Ordinance 2015-32 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-32
AN ORDINANCE OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,
ILLINOIS,AMENDING THE YORKVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING
MICROBREWERIES/BREW PUBS,MICRODISTILLERIES,AND MICROWINERIES
AS PERMITTED USES IN BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
Passed by the City Council of the
United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois
This 9"'day of June,2015
Published in pamphlet form by the
authority of the Mayor and City Council
of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall
County, Illinois on July 7,2015.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,
ILLINOIS,AMENDING THE YORKVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING
MICROBREWERIES/BREW PUBS,MICRODISTILLERIES,AND MICROWINERIES
AS PERMITTED USES IN BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville (the "City") is a duly organized and validly
existing non home-rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of
Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10-4-10 of the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance the City
may initiate amendments to the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the City filed seeking an amendment to the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance to
include as a permitted use microbreweries/brew pubs, microdistilleries and microwineries as
permitted uses in the City's business and manufacturing districts; and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission convened and held a public hearing on June 2, 2015,
to consider the request and made Findings of Fact and Recommendations to the City Council to
approve the requested text amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: The above recitals are incorporated and made a part of this Ordinance.
Section 2: That Section 10-2-3, Definitions, of the United City of Yorkville Zoning
Ordinance of the Yorkville City Code is hereby amended by the addition of the following
definitions:
"MICRODISTILLERY: A small-scale artisan manufacturing business that blends,
ferments, processes, packages, distributes and serves alcoholic spirits on and off the
premises and produces no more than 15,000 gallons per calendar year on-site. The
microdistillery facility may include an ancillary tasting room and retail component in
which guests/customers may sample and purchase the product. Off-site distribution of the
alcoholic beverages shall be consistent with state law.
MICROWINERY: Combination retail, wholesale and small-scale artisan manufacturing
business that blends, ferments, processes, packages, distributes and serves wine for sale
on or off-site, and produces no more than 100,000 gallons per year. The microwinery
facility may include an ancillary tasting room and retail component in which
guests/customers may sample and purchase the product. Off-site distribution of the
vinous beverages shall be consistent with state law."
Section 3: That Section 10-6-1 of the United City of Yorkville Zoning Ordinance of the
Yorkville City Code be and is hereby amended by adding Section 10-6-1 to read as follows:
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"10-6-1 Special Conditions
A. Outdoor storage of equipment, production waste or product for Microdistilleries and
Microwineries is strictly prohibited when located in a business district. However, outdoor
storage of spent grains or grapes may be permitted to be stored outdoors in appropriate
silos or containers in the manufacturing districts, provided the storage is screened from
public view. Screening may be with fencing, landscaping or a combination of both.
B. All microdistilleries and microwineres are subject to Section 10-13-C: Performance
Standards of the Zoning Ordinance with regards to foul odors, fire and explosive hazards
and smoke.
C. All microdistilleries and microwineres located in business districts must have off-
street or rear-accessible loading and unloading facilities.
D. Microdistilleries or microwineres located in business districts must include an
ancillary tasting room with a minimum of 150 square feet. Retail sales of the product
from a microdistillery or microwinery are permitted on site and shall be consistent with
state and City laws."
Section 4: That Table 10-06-03 of the United City of Yorkville Zoning Ordinance of the
Yorkville City Code be and is hereby amended by deleting Microbrewery/Brew Pub as special
uses in the following zoning districts:
B-1 Local Business District,
B-2 Retail Commerce Business District,
B-3 General Business District,
B-4 Service Business District,
Section 5: That Table 10-06-03 of the United City of Yorkville Zoning Ordinance of the
Yorkville City Code be and is hereby amended by adding separately Microbrewery/Brew Pub,
Microdistillery and Microwinery as permitted uses in the following zoning districts:
B-1 Local Business District,
B-2 Retail Commerce Business District,
B-3 General Business District,
B-4 Service Business District,
M-1 Limited Manufacturing District and
M-2 General Manufacturing District.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, publication,
and approval as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,this
day of 2015. &,&t
City Clerk
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CARLO COLOSIMO KEN KOCH y
JACKIE MILSCHEWSKI LARRY KOT
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER JOEL FRIEDERS
DIANE TEELING SEAVER TARULIS
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
/a day of J U NE , 2015.
Mayor
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