[Ord. No. 19-2020, 6-8-2020; amended 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2023[1]; 4-22-2024 by Ord. No. 6-2024]
This zoning chapter lists the Village's commercial zoning districts in Table 90-130-1. When this zoning chapter refers to "commercial" or to "C" zoning districts, it refers to these districts.
Table 90-130-1
C Districts
Symbol
District Name
C-1
Low-Intensity Commercial
C-2
Moderate-Intensity Commercial
C-3
High-Intensity Commercial
C-4
General Industrial
C-5
Special Industrial
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance further specified that former district B-1 shall become C-1; B-2 shall become C-2; B-3, B-4 and M-1 shall become C-3; M-2 and BP shall become C-4; and M-3 shall become C-5.
[Ord. No. 19-2020, 6-8-2020; amended 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2023; 4-22-2024 by Ord. No. 6-2024]
(a) 
Commercial zoning districts accommodate and promote a wide range of commercial-, industrial-, and employment-related uses at various intensities.
(b) 
The C-1 District accommodates low-intensity commercial, low-intensity manufacturing, and residential uses. The Village intends the C-1 District to support these very local uses within neighborhoods.
(c) 
The C-2 District accommodates moderate-intensity commercial, low-intensity manufacturing, and upper-story residential uses. The Village intends the C-2 District to support these local uses within small nodes or along local corridors.
(d) 
The C-3 District accommodates high-intensity commercial, moderate-intensity manufacturing, and upper-story residential uses. The Village intends the C-3 District to support these regional uses concentrated within large nodes or along regional commercial corridors.
(e) 
The C-4 District accommodates high-intensity commercial and high-intensity manufacturing uses. It does not allow residential uses. The Village intends the C-4 District to support these regional uses within business parks.
(f) 
The C-5 District accommodates high-intensity manufacturing uses separated from commercial and residential uses.
[Ord. No. 19-2020, 6-8-2020; amended 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2023; 4-22-2024 by Ord. No. 6-2024]
See Article 300: Uses.
[Ord. No. 19-2020, 6-8-2020; amended 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2023; 4-22-2024 by Ord. No. 6-2024; 6-9-2025 by Ord. No. 7-2025]
(a) 
Buildings in commercial districts are subject to compliance with the lot and building regulations of Table 90-130-2.
Table 90-130-2
Commercial District Lot and Building Regulations
Regulation
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
(a)
Lot
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (square feet)
3,630
1,815
907.5
Not permitted
Not permitted
1
Lot width (feet)
18 min.
120 max.
18 min.
240 max.
18 min.
900 max.
18 min.
18 min.
Maximum building coverage (% of lot)
50%
60%
70%
80%
n/a
(b)
Principal Building Siting
Property line setback1
0
0 or 5
0 or 10
0 or 20
0 or 40
(c)
Principal Building Design
Street-facing ground-story transparency (minimum)
20%
n/a
Upper-story transparency (minimum)
10%
n/a
Ground-story floor to ceiling height (minimum; feet)
12
(d)
Accessory Building Siting
Allowed location
Allowed in rear yard only
Minimum side and rear setbacks (feet)
0
5
10
20
40
Minimum building separation (feet)
10
(e)
Building Height
6
Principal building (stories)
2 max.
4 max.
8 max.
2 min.2
8 max.
2 min.2
8 max.
Accessory building (stories)
2 max.
NOTE:
1
The village permits zero lot line setbacks when walls are shared.
2
Applicants may bypass the minimum principal building stories requirement if approved under § 90-405.40(b).
[Ord. No. 19-2020, 6-8-2020; amended 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2023; 4-22-2024 by Ord. No. 6-2024]
(a) 
Article 400, Village-Wide Regulations, applies to all buildings and uses contained with the C zoning districts.
(b) 
C-5 zoning decisions.
(1) 
Supplemental information. Zoning Map amendments, site plan reviews, and zoning compliance permits for and within the C-5 District must include a development plan application with the following information:
a. 
Operational plan.
1. 
A written description of the nature of the proposed operation, including the type and amount of machinery and equipment to be used; the source, quantity and disposition of water to be used; and the nature of the proposed fill materials.
2. 
A map showing existing contours, at vertical intervals of at least five feet, plus existing trees.
3. 
The depth, by area, of any proposed excavations or filling.
4. 
The proposed screening method, including earth berms, fences, and plantings.
5. 
The drainage plan during the operations.
b. 
Restoration plan.
1. 
Proposed stages of excavation or filling by area.
2. 
Estimated timetable for commencement and restoration.
3. 
Proposed contours of the land after completion.
4. 
General use plan, such as proposed roads and lots for future urban development, if so zoned.
5. 
Depth of restored topsoil and location of proposed plantings or reforestation.
(2) 
Performance guarantees. Performance guarantees, in the form of a surety bond or other such method acceptable to the Village Board and approved by the Village Attorney and the Plan Commission, upon the advice of the Village Engineer.
a. 
The applicant, in designing his place of operation, shall consider operating in compact stages to minimize the required amount of performance guarantee in any one guarantee period.
b. 
Such guarantees shall be for periods not to exceed two years, with renewals allowed. With each renewal, the Village Engineer shall advise the Village on the proper amount of guarantee to cover restoration of operations existing and proposed for the next period.
(3) 
Rezoning decisions. In reviewing and acting on C-5 Zoning Map amendments, the Plan Commission and Village Board must consider:
a. 
The proposed operation's effect on existing roads and traffic movement in adequacy, safety, and efficiency.
b. 
The effect of the proposed operation on drainage and water supply and the possibility of soil erosion because of the proposed operation.
c. 
Practical possibility of restoration of the site in keeping with probable land use after restoration.