking or loading facilities are mandatory 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
Title.
B. Existing Parking and Loading Facilities
Accessory off-street parking or loading facilities which are located on the same lot as the building or use served and were
in existence on the effective date shall not be required to reduce the amount of parking and loading facilities regulated
in this Title. A change of occupancy is not a change of use unless the new occupant is considered in a different use
classification.
C. Damage or Destruction
If any building, structure, or use that is in existence on the effective date is somehow damaged by fire, collapse, explosion
or another cause and is reconstructed or repaired, the parking and loading facilities may be rebuilt to the original form.
This shall be allowed only if the original building or use is repaired to its original form and keeps its original use. In no
case shall it be necessary to restore or maintain parking or loading facilities in excess of those required by this Title for
equivalent new uses in construction.
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Chapter 16: Off-Street Parking
D. Control of Off Site Parking Facilities
Where required parking facilities are provided on land other than the zoning lot on which the building or use served by
such facilities is located, they shall be and remain in the same possession or ownership as the zoning lot occupied by the
building or use to which the parking facilities are necessary. No such offsite parking facilities shall be authorized and no
zoning certificate shall be issued where the plans call for parking facilities other than on the same zoning lot until and
unless the board of zoning appeals has reviewed the plans and heard the applicant and made findings that the common
ownership or possession of the zoning lot and the site of the parking facilities are reasonably certain to continue and that
the offsite parking facilities will be maintained at all times during the life of the proposed use or building.
E. Submission of Plot Plan
Any application for a building permit, or for a certificate of occupancy where no building permit is required, shall include
therewith a plot plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing any parking or loading facilities to be provided in
compliance with this title.
10-16-3: Off-Street Parking Regulations Table 10.16.01
A. Use of Parking Areas Minimum Parking Stall and Aisle
All off-street parking areas shall continually be available Space Angle (Degrees)
for the parking of operable vehicles of intended users of Dimensions
the site. Required parking shall not be rented, leased, 0 45 60 90
sold, or used for parking that is unrelated to the primary One-Way Aisle Parking
or accessory use of the site, except if there is a recorded
shared parking agreement. Also, no off-street parking Parking Aisle Width 8.5' 19' 20' 18'
area can be used for storage of equipment or materials. Driving Aisle Width 12' 13' 17' 24'
All off-street parking facilities for a residential use or Parking Stall Width 22' 9' 9' 9'
within a residential district must be used for passenger
automobiles. These automobiles must be owned by the Single Sided Parking 20.5' 32' 37' 42'
occupants of the dwelling structure or by the guest of Module Width
the occupant. Residential parking facilities may never Double Sided Parking
be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or for Module Width 41 51' 57' 60'
the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees,
owners, tenants, visitors or customers of business or Two-Way Aisle Parking
manufacturing establishments.
Parking Aisle Width 8.5' 19' 20' 18'
B. Parking Space Dimensions Driving Aisle Width 24' 24' 24' 24'
The minimum off-street parking space dimensions are
Parking Stall Width 22 91 91 9
shown in Table 10.16.01. An explanation of how these
dimensions are generally measured is shown in Figure Single Sided Parking 41' 43' 44' 60'
10.16.01. The actual measurements of the stalls and Module Width
aisles is shown in Figure 10.16.02. The actual stalls
and aisle must be clearly marked as shown in Figure Double Sided Parking 41' 62' 64' 60'
10.16.02. Module Width
Pw PW- Parking Aisle Width
sw
sMw AW- Driving Aisle Width
Aw DMw SW- Parking Stall Width
• SMW-Single Sided Parking Module Width
DMW- Double Sided Parking Module Width
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Figure 10.16.02
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• All measurements start from the edge of the curb.
• Drive aisles shall be required in the parking areas that have five (5) or more spaces.
• All required parking lots,bythis code,shall complywith the accessibility requirements of the state of Illinois accessibility
code and the ADA.
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C.Access
Each required off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway as stated in Table 10.16.01. This will
ensure safe and efficient means of automobile access for all parking spaces. The only exception is when the facility is
serviced by a parking attendant. 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.
The requirements for driveway Table
widths for residential and non-
residential use are shown in Table
10.16.02. All driveway widths are Minimum Maximum
measured on the street right-of-way Residential 8.5' 25'
line. The non-residential driveway
widths are different depending on Non-Residential
the intensity of the use. The width 1 to 20 trips per day or 1 to 5 trips per hour 12' 24'
must be adequate to serve the
volume of traffic for the specific use. 21 or more trips per day or more than 5 trips per hour 24' 36'
D. Design Standards
Open And Enclosed Parking Spaces
Accessory parking spaces located on the same lot as occupied by the use served may be open to the sky or enclosed in
a building. Accessory parking spaces located in a residence 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.
Aprons
Driveway aprons shall not widen the driveway more than five feet (5') in total width when measured at the curb/street
edge.
Distance To Existing Street Intersections
Driveways not meeting the minimum distances may be approved administratively by the city administrator with a
recommendation to approve made by the city engineer. If administrative approval is not granted, a variance must be
approved.
Driveway Edge/Curb Radius
Residential -The maximum radius for a driveway edge/curb for a driveway entrance is twenty feet (20').
Commercial/Industrial -
Surfacing
All open off street parking areas shall be improved with a pavement meeting state of Illinois standard A-3 or equivalent.
Screening And Landscaping
All open automobile parking areas shall comply with the requirements of the current landscape ordinance regulations for
perimeter parking lot landscaping.
Lighting
Any lighting used to illuminate off street parking areas shall be directed away from residential properties and public
highways in such a way as not to create a nuisance.The city of Yorkville promotes the "dark sky" concept. Lighting fixtures
should be full cutoff, and the use of wall packs on buildings should be minimized.
The average foot-candle intensity should be 2.0- 2.5 foot-candles.The average to minimum light intensity ratio should be
no more than six to one (6:1), and the maximum to minimum light intensity ratio should be no more than twenty to one
(20:1). The lighting intensity at the property line shall be zero foot-candles.
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Signs
Directional and regulatory signs/markings only are permitted on parking areas.
Repair And Service
No motor vehicle repair work of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction with accessory off street parking facilities
provided in a residence district.
The sale of gasoline and motor oil in conjunction with accessory off street parking facilities is not permitted in any residence
district.
E. Location
Off street parking spaces may be located in any yard defined by this title.
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.
Residence District
Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses
other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from the lot occupied by the
use served, but in no case at a distance in excess of three hundred feet (300')from such use.
Business And Manufacturing Districts
All required parking spaces shall be within one thousand feet (1,000') of the use served, except for spaces accessory to
dwelling units (except those located in a transient hotel)which shall be within three hundred feet(300')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
unless authorized by the board of appeals in accordance with this title.
F. Number of Spaces
The minimum requirements for the number of spaces needed for a certain use is shown in Table 10.16.03. At the time of
permit review,the Zoning Administrator will assign the development a use category. If the category does not fit one of the
descriptions in Table 10.16.03, then the zoning Administrator has the right to determine the amount of off-street parking
needed for the building, structure, or use.
Table 10.16.03
Minimum • Requirements
Use Minimum Spaces Required
Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling Unit 1 per dwelling unit
Multi Family Dwelling Unit
Dwelling units with 1000 sq ft or less 1 per dwelling unit
Dwelling units with 1001 sq ft or more 2 per dwelling unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 per dwelling unit
Elderly Housing 0.5 per dwelling unit
Lodging Places
Motel, Hotel, Boarding House 1 per lodging unit
Bed and Breakfast 1 per lodging unti plus 1 space for permanent residence
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Table 10.16.03
Minimum • Requirements
Commercial Uses
Eating and Drinking Establishments 3 per 1000 square feet of floor area
General Retail:
Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, Specialty Retail and 3 per 1000 square feet of floor area
Shops
Bulk Retail:
Building Materials, Appliances, Home Furnishings, and 1 per 1000 square feet of floor area
Similar Large Items
Indoor Recreation 2 per 1000 square feet of floor area
Theater, Auditorium, or Stadium 1 per 4 seats
Gas Stations No minimum
General Office (including banks) 2 per 1000 square feet of floor area
Personal Services 3 per 1000 square feet of floor area
Commercial Services 3 per 1000 square feet of floor area
Vehicle Repair 2 per 1000 square feet of floor area
Mortuary or Funeral Home 1 per 5 seats
Industrial Uses
Storage, Warehouse, Wholesale Establishment
Less than 150,000 square feet 0.5 per 1000 square feet of floor area
More than 150,001 square feet 0.3 per 1000 square feet of floor area
Mini-warehouse, Self-service Storage 1 per 45 storage units plus 1 per employee of the
largest shift
Community Services and Public Uses
Elementary and Junior High School 1 per classroom
High School 0.25 per student plus 1 per staff
Religious Institution 1 per 6 seats
Library or Museum 1 per 1000 square feet of floor area
10-16-4: Shared Parking
A. Purpose
Shared parking is the use of a parking space by vehicles generated by two or more individual land uses without conflict or
encroachment. The ability to share spaces is the result of two conditions:
• Vehicles accumulate at different times; either by hours, days, or seasons
• Relationship of the uses allows for multiple visits in one auto trip
Shared parking for multiple uses creates better pedestrian connections and reduces reliance on private vehicles because
multiple trips may be taken by walking. Shared parking is encouraged for the benefits it provides as long as the use follows
the above conditions and the standards listed below.
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B.Shared Parking Uses Table 10.16.04
The uses listed in Table 10.16.04 are uses that are Shared Parking Uses
generally considered prime candidates for shared parking.
While these are considered the main uses to have shared Day Time/Weekday Uses Night Time/Weekend Uses
parking, the Zoning Administrator has the final authority Banks Auditoriums
on what uses may or may not share parking regardless if
the use is listed in Table 10.16.04 or not. Offices Churches
C. Standards Personal Service Shops Bars
1. The applicant must demonstrate that the shared Household Shops Bowling Alleys
parking area has a sufficient amount of spaces for the Wholesale Buildings Night Clubs
uses they intend to share the area with. The Zoning Clothing Shops Theaters
Administrator may require the applicant to provide data
to support the sufficient parking claim. Primary Schools Off-Track Betting
2.The nearest parking space shall be no further than one thousand (1,000)feet from the principal buildings, structures,or
uses. The measurement shall be measured along a path that has:
a.Adequate lighting
b. Separation from the right-of-way
c. Legal crosswalks for right-of-way crossing
d. Asphalt, concrete, or similar surface material
3.A legal document between the property owners that guarantees access to the shared parking must be submitted to the
Zoning Administrator. The document will be reviewed before being recorded. The termination of the agreement must be
approved by the City and the owners must provide proof that each establishment meets the criteria within this Title.
10-16-5: Vehicle Stacking Requirements Table 10.16.05
All drive-in and drive-through facilities shall provide Stacking Requirements
vehicle stacking in accordance with Table 10.16.05.
Stacking Space Dimension 12' x 20'
Configuration
Use Minimum Number of
• No stacking space may occupy any portion of a public Vehicles
right-of-way. Financial Institution, with 3 Vehicles per Window
• The minimum pavement lane width shall be 10 feet. Drive-up Tellers or Kiosk
• Stacking spaces may be used to satisfy any of the off- 3 Vehicles per bay at
street parking but may not be used for loading space entrance
requirements. Car Wash, Self-Service 1 Vehicle per bay at
• Stacking lanes shall not interfere with parking spaces, exit
parking aisles,loading spaces, internal site circulation, 5 Vehicles per bay at
or points of ingress and egress.
• A 12-foot bypass lane is required adjacent to the Car Wash,Automatic entrance
stacking lane to allow vehicles to circumvent the 2 Vehicles per bay at
stacking lane. exit
Reduction 3 Vehicles behind
The City may approve a reduction of the stacking menu board
Restaurant, Fast Food
requirements of this Section upon demonstration by a 3 Vehicles behind first
qualified traffic engineer that a reduction in the stacking window
requirements is appropriate for the applicant's proposed 2 Vehicles per
use given its proposed intensity or context. Public Uses
Window/Kiosk
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10-16-6: Bicycle Parking
The purpose of this section is to provide sufficient safe and convenient bicycle parking to encourage bicycling as a form of
transportation, reducing traffic congestion, air pollution, wear and tear on roads, and use of fossil fuels, while fostering
healthy physical activity.
A.Types of Parking
The following types of bicycle parking shall be allowed:
Short Term Parking
Bicycle Rack
A bicycle rack is a device that is capable of supporting a bicycle in a
stable position that secures the bicycle with at least two points of
contact. A single rack provides two parking spots. The rack shall be
no taller than three (3)feet tall and no less than eighteen (18) inches
in length.
Bicycle Shelter
A bicycle shelter is a covered parking area and provides all-weather
protection. The shelter should be designed to hold many bicycles. It
is preferred that the shelter be close to other forms of transportation
to encourage bicycle riding throughout the city.
Long Term Parking
Bicycle Locker
A bicycle locker provides an all-weather, high security, and long term
parking solution. The enclosure should be made out of durable
material that will keep the bicycle safe from weather or vandalism.
The locker must be able to be locked to prevent theft and it must
be able to be unlocked by the user for easy access. It is preferred
that bicycle lockers are placed near other forms of transportation to
encourage bicycle riding throughout the city.
Bicycle Station
A bicycle station provides the highest level of service for long term
parking. The station is intended to be a regional hub for bicycles
B;�ycles in the area and it is expected for the station to provide services to
cyclists. These services may include but are not limited to repair,
lockers, showers, food and beverages, rental, and other storage
facilities.
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B. Off-Street Parking Reduction for Bicycle Parking
A reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces required shall be permitted for the provision of bicycle parking
provided that:
• No fee is required for using the bicycle parking made available;
• When calculation of the maximum number of reduced parking spaces results in a fraction,the resulting number shall
be rounded to the next highest integer.
The reduction in the number of automobile parking spaces shall be reduced by no more than one (1) space for every two
(2) bicycle parking space, but no more than twenty (20) percent of the total required spaces.
This provision is applicable to all land type uses except to Single-Unit Residential and Two-Unit Residential.
10-16-7: LAND BANKED PARKING FACILITIES
Land banking allows for designating a portion of land on a site that would be required for parking to be held and preserved as
open space, rather than constructed as parking.This reduces the amount of impervious surface on a site for developments
which otherwise would not have enough parked vehicles to fill the minimum required parking stalls, or "bank"the spaces
until such time capacity warrants their construction.
A. Standards
The Zoning Board of Appeals may permit land banking of up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the required parking spaces
through the variance process, subject to the following.
1. Sufficient evidence is provided by the applicant that supports the reduced parking needs.
2. Approval of a Land bank parking plan which illustrates the area proposed for land banking of parking spaces in
an area suitable for parking at a future time.
3. Landscaping of the land banked area must be in full compliance of the zoning regulations and, at a minimum,
landscaped with turf.As a result of the site plan review process,the Zoning Board of Appeals may require additional
landscaping of the land banked area.
4. The land banked area cannot be used for any other use and must be part of the same zoning lot and all under
the same ownership.
5. As part of the variance process, the applicant must show the area to be banked on the overall site plan and
marked as "Land Banked Future Parking."
B. Land Bank Plans Required
The owner of the property making a land bankgg st shall submit a detailed land banked parking plan for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The land banked parking plan shall show both full compliance with the parking
regulations of Title 10 Zoning, Chapter 16 Off-Street Parking and Loading, and the land bank area showing the reduced
number of parking spaces.
C.Termination of Land Bank
The City Council shall have the right in its discretion
to require the property owner or successor, to
construct all or a portion of the land banked parking
facilities.
There are three instances for termination: Land Bank Parki
• The intensity of the use is increased
• The type of use changes
• There is an addition to the propeerty or building
The Community Development Director will provide
notice to the owner that the land banked parking
facilities must be constructed and completed within
one (1)year from the date of the notice.
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Chapter 16: Off-Street Parking
10-16-8: Off-Street Loading Regulations and Requirements
A. Location
All required loading berths shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. No loading berth for vehicles over
two (2) tons' capacity shall be closer than fifty feet (50') to any property zoned or used for residential purposes unless all
loading and unloading activities are located completely within the building, screened by walls, solid fencing or densely
planted mature shrubbery, or a combination thereof, not less than six feet(6') in height. No permitted or required loading
berth shall be located within any front or corner side yard, and shall not be located within fifty feet (50') of the nearest
point of intersection of any two (2) streets.
B.Size
Unless otherwise specified, a required loading berth shall be the greater of ten feet in width by at least twenty five feet
in length (10' x 25') or the length of the longest delivery vehicle used in connection with such use, exclusive of aisle and
maneuvering space, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least fifteen feet(15').
C.Access
Each required off-street loading berth shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in
a manner which will least interfere with traffic movements.
D. Surfacing
All open off-street loading berths shall be improved with a compacted aggregate base not less than 12" and surfaced with
not less than four inches(4")of bituminous concrete or six(6")inches of concrete or some comparable all-weather dustless
material.The exact design to be determined based on projected use of the loading berth"
E. 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 districts.
F. Loading Spaces Not to be Used for Parking Requirements
Space allocated to any off-street loading berth shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements for
any off-street parking facilities or portions thereof.
G. Special Uses
For special uses other than prescribed hereinafter, loading berths adequate in number and size to serve such use, as
determined by the Community Development Director, shall be provided.
H. Computation of Number of Required Off-Street Loading Spaces
If in determining the number of off street loading berths as required by this Title,the computation results in a requirement
of a fractional berth, any one-half(1/2) or more shall be round to the nearest whole number and counted as one loading
berth.
I.Accessory Off-Street Loading Facilities
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. (Ord. 1973-56A, 3-28-74)
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Chapter 16: Off-Street Parking
10-16-9: 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 of
buildings or portions thereof devoted to such uses in the amounts shown herein:
Table 10.16.06
Minimum • Requirements
Minimum Required
Use Gross Floor Area Required Number&
Minimum Horizontal
(sq.ft.) Dimensions of Berths
Institutional Uses
Hospitals, Sanitariums, and Other Institutional Uses 10,000- 200,000 1—(10'x 25')
Nursing/Elder Care Home Facility 10,000-200,000 1—(10' x 25')
Lodging Places
10,000- 200,000 1—(10'x 25')
Motel, Hotel, Boarding House, Clubs and Lodges For each additional 1—(10' x 25')
(without eating and drinking establishments) 200,000 or fraction
thereof
10,000—20,000 1—(10' x 25')
Motel, Hotel, Boarding House, Clubs and Lodges with 20,000- 150,000 1—(10'x 50')
retail shops, convention halls, auditoriums, exhibition
halls, or business or professional offices (other than For each additional 1—(10' x 25')
accessory) 150,000 or fraction
thereof
Commercial Uses
10,000- 20,000 1—(10'x 25')
Eating and Drinking Establishments
20,000 or more 2—(10'x 25' each)
General Retail:
Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, Specialty Retail and 5,000- 10,000 1—(10'x 25')
Shops
Up to 200,000 1—(10'x 25')
Bulk Retail:
Building Materials,Appliances, Home Furnishings, and For each additional 1—(10'x 50'
Similar Large Items 200,000 or fraction
thereof
10,000—100,000 1—(10'x 25')
Indoor Recreation For each additional 1—(10'x 50')
100,000 or fraction
thereof
8,000-25,000 1-(10'x 25')
Theater, Auditorium, or Stadium For each additional 1—(10'x 25')
50,000 or fraction
thereof
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Chapter 16: Off-Street Parking
Table 10.16.06
Minimum •ff-Street Loading Requirements
10,000-100,000 1—(10'x 25')
For each additional 1—(10' x 25')
100,000 or fraction
General Office (including banks) thereof to 500,000
For each additional 1—(10'x 25')
500,000 or fraction
thereof
Mortuary or Funeral Home 8,000— 100,000 1—(10' x 25')
Industrial Uses
Up to 100,000 1—(10' x 25')
Storage, Warehouse, Wholesale Establishment For each additional 1—(10'x 50')
100,000 or fraction
thereof
5,000— 10,000 1—(10'x 25')
Manufacturing
Production, Processing, Cleaning, Servicing,Testing or 10,000—40,000 1—(10'x 50')
Repair of Materials, Goods or Products
40,000—100,000 2—(10' x 50' each)
Community Services and Public Uses
Auditoriums, Convention Halls, Exhibition Halls, Sports 10,000—20,000 1—(10'x 25')
Arenas, Stadiums
20,000—100,000 1—(10, x so
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CHAPTER 17
Fencing and Screening
10-17-1 Purpose
The intent of this chapter is to set guidelines for building on property fences and screening undesirable structures or
storage containers. The following regulations are made so the city can promote the health, safety, and general welfare of
the public.
10-17-2 Fencing Standards
A. Regulations for All Zoning Districts
• Fences of more than 30 inches in height require a building permit.
• All fences must be erected so that the finished side of the fence faces outward or away from the lot on which the fence
is erected.
• No more than two different types of fencing material are permitted per fence.
Placement
• Fences may be built up to, but not on, the property line and must be located entirely on the property of the owner
constructing it. Fences may be constructed within an easement, though future work within the easement may result
in the removal of the fence. Fences are not allowed in some types of restricted easements,such as those dedicated for
landscape, sidewalks, trails or access.
• The City of Yorkville does not provide surveying services. The property owner is responsible for locating property
lines.
• Fences, walls or hedges shall not encroach on any public right-of-way.
• It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to insure that a fence does not block or obstruct the flow of storm
water.
• No solid fence, wall, hedge or shrubbery which exceeds 3 feet above the street grade shall be permitted
within the sight distance triangle formed at the intersection of any two 2 street right-of-way lines.
• the intersection of any street right-of-way lines with any service entrance drive (both sides of such drive), by
a line drawn between such right-of-way lines, and/or such right-of-way line and service entrance drive line,
at a distance along such line of 25 feet from the point of intersection thereof.
Maintenance
• It shall be the responsibility of the owner and/or occupant of the property where a fence is erected to maintain the
fence in good repair at all times. If a fence is found to be in a deteriorated condition and/or in need of repair, the
Community Development Director may order the fence to be repaired, replaced or removed depending upon the
condition of the fence. Such order shall be in writing.
• Missing boards, pickets or posts shall be replaced within 45 days with material of the same type and quality.
• Fences shall be maintained in an upright condition.
Prohibited Fences
• Fences or enclosures charged with or designed to be charged with electrical current are prohibited.
• Any fence made of, in whole or in part, cloth, canvas or other like material is prohibited.
• Barbed wire fences are prohibited.
• No Fence shall be constructed of used or discarded materials in disrepair, including, but notlimited to, pallets,
tree trunks, trash, tires,junk, or other similar items.
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Chapter 17: Fencing and Screening
B. Regulations for Residential Districts
Height
Except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance, annexation agreements, Planned Unit Developments or any other
development related agreements or Ordinances fences shall not exceed the maximum height as listed in Table 10.17.01.
Table 10.17.01
Residential District Fence Heights
Yard Maximum Height
Front Yard 3 Feet
4 Feet if at least 50%oppacity
Graphic Showing Yards
Interior Side Yard 6 Feet
8 Feet if adjacent to a non-residential use
Corner Side Yard 6 Feet
Rear Yard 6 Feet
8 Feet if adjacent to a non-residential use
Materials
The following materials are accepteable for the any residential district:
• Stone 0 Plastic
• Brick • Aluminum
• Finished Wood • Composite Wood and Plastic
• Cast or Wrought Iron
These materials are an example of acceptable fencing. The Community Development Director has the right to aprrove
materials not listed as long as they are consistent with the surrounding land use.
C. Regulations for Businessl Districts
Height
Except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance, annexation agreements, Planned Unit Developments or any other
development related agreements or Ordinances fences shall not exceed the maximum height as listed in Table 10.17.02.
Table 10.17.02
Business District Fence Heights
Yard Maximum Height
Front Yard 3 Feet
4 Feet if at least 50%oppacity
Interior Side Yard 6 Feet
Corner Side Yard 6 Feet
Rear Yard 6 Feet
Materials
The following materials are accepteable for the any business district:
• Stone 0 Plastic
• Brick • Aluminum
• Finished Wood • Composite Wood and Plastic
• Cast or Wrought Iron • Chain Link
These materials are an example of acceptable fencing. The Community Development Director has the right to aprrove
materials not listed as long as they are consistent with the surrounding land use.
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Chapter 17: Fencing and Screening
D. Regulations for Business) Districts
Height
Except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance, annexation agreements, Planned Unit Developments or any other
development related agreements or Ordinances fences shall not exceed the maximum height as listed in Table 10.17.03.
Table 10.17.03
Industrial District Fence Heights
Yard Maximum Height
Front Yard 8 Feet
Interior Side Yard 8 Feet
Corner Side Yard 8 Feet
Rear Yard 8 Feet
Materials
The following materials are accepteable for the any industrial district:
• Stone 0 Plastic
• Brick • Aluminum
• Finished Wood • Composite Wood and Plastic
• Cast or Wrought Iron • Chain Link
These materials are an example of acceptable fencing. The Community Development Director has the right to aprrove
materials not listed as long as they are consistent with the surrounding land use.
D. Regulations for Publice Uses and Utilities
Height
Except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance, annexation agreements, Planned Unit Developments or any other
development related agreements or Ordinances fences shall not exceed the maximum height as listed in Table 10.17.04
and Table 10.17.05.
Table 10.17.04 Table 10.17.05
School Utililty Fence Heights Public Park or
Yard Maximum Height Yard Maximum Height
Front Yard 8 Feet Front Yard 12 Feet
Interior Side Yard 8 Feet Interior Side Yard 12 Feet
Corner Side Yard 8 Feet Corner Side Yard 12 Feet
Rear Yard 8 Feet Rear Yard 12 Feet
Materials
The following materials are accepteable for the any Public Use:
• Stone 0 Plastic
• Brick • Aluminum
• Finished Wood 0 Composite Wood and Plastic
• Cast or Wrought Iron 0 Chain Link
These materials are an example of acceptable fencing. The Community Development Director has the right to aprrove
materials not listed as long as they are consistent with the surrounding land use.
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Chapter 17: Fencing and Screening
10-17-3 Screening
Service yards, loading docks, large refuse containers and other like places that tend to be unsightly shall be screened from
view. Screening shall be equally effective at all times of the year.
Large Refuse Containers
Commercial trash dumpsters and other large waste receptacles or equipment shall be screened on three sides with a solid
opaque material wall at least six feet (6') in height or to the extent where the wall screens the dumpster from view. The
material must match the building and have an opaque single or double access gate on the fourth side. A detail of the
enclosure is required on the plan. Landscaping is preferredto be put around the perimeter of the three solid walls.
Utilities
All utility equipment (meters, transformers, etc.) shall
be screened with appropriate plantings if located on the
ground or false walls or parapets if located on the roof.
False walls or parapets are not required for buildings
located in a manufacturing district. The Community
Development Director decides what is an acceptable
ammount of screening during the plan review process. Example of Refuse Container Enclosure
Loading Areas
When located across a street from residential zoned
property, all garage doors and loading areas on non-
residential property shall be concealed from view from
adjoining residential zoned property with a combination
of landscaping and/or hardscape screening such as solid
gates or walls.
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