A. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
ABUT. To touch, to lie immediately next to, to share a common wall or lot line, or to be separated by only a street, alley, or drainage course.
ACCESSORY BUILDING, STRUCTURE, OR USE. See Section 5-101 of this Code. (Also see 3-111-D + F and 5-101-E, 5-101-F)
ADJACENT. To lie near, close to, or in the vicinity.
ADVERTISING SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
ALLEY. A public right-of-way that affords only a secondary means of vehicular access to abutting property.
ALTERATION. Any change in the size, shape, character, occupancy, or use of a structure.
ANIMATED OR MOVING SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
ANTENNA. Any structure designed for transmitting signals to a receiving station or for receiving television, radio, data, or other signals from satellites or other sources, or both.
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE. Any structure used for the principal purpose of supporting an antenna.
ARBOR.
A structure used as a decorative element or for the display or support of climbing vines, flowers or other plants as a complementary use to a residential structure. (Adopted December 15, 2011)
ATTENTION-GETTING DEVICE. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
AWNING. A roof-like covering, temporary in nature, that projects from the wall of a building.
AWNING SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
B. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
BASEMENT. A portion of a structure located partly underground having an average ceiling height above grade of more than 3.5 feet. (See February 25, 1997 ceiling interpretation at end of definition section.)
BAY OVERHANG. Any bay projecting from the exterior wall of a room.
BEDROOM. A room used or designed, intended, or furnished to be used for sleeping.
BERM. A hill or contour of land that acts as a visual barrier between a lot and adjacent properties, alleys, or streets.
BLOCK. A tract of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets, public lands, railroad rights-of-way, waterways boundary lines of the Village, or a driveway serving at least three dwelling units having residential uses below the second floor in the B-1 District pursuant to a special use permit authorized by Subsection 4-103F of this Code. (4/1995)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Glencoe.
BUFFER; BUFFERING. Any means of protecting a parcel from the visual or auditory effects of an adjacent use. Buffering may include, but is not limited to, berming, fencing, landscaping, setbacks, or open spaces.
BUILDING. A structure having a roof, supported by columns or walls, for the shelter, support, or enclosure of persons, animals, or chattels. See Subsection 8-302S, "Structure," of this Code. References to "building" shall in all cases be deemed to refer to both buildings and structures.
BUILDING AREA. The maximum horizontal projected area of a building and its accessory buildings, excluding permitted obstructions in required yards.
BUILDING CODE. The Building Code of the Village of Glencoe.
BUILDING COVERAGE. The percentage of a lot's area covered by any building or structure. See also Subsection 8-302G, "Ground Coverage, Total," of this Section.
BUILDING, EXISTING. For purposes of calculating the parking requirements in the business districts, any structure that was erected or for which a building permit had been properly issued on or before the effective date of this Code.
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FRONT. That exterior wall of a building most nearly parallel with and adjacent to the front lot line.
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FRONT, CORNER. The exterior wall of a building on a corner lot most nearly parallel with and adjacent to the corner side lot line.
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE, SIDE. For purposes of applying the setback plane height restrictions in Paragraph 3-111G14 of this Code, the exterior wall of a building most nearly parallel with and adjacent to an interior side lot line on a lot.
BUILDING LINE. A line between which line and any street line of a district, lot, tract, or parcel of land, no buildings or parts of buildings may be erected, altered, or maintained.
BUILDING, NEW. For purposes of calculating the parking requirements in the business districts, any structure erected after the effective date of this Code or any structure that is reconstructed after being damaged or destroyed by any means to the extent of more than 50 percent of the cost of replacement of such structure new.
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL. A building in which is conducted the principal use or uses of the lot on which said building is situated.
BULK AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS. The regulations of this Code pertaining to the permissible or required height, area, floor area, minimum lot area and dimensions, building coverage, ground coverage, and usable open space applicable to uses and structures.
BULLETIN BOARD SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
BUSINESS DISTRICT. Any district whose designation begins with the letter "B," as set forth in Section 2-101 of this Code.
BUSINESS SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
BUSINESS USE OR PURPOSE. Any use permitted in a business district.
C. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
CANOPY. A roof-like structure of a permanent nature that projects from the wall of a building.
CELLAR. A portion of a structure located partly underground having an average ceiling height above grade of not more than 3.5 feet.
CIRCULATION AISLE. The means of access to a parking space for a motor vehicle.
CIVIC OR CIVIC USE OR PURPOSE. An undertaking in which the citizens of a community, by their cooperative action and as their central goal, seek to promote the general welfare and common good of the community; in other words, a community movement to accomplish community goals.
CLASSIFICATION OR ZONING CLASSIFICATION. The district into which a parcel of land is placed and the body of regulations to which it is subjected by this Code and the Zoning Map.
COLLEGE. A post-secondary school furnishing academic courses and granting academic degrees, with the requirement for admission being a high school diploma or equivalent academic training, but having no rooms for housing or sleeping purposes and not including any business, professional, vocational, correspondence, dancing, or art school.
CO-LOCATION. The use of a single antenna support structure and/or site by more than one provider of personal wireless services. (3/1999)
COMMERCIAL BUILDING. A building the principal use of which is a commercial use.
COMMERCIAL USE OR PURPOSE. Any use permitted in a business district.
COMPLETELY ENCLOSED BUILDING. A building separated on all sides from the adjacent open area, or from other buildings or structures, by a permanent roof and by exterior walls or party walls, pierced only by windows or doors normally provided for the accommodation of persons, goods or vehicles. However, a parking structure that has less than 50 percent of its outer wall space open and that does not allow any parked vehicle within said structure to be seen from the exterior thereof shall be considered a completely enclosed building.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN. See Paragraph 7-105D1 of this Code.
CORNER BUILDING FRONT. See Subsection 8-302B, "Building or Structure Front, Corner," of this Section.
COURT, INNER. An open unoccupied space surrounded on all sides by walls or by walls and a lot line or lines.
COURT, LENGTH OF OUTER. The mean horizontal distance between the open and closed ends of the outer court.
COURT, OUTER. An open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building, extending to and opening upon a street, alley, or yard.
COURT YARD. An open unoccupied space the perimeter of which is surrounded on 85 percent or more of its perimeter by the walls of a dwelling on the same lot.
COVERED ENTRY. (See 3-111-G-20)
CURB LEVEL. The sidewalk height at the mid-point of a front lot line. Where no sidewalk exists, the elevation of the crown of the street at the midpoint of the front lot line shall be deemed to be the curb level.
D. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
DECK. A structure attached to or adjacent to any dwelling unit exceeding eight inches above grade that is designed and intended for the support of persons; and that has no part constructed above any story of such dwelling, excluding any cellar or basement.
DEDICATION. The designation of land for a public use by the owner thereof.
DEVELOPMENT. Any man-made change, other than maintenance of existing structures, paved areas, or utilities, to improved or unimproved real estate, including without limitation the construction or installation of new, or enlargement of existing, structures, streets, or utilities; dredging, filling, drilling, mining, grading, paving, or excavating operations; and open storage of materials.
DISPLAY OR SURFACE FACE. The area made available by a sign structure for the purpose of displaying the sign's message.
DISTANCE OF SIGN PROJECTION. The distance from the exterior wall surface of a building to the sign element farthest distant from such surface.
DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINE. A line on the Zoning Map separating one district from another. See also Subsection 2-103C of this Code.
DISTRICT BOUNDARY LOT. Any lot or parcel of land, any lot line of which coincides with a district boundary line or which is contiguous to any public or private right-of-way containing a district boundary line.
DOMESTIC SERVANT. A person employed primarily to perform personal care, cooking, cleaning, maintenance, or other household services for a dwelling and its occupants.
DRIVE-IN ESTABLISHMENT OR FACILITY. An establishment or facility that by design of physical facilities or by service or packaging procedures encourages or permits customers to receive a service or obtain a product that may be used or consumed in a motor vehicle on or off the premises or to be entertained while remaining in a motor vehicle.
DRIVEWAY. A private access way that provides direct access from a street to not more than two lots or two principal buildings or uses.
DWELLING. Any structure or portion thereof designed or used only for habitation by one or more families; not including the use of building or premises for the conduct of any business, commercial, or manufacturing purpose, except as expressly provided in this Code.
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY. A detached dwelling having accommodations for and occupied by one family only.
DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY. A dwelling providing two or more dwelling units for residential use.
DWELLING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling forming a single habitable unit with facilities that are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation by one family.
DWELLING UNIT, EFFICIENCY. A dwelling unit consisting of not more than one habitable room together with cooking and sanitation facilities.
E. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
EATING PLACE. An establishment where food is available to the general public primarily for consumption within a structure on the premises, where at least 50 percent of the gross floor area of the establishment is devoted to patron seating, and where the consumption of food in motor vehicles on the premises is neither encouraged nor permitted.
EATING PLACE, DRIVE-IN. A drive-in establishment, as defined in Subsection 8-302D, "Drive-In Establishment or Facility," of this Section, where food is prepared and served for consumption in motor vehicles.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). A vehicle that stores electric energy to be used for propulsion.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION (EVCS)
: Equipment designed to safely supply power from a facility or structure to EVs. EVCSs include hard-wired EVCSs and EVCSs that plug into standard wall outlets, and may also integrate communication, metering, GPS and other features that assist EV drivers and the host facility.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. A public or private school furnishing academic courses for kindergarten through grade 8, or any of such grades, but having no rooms used for housing or sleeping purposes.
EMERGENCY GENERATOR
: A permanently-installed electromechanical machine connected to the natural gas utility and used to supplement existing electricity supply to a residential structure in the event of a power failure that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy and generates electrical power either as an alternating current, an alternator, or as a direct current, a dynamo. (Am. Ord. 2012-01-3302, passed 1-19-2012)
ENLARGEMENT. An addition to the floor area of, or any other increase in the size of, any existing structure.
EXTENDED WINDOW WELL. Either:
(1) Any window well (as provided in the Village’s Building Code) directly serving a portion of a basement or cellar in a single family dwelling that has any dimension (other than depth) in excess of 3.5 feet as measured from the interior of such window well; or
(2) Any exterior access directly serving a portion of a basement or cellar in a single family dwelling that projects more than 3.5 feet from an exterior wall of the basement or cellar that it serves; or
(3) Any window well or exterior access directly serving a portion of a cellar in a single family dwelling that does not have at least one story directly above it, provided that there are at least two other such window wells and/or accesses having equivalent or smaller dimensions serving a portion of such cellar. (Amended 5/18/2006)
EXTENSION. An increase in the amount of existing floor area used for an existing use within an existing structure or an increase in that portion of a tract of land occupied by an existing use.
EXTERIOR WALL. Any wall of a building or structure one side of which is exposed to the outdoors.
F. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
FAMILY. Any of the following combinations of persons living together as a single housekeeping unit, together with domestic servants: (1) one or more persons related by blood, marriage, legal adoption, or guardianship; or (2) two groups of persons where all persons in each group are related by blood, marriage, legal adoption, or guardianship; or (3) not more than four persons not so related. A family in either (1) or (2) above may include, in addition to its basic members, a total of not more than two boarders or long-term guests. For the purposes of this definition, "living together as a single housekeeping unit" shall be deemed to mean that all members of the household share common meals, all members have the equal right to use, in common with each other, the areas customarily considered to be common area in a dwelling, and all members share customary household obligations in a manner typical of a traditional nuclear family.
FENCE. A man-made barrier structure used as a boundary or as a means of protection, confinement, or screening.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS. The sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of the buildings, on a lot measured from the exterior face of exterior walls of each such building. Gross floor area shall include areas such as basement floors (but not cellar floors , except that one-half of the gross horizontal area of any portion of a cellar and any accompanying extended window well in a single family dwelling that does not have at least one story directly above such portion of the cellar shall be included in gross floor area ); elevator shafts and stairwells at each floor; floor spaces, and shafts used for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment; penthouses, attic floors, except where the clear ceiling height is less than seven feet; interior balconies and mezzanines; atria; covered porches; bay overhangs; under bays; under eaves; sun decks; courtyards; decks having either a floor at least 3.5 feet above
adjacent ground
or protective, decorative, or ornamental appurtenances (such as hand railings, benches, and the like)
higher than
3.5 feet above the deck floor; and floor space used for accessory uses. Gross floor area shall include floor area devoted to parking structures. Where any space has a floor to ceiling height of more than 14 feet, each 14 feet of height or fraction thereof shall be treated as a separate floor. For purposes of this definition, the clear ceiling height of an attic shall be measured from the top of the ceiling joists for the floor below to the underside of the roof rafters, notwithstanding any cross ties, trusses, or other building components that may interrupt such space.
FOOT CANDLE. The illumination of a surface one foot distant from a source of one candle power, equal to one lumen per square foot.
FRONTAGE. All of the property fronting on one side of a street, measured along such street, between an intersecting or intercepting street and another intersecting or intercepting street, a right-of-way in excess of 30 feet, an end of a dead-end street, or a Village boundary.
FRONTAGE, ZONING LOT. All of the property of a zoning lot fronting on a street, measured between side or corner side lot lines.
G. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
GARAGE OR GARAGE, PARKING. A structure, or part thereof, designed or used for the parking and storage of vehicles at one or more levels. (Also see 3-111-G-20)
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION. Any building, structure, premises, enclosure, or other place used for the dispensing, sale, or offering for sale of any motor vehicle fuels or oil having pumps and storage tanks, located wholly within the lot lines; provided, however, that when such dispensing, sale, or offering for sale of such fuels or oil is incidental to the principal use of a garage, the premises shall be classified as a garage.
GLARE, DIRECT. Light visible directly from the source thereof.
GOLF COURSE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
. Netting, fencing, or similar material, along with support structures, used to contain golf balls at golf courses or driving ranges.
GRADE. The curb level of a zoning lot; provided that, where a building is located on a natural terrace or slope, the grade shall be established by the average ground level at the building front.
GRADING. Reshaping natural land contours using natural land materials.
GROUND COVERAGE, TOTAL. That proportion of the area of a lot that is or may be occupied by a building and its accessory buildings and by residential recreational facilities. In addition, for buildings other than single family dwellings, total ground coverage shall include 50 percent of the area required for parking spaces.
GROUND SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
H. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
HALF STORY (deleted August 17, 2000)
HEIGHT. The vertical distance measured from grade to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs, or to the deck line for mansard roofs, or to the mean height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs, or to the highest point of a structure without a
roof. When a parapet wall, a penthouse, or any similar structure is located on the roof of a building, height shall be measured to the highest point of said structure if any part of it extends above the height as measured pursuant to the first sentence of this definition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, mechanical equipment and any wall or similar structure designed exclusively for the purpose of screening such mechanical equipment from view shall not be considered in determining the height of a building. Chimneys shall not be considered in determining the height of a building.
HEIGHT OF COURT OR YARD. The vertical distance from the lowest level of such court or yard to the highest point of any bounding wall.
HIGHER CLASSIFICATION. A district or use subject to greater restrictions.
HOST LOT. A lot that: (i) is located in a Residential District; (ii) is vacant or developed for a lawful residential use or purpose; (iii) abuts a lot used for a place of public worship; and (iv) is or will be, subject to issuance of a special use permit, encumbered by an easement to allow parking for the abutting place of worship on a portion of such lot. (May 28, 1998)
HOUSING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS. Housing, excluding nursing homes, which (1) is in a development, maintained and operated for exclusive occupancy of individual units therein by (a) persons who are at least 62 years of age; (b) persons who are under a disability or handicap as determined by the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (c) two or more persons, living together in a single unit as a family, one of whom meets the occupancy criteria as stated in (a) or (b); provided, however, that not more than one unit in such a development may be occupied by the family of a manager, janitor, or similar person without regard to such occupancy criteria; and (2) complies with such special building or construction standards for such housing as the Board of Trustees may from time to time approve by ordinance or resolution.
I. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
IDENTIFICATION SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE. Any hard surfaced, man-made area on a lot that does not
readily absorb or retain storm water or runoff, including but not limited to buildings and structures, parking areas, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and paved recreational facilities. (Added Feb 6, 2003)
IMPROVEMENT OR FACILITY, PUBLIC. A sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage appurtenance, water main, roadway, parkway, sidewalk, planting strip, or other facility for which the Village or any other government agency may assume maintenance or operational responsibility.
INTERIOR SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105F7 of this Code.
J. When used in this Code, the following term shall have the meaning herein ascribed to it, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
JOINT-IDENTIFICATION SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
K. [RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE]
L. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
LEGAL NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD. See Subsection 8-302N, "Nonconforming Lot of Record, Legal," of this Section.
LINEAR BLOCK. That property abutting on one side of a street, railroad right-of-way, or other boundary of a block.
LINEAR FRONTAGE. The length of the front lot line.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. A public performance intended to be diverting or engaging
with or without the use of instrumental, electronic, or mechanical accompaniment.
LOT. See Subsection 8-302L, "Lot of Record" and "Lot, Zoning," of this Section. Unless the context indicates otherwise, all references in this Code to a "lot" shall be deemed to mean a "zoning lot."
LOT AREA. The total land and water area included within lot lines, excluding, however, land areas subject to easements for public or private access or egress.
LOT AREA PER UNIT. That portion of the total lot area allocated for each dwelling unit located on a lot.
LOT, AVERAGE WIDTH OF. The quotient resulting from the division of the total lot area in square feet by the maximum depth of the lot in feet.
LOT, BUILDABLE AREA OF A. That portion of a lot bounded by the required yards.
LOT, BUILDABLE WIDTH OF A. The width of a lot remaining as buildable after side yards and corner side yards are provided.
LOT, CORNER. A lot abutting upon two or more streets or rights-of-way at their intersection or junction or a lot bounded on two sides by a curving street or right-of-way, any two adjacent chords of which form an interior angle not exceeding 120 degrees.
LOT, DEPTH OF. The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.
LOT, MAXIMUM DEPTH OF. The distance between the front base line of the lot and the farthest point of the lot therefrom, measured along a line perpendicular to the front base line, or its extension, and passing through the farthest point therefrom of the lot. The front base line of a lot shall be a line passing through the two termini of the front lot line.
LOT, INTERIOR. A lot other than a corner lot.
LOT LINES. The property lines bounding a lot; provided, however, that when a lot includes land subject to a public right-of-way easement for street purposes, the line separating such right-of-way from the rest of the lot shall be deemed to be the lot line.
LOT LINE, CORNER SIDE. Any street line of a corner lot other than its front lot line.
LOT LINE, FRONT. In the case of an interior lot abutting upon only one street, the line separating such lot from such street; in the case of a through lot, each line separating
such lot from a street shall be considered a front lot line; in the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line separating such lot from a street shall be considered to be the front lot line. In no case shall a front lot line be less than 20 feet in length.
LOT LINE, REAR. That lot line that is parallel to and most distant from the front lot line of the lot.
LOT LINE, SIDE. Any lot line other than a front, corner-side, or rear lot line.
LOT, MINIMUM TOTAL AREA OF. The smallest lot on which a particular use or structure may be located in a particular district.
LOT OF RECORD. A lot that is part of a subdivision, the plat of which has been recorded in the office of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, or a parcel of land separately described in a recorded deed.
LOT OF RECORD, LEGAL NONCONFORMING. See Subsection 8-302N, "Nonconforming Lot of Record, Legal," of this Section.
LOT OF RECORD, NONCONFORMING. See Subsection 8-302N, "Nonconforming Lot of Record," of this Section.
LOT, THROUGH. A lot having frontages on two non-intersecting streets or rights-of-way.
LOT, WIDTH OF. The shortest distance between side lot lines measured by a line passing through the center point of the required front yard line.
LOT, ZONING OR LOT. A parcel of land, exclusive of its right-of-way area, consisting of one or more lots of record, or parts thereof, under single control or fee title ownership, located entirely within a block and occupied by, or designated by its owner or developer at the time of filing for any zoning approval or building permit as a tract to be developed for, a principal building and its accessory buildings, or a principal use, together with such open spaces and yards as are designed and arranged, or required under this Code, to be used with such building or use. A lot may be land so recorded on the records of the County Recorder of Deeds, but it may include parts of or a combination of such lots when adjacent to one another, provided such ground is used for one main building or use. Each lot shall, in addition to meeting the other requirements of this Code, be of a shape and size such that an area equal to 75 percent of the minimum lot area enclosed within rectangular borders (i.e., bounded by two sets of parallel lines intersecting at right angles) will be fully enclosed by the boundaries of such lot. Notwithstanding the foregoing, sale of individual lots of record underlying individual dwelling units in a multi-family dwelling, following the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for such dwelling, shall not prevent treatment of the tract of land underlying such dwelling as a zoning lot, and all applicable bulk, space, and yard requirements shall be applied with respect to such dwelling and such zoning lot rather than with respect to individually-owned dwelling units and lots of record.
M When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
MARQUEE. A roof-like structure of a permanent nature that projects from the wall of a building.
MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION CENTER.
A facility operated by an organization or business that is registered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to perform necessary activities to provide only registered medical cannabis Dispensaries with usable medical cannabis in accordance and full compliance with the state Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (P.A. 98-0122).
MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY
. A facility operated by an organization or business that is registered by the Illinois 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 and full compliance with the state Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (P.A. 98-0122).
N. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
NAICS.
The North American Industry Classification System. See post this subsection.
NAMEPLATE SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD. A lot of record that does not comply with the lot requirements for any use permitted in the district in which it is located.
NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD, LEGAL. A nonconforming lot of record that:
(1) was created by a plat or deed recorded at a time when, and came into ownership separate from adjoining tracts of land at a time when, the creation of a lot of such size, shape, depth, and width at such location would not have been prohibited by any ordinance or other regulation; and
(2) has remained in separate and individual ownership from adjoining tracts of land continuously during the entire time that the creation of such a lot has been prohibited by any applicable ordinance or other regulation.
A lot shall not be deemed to have been owned separately and individually from adjoining tracts of land unless the owner of such lot did not, directly or indirectly, have legal title to or enjoy the beneficial interest in the tract or tracts contiguous thereto at any relevant time.
A legal nonconforming lot of record cannot be created by the sale or transfer of property that results in the creation of a nonconforming lot of record or that increases the degree of nonconformity of any existing nonconforming lot of record.
NONCONFORMING SIGN. Any sign that: (1) on the effective date of this Code was lawfully maintained and had been lawfully erected in accordance with the provisions of all applicable prior sign, zoning, and other ordinances but does not conform to the limitations and standards established by this Code in the zoning district in which the sign is located; or (2) on or after the effective date of this Code was lawfully erected and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Code but, by reason of further amendment to this Code after the effective date hereof, does not conform to the limitations as established by this Code in the zoning district in which the sign is located.
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE. Any building or structure, other than a sign, lawfully existing on the effective date of this Code, or any amendment to it rendering such building or structure nonconforming, that:
(a) does not comply with all of the regulations of this Code, or any such amendment thereto, governing parking, loading, or bulk and space requirements for the zoning district in which such building or structure is located; or
(b) is located on a lot that does not, or is so located on a lot as not to, comply with the area, dimension, yard, or setback requirements for the zoning district in which such building or structure is located; or
(c) both (a) and (b); except
(d) any building containing more than one dwelling unit in addition to the number permitted by the district regulations in the district where it is located shall be deemed to be a nonconforming use rather than a nonconforming structure.
NONCONFORMING USE. Any use lawfully being made of any land, building, or structure, other than a sign, on the effective date of this Code, or any amendment to it
rendering such use nonconforming, that does not comply with all of the regulations of this Code, or any such amendment hereto, governing use for the zoning district in which such land, building, or structure is located.
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS).
The 2012 edition of the North American Industry Classification System prepared by the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President of the United States, available from the National Technical Information Service of the United States Department of Commerce.
O. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
ON-SITE INFORMATIONAL SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
OPEN AIR MARKET. A temporary retail marketplace having no permanent structures and selling no goods or wares except the following:
(i) fresh (never having been frozen or packaged) dairy goods, fruits, vegetables, juices, flowers, plants, herbs, and spices produced or grown by the vendor; and
(ii) baked goods made by the vendor.
OPEN SALES LOT. Land used or occupied for the purpose of buying, selling, or renting merchandise out-of-doors.
OPEN SPACE AND USABLE OPEN SPACE. An area or areas of a lot, including required yards, that is:
(a) open and unobstructed from ground to sky except by facilities specifically designed, arranged, and intended for use in conjunction with passive or active outdoor recreation or relaxation; and
(b) located at least five feet from any structure except structures specifically designed, arranged, and intended for use in conjunction with passive or active outdoor recreation or relaxation; and
(c) landscaped, maintained, or otherwise treated to create a setting appropriate to recreation or relaxation; and
(d) accessible and usable by the residents of all dwellings, or the users of all non-residential buildings, it is intended or required to serve.
OPEN SPACE, COMMON. Open space held in private ownership, regularly available for use by the occupants of more than one dwelling or the users of more than one non-residential building.
OPEN SPACE, PRIVATE. Open space held in private ownership, the use of which is normally limited to the occupants of one dwelling or the users of one non-residential building.
OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC. Open space dedicated to or owned by any government or governmental agency or authority.
OUTDOOR STORAGE. The placing, depositing, or maintaining for future use of materials, goods, supplies, equipment, or other items other than in a completely enclosed building.
OWNER. Includes the holder of legal title as well as holders of any equitable interest, such as trust beneficiaries, contract purchasers, option holders, lessees under leases having an unexpired term of at least 10 years, and the like.
P. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
PARKING AREA. Any land area, not located in a garage, designed and used for the parking of not more than four vehicles.
PARKING LOT. Any land area designed or used for the parking, and associated circulation, of more than four vehicles.
PARK SITE: A lot owned or controlled by the Glencoe Park District or Winnetka Park District that meets the requirements of Section 3-111G17 and is used for public park purposes. (Adopted March 11, 1999)
PARKING SPACE. An area for the parking of a vehicle.(for R-D also see ground coverage, total)
PERGOLA.
A structure attached to a residential structure at ground level usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters. (Adopted December 15, 2011)
PERIMETER LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE. A landscaped open space intended to enhance the appearance of, or screen from view, parking lots and other outdoor aesthetically unpleasant uses or areas or to create a transition between incompatible uses by means of appropriate buffering, landscaping, or screening primarily along lot lines.
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICES. Commercial mobile telecommunications services, unlicensed wireless telecommunications services, and common carrier wireless telecommunications exchange access services. (3/1999)
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICES ANTENNA. An antenna used in connection with the provision of personal wireless services. A personal wireless services antenna may be an array of not more than 12 interrelated “whip” (omnidirectional) or “panel” (unidirectional) antennae. (3/1999)
PLAN COMMISSION. The Plan Commission of the Village of Glencoe. See Section 2-119 of the Glencoe Village Code.
POLE SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
POLITICAL SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
PORCH. A roofed, open-air area of a building with no exterior wall (including windows, screens, shades, curtains, etc.) over 3.5 feet above the floor of such area, including loggias, pergolas, and the like. (Also see Sec 3-111-G-20)
PORTABLE SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
PRE-FAR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING A single family dwelling for which at least 50% of its existing gross floor area was constructed before 6 September 1990. (17 August 2000)
PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL. A public or private school furnishing programs for pupils before kindergarten designed to foster mental skills and social development through constructive play and group activities, but having no rooms used for housing or sleeping purposes.
PREMISES. A lot, plot, or parcel of land, together with the buildings and structures thereon.
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE OR BUILDING. A structure or building on a zoning lot intended to be utilized for a principal use and to which any other structure on such lot must be accessory.
PRINCIPAL USE. The use of a zoning lot, whether a permitted or specially permitted use, designated by the owner of such lot as the primary or main use of such lot and to which any other use on such lot must be accessory.
PRIVATE GOLF CLUB. A not-for-profit golf club whose golf and other recreational, concession, and necessary service facilities are operated under the exclusive control of the club for the sole use and benefit of its members and guests.
PUBLIC EASEMENT. A space other than a street or alley permanently reserved as the principal means of access to abutting property and as a location for public utilities.
PUBLIC HEARING. A meeting conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act at which members of the general public must be permitted to give testimony, evidence, or opinions relevant to the subject matter.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT OR FACILITY. See Subsection 8-302I, "Improvement or Facility, Public," of this Section.
PUBLIC MEETING. A meeting conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act at which members of the general public, as opposed to members of the committee, board, or commission and as opposed to the applicant for relief, have no right (but may be given the opportunity) to offer testimony, evidence, or opinions.
PUBLIC UTILITY. Any person under public regulation furnishing franchised services such as cable television, electricity, gas, telephone, water, or sewage service.
Q. [RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE]
R. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
RAILROAD PASSENGER STATION. A building serving railway patrons and excluding all business, wholesale, and industrial uses except the sale of tickets, newspapers and magazines, express and baggage handling services, porter services, telephone and telegraph services, and vending machines, all of which permitted sales and services shall be carried on within the building or, in the case of telephone services, within 150 feet of any passenger station building.
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. A strip of land with tracks and auxiliary facilities for track operation, but not including freight depots or stations, loading platforms, train sheds, warehouses, car or locomotive shops, or car yards.
RECREATIONAL DEVICE. A structure or outdoor facility not attached to the principal structure on a lot and intended principally for recreational use or enjoyment, including, but not limited to, the following: a trampoline; a sandbox; a freestanding basketball standard; garden furniture; a dog house; and a play house, swing set, platform, climbing bars, or similar structure. Except for freestanding basketball standards, no such structure or outdoor facility exceeding a height of five feet above grade shall be deemed a "recreational device."
RECREATIONAL FACILITY, RESIDENTIAL. An area, court, pool, or facility, other than a recreational device, intended for active recreational or athletic use such as game courts, swimming pools, or ball fields established as an accessory use to a dwelling.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. Every vehicle or boat originally designed for living quarters, recreation, or human habitation and not used as a commercial vehicle, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Boat. Any vessel used for water travel. A boat mounted on a trailer shall be considered one vehicle.
(b) Camper Trailer. A folding or collapsible vehicle without its own motive power, designed as temporary living quarters for travel, camping, recreation or vacation use;
(c) Motorized Home. A temporary dwelling designed and constructed for travel, camping, recreational, or vacation uses as an integral part of a self--propelled vehicle.
(d) Off-The-Road-Vehicle. A vehicle intended principally for recreational use off of roads where state vehicle licenses are required, such as a dune buggy, go-cart, or snowmobile.
(e) Racing Car or Cycle. A vehicle intended to be used in racing competition, such as a race car, stock car, or racing cycle.
(f) Travel Trailer. A vehicle without its own motive power, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, camping, recreational, or vacation uses.
(g) Truck Camper. A structure designed primarily to be mounted on a pickup or truck chassis and designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, camping, recreational, or vacation uses. When mounted on a truck, such a structure and the truck shall together be considered one vehicle.
(h) Van. A general term applied to a non-commercial motor vehicle licensed by the State of Illinois as a Recreational Vehicle.
(i) Vehicle Trailer. A vehicle without its own motive power that is designed to transport another vehicle, such as a boat, motorcycle or snowmobile for recre-ational or vacation use and that is eligible to be licensed or registered and insured for highway use. A vehicle trailer with another vehicle mounted on it shall be considered one vehicle.
RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION. A use intended for the purpose of religious exercise (including prayer, study, assembly, and community service.) A religious congregation shall include without limitation churches, temples, synagogues, and mosques. (Amended 8/2004)
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE. A structure containing one or more dwelling units.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Any district the designation of which begins with the letter "R" as set forth in Section 2-101 of this Code.
RESIDENTIAL USE OR PURPOSE. Any use permitted in a residential district.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. A strip of land used or designated for use in whole or in part for vehicular or pedestrian access or passage serving three or more lots.
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE. The division line between a lot, tract, or parcel of land and a contiguous right-of-way, including in such rights-of-way all property dedicated for right-of-way purposes or subject to public or private easements therefore.
RIGHT-OF-WAY, PRIVATE. A right-of-way that has not been dedicated to or accepted by any government agency.
RIGHT-OF-WAY, PUBLIC. A right-of-way that has been dedicated to and accepted by, or otherwise acquired by, a government agency.
ROOF SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
S. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
SCREEN; SCREENING. A structure erected or vegetation planted that substantially conceals an area from view at all times during the year.
SECONDARY SCHOOL. A public or private school furnishing academic courses for grades 9 through 12, but having no rooms used for housing or sleeping purposes.
SETBACK. The minimum horizontal distance between a specified lot line, measuring along a straight line and at a right angle to such lot line, and the nearest point of a building or structure.
SHOPPING CENTER. A grouping of three or more business establishments on a single zoning lot together with an on-premises parking lot designed and intended for the joint and common use of all business establishments on the zoning lot.
SIC. The Standard Industrial Classification Manual. See post this Subsection.
SIGN. Any object, device, display, or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, that is used to advertise, identify, display, direct, or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event, or location by any means including letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, or projected images; whether or not illuminated. For definitions of particular, functional and structural types of signs, see Subsection 5-105D of this Code.
SIGN WITH BACKING. Any sign that is displayed upon, against, or through any material or color surface or backing that forms an integral part of such display and differentiates the total display from the background against which it is placed.
SIGN WITHOUT BACKING. Any sign other than a sign with backing.
SITE PLAN. A graphic rendering of a proposed use, construction, or development.
SPECIAL USE. A use that has some special impact or uniqueness that requires careful review of its location, design, configuration, and impact. See Section 7-502 of this Code.
STACKING SPACE. An area, measuring at least eight feet in width and 20 feet in length, for the temporary storage of a vehicle awaiting access to a drive-in establishment or facility.
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION MANUAL (SIC). The 1987 edition of the publication prepared by the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President of the United States, available from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C.
STORY. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code, that portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it, or if there is no floor above, then the space between the floor and the ceiling next above it; provided, however, that for purposes of Subparagraphs 3-111-A-1(b) and 4-110-A-1(b), no floor used exclusively for parking purposes shall be counted as a story. The floor of a story may split levels provided that there is not more than four feet difference in elevation between the different levels of the floor. When the uppermost story of a structure has a ceiling height of seven feet or more over a floor area that is less than one-third of the floor area of the next lower story, then said uppermost story shall not be counted as a story; and when the uppermost story of a structure has a ceiling height of seven feet or more over a floor area that is one-third or more but less than one-half of the floor area of the next lower story, then said uppermost story shall be counted as a half story. A basement shall be counted as a half story. A cellar shall not be counted as a story. Any area in which the distance from one floor to the floor or ceiling above it is more than 14 feet shall be deemed to consist of one story for each 14 feet of height or fraction thereof. (See February 25, 1997 ceiling interpretation at end of definition section and August 20, 1996 interpretation on story.)
STREET. The paved portion of a public or private right-of-way, other than a driveway, that affords the principal means of vehicular access to abutting property.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or temporary location on the ground, or anything attached to something having a permanent location on or in the ground, but not including paving or surfacing less than eight inches above the ground. "Structure" shall in all cases be deemed to refer to both structures and buildings.
STRUCTURAL ALTERATION. Any change, other than incidental repairs, that would prolong the life of the supporting members of a structure such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, or foundations, or that would alter the dimensions or configurations of the roof or exterior walls of a structure, or that would increase the gross floor area of a structure.
SUN DECK. An area without roof or any other overhead structure or element located above any story of a building, which area has a fence, wall, or rail exceeding 42 inches in height above its floor.
SURFACE AREA, ANTENNA. An area determined by adding together the actual surface area of each solid element or part of an antenna and its support structure, plus all air spaces that are fully bounded by such solid elements.
T. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
TEMPORARY SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
TERRACE. A level plane or surfaced patio, adjacent to a principal building at or within eight inches of grade and not covered by any permanent structure.
TOWER. An antenna support structure serving personal wireless services antennae that exceed twelve (12) feet in height and are not attached to a building or another structure. Towers are designed either as:
Latticework: A network of crossed metal braces, forming a tower which is usually triangular or square in cross-section.
Monopole: A single pole sunk into the ground and/or attached to a foundation. (3/1999)
TOWNHOME. A dwelling unit in a multiple family dwelling that is separated from other dwelling units in the multiple family dwelling only by one or more unpierced common walls extending from ground to roof. (Added Feb 6, 2003)
U. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
UNDERBAY. Any area not within the exterior walls of a building but lying directly beneath other gross floor area of a building, provided that: (i) such other gross floor area extends horizontally beyond the foundation of the building by more than 30 inches; and (ii) the clear ceiling height from the floor or grade of such area to the underside of such other gross floor area is at least seven (7) feet.
UNDEREAVE. Any area not within the exterior walls of a building but lying directly beneath eaves of such building, provided that: (i) the undereave shall only include the area beneath that portion of an eave extending more than 30 inches beyond the exterior wall of such building; and (ii) the clear ceiling height from the floor or grade of such area to the underside of such eave is at least seven (7) feet.
USE. The purpose or activity for which a structure or land is designed, arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.
USE INTERPRETATION. An interpretation of the permitted use or special use lists established by this Code for the purpose of allowing a use not expressly mentioned in those lists to be established in a zoning district found to be appropriate for such use by application of the standards established in Section 7-401 of this Code.
USE, PERMITTED. A use that appears on the permitted use list of a particular zoning district.
USE, SPECIAL. A use that appears on the special use list in a particular district.
V. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
VACANT. Not developed with any building, structure, or paving or surfacing of the ground.
VEHICLE. Any device for carrying passengers, goods, or equipment including, but not limited to, passenger automobiles, vans, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and vehicles used for commercial, business, or governmental purposes.
VILLAGE MANAGER. See 2-20 of the Glencoe Village Code. The chief adminis-trative official of the Village, subject to the superior right and power of the Board of Trustees to supervise and administer the government and affairs of the Village. When used in this Code, the term Village Manager shall refer either to such official or to his or her duly authorized delegatees.
VILLAGE USE. The use of a building, structure, or lot (or portion thereof) by the Village,
or for an authorized governmental purpose designated from time-to-time by the corporate authorities of the Village. (2/2009)
W. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
WALL SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
WARNING SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D1 of this Code.
WINDOW SIGN. See Paragraph 5-105D2 of this Code.
X. [RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE]
Y. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
YARD. A required open space on a lot between a lot line and a yard line that is, except as otherwise expressly authorized by this Code, unoccupied and unobstructed from grade to the sky.
YARD, CORNER SIDE. A yard extending from the front yard line to the rear lot line between the corner side lot line of the lot and the corner side yard line.
YARD, DEPTH OF. The distance required in the applicable district regulations between a lot line and its corresponding yard line.
YARD, FRONT. A yard extending along the full length of the front lot line between the side lot lines and between the front lot line of the lot and the front yard line.
YARD LINE, CORNER SIDE. A line drawn parallel to a corner side lot line at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the required corner side yard.
YARD LINE, FRONT. A line drawn parallel to a front lot line at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the required front yard. If the front lot line is not straight, then the front yard line shall be drawn as nearly parallel to such front lot line as possible but shall in no case be drawn closer to any point on such front lot line than the depth of the required front yard.
YARD LINE, REAR. A line drawn parallel to a rear lot line at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the required rear yard.
YARD LINE, SIDE. A line drawn parallel to a side lot line at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the required side yard.
YARD, REAR. A yard extending along the full length of the rear lot line between the side lot lines and between the rear lot line and the rear yard line, except that in the case of a corner lot the rear yard shall extend from the inner side lot line to the corner side yard line.
YARD REQUIRED. The minimum yard depth designated in the regulations of this Code establishing minimum front, corner side, side, and rear yard requirements for various uses, structures, and districts.
YARD, SIDE. A yard extending along a side lot line from the front yard line to the rear lot line and between the side lot line and the side yard line.
Z. When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Glencoe. See Section 7-102 of this Code.
ZONING CLASSIFICATION. See Subsection 8-302C, "Classification or Zoning Classification," of this Section.
ZONING CODE. The Glencoe Zoning Code; that is, this Code. Unless the context specifically requires otherwise, all references to this Code shall be deemed to refer to any certificate, permit, approval, resolution, or ordinance granted or adopted pursuant to this Code.
ZONING DISTRICT. A part of the corporate area of the Village wherein regulations of this Code are uniform. See also Section 2-101 of this Code.
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. The Village Manager of the Village.
(Am. Ord. 2013-01-3331, passed 1-17-13; Am. Ord. 2014-15-3367, passed 10-16-14; Am. Ord. 2021-09-3505, passed 3-18-2021; Am. Ord. 2023-12-3557, passed 6-15-2023; Amd. Ord. 2023-19-3564, passed 9-21-2023; Amd. Ord. 2023-23-3568, passed 10-19-2023)