G-1595 Ordinance No. G-1595
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE OFF-STREET LOADING AND OFF-STREET PARKING PROVISIONS OF THE
ELGIN ZONING ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS a written application has been made to amend the provisions
of the Elgin Zoning Ordinance relating to off-street loading and off-street
parking; and
WHEREAS the Plan Commission has considered said proposed amendments
and reported its findings and recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Zoning Board of Appeals after due notice has conducted a
public hearing in accordance with the applicable provisions of the statutes
of the State of Illinois and the Elgin Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS the Zoning Board of Appeals has reported its findings and
recommendations to the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Subsection B of Section 21-110 of the Elgin Zoning
Ordinance be and is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Sub-paragraph (3) entitled "FLOOR AREA AND EXEMPTIONS"
is hereby deleted.
(b) Sub-paragraph (4) , (5), (6) , (7) , (8), (9) , (10), (11),
(12) and (13) are hereby renumbered and redesignated as sub-paragraphs
(3) through (12), respectively.
(c) That redesignated and renumbered sub-paragraph (8) entitled
"IN YARDS" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(8) IN YARDS.
Off-street parking spaces may be located in yards
except within an eight (8) foot setback required for
front yards, subject to the express provision that
R-1 and R-2, Single Family Residence Districts and
R-3, Two Family Residence Districts, one required space
may be located on an improved concrete or asphault
area approved by the City Engineer, within the required
front yard or side yard adjoining the street setback."
(d) That redesignated and renumbered sub-paragraph (9) entitled
"DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE" is hereby amended by deleting the words "a.
OPEN AND ENCLOSED PARKING SPACES."
(e) That redesignated and renumbered sub-paragraph (10) is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"(10) SURFACING.
All open off-street parking areas except parking
spaces accessory to a single family or two-family
dwelling shall be improved with a concrete, macadam
base, or equal and surfaced with asphaltic concrete,
comparable all-weather dustless material. Any addi-
tional spaces added to the existing parking area
shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all
water. In no case shall drainage be allowed across
sidewalks. In the case of a parking area for more
than fifteen (15) cars, all surface water shall be
discharged directly into an adequate storm sewer
or other approved drainage system. Surfacing and
drainage shall be subject to approval by the Depart-
ment of Public Works and Engineering."
(f) Redesignated and renumbered sub-paragraph (11) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"(11) STRIPING AND MARKING.
All parking lots containing four or more spaces
shall be striped and marked in accordance with the All
Department of Public Works and Engineering specifica-
tions."
(g) Redesignated and renumbered sub-paragraph (12) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"(12) PLANTING STRIPS.
Planting strips shall be required on each side of
any parking area which abuts upon or faces across a
street, alley or place. The interior boundary of said
planting strip shall be defined with a six (6) inch
concrete curbing or other curbing material approved by
the Department of Public Works and Engineering. The
curbing shall be placed a minimum of eight (8) feet
inside lot lines adjoining any street and a minimum
of six (6) feet inside lot lines adjoining any alley
or place so that no vehicle parked within the confines
of the parking area will in any manner project over
said lot lines into the surrounding area. This
planting strip shall be maintained free of litter and
shall require replacement of all dead and unsightly
plant material."
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(h) Redesignated and renumbered sub-paragraph (13) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"(13) SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING.
a. Existing trees shall be saved whenever possible,
as determined by the Department of Community Development.
b. At no time shall the required screening be
permitted to constitute a traffic hazard. All plans
are subject to review by the Department of Public Works
and Engineering.
c. For those parking areas containing four (4) or
more spaces and providing a maximum of fifteen (15) spaces,
except in R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts, trees of an
approved type and measuring not less than six (6) feet in
height and two (2) inch diameter shall be required within
the planting strip. The number of trees required will be
calculated by dividing the total parking area frontage which
adjoins any street, alley, or place by fifty (50) feet, but
shall require no less than two (2) trees. The remaining
portion of any planting strip shall be planted with either
compact hedging, or evergreens and/or filled in with a
specified, suitable ground cover.
d. For those parking areas that provide more than
fifteen (15) spaces, trees shall be required as in the
above described manner. Additional screening with
densely planted, compact hedge or evergreens shall be
required. Such screening material shall be maintained
at a maturity height not less than three (3) feet, but
shall not exceed four (4) feet. The required screening
hedge along front lot lines may be waived for open sales
lots in accordance with the Department of Community
Development standards.
If any parking area requires more than two (2) parking
rows, the additional rows will be marked at each end with
a curb island. This curb island shall contain a minimum
of one (1) tree, as previously specified, and a suitable
ground cover; or if a tree is not practical, some other
type of planting material deemed appropriate by the
Department of Community Development. One lighting
standard may also be placed within the curb island.
e. All open automobile parking areas containing four
or more parking spaces, except in the R-1, R-2, and R-3
districts, shall be effectively screened on each side
adjoining or fronting any property situated in a Residence
District or any institutional premises, by a solid wall or
tow fence no less than five (5) feet in height nor more than
six (6) feet in height or by a densely planted, compact
hedge or evergreens, as previously specified, no less than
five (5) feet in height, or any combination thereof."
(i) Sub-paragraph (14) entitled "REQUIRED SPACES" is hereby All
redesignated and renumbered as sub-paragraph "(16)".
(j) New sub-paragraph (14) is hereby added to read as follows:
"(14) LIGHTING.
Any lighting used to illuminate any required
off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to
direct the light away from adjoining premises and
streets."
(k) That the following sub-paragraph is hereby added:
"(15) SIGNAGE.
No sign of any kind other than one designating
entrance or exit or conditions of use shall be
maintained on or in conjunction with a parking area.
Such signs shall not exceed four (4) feet in height
and shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area.
There shall not be more than one such sign for each
entrance or exit."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with
the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law
and shall be published in pamphlet form by authority of the City Council.
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f. auscnenberger, Mayor
Presented: June 27, 1973
Passed: icoe • 1971
Vote: Yeas - Nays
Recorded: ,June • -, , 1973
Published: juae • i_r);3
Attest:
Margaret A. Giink, City Clerk