In order to fulfill the statement of purpose and intent as expressed in section 11-1-2 of this chapter, conditions, regulations and requirements are hereinafter set forth in this title. They are intended to:
A. Divide the entire municipality into districts of such number, shape, area and of such different classifications (according to use of land and buildings, height and bulk of buildings, intensity of the use of the lot, area, area of open spaces, or other classification) as may be deemed best suited to carry out the purposes of this title.
B. Classify and regulate the location of agricultural, residential, municipal, commercial, commercial recreational, industrial, other uses within each individual district.
C. Establish a planned development process that allows mixed uses (residential and nonresidential) and flexibility in design, when determined appropriate to achieve the objectives set forth in this title and in Sugar Grove's adopted land use plan.
D. Establish low density and medium density residential districts, to ensure that a balance and diversity in housing product is achievable.
E. Prohibit uses, buildings or structures that would be incompatible with the intended character of each district.
F. Regulate the intensity of use on individual lots, by establishing standards that limit the height and bulk of buildings hereinafter to be erected.
G. Regulate the location of buildings and associated parking, loading or accessory structures that might be proposed within a floodplain, wetland, or other natural resource, according to applicable local, state and federal laws.
H. Classify high trip generating land uses as permitted special uses in those districts where vehicular access can safely be provided; the uses will not cause traffic congestion; and where such uses will be compatible with surrounding uses, both existing and planned.
I. Establish standards that regulate the number, size and design of off street parking and off street loading and provide safe lighting without glare and off site spillage.
J. Establish regulations for landscaping individual lots and planned developments. Require landscaping screening between nonresidential buildings or uses and adjacent residential and institutional uses, either existing or planned.
K. Promote those areas designated as environmental corridor on Sugar Grove's land use map, or sites and structures that are determined to be culturally significant, to be set aside as permanent, open space.
L. Establish standards for the dedication of land in a planned development as permanent open space or park.
M. Require architectural review for all residential and nonresidential buildings proposed as part of a planned development.
N. Establish regulations for landscaping public rights of way and individual lots.
O. Discourage additions to, and alterations of, existing buildings or structures that would not comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed herein.
P. Prescribe penalties for any violation of the provisions of this title, or of any amendment thereto. (Ord. 2002-01-15B, 1-15-2002)