[1983 Code]
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by this Title to interfere with, abrogate or annul any ordinance, rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this Title, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises and likewise not in conflict with this Title; nor is it intended by this Title to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties, except that if this Title imposes a greater restriction, this Title shall control.
[1983 Code]
No building or structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other than is permitted in the district in which the building or land is located.
[1983 Code]
When two or more parcels of land, each of which lacks adequate area and dimension to qualify for a permitted use under the requirements of the use district in which they are located, are contiguous and are held in one ownership, they shall be used as one zoning lot for such use.
[Amended 12-4-2006]
A. 
Height, Bulk and Lot Coverage. The district regulations hereinafter set forth in this section qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the district regulations appearing elsewhere in this Title.
1. 
Public, semi-public or public service buildings, hospitals, institutions or schools, when permitted in a district, may be erected to a height not exceeding 60 feet and churches and temples may be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet if the building is set back from each yard line at least one foot for each foot of additional building height above the height limit otherwise provided in the district in which the building is located.
2. 
Single-family and two-family dwellings may be increased in height by not more than 10 feet when the side and rear yards are increased over the yard requirements of the district in which they are located by not less than 10 feet, but they shall not exceed three stories in height.
3. 
Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, monuments, stacks, stage towers or scenery lofts, tanks, water towers, ornamental towers and spires, church steeples, radio towers or necessary mechanical appurtenances may be erected to a height in accordance with existing or hereafter adopted ordinances of the Village.
4. 
Accessory buildings may be built in a required rear yard, but such accessory buildings shall not be nearer than three feet to any side or rear lot line, nor nearer than five feet to any alley abutting the rear of the lot, nor shall any such accessory building occupy more than 30% of the required rear yard; and no accessory building shall have a building height of more than one story or 17 feet, whichever is greater.
5. 
No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the main building has been actually commenced, and no accessory building shall be used for dwelling purposes other than by domestic servants employed on the premises.
6. 
Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, unobstructed, except for the ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features projecting not to exceed 12 inches.
7. 
Intentionally omitted.
8. 
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, projecting into a rear yard not more than five feet and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues may be permitted by the Administrative Officer.
9. 
An open, unenclosed porch or paved terrace may project into a front yard for a distance not exceeding 10 feet.
10. 
For the purpose of the side yard regulations, a two-family, a group house or a multiple dwelling shall be considered as one building occupying one lot.
11. 
No building exceeding 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet shall be erected within 750 feet of any airport or landing field.
12. 
No space allocated to a building or dwelling group for the purpose of complying with the side, rear or front yard shall thereafter, by reason of change in ownership or for any other reason, be used to satisfy the yard, court, open space or lot area requirements of any other building or dwelling group.
13. 
An open terrace, but not including a roofed-over porch or terrace, may occupy a front yard provided the unoccupied portion of the front yard has a depth of not less than 15 feet. A one-story bay window may project into a front yard not more than three feet. Overhanging eaves, including gutters, may project over the minimum required side yard not more than two feet. In no event shall there be less than four feet between the eave and the nearest projection of any structure located on an adjacent lot.
14. 
No usable open space or off-street parking space or loading space existing or provided hereafter for any building shall be reduced below the minimum requirements hereinafter set forth for such usable open space, parking space or loading space, nor further reduced if already less than said minimum requirements.
B. 
Location.
1. 
Except as otherwise provided for in this Title, every building shall be constructed or erected upon a lot or parcel of land, which abuts upon a street.
2. 
Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered to provide dwelling units shall be located on a zoning lot as herein defined and in no case shall there be more than one such building on one zoning lot.
C. 
Buildings Under Construction. Nothing in this Title shall be deemed to require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of any building upon which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the adoption of this Title and upon which building actual construction has been diligently carried on; and, provided further, that such building shall be completed within one year from the date of passage and publication of this Title.
D. 
Grade Relationship of Dwellings. The ground floor elevation of residential structures shall be not less than 18 inches above the grade of the street, as defined in § 11-1-3 hereof, and said ground floor elevation shall not be more than one foot higher or lower than the established change in elevation (slope) between the elevation of the sidewalk at the center of the frontage of the adjacent lot and the center line of the lot on which the proposed dwelling is to be located.
E. 
Architectural Design Standards.
1. 
No dwelling shall be constructed in any residential districts with the same or comparatively similar outward architectural design, within 200 feet of a dwelling already erected therein; provided, however, that every building shall be so designed and constructed as to be compatible with the architectural design of dwellings in the area.
2. 
All new buildings shall be of an architectural design suitable for a good suburban community. No permit shall be issued for the construction of any new building or for the improvement to an existing building which is of such architectural design that the same is manifestly inferior or so radically different as to impair the marketability or property values of existing buildings in the same immediate vicinity. Free-standing buildings and buildings fronting on more than one street shall have the same material or architecturally harmonious materials used for all exterior walls. Buildings that are partially free-standing shall have the same material or architecturally harmonious materials used for exposed exterior walls and exposed portions of exterior walls. Single-family residences located adjacent to each other shall be varied in design and shape as to avoid the appearance of being identical.
In the event a permit is denied to any applicant by reason of this subsection, he shall have the right to appeal to the Village Board of Trustees. Such appeal shall be in writing and must be received by the Board at least seven days prior to the next regular meeting. The Board of Trustees may refer any such appeal to the Plan Commission for recommendation to the Village Board. The Board of Trustees may receive evidence from both the applicant and the property owners in the vicinity of the proposed building. After receiving and considering such recommendation and evidence, if the Board of Trustees shall determine that the construction of the proposed building will detrimentally affect values of adjoining or neighboring property, they shall affirm the denial of the building permit. If after such consideration the Board of Trustees shall determine that the proposed building will not detrimentally affect values of adjoining or neighboring properties, they shall direct the Building Commissioner to issue a building permit.
[1983 Code; 3-4-1985; 7-15-1985; 11-20-1995]
A. 
Where an accessory building is structurally attached to a main building, it shall be subject to and must conform to all regulations of this Title applicable to the main building.
B. 
An accessory building may not be located nearer to any exterior lot line than that permitted for the main building, when any part of the accessory building is on line with the main building if extended, except, when an accessory building is located in the rear yard, it may then be located within three feet of the interior lot line, but not nearer than five feet to any alley abutting the rear or side lot line. All detached accessory buildings in the "R" District shall not be located nearer than 10 feet from the rear of the principal residential structure; and no accessory building shall have a building height of more than one story or 17 feet whichever is greater.
C. 
An accessory building shall not be erected prior to the establishment or construction of the main building to which it is an accessory.
D. 
No accessory building shall be located on a reversed corner lot beyond the front yard required on the adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than five feet to the side lot line of the adjacent lot.
E. 
In the R District where an accessory building has a driveway entrance from the front of the lot only, the garage may be located within three feet of an alley; provided, that this restriction shall not apply to a utility easement along the rear of the lot. In no event, however, shall any accessory building or any eave or roof or other projection of such a building project into such easement area.
F. 
Satellite Receiving Antenna Regulations.
1. 
Satellite Receiving Antenna Construction.
a. 
Before proceeding with the construction, alteration or repair of a satellite receiving antenna in the Village a permit for the same shall be first obtained by the owner or his agent from the Village.
b. 
All satellite receiving antennas shall comply with BOCA and FCC requirements and construction standards established by the Village.
c. 
The construction and installation of all satellite receiving antennas shall conform to applicable Village building code, Village construction standards and electrical code regulations and requirements.
d. 
Electromagnetic Interference. Each satellite receiving antenna shall be filtered and/or shielded so as to prevent the emission of radio-frequency energy that would cause any harmful interference with the radio and/or television broadcasting or reception on adjacent properties. In the event that harmful interference is caused subsequent to the granting of a building permit, the owner of the dish antenna shall promptly take steps to eliminate the harmful interference in accordance with all applicable regulations.
e. 
Each satellite receiving antenna shall serve only the building located upon the zoning lot on which said satellite receiving antenna is constructed pursuant to this chapter.
f. 
Satellite receiving antennas shall be constructed of noncombustible and corrosive-resistant material.
g. 
Satellite receiving antennas shall be constructed and erected in a secure and wind-resistant manner. The antenna shall be wind-resistant enough to withstand 85 mile per hour winds normally and 70 mile per hour winds when combined with ice, without sustaining damage.
h. 
The satellite receiving antenna must be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lightning.
i. 
Roof-mounted satellites shall have a certification from a structural engineer regarding the location stating that the structure is capable of handling the antenna and that said antenna does not provide any additional stress which the structure cannot bear. A scale size drawing must be submitted with the certification when applying for a building permit.
j. 
Fee for the installation of satellite antenna shall be established by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village from time to time.
k. 
This Subsection F shall not apply to satellite receiving antennas 24 inches or smaller.
2. 
Residential Districts. A satellite receiving antenna may be located in any residential district provided that the same:
a. 
Shall be neutral in color and bear no advertising emblem or information other than the name of the manufacturer in letters not to exceed two inches in height.
b. 
Shall be compatible with the appearance and character of the neighborhood.
c. 
Shall be limited to one per lot.
d. 
Shall not exceed 10 feet in diameter.
e. 
Shall be free-standing and shall not be roof-mounted, or attached in any manner to a building located on said lot, regardless of size.
f. 
Shall be located only in a rear yard and any part of said satellite receiving antenna shall be a minimum of 10 feet from any lot line.
g. 
Shall not exceed 12 feet in height measured from ground level to top of dish.
3. 
Business Districts. A satellite receiving antenna may be located in any business district provided that the same:
a. 
Shall be neutral in color and bear no advertising emblem or information other than the name of the manufacturer in letters not to exceed two inches in height.
b. 
Shall be compatible with the appearance of the neighborhood.
c. 
Shall be limited to one per lot or per building, whichever is less.
d. 
Shall not exceed 12 feet in diameter.
e. 
If roof-mounted, shall be to a maximum height of 35 feet, measured from ground level. Additional requirements shall apply to roof-mounted satellite receiving antennas.
f. 
If not located directly on the ground, shall not be constructed any closer to the ground than 10 feet and shall not be visible between ground level and 10 feet above ground level from any street adjoining the lot.
g. 
Ground-mounted, not to be located between a building and a front lot line. The full impact of satellite receiving antennas shall be reduced by screening. If the subject parcel adjoins a residential district, all antennas shall be placed a minimum of 10 feet from any lot line and effectively screened by a fence, wall, or dense screening hedge to a height of six feet. Said fence, wall or hedge shall be located on or near the lot line bounding the residential district and shall otherwise comply with the applicable zoning requirement governing its location, shall be located only in a rear yard a minimum of 10 feet from any lot line.
h. 
The satellite receiving antenna shall be completely enclosed by a fence or dense shrubbery with a minimum height of four feet and a maximum height of six feet. All openings or points of entry into the enclosure shall be equipped with gates which shall be the same height as the enclosure. All gates shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate and made inaccessible to small children. All fence posts shall be decay or corrosion-resistant and be set in concrete bases.
4. 
Industrial Districts. A satellite receiving antenna may be located in any industrial district provided that the same:
a. 
Shall be neutral in color and bear no advertising emblem or information other than the name of the manufacturer in letters not to exceed two inches in height.
b. 
Shall be compatible with the appearance of the neighborhood.
c. 
Shall be limited to one per lot or per building, whichever is less.
d. 
Shall not exceed 12 feet in diameter.
e. 
If roof-mounted, shall be to a maximum height of 35 feet measured from ground level. Additional requirements shall apply to roof-mounted satellite receiving antennas.
f. 
Shall not be visible between ground level and 10 feet above ground level from any street adjoining the lot.
g. 
Ground-mounted, not to be located between a building and a front lot line. The full impact of satellite receiving antennas shall be reduced by screening. If the subject parcel adjoins a residential district, all antennas shall be placed a minimum of 10 feet from any lot line and effectively screened by a fence, wall, or dense screening hedge to a height of six feet. Said fence, wall or hedge shall be located on or near the lot line bounding the applicable zoning requirements governing its location, shall be located in a rear yard a minimum of 10 feet from any lot line.
[1983 Code; amended 12-2-2019]
A. 
Nonconforming Uses. The lawful use of land for storage purposes and for advertising signs and billboards which does not conform to the provisions of this Title, shall be discontinued within five years from the effective date hereof and the same uses of land which become nonconforming by reason of a subsequent change in this Title shall also be discontinued within five years from the effective date of this change.
B. 
Nonconforming Buildings.
1. 
The lawful use of a building existing at the effective date hereof may be continued, although such use does not conform with the provisions hereof, and such use may be extended throughout the building; provided no structural alterations, except those required by law or ordinance, are made therein. If no structural alterations are made, a nonconforming use of a building may be changed to another nonconforming use of the same or more restricted classification. The foregoing provisions shall also apply to nonconforming uses in districts hereafter changed. Whenever a nonconforming use of a building has been changed to a more restricted use or to a conforming use, such use shall not thereafter be changed to a less restricted use.
2. 
No building which has been damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy, to the extent of more than 60% of its value, shall be restored except in conformity with the regulations of this Title.
3. 
In the event that a nonconforming use of a building or premises is discontinued or its normal operation stopped for a period of 12 consecutive months, the use of the same shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located. Factors used to determine stopped or discontinued operation shall include but are not limited to water service, occupancy, general maintenance and vegetation maintenance.
4. 
No existing building or premises devoted to a use not permitted by this Title in the district in which such building or premises is located, except when required to do so by law or ordinance, shall be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or structurally altered, unless such use is changed to one permitted in the district in which such building or premises is located.
5. 
Except as provided in Chapter 3-5 of Title 3, all nonconforming commercial or industrial buildings located within any dwelling district shall be removed or converted and the building thereafter devoted to a use permitted in the district in accordance with the following schedule:
In the case of buildings erected since January 1, 1931, within 40 years from the date of the issuance of a building permit therefor, but in all cases on or before January 1, 1991.
[12-4-1995; 1-16-2008]
A. 
Definitions.
ADULT BOOKSTORE, ADULT NOVELTY STORE or ADULT VIDEO STORE
A commercial establishment which has over 25% of its stock-in-trade or derives over 25% of its revenues or devotes over 25% of its interior business or advertising to the sale or rental, for any form of consideration, of any one or more of the following by itself or in combination:
1. 
Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter, or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
2. 
Instruments, devices, or paraphernalia which are designed for use or marketed primarily for stimulation of human genital organs or for sadomasochistic use or abuse of themselves or others.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CABARET
A public or private establishment which (i) features topless dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators; (ii) not infrequently features entertainers who display "specified anatomical areas"; or (iii) features entertainers who by reason of their appearance or conduct perform in a manner which is designed primarily to appeal to the prurient interest of the patron or entertainers who engage in or are engaged in explicit simulation of "specified sexual activities."
ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATER
A building or area used for presenting materials distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" for observation by patrons therein.
ADULT USE
Adult bookstores, adult motion picture theaters, adult entertainment cabarets and other similar uses.
SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS
For the purpose of this section, "specified anatomical areas" means:
1. 
Less than completely and opaquely covered: (i) human genitals, pubic region, (ii) buttock, (iii) female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola; and
2. 
Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
For the purpose of this section "specified sexual activities" means:
1. 
Human genitals in the state of sexual stimulation or arousal;
2. 
Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse of sodomy; and
3. 
Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breasts.
B. 
No liquor license shall be issued and no liquor shall be sold or consumed on the premises of any adult use, or any establishment that sells or rents for any consideration any of the items listed in § 11-2-7A1 or 2, Adult Book Store, of this Title.
C. 
Age. Only persons 21 years of age and older shall be permitted on the premises of any adult use. As used in this section, "premises" shall mean both the land and buildings on it. None of the items listed in § 11-2-7A1 or 2, Adult Book Store, of this Title shall be sold or rented for consideration in a business that also sells or rents products primarily intended or directed at children under the age of 10 years of age.
D. 
Location. Adult uses may be allowed, upon obtaining a special use permit, in an industrial district provided no adult use shall be located within 1,000 feet of any property which is zoned or used for residences, churches, schools, parks or other adult use.
E. 
Special use permit required.
1. 
No adult use shall operate even at those locations where they may be allowed pursuant to Subsection C above without first having obtained a special use permit pursuant to the zoning ordinance of the Village of Thornton. However, the standards for special uses set forth therein shall not apply with regard to the application for a special use permit for an adult use. In their place, the following standards shall apply:
2. 
Standards. No adult special use permit shall be granted by the Village Board unless the Board finds:
a. 
The design and operation of the facility will not adversely effect the public health and safety;
b. 
It will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood in which it is located;
c. 
It will not unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways in the area in which it is located;
d. 
It will not cause additional public expense for fire or police protection;
e. 
It will not substantially increase the possibility of criminal acts against persons and properties within 500 feet of such proposed special use or against persons who regularly use such properties.
F. 
Registration. The owner of a building or premises, his agent for the purposes of managing, controlling or collecting rents, or any other person managing or controlling a building or premises any part of which contains an adult use, shall register the following information with the Village Clerk:
1. 
The address of the premises;
2. 
The name of the owner of the premises and names of the beneficial owners if the property is in a land trust;
3. 
The address of the owner and the beneficial owners;
4. 
The name of the business or establishment subject to the provisions of § 11-2-7;
5. 
The name(s) and address(es) of the owner, beneficial owner or the major stockholders of the business or establishment subject to the provisions of § 11-2-7;
6. 
The date of initiation of the adult use;
7. 
The nature of the adult use;
8. 
If the premises or building is leased, a copy of said lease must be attached.
G. 
Exterior Display. No adult use shall be conducted in any manner that permits the observation of any material depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" from any public way or from any property not registered as an adult use. This provision shall apply to any display, decoration, sign, show window or other opening.
H. 
Existing Adult Uses. Any adult use which existed lawfully, but which became nonconforming upon the adoption of this section to the zoning ordinance, may be continued as hereinafter provided:
1. 
Upon written notice from the Village to the owners of interests therein that any building, structure, lot or regulated use is nonconforming under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as amended, the owners or interests therein shall, within two months from the date of such notice, apply to the Village Clerk for a certificate of nonconformance.
2. 
Failure to apply for a certificate of nonconformance within two months of the notice provided in Subsection H1 above will require the amortization of the nonconformance within six months of the notice provided for in Subsection H1.
3. 
Nonconformances that have applied for a certificate of nonconformance from the Village Clerk shall be discontinued within one year of the notice provided in Subsection H1 above.
[8-4-2014(2)]
A. 
Definitions.
MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION CENTER
A facility operated by an organization or business that is registered by the Department of Agriculture to perform necessary activities to provide only registered medical cannabis dispensing organizations with usable medical cannabis. A registered cultivation center may not be located within 2,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private school or elementary or secondary school or day care center, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, or an area zoned for residential or business use.
MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSING ORGANIZATION
A facility operated by an organization or business that is registered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to acquire medical cannabis from a registered cultivation center for the purpose of dispensing cannabis, paraphernalia, or related supplies and educational materials to registered qualifying patients in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. A dispensing organization may not be located within 1,000 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school or day care center, day care home, group day care home, or part day care facility. A registered dispensing organization may not be located in a house, apartment, condominium or an area zoned for residential use.
B. 
Standards for Specified Uses.
1. 
Medical Cannabis Cultivation Center — Special Use. Medical cannabis cultivation center operating in strict compliance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.), as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder and that also meet the following additional requirements:
a. 
The cultivation center must be currently registered with the Illinois Department of Agriculture (or a successor agency) and be in good standing.
b. 
A cultivation center may not be located within 2,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school or day care center, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility or an area zoned for residential or business use.
c. 
Medical cannabis inventory and cannabis infused products may not be displayed or stored in an area accessible to the public.
d. 
A cultivation center shall have appropriate security measures, in accordance with state regulations, to deter and prevent the theft of cannabis and unauthorized entrance into area containing cannabis, including, but not limited, to cameras and alarms.
e. 
All cultivation of cannabis must take place in an enclosed, locked facility. The cultivation center location shall only be accessed by the cultivation center agents working for the registered cultivation center, Department of Agriculture staff performing inspections, Department of Public Health staff performing inspections, law enforcement or other emergency personnel, and contractors working on jobs unrelated to medical cannabis, such as installing or maintaining security devices or performing electrical wiring.
f. 
Medical cannabis may not be consumed on the site of a cultivation center.
g. 
Exterior signage shall comply with the Sign Ordinance, except that signs or exterior building surfaces depicting or simulating cannabis, cannabis infused products, smoking or cannabis paraphernalia shall not be permitted.
h. 
A cultivation center shall operate in strict compliance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program (410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.), as amended, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
2. 
Medical Cannabis Dispensary — Special Use. Medical cannabis dispensary organization operating in strict compliance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis pilot Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.), as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and that also meet the following additional requirements:
a. 
The dispensary must be currently registered with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (or a successor agency) and be in good standing.
b. 
A dispensary may not be located within 1,000 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school or day care center, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility or other dispensary. A registered dispensing organization may not be located in a house, apartment, condominium or an area zoned for residential use.
c. 
A dispensary may not be located in the offices of a physician.
d. 
A dispensary may be open to the public between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on any day of the week, including holidays.
e. 
A dispensary may not utilize amplified music outdoors.
f. 
Medical cannabis inventory and cannabis infused products may not be displayed or stored in an area accessible to the public.
g. 
A dispensary shall have appropriate private security on the premises to deter and prevent the theft of cannabis and unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis, including, but not limited to, cameras and alarms.
h. 
Medical cannabis may not be consumed on the site of a dispensary.
i. 
Exterior signage shall comply with the Sign Ordinance, except that signs or exterior building surfaces depicting or simulating cannabis, cannabis infused products, smoking or cannabis paraphernalia shall not be permitted.
j. 
A dispensary shall operate in strict compliance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.), as amended, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
[10-21-2019]
A. 
Purpose and applicability. It is the intent and purpose of this section to provide regulations regarding the cultivation, processing and dispensing of adult-use cannabis occurring within the corporate limits of the Village of Thornton. Such facilities shall comply with all regulations provided in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027) (Act), as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the regulations provided below. In the event that the Act is amended, the more restrictive of the state or local regulations shall apply.
B. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADULT-USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT
An adult-use cannabis cultivation center, craft grower, processing organization, infuser organization, dispensing organization or transporting organization.
ADULT-USE CANNABIS CRAFT GROWER
A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to cultivate, dry, cure and package cannabis and perform other necessary activities to make cannabis available for sale at a dispensing organization or use at a processing organization, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
ADULT-USE CANNABIS CULTIVATION CENTER
A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to cultivate, process, transport and perform necessary activities to provide cannabis and cannabis-infused products to licensed cannabis business establishments, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
ADULT-USE CANNABIS DISPENSING ORGANIZATION
A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to acquire cannabis from licensed cannabis business establishments for the purpose of selling or dispensing cannabis, cannabis-infused products, cannabis seeds, paraphernalia or related supplies to purchasers or to qualified registered medical cannabis patients and caregivers, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
ADULT-USE CANNABIS INFUSER ORGANIZATION or INFUSER
A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to directly incorporate cannabis or cannabis concentrate into a product formulation to produce a cannabis-infused product, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
ADULT-USE CANNABIS PROCESSING ORGANIZATION or PROCESSOR
A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to either extract constituent chemicals or compounds to produce cannabis concentrate or incorporate cannabis or cannabis concentrate into a product formulation to produce a cannabis product, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
ADULT-USE CANNABIS TRANSPORTING ORGANIZATION or TRANSPORTER
An organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to transport cannabis on behalf of a cannabis business establishment or a community college licensed under the Community College Cannabis Vocational Training Pilot Program, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
C. 
Special use. Adult-use cannabis business establishment facilities, as defined herein, requiring approval of a special use in the respective districts in which they are requested shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 11-9, Special Uses, of this title and Subsection D, Adult-use cannabis facility components, as provided herein.
D. 
Adult-use cannabis facility components. In determining compliance with Chapter 11-9, Special Uses, of this title, the following components of the adult-use cannabis facility shall be evaluated based on the entirety of the circumstances affecting the particular property in the context of the existing and intended future use of the properties:
1. 
Impact of the proposed facility on existing or planned uses located within the vicinity of the subject property.
2. 
Proposed structure in which the facility will be located, including co-tenancy (if in a multitenant building), total square footage, security installations/security plan and Building Code compliance.
3. 
Hours of operation and anticipated number of customers/employees.
4. 
Anticipated parking demand based on Section 10 and available private parking supply.
5. 
Anticipated traffic generation in the context of adjacent roadway capacity and access to such roadways.
6. 
Site design, including access points and internal site circulation.
7. 
Proposed signage plan.
8. 
Compliance with all requirements provided in Subsection E, Adult-use cannabis craft grower; Subsection F, Adult-use cannabis cultivation center; Subsection G, Adult-use cannabis dispensing organization; Subsection H, Adult-use cannabis infuser organization; Subsection; I Adult-use cannabis processing organization; or Subsection J, Adult-use cannabis transporting organization, as applicable.
9. 
Other criteria determined to be necessary to assess compliance with special uses pursuant to Chapter 11-10 of the Village of Thornton Municipal Code.
E. 
Adult-use cannabis craft grower. In those zoning districts in which an adult-use cannabis craft grower may be located, the proposed facility must comply with the following:
1. 
Facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day-care center, day-care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocational/trade centers shall not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this subsection.
2. 
Facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting property zoned or used for residential purposes.
3. 
Facility may not conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act.
4. 
For purposes of determining required parking, adult-use cannabis craft growers shall be classified as "industrial/warehouse" per § 11-7-5, Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements: Industrial/Warehouse; provided, however, that the Village may require that additional parking be provided as a result of the analysis completed through Subsection C, Special use, herein.
5. 
Petitioner shall file an affidavit with the Village affirming compliance with Subsection D(8) as provided herein and all other requirements of the Act.
6. 
May only be located in Industrial Districts.
7. 
On-site consumption of cannabis is prohibited.
F. 
Adult-use cannabis cultivation center. In those zoning districts in which an adult-use cannabis cultivation center may be located, the proposed facility must comply with the following:
1. 
Facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day-care center, day-care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocational/trade centers shall not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this subsection.
2. 
Facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting property zoned or used for residential purposes.
3. 
Facility may not conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act.
4. 
For purposes of determining required parking, adult-use cannabis cultivation centers shall be classified as "industrial/warehouse establishment" per § 11-7-5, Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements: Industrial/Warehouse Uses); provided, however, that the Village may require that additional parking be provided as a result of the analysis completed through Subsection C, Special use, herein.
5. 
Petitioner shall file an affidavit with the Village affirming compliance with Subsection D(8) as provided herein and all other requirements of the Act.
6. 
May only be located in Industrial Districts.
7. 
On-site consumption of cannabis is prohibited.
G. 
Adult-use cannabis dispensing organization. In those zoning districts in which an adult-use cannabis dispensing organization may be located, the proposed facility must comply with the following:
1. 
Facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day-care center, day-care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocational/trade centers shall not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this subsection.
2. 
Facility may not be located in a dwelling unit or within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting property zoned or used for residential purposes.
3. 
At least 75% of the floor area of any tenant space occupied by a dispensing organization shall be devoted to the activities of the dispensing organization as authorized by the Act, and no dispensing organization shall also sell food for consumption on the premises in the same tenant space.
4. 
Facility may not conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act.
5. 
For purposes of determining required parking, said facilities shall be classified as "retail and general business establishments" per § 11-7-5, Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements: Retail and General Business Establishments, of the Village of Thornton Municipal Code; provided, however, that the Village may require that additional parking be provided as a result of the analysis completed through Subsection C, Special use, herein.
6. 
Petitioner shall file an affidavit with the Village affirming compliance with Subsection D(8) as provided herein and all other requirements of the Act.
7. 
On-site consumption of cannabis is prohibited.
8. 
May only be located in Industrial Districts.
H. 
Adult-use cannabis infuser organization. In those zoning districts in which an adult-use cannabis infuser organization may be located, the proposed facility must comply with the following:
1. 
Facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day-care center, day-care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocational/trade centers shall not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this subsection.
2. 
Facility may not be located in a dwelling unit or within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting property zoned or used for residential purposes.
3. 
At least 75% of the floor area of any tenant space occupied by an infusing organization shall be devoted to the activities of the infusing organization as authorized by the Act. Facility may not conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act.
4. 
For purposes of determining required parking, said facilities shall be classified as "industrial/warehouse establishment" per § 11-7-5, Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements: Industrial/Warehouse Uses), of the Village of Thornton Municipal Code; provided, however, that the Village may require that additional parking be provided as a result of the analysis completed through Subsection C, Special use, herein.
5. 
Petitioner shall file an affidavit with the Village affirming compliance with Subsection D(8) as provided herein and all other requirements of the Act.
6. 
May only be located in Industrial Districts.
7. 
On-site consumption of cannabis is prohibited.
I. 
Adult-use cannabis processing organization. In those zoning districts in which an adult-use cannabis processing organization may be located, the proposed facility must comply with the following:
1. 
Facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day-care center, day-care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocational/trade centers shall not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this subsection.
2. 
Facility may not be located in a dwelling unit or within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting property zoned or used for residential purposes.
3. 
At least 75% of the floor area of any tenant space occupied by a processing organization shall be devoted to the activities of the processing organization as authorized by the Act. Facility may not conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act.
4. 
For purposes of determining required parking, said facilities shall be classified as "industrial/warehouse establishment" per § 11-7-5, Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements: Commercial Uses, of the Village of Thornton Municipal Code; provided, however, that the Village may require that additional parking be provided as a result of the analysis completed through Subsection C, Special use, herein.
5. 
Petitioner shall file an affidavit with the Village affirming compliance with Subsection D(8) as provided herein and all other requirements of the Act.
6. 
May only be located in Industrial Districts.
7. 
On-site consumption of cannabis is prohibited.
J. 
Adult-use cannabis transporting organization. In those zoning districts in which an adult-use transporting organization may be located, the proposed facility must comply with the following:
1. 
Facility may not be located within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day-care center, day-care home or residential care home. Learning centers and vocational/trade centers shall not be classified as a public or private school for purposes of this subsection.
2. 
Facility may not be located in a dwelling unit or within 1,500 feet of the property line of a preexisting property zoned or used for residential purposes.
3. 
The transporting organization shall be the sole use of the tenant space in which it is located. Facility may not conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act.
4. 
For purposes of determining required parking, said facilities shall be classified as "industrial/warehouse establishment" per § 11-7-5, Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements, of the Village of Thornton Municipal Code; provided, however, that the Village may require that additional parking be provided as a result of the analysis completed through Subsection C, Special use, herein.
5. 
Petitioner shall file an affidavit with the Village affirming compliance with Subsection D(8) as provided herein and all other requirements of the Act.
6. 
May only be located in Industrial Districts.
7. 
On-site consumption of cannabis is prohibited.
K. 
Additional requirements. Petitioner shall install building enhancements, such as security cameras, lighting or other improvements, as set forth in the special use permit, to ensure the safety of employees and customers of the adult-use cannabis business establishments, as well as its environs. Said improvements shall be determined based on the specific characteristics of the floor plan for an adult-use cannabis business establishment and the site on which it is located, consistent with the requirements of the Act.
L. 
Co-location of cannabis business establishments. The Village may approve the co-location of an adult-use cannabis dispensing organization with an adult-use cannabis craft grower center or an adult-use cannabis infuser organization, or an adult-use cannabis processing organization, or both, subject to the provisions of the Act and the special use criteria within the Village of Thornton Municipal Code. In a co-location, the floor space requirements of Subsection G(3) and H(3) shall not apply, but the co-located establishments shall be the sole use of the tenant space.
M. 
The maximum number of adult-use cannabis establishments at any time shall be as follows:
1. 
Adult-use cannabis craft grower organization: 1.
2. 
Adult-use cannabis cultivation organization: 1.
3. 
Adult-use cannabis dispensing organization: 1.
4. 
Adult-use cannabis infuser organization: 1.
5. 
Adult-use cannabis processing organization: 1.
6. 
Adult-use cannabis transporting organization: 1.