17-7-0800 SD-2, Norwood Park Special Character Overlay District.

   17-7-0801 Description. The SD-2, Norwood Park Special Character Overlay District is intended to permit low- to moderate-density residential development that is compatible with the existing pattern of development within the core area of Norwood Park – commonly referred to as "Norwood Park Circle" – and adjacent streets.

   17-7-0802 Lot Area per Dwelling Unit. At least 5,750 square feet of lot area is required per dwelling unit.

   17-7-0803 Lot Frontage. Each lot must have lot frontage along a public street that is equal to the predominant lot frontage of the lots of record on the same side of the street between the two nearest intersecting streets or a minimum of 35 feet of lot frontage, whichever is greater. (See Sec. 17-17-0303 for rules governing the measurement of lot frontage.)

   17-7-0804 Floor Area Ratio. The floor area ratio may not exceed 0.50. (See Sec. 17-17-0305 for rules governing the measurement of floor area ratio.)

   17-7-0805 Front Yards. All front yards must face onto a public street.

   17-7-0806 Administrative Adjustments. In addition to the administrative adjustments authorized by Sec. 17-13-1000, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve an administrative adjustment allowing a reduction of up to 10% of the minimum lot frontage required within the SD-2 district.

   17-7-0807 Variations. In addition to the variations authorized by Sec. 17-13-1100, the Zoning Board of Appeals is authorized to grant variations from the minimum lot frontage standards of the SD-2 district.

(Added Coun. J. 5-26-04, p. 25275)

17-7-0900 SD-4A, North Southport Special Character Overlay District.

   17-7-0901 Description. The SD-4A, North Southport Special Character Overlay District (subdistrict A) is intended to conserve the existing low- density character of the North Southport area.

   17-7-0902 Lot Area per Dwelling Unit. At least 1,250 square feet of lot area is required per dwelling unit, except that on lots with a depth of more than 125 feet, the minimum lot area per dwelling unit is 1,500 square feet.

(Added Coun. J. 5-26-04, p. 25275)

17-7-1000 SD-8, Longwood Drive Special Character Overlay District.

   17-7-1001 Description. The SD-8, Longwood Drive Special Character Overlay District is intended to permit low-density residential use that is compatible with the existing pattern of neighborhood development.

   17-7-1002 Lot Width.

      17-7-1002-A Subdistricts A and B. In Subdistricts A and B, each lot must have at least 70 feet of lot frontage along a public street.

      17-7-1002-B Subdistrict C. In Subdistrict C, each lot must have at least 50 feet of lot frontage along a public street.

   17-7-1003 Setbacks from Longwood Drive.

      17-7-1003-A Subdistrict A. In Subdistrict A, all new buildings must be set back at least 130 feet from the property line along Longwood Drive.

      17-7-1003-B Subdistricts B and C. In Subdistricts B and C, all new buildings must be set back at least 85 feet from the property line along Longwood Drive.

      17-7-1003-C Corner or Through Lots. When corner lots or through lots are subdivided and lots are created without Longwood Drive lot frontage, the required setback of the base zoning district is to be measured from the adjoining streets.

   17-7-1004 Administrative Adjustments. In addition to the administrative adjustments authorized by Sec. 17-13-1000, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve an administrative adjustment allowing a reduction of up to 10% of the minimum lot frontage and setbacks required within the SD-8 district.

   17-7-1005 Variations. In addition to the variations authorized by Sec. 17-13-1100, the Zoning Board of Appeals is authorized to grant variations from the minimum lot frontage and setback requirements of the SD-8 district.

(Added Coun. J. 5-26-04, p. 25275)

17-7-1100 SD-10, Roscoe Street.

   17-7-1101 Description. The SD-10, Roscoe Street Special Character Overlay District is intended to conserve the existing low-density, multi-use commercial and residential character of the portion of West Roscoe Street generally located between North Damen Avenue and North Western Avenue. The existing pattern of development is two- and three-story structures with pedestrian-oriented retail at street level and dwelling units above. The Roscoe Street District seeks to maintain the street's existing scale and to limit construction of taller four- and five-story buildings. In addition, the District regulations seek to maintain the street-front orientation of existing buildings by requiring this orientation for new construction and by encouraging conformity to the front setbacks, if any, of the prevailing street wall.

   17-7-1102 Building Height. New construction may not exceed 36 feet in height. (See Sec. 17-17-0311 for rules governing the measurement of building height.)

   17-7-1103 Building Orientation. All new construction must have a principal entrance or the design of a principal entrance oriented toward Roscoe Street. Such orientation or apparent orientation must be evidenced by a principal doorway (excluding garage doors), front yard, or front porch. All parking must be located and accessed off the alley.

   17-7-1104 Lot Area. At least 1,400 square feet of lot area is required per dwelling unit.

   17-7-1105 Administrative Adjustments. In addition to the administrative adjustments authorized by Sec. 17-13-1000, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to allow the following as administrative adjustments:

      17-7-1105-A a building height increase of up to 10%; and

      17-7-1105-B waiver or modification of the building orientation and parking access requirements for parcels lacking alley access or when other circumstances impose hardship conditions.

   17-7-1106 Variations. In addition to the variations authorized by Sec. 17-13-1100, the Zoning Board of Appeals is authorized to grant the following variations:

      17-7-1106-A a building height increase of up to 10%; and

      17-7-1106-B waiver or modification of the building orientation and parking access requirements for parcels lacking alley access or when other circumstances impose hardship conditions.

(Added Coun. J. 5-26-04, p. 25275; Amend Coun. J. 5-12-10, p. 92105, § 1)

17-7-1200 Midway International Airport Height Overlay District.

   17-7-1201 Purpose. The Midway International Airport (for purposes of this section "Airport") Height Overlay District is intended to preserve the public safety and general welfare by preventing the establishment of vertical obstructions within the airport's approach and departure zones, which may present a hazard to air navigation.

   17-7-1202 Boundaries. The Midway International Airport Height Overlay District consists of all those properties which lie within the Airport's approach and departure zones. For purposes of this section only, the approach and departure zones shall be centered on the extended runway centerline of each runway and shall extend a distance of 1,550 feet on either side of each extended runway centerline beginning at the Airport boundary and extending away from the Airport, parallel to the runway centerlines, a distance of 9,500 feet or to the city limits, whichever is reached first.

   17-7-1203 Height Limits.

      17-7-1203-A No building, structure, equipment or any portion thereof located on any lot within the Midway International Airport Height Overlay District shall exceed a height above grade of 30 feet or one foot vertically for every 50 feet horizontally measured from the nearest point on the Airport boundary to the object, whichever is greater.

      17-7-1203-B If the provisions of the Midway International Airport Height Overlay District conflict with provisions or regulations of the underlying zoning district, the more restrictive provision will control. The more restrictive provision is the one that imposes greater restrictions or more stringent controls on development.

(Added Coun. J. 12-14-11, p. 18120, § 2)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 3-9-05, p. 44391, deleted former § 17-7-1200.

17-7-1300 SD-23 Sheridan Park North Special Character Overlay District.

   17-7-1301 Description. The SD-23, Sheridan Park North Special Character Overlay District is intended to require larger front setbacks for new residential development, consistent with the existing pattern of front yards in the neighborhood.

   17-7-1302 Front Setbacks.

      17-7-1302-A The minimum front setback is 30 feet, except that within Subdistrict A, where the minimum front setback is 40 feet. (See Sec. 17-17-0306 for rules governing the measurement of front setbacks.)

      17-7-1302-B Porches and terraces may not encroach within the required front setback within Subdistrict A. Outside of Subdistrict A, porches and above-grade, open terraces (including roofed terraces) are permitted within the required front setback, provided such structures do not project more than 10 feet and provided a minimum 20-foot front setback is maintained.

(Added Coun. J. 5-26-04, p. 25275)

17-7-1400 SD-24 Sheridan Park South Special Character Overlay District.

   17-7-1401 Description. The SD-24, Sheridan Park South Special Character Overlay District is intended to require larger front setbacks for new residential development, consistent with the existing pattern of front yards in the neighborhood.

   17-7-1402 Front Setbacks.

      17-7-1402-A The minimum front setback is 30 feet, except that within Subdistrict A, where the minimum front setback is 20 feet. (See Sec. 17-17-0306 for rules governing the measurement of front setbacks.)

      17-7-1402-B Porches and terraces may not encroach within the required front setback within Subdistrict A. Outside of Subdistrict A, porches and above-grade, open terraces (including roofed terraces) are permitted within the required front setback, provided such structures do not project more than 10 feet and provided a minimum 20-foot front setback is maintained.

(Added Coun. J. 5-26-04, p. 25275)