[Adopted 11-20-2001 by Ord. No. 01-077]
A.
Pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/11-30-4, the
Village of Homer Glen has the authority to regulate the manner of
constructing buildings and structures and the accessories thereof;
B.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 01-023, the Village of Homer
Glen has exercised the foregoing power by adopting the Will County
Building Ordinance as and for the Building Ordinance for the Village
of Homer Glen;
C.
Said ordinance may be supplemented to include more
detailed provisions establishing minimum standards for exterior construction
for residential and commercial buildings and structures; and
D.
It is in the best interests of the Village of Homer
Glen to supplement the provisions of Ordinance No. 01-023 by adopting
an ordinance that establishes minimum standards for exterior construction
for residential and commercial buildings and structures, all so as
to increase the structural integrity and fire resistance of such buildings
and structures, to enhance the aesthetic value of such buildings and
structures, to promote property values within the Village of Homer
Glen, and so as to generally further the values of the Village of
Homer Glen as reflected in its mission statement and core values.
For the purpose of this part, the following
definitions and standards shall apply:
A.
Masonry construction shall include all construction
of stone material (including manufactured stone products), brick material,
concrete masonry units, or concrete panel construction, which is composed
of solid, cavity, faced, or veneered-wall construction. The standards
for masonry construction types are listed below:
(1)
Stone material: Masonry construction using stone material
may consist of granite, marble, limestone, slate, river rock, and
other hard and durable naturally occurring all-weather stone. Cut
stone, dimensioned stone, and manufactured stone products are acceptable.
(2)
Brick material: Brick material used for masonry construction
shall be hard fired (kiln fired) clay, calcium silicate (sand/lime),
shale or slate material which meets the latest version of ASTM Standard
C216, Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Slid Masonry Unit Made
of Clay or Shale), and shall be Severe Weather (SW) grade, and Type
FBA or FBS or better. No unfired or underfired brick shall be permitted.
(3)
Concrete masonry units: Concrete masonry units used
for masonry construction shall meet the latest version of the following
applicable specifications; ASTM C90, Standard Specification for Loadbearing
Concrete Masonry Units (hollow and solid); ASTM C129, Standard Specification
for Nonloadbearing Units (hollow and solid). Concrete masonry units
shall have an indented, hammered, split face finish or other similar
architectural finish, integrally colored, subject to approval by the
Village Manager. Lightweight concrete block not conforming to the
foregoing standards or cinder block construction shall not be acceptable
as exterior finishes. Concrete masonry units shall be prohibited in
any residential building or structure as an exterior finish.
(4)
Concrete panel construction: Concrete finish, precast
panel or tilt wall construction shall be painted, fluted, or exposed
aggregate. Other architectural concrete finishes may be approved by
the Village Board on a case-by-case basis if such finishes incorporate
the use of striping, accenting, trim, cornices, fenestration, banding
or other comparable architectural techniques so as to create an aesthetic
appeal similar to the aforementioned architectural concrete finishes.
Smooth or untextured concrete finishes are not acceptable unless painted
and maintained. Concrete panel construction shall be prohibited for
use in any residential building or structure as an exterior finish.
B.
Glass and metal walls:
(1)
Glass walls shall include glass curtain walls or glass
block construction. "Glass curtain wall" shall be defined as an exterior
wall which carries no structural loads, and which may consist of the
combination of metal, glass, or other surfacing material supported
in a metal framework. Glass wall construction shall be prohibited
in any residential building or structure as an exterior finish.
(2)
Metal walls.
(a)
Metal walls shall include profiled panels, deep
ribbed panels and concealed fastener systems. Exterior finish shall
be film laminated or baked on enamel painted to the wall manufacturer's
standards.
(b)
Metal walls shall be prohibited in any residential
construction as an exterior finish, and shall be prohibited on the
first floor or story of any commercial building or structure as an
exterior finish.
[Amended 3-19-2002 by Ord. No. 02-008]
The standards and requirements set forth in
this Part shall apply to all new buildings and structures constructed
within the Village of Homer Glen for which building permits have not
been issued as of the effective date of this Part, for which applications
for building permits have not been filed as of the effective date
of this Part, or for which there has been no contact between the applicant
for a building permit and the Village or the Will County Building
Department within the ninety-day period prior to the adoption of Ordinance
No. 01-077 demonstrating substantial commitment to applying for and
obtaining such building permit and which was capable of verification
through objective sources outside the sole control of the applicant;
provided, however, that any alteration, addition, repair or replacement
of any residential building or structure in existence as of the effective
date of this Part shall be exempt from the provisions of this Part
if such alterations, additions, repairs or replacements are constructed
with exterior finishes that are architecturally consistent with the
exterior finishes of said residential structures as they existed as
of the effective date of this Part, and provided further, however,
that alterations or additions to buildings or structures in existence
as of the effective date of this Part and located in commercial or
industrial zoning districts of the Village of Homer Glen shall be
constructed with exterior finishes that are architecturally consistent
with the presently existing portions thereof, except that if any such
building or structure is wholly destroyed by fire or other casualty,
or is damaged to an extent greater than 50% of the greater of: i)
the value of said building or structure as of the time immediately
prior to the occurrence of such damage; or ii) the reasonably estimated
cost to repair said building or structure immediately after the occurrence
of such damage, such building or structure shall be repaired, reconstructed
or replaced in such a fashion as to place said building or structure
into full compliance with the provisions of this Part. No building
permit shall be issued, or, if issued inadvertently, shall be valid
or effective, unless the plans and other submittals included with
the application therefor demonstrate compliance with the provisions
of this Part.
A.
Residential buildings or structures located in any
residential zoning district within the Village of Homer Glen and which
are the primary building or structure on a given lot shall be constructed
with exterior finishes consisting of either stone material or brick
material covering 100% of the aggregate total area of all first floor
or story exterior walls, exclusive of doors, windows, and associated
trim. All chimneys constructed on any such building or structure shall
have exterior finishes consisting exclusively of stone material or
brick material from grade level to the caps thereof, where such chimneys
are located on an exterior wall of any such building or structure
from grade level to the top of such chimney. Any such chimney located
within the interior of such building or structure and having exposed
exterior surfaces located only above the lowest part of the roof of
such building or structure shall not be required to be constructed
exclusively of stone or brick material as aforesaid, but shall instead
be required to be surfaced with materials that are architecturally
compatible and harmonious with the overall design of such building
or structure. Any permitted accessory building or structure within
any residential zoning district within the Village of Homer Glen with
a total interior floor space exceeding 225 square feet shall be consistent
with the materials of the primary structure on that property. Accessory
buildings or structures with an interior floor space exceeding 225
square feet which are located on a property where the primary structure
is constructed with 100% of the aggregate total area of the first
floor of exterior finishes consisting of either brick or stone shall
be constructed with a minimum of 36 inches of the lower portion of
the accessory structure, exclusive of doors, windows, and associated
trim with either brick meeting ASTM C216, Standard Specification for
Facing Brick, or ASTM C1088, Standard Specification for Thin Veneer
Brick Units, or stone. The remaining portions of the accessory structure
excluding roofing materials, doors, windows and associated trim shall
be constructed with fiber cement siding meeting ASTM C1186, Standard
Specification for Flat Fiber Cement Sheets. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
no accessory building or structure otherwise permitted to be constructed
in any residential zoning district shall be subject to the provisions
of this Part.
[Amended 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 03-010; 12-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-068]
B.
Commercial buildings or structures located in any
commercial zoning district within the Village of Homer Glen and which
are the primary building or structure on a given lot shall be constructed
with exterior finishes consisting of stone material, brick material,
concrete panel construction or glass walls covering 100% of the aggregate
total area of all first floor or story exterior walls, exclusive of
doors, windows, and associated trim. All chimneys constructed on any
such building or structure shall have exterior finishes consisting
exclusively of stone material or brick material from grade level to
the caps thereof, where such chimneys are located on an exterior wall
of any such building or structure from grade level to the top of such
chimney. Any such chimney located within the interior of such building
or structure and having exposed exterior surfaces located only above
the lowest part of the roof of such building or structure shall not
be required to be constructed exclusively of stone or brick material
as aforesaid, but shall instead be required to be surfaced with materials
that are architecturally compatible and harmonious with the overall
design of such building or structure. All permitted accessory buildings
or structures located in any commercial zoning district within the
Village of Homer Glen shall also comply with the provisions of this
Part.
[Amended 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 03-010; 12-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-068]
C.
Industrial buildings or structures located in any industrial zoning district within the Village of Homer Glen, including any permitted accessory structures, shall be constructed with exterior finishes consisting of any of the exterior finishes defined in § 75-65 of this Part, exclusive of doors, windows and associated trim.
D.
Agricultural buildings or structures located in any
agricultural zoning district within the Village of Homer Glen, including
any permitted accessory structures, shall be exempt from the provisions
of this Part.
E.
Governmental buildings or structures which are owned,
occupied, leased or constructed by any unit of government and located
in any zoning district within the Village of Homer Glen shall be exempt
from the provisions of this Part.
F.
Variance. Residential buildings or structures which
demonstrate exceptional architectural merit may, upon application
made to the Village Board of Trustees, be granted a variance from
the provisions of this Part requiring the use of particular materials
for exterior finishes to allow the use of different materials or to
allow the use of a different percentage or proportion of the materials
otherwise required in the exterior finish of such a structure, but
no such variance shall be available or granted to allow the use of
aluminum siding, vinyl or plastic siding, or imitation brick or stone
sheeting. Any permitted accessory building or structure within a residential
zoning district within the Village of Homer Glen and which is located
or proposed to be located on a parcel of land of five acres or more
may, upon application made to the Village Board, be granted a variance
from the provisions of this Part regarding the use of particular materials
for exterior finishes to allow the use of different materials or to
allow the use of a different percentage or proportion of materials
otherwise required for the exterior finish of such structure, provided
that the Village Board determines, based upon evidence presented by
the applicant, that the proposed variance will not alter the essential
character of the neighborhood in which the property is located, that
the proposed variance will not be injurious to other property in the
neighborhood in which the property is located, and that the proposed
variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values
within the neighborhood in which the property is located. Furthermore,
and without otherwise limiting any term or provision of this Part,
or of any amendment thereto, any person proposing to construct any
accessory structure that demonstrates either architectural merit,
planning excellence or a commitment to enhancing the rural character
of the Village of Homer Glen may, upon application made to the Village
Board, be granted a variance from the provisions of this Part regarding
the use of particular materials for exterior finishes to allow the
use of different materials or to allow the use of a different percentage
or proportion of materials otherwise required for the exterior finish
of such structure, provided that the Village Board determines, based
upon evidence presented by the applicant, that the proposed variance
will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood in which
the property is located, that the proposed variance will not be injurious
to other property in the neighborhood in which the property is located,
and that the proposed variance will not substantially diminish or
impair property values within the neighborhood in which the property
is located.
[Amended 9-17-2002 by Ord. No. 02-058; 11-5-2002 by Ord. No. 02-074; 12-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-068]
G.
Administrative variance. Notwithstanding any contrary
provisions of this Part, any person or entity applying for a building
permit to construct any building or structure that is subject to the
provisions of this Part may, upon application to the Village Manager,
obtain from the Village Manager an administrative variance from the
strict application of this Part to permit the use of materials otherwise
prohibited by this Part for accent or decorative purposes in connection
with the construction of such building or structure. To be eligible
to receive an administrative variance hereunder, the applicant shall
be required to demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Village
Manager that the variance: i) affects 5% or less of the total surface
area of the building or structure that is otherwise required to be
surfaced with materials designated and permitted by this Part; ii)
that the variance is not being sought for the sole purpose of reducing
the overall expense of the construction of the building or structure
in question: iii) that the variance will not adversely affect the
character of the neighborhood or area where the building or structure
is located or diminish property values of other buildings, or structures
in such area; and iv) that the variance will not adversely affect
or detract from the architectural and aesthetic merit of the building
or structure in question. Any applicant denied an administrative variance
may appeal such denial to the Village Board of Trustees by filing
written notice of such appeal with the Village Manager within 10 days
of the denial of the variance. The hearing on such variance shall
be scheduled for the next regular Village Board meeting following
the filing of the notice of appeal.
[Added 5-20-2003 by Ord. No. 03-026]
H.
Administrative variance – accessory structures.
Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this Part, any person or
entity applying for a building permit to construct any accessory building
or structure otherwise permitted within a residential zoning district
within the Village of Homer Glen, which accessory building or structure
is subject to the provisions of this Part may, upon application to
the Village Manager, obtain from the Village Manager an administrative
variance from the strict application of this Part to permit the use
of materials otherwise prohibited by this Part for in connection with
the construction of such building or structure. To be eligible to
receive an administrative variance hereunder, the applicant shall
be required to demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Village
Manager: i) that the variance is not being sought for the sole purpose
of reducing the overall expense of the construction of the building
or structure in question; ii) that the variance will not adversely
affect the character of the neighborhood or area where the building
or structure is located or diminish property values of other buildings
or structures in such area; iii) that the variance will not adversely
affect or detract from the architectural and aesthetic merit of the
building or structure in question; and iv) that if granted, the variance
will not result in the construction of an accessory building or structure
with an appearance that is inconsistent or otherwise not in harmony
with the appearance of the principal structure on the property in
question. Any applicant denied an administrative variance may appeal
such denial to the Village Board of Trustees by filing written notice
of such appeal with the Village Manager within 10 days of the denial
of the variance. The hearing on such variance shall be scheduled for
the next regular Village Board meeting following the filing of the
notice of appeal.
[Added 11-18-2003 by Ord. No. 03-074]
