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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-2008-127-O-08• Effective date: February 13, 2009
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AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance by Adding
Section 6-15-15, "oWE West Evanston Overlay District" and
Section 6-15-16, "WE1 West Evanston Transitional District"
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission held public hearings, pursuant to
proper notice, on August 1, 2007, August 22, 2007, December 19, 2007,
February 13, 2008, April 2, 2008, May 28, 2008, June 4, 2008, September 17,
2008, and October 15, 2008, regarding case no. ZPC 07-03-M&T to consider
amendments to the text of Title 6 of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as
amended ("the Zoning Ordinance") by adding a new Section 6-15-15, "oWE
0 West Evanston Overlay District" and Section 6-15-16, "WE1 West Evanston
Transitional District'; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission received testimony and made
verbatim transcripts
and findings
pursuant to
Section 6-3-4-5 of the Zoning
Ordinance that the
proposed
amendments
met the standards for text
amendments, and recommended City Council approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, at its November 24, 2008, December 8, 2008, and
January 12, 2009 meetings, the Planning and Development Committee of the
City Council considered and ultimately adopted the findings and
recommendation of the Plan Commission, as amended, in case no. ZPC 07-03-
0
M&T and recommended City Council approval thereof; and
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WHEREAS, at its January 26, 2009 meeting, the City Council •
considered, amended, and adopted the records and recommendations of the
Plan Commission and the Planning and Development Committee, as amended,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: That the Zoning Ordinance is hereby further
amended by adding Section 6-15-15, "oWE West Evanston Overlay District," to
read as follows:
6-15-15: oWE WEST EVANSTON OVERLAY DISTRICT
The intent of the oWE West Evanston Overlay District is to implement the West
Evanston Physical Planning and Urban Infill Design Master Plan document,
adopted by the Evanston City Council on May 14, 2007. To accomplish said
intent, the Overlay District employs form -based zoning, also known as form -
based code, to regulate the redevelopment of what is commonly referred to as
West Evanston. Said code, as may be amended from time to time, is hereby
incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference and shall be kept on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
The West Evanston Overlay District shall be designated by the City Council and
shown as an overlay to the underlying districts with the designation `oWE" on the
City Zoning Map.
SECTION 3: That the document attached hereto as Exhibit A is
hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference as the "form -based
code" that is referred to in Section 6-15-15 of the City Code as enacted by
Section 2 of this ordinance.
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• SECTION 4: That the Zoning Ordinance is hereby further
amended by adding Section 6-15-16, "WE1 West Evanston Transitional
District," to read as follows:
6-15-16: WE1 WEST EVANSTON TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT
6-15-16-1: PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The WE1 West Evanston Transitional District is intended to allow the continued
operation and expansion of existing light manufacturing, light industrial, and
commercial uses in a manner that minimizes adverse effects on nearby
properties, and permits the redevelopment of surrounding areas in accordance
with: (i) the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the West
Evanston Tax Increment Financing District, adopted by the City pursuant to
Ordinance 102-0-05, as amended by Amendment No. 1 adopted by the City
pursuant to Ordinance 7-0-08; and (ii) the West Evanston Physical Planning and
Urban Infill Design Master Plan, adopted by the City on May 14, 2007.
The WE1 West Evanston Transitional District is also intended to ensure any
• abandonment, extended discontinuance of operations, or substantial change in
use of the sites used for light manufacturing, light industrial, or commercial uses
leads to the redevelopment of such sites for residential and mixed -use purposes
in accordance with the West Evanston Physical Planning and Urban Infill Design
Master Plan.
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6-15-16-2 SUB -DISTRICTS:
The WE1 District includes the following two Sub -districts:
(A) The WE1-132 Sub -district includes the properties within the WE1 District
designated for rezoning to the B2 District in the West Evanston Physical
Planning and Urban Infill Design Master Plan.
(B) The WE1-R4 Sub -district includes the properties within the WE1 District
designated for rezoning to the R4 District in the West Evanston Physical
Planning and Urban Infill Design Master Plan.
6-15-16-3: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted in the WE1 District:
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(A) Within both the WE1-62 and WE1-R4 Sub -districts, any use permitted in •
the 12 District pursuant to Subsection 6-14-3-2 of this Title, but only if such
use is either: a continuation of a Permitted Use existing on a particular
property as of the date of adoption of the ordinance establishing the WE1
District; or determined by the Zoning Administrator to be of the same or
similar type and intensity of a Permitted Use existing on a particular
property, with no substantially different or substantially greater off -site
impacts. For purposes of this Chapter, these uses are referred to as
"Existing 12 Uses."
(B) Within the WE1-R4 Sub -district only, any use permitted in the C2 District
pursuant to Subsection 6-10-4-2 of this Title, but only if such use is: (a) a
continuation of a Permitted Use existing on a particular property as of the
date of adoption of the ordinance establishing the WE1 District, or (b)
determined by the Zoning Administrator to be of the same or similar type
and intensity of a Permitted Use existing on a particular property, with no
substantially different or substantially greater off -site impacts. For
purposes of this Chapter, these uses are referred to as "Existing C2
Uses."
(C) Within the WE1-132 Sub -district only, any use that:
1. is permitted in either: the B2 District pursuant to Subsection 6-9-3-2 •
of this Title; or the District mapped for a particular site under
Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston Zoning Overlay
District', pursuant to the regulating plans set forth in Chapter 6-15-
15; and
2. complies with the use, building type, parking, and landscaping
requirements of the .District mapped for a particular site under
Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston Zoning Overlay
District."
(D) Within the WE1-R4 Sub -district only, any use that:
1. is permitted in either: the R4 District pursuant to Subsection 6-8-5-2
of this Title; or the District mapped for a particular site under
Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston Zoning Overlay
District', pursuant to the regulating plans set forth in Chapter 6-15-
15; and
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• 2. complies with the use, building type, parking, and landscaping
requirements of the District mapped for a particular site under
Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston Zoning Overlay
District."
6-15-16-4: SPECIAL USES:
The following uses may be allowed in the WE1 District, subject to the provisions
set forth in Section 6-3-5, "Special Uses", of this Title: .
(A) Within the WE1-R4 Sub -district only, any use allowed as a Special Use in
the C2 District, but only if such use is a continuation of an approved
Special Use existing on a particular property as of the date of adoption of
the ordinance establishing the WE1 District. For purposes of this Chapter,
such uses are referred to as "Existing Special Uses" and existing 12 Uses,
existing C2 Uses, and existing Special Uses are collectively referred to as
"Existing Uses."
(B) Within the WE1-B2 Sub -district only, any use that:
1. is allowed as a Special Use in either: the B2 District pursuant to
Subsection 6-9-3-3 of this Title; or the District mapped for a
particular site under Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston
Zoning Overlay District", pursuant to the regulating plans set forth
in Chapter 6-15-15; and
2. complies with the use, building type, parking, and landscaping
requirements of the District mapped for a particular site under
Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston Zoning Overlay
District."
(C) Within the WE1-R4 Sub -district only, any use that:
1. is allowed as a Special Use in either: the R4 District pursuant to
Subsection 6-8-5-3 of this Title; or the District mapped for a
particular site under Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston
Zoning Overlay District", pursuant to the regulating plans set forth
in Chapter 6-15-15; and
2. complies with the use, building type, parking, and landscaping
requirements of the District mapped for a particular site under
Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston Zoning Overlay
• District."
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(D) Throughout the WE1 District, any Special Use substituted for an existing •
Special Use pursuant to Subsection 6-3-5-16 of this Title.
6-15-16-5: CONTINUATION OF EXISTING USES
(A) Subject to Subsection (B) below, Existing Uses may continue in operation,
and shall not be deemed nonconforming under any provision of this Title.
However, properties containing an Existing Use shall not contain any new
or additional use, unless the new or additional use is allowed in the WE1
District as either a Permitted Use under Subsection 6-15-16-3 or a Special
Use under Subsection 6-15-16-4. Existing 12 Uses shall comply with all
requirements applicable to uses in the 12 District pursuant to Sections 6-
14-1 and 6-14-3 of this Title. Existing C2 Uses and Existing Special Uses
shall comply with all requirements applicable to uses in the C2 District
pursuant to Sections 6-10-1 and 6-10-4 of this Title, as well as the
requirements of any Special Use approval applicable to the property.
(B) An Existing Use shall be deemed discontinued if: (i) the use or occupancy
of the structure is discontinued for twelve (12) consecutive months with no
ongoing attempts to sell or lease the property for a permitted or Special
Use under this Chapter; or (ii) failure to resume the use or occupancy
within eighteen (18) months, even though there may be ongoing efforts to
sell or lease the property for a permitted or Special Use under this •
Chapter. The City Council may, in its discretion, grant an extension to the
foregoing eighteen (18) month period if it determines the applicant has
used reasonable diligence to sell or lease the property for a permitted or
Special Use during such period. If an Existing Use is discontinued, any
subsequent use or occupancy of the property shall only be in accordance
with the following requirements:
1. For properties within the WE1-132 Sub -district, the property shall
only be used and occupied for a Permitted Use meeting all
requirements of Subsection 6-15-16-3 (C) of this Chapter or a use
allowed as a Special Use meeting all requirements of Subsection
6-15-16-4 (B) of this Chapter; and
2. For properties within the WE1-R4 Sub -district, the property shall
only be used and occupied for a Permitted Use meeting all
requirements of Subsection 6-15-16-3(D) of this Chapter or a use
allowed as a Special Use meeting all requirements of Subsection
6-15-16-4(C) of this Chapter.
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• 6-15-16-6: EXPANSION, STRUCTURAL ALTERATION, AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING USES:
(A) Existing Uses may only be expanded, structurally altered, or reconstructed
in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts on adjacent properties and if:
1. the expanded, altered, or reconstructed facilities shall contain a use
or uses that are allowed in the WE1 District as either a Permitted
Use under Subsection 6-15-16-3 or a Special Use under
Subsection 6-15-16-4;
2. for Existing 12 Uses, the expanded, altered, or reconstructed
facilities comply with all requirements applicable to uses in the 12
District pursuant to Sections 6-14-1 and 6-14-3 of this Title;
3. for Existing C2 Uses and Existing Special Uses, the expanded,
altered, or reconstructed facilities comply with all requirements
applicable to uses in the C2 District pursuant to Sections 6-10-1
and 6-10-4 of this Title;
4. for Existing Special Uses, an amended Special Use approval is
• obtained pursuant to Chapter 6-3-5 of this Title, or the Special Use
is approved by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Subsection 6-
3-5-16 of this Title;
5. the expanded, altered, or reconstructed facilities shall not exceed
forty feet (40') in height;
6. the expanded, altered, or reconstructed facilities shall not have, in
comparison with the prior permitted facilities on the site:
(a) An increase in degree of noise or glare detectable at the
property line, as validated by an analysis of existing and
proposed conditions submitted by the applicant and
approved by the Zoning Administrator; or
(b) An increase in outside storage or loading visible from the
right-of-way;
7. the expanded, altered or reconstructed facilities shall comply with
all other requirements of this Code including, but not limited to, the
Environmental Control Code set forth in Section 4-10-10 of this
• Code and the prohibition on nuisances set forth in Section 8-4-1 of
this Code.
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(B) In addition to the evaluation criteria set forth in Section 4-17-6 of this
Code, the site plan and appearance review for any new building or
structure or modifications to the exterior of an existing structure in the
WE1 District shall include an evaluation of whether the proposed site and
building plan fulfills the objectives of the West Evanston Physical Planning
and Urban Infill Design Master Plan, and conforms to the extent possible,
considering the objectives of the proposed expansion, to the building type
standards and landscape standards of comparable building types and lots
under Chapter 6-15-15 of this Title, "West Evanston Zoning Overlay
District".
SECTION 5: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: That if any provision of this ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional or otherwise
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this
ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, •
and each invalid provision or invalid application of this ordinance is severable.
SECTION 7: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner
provided by law.
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Introduced: I
Adopted: *aiA
, 2009 Approved:
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Attest Approved„ 6,to form:
--�odney Gr en:e, City Clerk Elke B. Tober-Purze, Inte '
First Assistant Corporation Counsel
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EXHIBIT A •
Form -Based Code Referred to in Section 6-15-15 of the City Code
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction.....................................4
II. Zoning & Regulating Plans................7
Ill. Street Type Standards....................17
IV-XVII: Building Type Standards ............ 23
IV. General Building Type Standards...................23
• V. Base Types...................................................28
VI. Cap Types....................................................30
VII.
Measuring Transparency................................32
VIII.
Measuring Height & Coverage ......................33
IX.
Mixed Use Building....................................34
X.
Flex Apartment Building .............................36
XI.
Apartment Building........................................38
XII.
Flat Building..................................................40
XIII.
Townhouse I.................................................42
XIV.
Townhouse 11................................................44
XV.
Townhouse III...............................................46
XVI.
Small -Lot House...........................................48
XVII.
Iconic Building.............................................50
XVIII-XXII: Landscape Standards ........... 53
XVIII. Parking Lot Frontage Buffer........................55
XIX. Side & Rear Yard Landscape Buffer...............56
V. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping.................58
XXI. Screening of Open Storage, Refuse Areas,
& Utility Appurtenances...............................59
• XXII. Street Trees..................................................60
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• A. Application of Overlay District.
West Evanston Zoning Overlay
I. Introduction
The provisions of this Section [6-15-15] shall serve as
a supplement to all other requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and the Evanston City Code. Where a
conflict exists between the provisions of this Section
[6-15-15] and those requirements applicable to uses
and structures in the B2, R4, or R5 zoning districts,
the provisions of this Overlay District shall control.
Where a conflict or inconsistency exists between
the provisions of this Section [6-15-15] and those
of Section [6-15-16], West Evanston Transitional
District, the provisions of Section [6-16-16] shall
control. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
set forth in this Section [6-15-15], the requirements
of this Overlay District shall only apply to uses, lots,
and structures located within the West Evanston
'Transitional District to the extent the application of
this Overlay District or its requirements are explicitly
referenced in Section [6-15-16].
2. This document provides the development regulations
for the Redevelopment Area Overlay defined in
Figure I -A. Except as provided above in paragraph
I.A.1, all parcels within the defined boundaries are
required to follow the regulations included herein.
• B.Intent.
The intent of this Overlay District is to -require
implementation of the West Evanston Physical Planning
and Urban Infill Design Master Plan document, adopted
by the Evanston City Council on May 14, 2007.
C. Code Definitions.
These definitions are specific to the regulations outlined
for the Overlay District and are in addition to the
definitions in the Evanston Zoning Ordinance. The
defined terms will appear with the first letter(s) capitalized
throughout this Section.
1. Base Type. The permitted treatment types of the
Ground Story Facade of a structure.
2. Building Coverage. This term is defined in
Subsection VIII.B.1 of this Overlay.
3. Building Type. A structure defined by the
combination of configuration, form and function.
4. Build -to Zone. An area in which the front or side
Facade of a building shall be placed; it may or may
not be located directly adjacent to a property line.
• The zone dictates the minimum and maximum
distance a structure may be placed from a property
line.
City of Evanston: West Evanston Overlay District
5. Cap Type. The detail at the top of a building that
finishes a Facade, including a pitched roof with
various permitted slopes, and a parapet.
6. Car Court. A driveway area, surrounded on at least
three sides with building, providing entrances into
personal garages and allowing vehicular turnaround.
7. Corner Building. A building constructed on the
corner lot of a block to hold the spatial definition
of an intersection, often referred to as "holding the
corner."
8. Entrance, Primary. Also referred to as main or
principal entrance. The principal point of access for
pedestrians into a building is typically located on the
front and corner side Facade.
9. Expression Line. A three-dimensional, linear
element, horizontal or vertical, protruding or
indented at least a quarter (1/4) inch from the
exterior Facade of a building. May be decorative or
structural. Element typically delineates the floors or
stories of a building.
10. Facade. The exterior face of a building, including,
but not limited to the wall, windows, window sills,
doorways, and design elements such as horizontal and
vertical Expression Lines, and a parapet.
11. Facade, Front. Any building face adjacent to the
front property line.
12. Green Roof. A roof that absorbs or retains
stormwater by providing a landscape surface and
filtering system. Considered a Semi -Pervious surface.
13. Gross Square Footage. Gross square footage of a
building is the total area of all floors as measured
between the outside surfaces of all exterior walls.
14. Ground Story. The first floor of a building that
is level to or slightly elevated above the sidewalk,
excluding basements and cellars.
15. Half -Stories. This term is defined in Subsection
VIII.A.2 of this Overlay.
16. "Hold the Corner." Building up to both the front
and side property lines on a corner lot, in a sense
holding down or anchoring the corner.
17. Impervious Surface. Any hard -surfaced, man-made
area that absorbs or retains less than 20% of water,
including, but not limited to, building roofs (not
Green Roofs), parking, driveways, and other paved
areas.
18. Impervious Site Coverage. This term is defined in
Subsection VIII.B.2 of this Overlay.
19. Open Space. Publicly or privately owned land, such
as a plaza, playground, or park, that contains no
buildings and is designed and used either for passive
or active recreational or civic uses.
20. Overlay District. The West Evanston Overlay
District established by this Section [6-15-15].
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I. Introduction
21. Parking Lot. An area of a parcel that is reserved for
parking or storage of more than two of the following:
motor vehicles, trailers, or boats.
22. Pervious Surface. An area maintained in its natural
condition or covered by a material that permits the
infiltration or percolation into the ground of at least
80% of water.
23. Principal Building. Also referred to as the principal
structure or building on a lot; contains the dominant
use of the lot. It is always located toward the front of
the lot in the front Build -to Zone or behind the front
yard Setback.
24. Regulating Plan. A plan that identifies the districts
and the standards by which a lot or a street may be
developed.
25. Semi -Pervious. A material that allows at least 40%
absorption of water into the ground or plant material,
such as pervious pavers, gravel or Green Roofs.
26. Setback. The horizontal distance from a lot line
inward, beyond which the building and parking
may be placed. It delineates the minimum distance
a structure must be placed from a lot line and is
measured to a building. Within the Overlay District,
building, parking, and accessory structures are not
permitted within Setbacks.
27. Story. A habitable level within a building measured
from finished floor to finished floor.
28. Total Lot Area. The computed area contained
within the Property Lines; it is typically indicated in
square feet or acres.
29. Transparency. The amount of clear, unobstructed
glass and the structure of the glass on a Facade;
windows.
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Subsection II: Zoning &
Regulating Plans
West Evanston Zoning Overlay
II. Zoning & Regulating Plans
A. Base Zoning District Requirements.
As stated in paragraph I.A. of this Section, the
requirements of this Overlay District supersede those
requirements applicable to uses and structures in the
B2, R4, and R5 zoning districts. However, the terms
and provisions of Section [6-15-15], West Evanston
Transitional District, shall supersede the requirements of
this Overlay District. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, the following requirements of the Overlay
District shall relate to the base district zoning requirements
in the B2, R4, and R5 zoning districts described below:
Uses. The permitted and special uses allowed in the
B2, R4, and R5 zoning districts shall be allowed in
the Overlay District; however:
a. Planned developments are not permitted as
a special use in the Overlay District, nor are
planned developments required for any of the
Building Types described in this Section; and
b. Additional uses and use requirements may be
defined in this Overlay District.
Parking. Parking quantities within the Overlay
District must adhere to the requirements set forth
in Chapter 16 of the Zoning Ordinance. Additional
requirements for parking location, landscaping, and
screening are set forth in this Overlay District.
Building Types. The Building Type standards set
forth in this Overlay District supersede the existing
lot, yard, bulk, and building -related regulations of the
B2, R4, and R5 zoning districts.
B. General Zoning Ordinance and City Code
Requirements
The following generally applicable requirements and
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and City Code shall
apply to uses, lots, and structures within the Overlay
District as described below:
Site Plan and Appearance Review.
a. All applications for development approval for
properties located within the Overlay District
shall be subject to site plan and appearance
review in accordance with the procedures and
requirements set forth in Title 4, Chapter 17 of
the City Code.
b. In addition, any development over twenty four
(24) units or over 20,000 square feet of a single
Building Type requires presentation to the Plan
Commission with an opportunity for comment by
the Commission and the public prior to the final
site plan and appearance review conference.
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Variations. All variations within the Overlay
District shall be subject to the procedures and
standards for variations set forth in Section 6-3-8
of the Zoning Ordinance. In addition to the minor
and major variations permitted by Section 6-3-8 of
the Zoning Ordinance, major variations relating to
the following requirements may be considered in the
Overlay District:
a. Street frontage and build -to zone requirements.
b. Fagade requirements, including those relating
to transparency, building entrance location,
allowable cap and base types (and the
requirements for those types), building materials,
and balconies.
Principle Buildings or Uses on a Zoning Lot.
More than one principal building or use may be
established on a zoning lot within the Overlay
District as permitted by the Building Type Standards
set forth in Subsections IV through =.
Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying
Structures. The requirements of Chapter 6 of
the Zoning Ordinance, Nonconforming Uses and
Noncomplying Structures, shall apply to uses and
structures within the Overlay District. However:
a. Single-family homes existing as of the date
of adoption of the Overlay District may be
repaired, maintained, altered, enlarged or
reconstructed pursuant to the requirements of the
underlying zoning district, without regard to the
requirements of the Overlay District; and
b. Any structure that has been designated as a
landmark under Title 2, Chapter 9, of the
Evanston City Code may be repaired, maintained,
altered, or enlarged in a manner that preserves
the critical features identified by the Evanston
Preservation Commission as the basis for its
designation, provided such action is authorized
by a certificate of appropriateness issued pursuant
to Section 2-9-8 of the Evanston City Code and
otherwise complies with all provisions of the
Overlay District and the Zoning Ordinance.
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II. Zoning & Regulating Plans
C. Regulating Plans.
The Regulating Plans, Figures II-C, H-D, II-E, and II-F,
provide more specific mapping of the requirements of this
Overlay District, including the following:
1. Street Location. Public street right-of-ways
required for dedication are defined on the Regulating
Plans.
a. The centerlines of these streets must be located
within ten (10) feet of this location in either
direction.
b. All street connections shown must be maintained
and intersections of cross -street centerlines must
be ninety (90) degrees.
c. See Subsection III for Street Type Standards.
2. Alley Location. Public alleys required for dedication
are defined on the Regulating Plans.
a. The centerlines of developed alleys must intersect
streets within ten (10) feet of the intersections
shown on the plan.
b. Alleys must be continuous and connect to the
designated streets at both ends; dead end alleys
are not permitted.
c. See Subsection III for Alley Street Type.
3. Street Type. Permitted Street Types are defined on
the Regulating Plans. Additionally, some Building
Type regulations relate to the Street Type. See
Section III for allowable street types.
4. District Designation. The Regulating Plans define
the permitted Building Types and uses for all parcels
in the Overlay District. Subsections IV through
XVII contain regulations for the permitted Building
Types. In many cases, multiple Building Types are
permitted on a parcel.
5. Open Space. Parcels, or portions of parcels,
designated for use as public Open Space or privately
owned Open Space are illustrated on the Regulating
Plans.
6. Street Termini. Termini of streets are noted on the
Regulating Plans.
a. Building faces at these locations are encouraged
but not required to include treatments, such as
towers on mixed use or apartment buildings, bays,
or' changes in material.
b. In all cases, a street must terminate at a front or
side face of a building or on Open Space.
7. Parking Lots. Parking lots are not permitted on a
parcel without a building unless:
a. The parcel has no public street frontage or
b. A special use permit is obtained. While parking
lots are allowed as special uses throughout the
Overlay District, recommended locations for
special use permitted Parking Lots are shown on
the Regulating Plans.
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D. Subdivision and Platting.
This Overlay District defines required parcel definition
and public right-of-ways. Replatting of many of the
existing parcels within the Overlay will be required (see
Figure II-B) as part of the development approval process.
Plats for developments within the Overlay must include
the following:
1. Dedicated Public Street and Alley Right -of -Ways.
Right-of-ways defined on the Regulating Plans and
in Section II-C.
2. Utility Easements. Additional utility easements
may be required by the City of Evanston or other
utility providers. Coordinate the locations of these
easements for inclusion on the plat.
3. Open Space or Greenway Easement. Open space
defined on the Regulating Plans shall be included
in plat information and either dedicated or clearly
depicted as an easement.
4. Parcel Lines. Parcel lines are defined on the
Regulating Plans to designate locations of allowable
Building Types only. Fewer divisions or further
division of parcels may be included.
E. District Descriptions.
The following details the districts mapped throughout the
Overlay District.
1. West Evanston (WE) 1. This district allows for the
development of Townhouse I, Townhouse II, and
Small -Lot House. The depth of these parcels allows
for the development of the Building Types with rear
yards, Townhouse I and Small -Lot House. Iconic
Buildings are permitted as a special use and may only
occur on corner parcels.
2. WE 2. This district allows for the development of
Townhouse II only. The parcels are not deep enough
to develop buildings with rear yards or larger Parking
Lots. The reduced front yard Setback of Townhouse
III is not acceptable in these locations. Iconic
Buildings are permitted as a special use and may only
occur on corner parcels.
3. WE 3. This district allows for the development of
Townhouse III. The parcels are shallow, requiring
a shallower front yard. To accommodate this, the
height of this Building Type is minimized. Iconic
Buildings are permitted as a special use and may only
occur on corner parcels.
4. WE 4. This district allows for the development of
Townhouse Type II and the Flat Building. Iconic
Buildings are permitted as a special use and may only
occur on corner parcels.
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Buildings are permitted as a special use and may only
occur on corner parcels.
6. WE 6. This district allows for the development of
the Flex Building. Iconic Buildings are permitted as
a special use and may only occur on corner parcels.
7. WE 7. This district allows for the development of
the Mixed Use Building and Iconic Buildings.
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III. Street Type Standards
A. General Requirements.
1. All streets, parkways and sidewalks shall be located in
b. Pedestrian Realm. The pedestrian realm is
dedicated public Right -of -Ways as required by this
typically comprised of the pedestrian facilities,
Section; no private streets are permitted.
such as sidewalk, path/trail, or off-street bicycle
2. All streets must meet the minimum requirements
lane, and a parkway that serves to buffer
of all the City of Evanston's street and construction
pedestrians or bicyclists from the movements of
standards.
higher speed vehicles in the vehicular realm.
3.
Fire Access. Street configurations have been
B. Intersection Design.
calculated to provide fire truck access. Where on -
street parking is available and the total width of all
Intersection design should consider pedestrians and
travel lanes is narrower than eighteen (18) feet, the
bicyclists as well as vehicular users negotiating the
following shall apply.
intersection.
a. Room to Pass. Per the Fire Chief, where needed,
at one hundred (100) foot increments, or as
1. Curb Radii. Small curb radii at intersections shorten
otherwise deemed necessary by the Fire Chief, a
pedestrian crossing distances and reduce vehicle
twenty (20) foot opening in the on -street parking
turning speeds, thereby balancing the ease of travel of
must be provided to allow vehicles to pull over for
the vehicles and pedestrians. Maximum radii at the
a fire truck to pass.
intersection of all types of neighborhood street types
b. Driveway or Fire Hydrant Zone. A driveway
should be no larger than twenty (20) feet. Preferred
or fire hydrant zone may be utilized to fulfill the
radii is ten (10) feet.
requirement as set forth in paragraph (a) above.
2. Alley Intersections. The curb radii at intersections 4.
Vehicular On -Street Parking. On -street parking, as
involving alleys shall be a maximum ten (10) feet.
permitted on designated street types, must meet the
3. Crosswalks. Crosswalks shall be required at all
following requirements.
controlled street intersections.
a. Parallel Parking. Parallel parking is permitted on
a. Dimensions. Crosswalks shall be six to ten (6-10)
designated street types.
feet in width, measured from mid -stripe to mid-
b. Vehicular Parking Space Dimensions.
stripe.
Dimensions for parking spaces must meet the
b. Markings. Crosswalks shall be appropriately
City of Evanston's requirements for parking
indicated on the finished street surface with
dimensions.
painted markings and/or other approved City 5.
Existing Street Diagram. Figure III -A defines
treatments.
the street types for the existing streets within and
d. Accessibility Requirements. Wheelchair-
surrounding the Overlay District for reference in
accessible ramps in compliance with or better
the Building Type regulations. Contact the City
than the Illinois Accessibility Code shall be
of Evanston's Department of Public Works for
provided at all locations in which the sidewalk
standards for these streets.
intersects with the curb of a street. The 6.
Modifications. Modifications to the requirements
approach to the ramp shall be aligned with the
relating to streets, parkways, and sidewalks set
corresponding sidewalk without any jogs or
forth in this Subsection III may be approved as part
unnecessary deviations.
of the site plan and appearance review process if
deemed necessary by the City for public safety or fire
C. General Street Type Standards:
protection purposes.
Street Types. Street types defined in this Section
outline acceptable street configurations for the streets
depicted on the Regulating Plans, Subsection II.
Typical Street Elements. Typical elements of a
vehicular right-of-way are divided into the vehicular
and pedestrian realm. Each Street Type detailed in
this Section outlines which facilities are applicable to
each realm.
a. Vehicular Realm. The vehicular realm is
comprised of the travel lanes, bicycle lanes and
parking lanes.
D. Street Standards.
Refer to the Regulating Plans, Subsection II, for permitted
locations of these street types. For all street types except
the alley, sidewalks and parkways are required on both sides
of the street.
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Figure 111-1: Alley.
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Alley. The alley is a very low capacity drive located
at the rear of parcels. From the alley, access to
parking facilities, loading facilities, and service areas,
such as refuse and utilities, is possible without a
driveway interrupting the street. Alleys shall be
developed pursuant to the standards set forth in
Table lII.l and as illustrated in Figure III-1.
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2. Neighborhood Street. The neighborhood street
is a low capacity street that primarily serves those
properties directly adjacent to it. This street allows
for two way traffic and parking on both sides of the
street in a reduced right-of-way. Neighborhood
streets shall be developed pursuant to the standards
set forth in Table III.2, and as illustrated in Figure
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Lane Width minimum 14'
Allowable Turn Lanes permitted in place of parking at intersections
Parking Lanes r optional, one or both sides of street, parallel only
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Table 111.3: One Way Neighborhood Street Requirements.
3. One Way Neighborhood Street. The one way
neighborhood street is a low capacity street that
primarily serves those properties directly adjacent to
it. This street allows for one way traffic and parking
on one or both sides of the street in a narrow right-
of-way. One way neighborhood streets shall be
developed pursuant to the standards set forth in
Table E11.3, and as illustrated in Figure III-3.
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IV. General
Building Type Standards
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Descriptions.
The following outlines the Building Types permitted
These buildings are located on neighborhood or
in this Overlay District. Refer to Table II.A and the
connector streets (see Figure III -A).
Regulating Plans, (Figures II-C, II-D, II-E, and II-F) for
7. Townhouse Type M. The Townhouse Type III
permitted locations.
contains multiple attached single family residences,
grouped in small buildings with small landscaped
1. Mixed Use Building. This Building Type allows for
front yards. The garage for the Townhouse Type III
the development of commercial uses, such as office,
is located within the rear of the building, accessed
retail, and service uses on the Ground Story, as
directly off the alley or Car Court, with no rear yard.
well as office, service, and/or residential uses on the
These buildings are located on neighborhood streets
upper floors, to the extent all such uses are allowed
or other existing streets (see Figure III -A).
in the underlying B-2 base zoning. The Mixed Use
8. Small -Lot House. The Small -Lot House is a
Building is located close to the street with doors and
single family, detached structure similar in scale
storefront windows along the sidewalk and parking
to the townhouses with a landscaped front yard.
in the rear. These buildings are not located along
The Small -Lot House includes a small rear yard
neighborhood streets (see Figure III -A).
and separate garage, accessed from the rear off an
2. Flex Building. This Building Type allows for
alley or Car Court. These buildings are located on
the development of residential uses on all floors,
neighborhood streets (see Figure III -A).
with Ground Story commercial as allowed in the
9. Iconic Building. The Iconic Building is meant
underlying B-2 base zoning. The Flex Building may
to allow for the unique building styles typically
be located along connector or neighborhood streets
associated with neighborhood -scale churches,
(see Figure III -A).
synagogues, religious assembly, community or
3. Apartment Building. This Building Type allows for
cultural uses, libraries, and civic or governmental
the development of multiple residential units, either
uses. The Iconic Building may only occur on corner
rental or condominium units, in a single building.
parcels with two intersecting street frontages. These
The Apartment Building has a small landscaped
buildings may be located along any streets, but may
• area between the building and the street with doors
require a special use permit pursuant to Subsection
and windows facing the street and parking in the
ME of this Overlay or the underlying base zoning
rear. These buildings are not typically located along
district.
neighborhood streets unless additional standards are
utilized (see Figure III -A).
4. Flat Building. This Building Type allows for three
to nine residential units to be developed within a
smaller building than the Apartment Building. The
Flat Building has a landscaped area between the
building and the street with doors and windows
facing the street and parking in the rear. These
buildings are located on neighborhood or connector
streets (see Figure III -A).
5. Townhouse Type I. The Townhouse Type I
contains multiple attached single family residences,
grouped in small buildings with landscaped front
yards. The Townhouse Type I includes a small rear
yard and separate garage, accessed from the rear off
an alley or Car Court. These buildings are located
on neighborhood or connector streets (see Figure
III -A).
6. Townhouse Type U. The Townhouse Type II
contains multiple attached single family residences,
grouped in small buildings with landscaped front
yards. The garage for the Townhouse Type II is
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directly off the alley or Car Court, with no rear yard.
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Street Frontage
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Front Yard Coverage of
Maximum Impervious + Minimum
Side Rear Minimum
Maximum
Location of Parking
Number of
Principal
Principal
Side Yard
BTZ (feet) Front Property
BuildingSemi- Lot Width
Setback Setback Lot Size
FAR
Facilities (yard)
Permitted
Building
Building
BTZ (feet) Line
(feet) (feet) Coverage Pervious (feet)
Curb Cuts
Height
Height
Coverage
(stories)
(stories)
Mixed Use, Commercial & Civic Buildings
5-10 BTZ; 5-10 BTZ;
4 stories or
15-20 BTZ 15-20 BTZ
57'; within
Mixed Use on new on new 95 %
Building streets, streets,
one
5 5 n90%+ 5% none none
none
Rear
if no alley,
2
100' of
Dodge & Dodge &
1 per lot
Darrow/
Church, 3
Darrow Darrow
stories or 47'
5-10 BTZ; 5-10 BTZ;
10-15 BTZ 10-15 BTZ
Flex on new on new
Building streets, streets, 85 %
10 5 60% 70% + 15% 65 none
none
Rear; cannot extend
into BTZs beyond
none,
access off
2
3 stories or
Dodge & Dodge &
principal building
alley
Darrow Darrow
(Residential Buildings
Apartment
Building 10-20 BTZ 10-20 BTZ 80%
with RS
10 5 60% 70% + 15% 65 none
none
Rear; cannot extend
into BTZs beyond
none,
access off
2
4.5 stories or
Base Zoning
principal 9
buildin
alley
y
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Apartment
Building 15-25 BTZ 15-25 BTZ 80 %
with R4
10 5 60% 70 % + 15% 65 none
none
Rear; cannot extend
into BTZs beyond
none,
access off
2
4.5 stories or
Base Zoning
principal 9
buildin
alley54
Maximum
7.5;
Flat Building 15-30 BTZ I5-30 BTZ Building Width
5 45% 60% + 15% 60 none
none
Rear; must be
screened from ail
none,
access off
2
3 stories or
along street
w
between
42'
face: 75'
buildings
streets by buildings
alley
5; 10
•
Townhouse
Rear; must be
none,
3 stories (with
Type I 15-25 BTZ 15-25 BTZ none
between 5 45% 50%+ 15% none none
none
screened from all
access off
1.5
Parapet Cap
buildings
streets by buildings
alley
Type) or 35'
Townhouse
Type II 15-30 BTZ 15-30 BTZ none
5; 30
between 5 50 % 55 % + 15% none none
none
Rear; must be
screened from all
if no alley,
1 per street
2
3.5 stories or
buildings
streets by buildings
frontage
42,
Townhouse
10-25 BTZ 10-25 BTZ none
5; 10
between 5 50% 55 % + 15% none none
none
Rear; must be
screened from all
if no alley,
1 per street
2
3 stories or
Town III
buildings
streets by buildings
frontage
4Y
Rear; located behind
Small Lot
15-25 BTZ 15-25 BTZ none
5 5 45% 50%+ 15% none none
none
back facade of
principal building;
none,
access off
1.5
3 stories (with
Parapet Cap
House
must be screened
from all streets by
alley
Type) or 35'
buildings
Iconic
Building 5-25 BTZ 5-25 BTZ none
5 5 none 60% + 20% 50 none
none
Rear and side yards;
cannot extend into
if no alley,
1 per street
1
2 stories or
BTZs
frontage
30'
Table IV.A: Building Types summary Table. This table summarizes the Building Type requirements set forth in
Subsections V through XVI. The specific requirements in Sections V through XVI shall control over any summary
information in this table.
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Evanston Zoning Overlay
IV
General Building Type Standards
•
Building Height
Transparency
Entrance
Cap & Base Type
Use Requirements -
Required Upper
Maximum Ground- floor:
Setback for
Minimum
Maximum
Upper Story
Principal
Building Tower Floor: Floor to
Additional
FaSade Area
Front & Comer
Ent2nce
Allowable Ca Allowable Base
p
Allowed Uses (permitted/special uses are defined
Height at Permitted Floor to Floor Floor
Heigh[ in
without
Side FaSade
Location
Types Types
by the base zoning with these exceptions)
Street FaSade Height (feet) Height
Rear
Transparency
Transparency
(feet)
1
15-24; over
Front or
parapetGround floor must be occupied by retail or
Pitch,
Yes 20 counts as 9-14
12% Applies
Corner Side
, Storefront service space. Upper floors include residential,
& Tower
two stories
Facade
service, or office uses.
2 stories 8 Yes 9-16 9-14
12% Applies
Front or
Comer Side
Parapet, Pitch, Storefront & Commercial uses are allowed as defined by
underlying zoning. Residential uses are allowed
FaSade
& Tower Stoop
on all floors.
1
Yes 9-14 9-14 12%
3.5 stories or 8 Yes 9-14 9-14 12%
42'
Yes on
units at
street
9_14
9-14
termini
•
Yes on
2.5 stories or
8
nit
3
street
8-14
8-14
termini
Yes on
2.5 storiesor
8
t
street eetts
8-14
8-14
termini
Yes on
2.5 stories Or
8
units t
street
8-14
8-14
termini
Yes on
2.5 stones or
end units
35'
8
or units at
8-14
8-14
street
termini
1 story:
Yes
15-30;
9_14
2 stones:
9-15
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12%
12%
12%
Front or parapet, Pilch,
Applies Comer Side & Tower Stoop & Porch Ground floor must be occupied.
FaSade
Front or parapet, Pitch,
Applies Comer Side &Tower Stoop & Porch Ground Floor must be occupied.
FaSade
Front,
Applies Comer Side, Parapet, Pitch, Stoop & Porch Parks, playgrounds, and educational institutions
& Side & Tower are not permitted.
FaSade
Front or Parapet, Pilch, Primary permitted use is single-family attached
Applies Comer Side & Tower Stoop & Porch or two-family only. One accessory dwelling unit
FaSade is permitted in the accessory building.
Front or Parapet, Pitch, Primary Permitted use is single-family attached
FaSade & Tower or two-family only.
Front or
12% Applies Comer Side Parapet, Pitch, Stoop & Porch Primary permitted use is single-family attached
FaSade & Tower or two-family only.
u Front or parapet, Pitch,
12% Applies Comer Side & Tower
FaSade
Front or p
10 % Comer Sidearapet, Pitch,
FaSade Spire, & Tower
Primary permitted use is single-family. One
Stoop & Porch accessory dwelling unit is permitted in the
accessory building.
May only be occupied by churches, synagogues
Stoop religious assembly, community or cultural uses,
libraries, and government or civic uses.
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V. Building Types: Base Types
= Entryway.
Horizontal
Expression
W Line.
—� Transparency.
— w
Ground
sidewakl< Story
Vertical Elevation.
Divisions.
Figure V-A. Storefront Base Type.
V. The following details the Base Type requirements. Refer
to each Building Type for its permitted Base Types.
A. Storefront Base Type. (See Figure V-A)
Transparency. A minimum of 75 % of the Front
Facade between two (2) and eight (8) feet above
the sidewalk must be comprised of transparent,
non -reflective windows into the Ground Story
space.
Ground Story Elevation. Ground Story
elevation must be between zero (0) and one (1)
feet above sidewalk.
Vertical Division. Base Facade shall be vertically
divided with an Expression Line into segments no
greater than thirty (30) feet in width.
Horizontal Expression Line. A horizontal
Expression Line shall define the base from the
upper floors of the building.
4M Entryway. All entries shall be recessed a
minimum of three (3) feet and a maximum of
eight (8) feet deep, and be a width no greater than
eight (8) feet.
W
Entryway.
Horizontal
El
- _ Expression
Line.
�� Transparency is determined
per Building Type.
- — (-4M Ground Story
sidewalk j Elevation.
Vertical Divisions.
Figure V-B. Porch Base Type.
B. Porch Base Type. (see Figure V-B)
4M Ground Story Elevation. Ground Story
elevation must be located a maximum of 2'-6"
above the sidewalk and, with a visible occupied
basement, a maximum of 4'-6" above the
sidewalk.
4M Vertical Division. Base Facade for all Building
Types shall be vertically divided with an
Expression Line into segments no greater than
sixty (60) feet in width.
4M Horizontal Expression Line. A horizontal
Expression Line shall define the Ground Story
from the upper floors and, where permitted, the
visible basement from the Ground Story of the
building for all Building Types.
4M Entryway. All entries shall be located off a porch
(a raised, roofed platform), which shall be a
minimum of five (5) feet deep and eight (8) feet
wide.
a. Enclosed porches shall not be allowed.
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J sidewalk
® Vertical Divisions.
i
Figure V-C. Stoop Base Type.
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V. Building Types: Base Types
• C. Stoop Base Type. (See Figure V-C)
® Ground Story Elevation. Ground Story
elevation must be located a maximum of 2'-6"
above the sidewalk or with a visible occupied
basement a maximum of 4'-6" above the sidewalk.
® Vertical Division. Base Facade for all Building
Types shall be vertically divided with an
Expression Line into segments no greater than
sixty (60) feet in width.
® Horizontal Expression Line. A horizontal
Expression Line shall define the Ground Story
from the upper floors and, where permitted, the
visible basement from the Ground Story of the
building for all Building Types.
4M Entryway. All entries shall be located off a stoop.
Stoops (open platforms, typically raised) shall be
a minimum of three (3) feet deep and four (4) feet
wide.
•
4M
Entryway.
�--®
Horizontal Expression
Line.
Transparency is determined
— per Building
Type.
— ®
Horizontal Expression
Line.
®
Ground Story
Elevation.
Optional Visible
Basement.
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VI. Building Types: Cap Types
II T 140 Cap Height.
upper floor of building
Horizontal
Expression Line.
Figure VI -A. Parapet Cap Type.
VI. The following details the Cap Type requirements.
A. Parapet Cap Type. (See Figure VI -A)
4W Height. Minimum cap height from the top of
the upper floor to the top of the parapet is two
(2) feet, maximum is six (6) feet. The cap shall
be high enough to screen the roof and any roof
appurtenances from view of any adjacent building of
similar height.
4W Horizontal Expression Line. Horizontal Expression
Lines shall separate the cap from the upper floors of
the building and shall define the top of the cap.
4W Use. Occupied space may not be incorporated
behind this Cap Type.
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4M Roof Pitch.
JIB �
i
% — —w Roof Height.
I w
upper floor of biiiding
Figure VI-B. Pitched Roof Cap Type (Gable Roof).
B. Pitched Roof Cap Type. (See Figure VI-B)
Roof Types. The following are permitted roof types:
a. Hipped, shed, gabled, butterfly, and any
combination with or without dormers are
acceptable.
b. Gambrel roofs are acceptable. If the ridge runs
parallel to the street, one dormer per fifteen (15)
feet of street face shall be included.
Pitch. Pitched roof Cap Type may not be sloped less
than a 6:12 (rise:run) or more than 12:12, except in
the following cases:
a. Roofs located above a second Story, except on
Iconic Buildings, are permitted to have a pitch as
low as 4:12.
b. Butterfly roofs may not be sloped more than 4:12.
c. Pitched roofs on a tower are permitted to have a
pitch steeper than 12:12.
IW Height. Roof height may not be greater than the
total of all floors below the roof.
Use. Occupied space may be incorporated into this
Cap Type.
a. This space constitutes a Half -Story.
b. Occupied space may not be incorporated into
this Cap Type when a gambrel or butterfly roof is
used.
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• VI. Building Types: Cap Types
Tower Width.
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Allowable Cap Type.
Tower Height. ® —
v �
I I
4W Horizontal
upper floor of building Expression
Line.
• Figure VI-C. Tower Requirements.
C. TOWer. (See Figure VI-C)
®Location. Towers are permitted in the following
locations:
a. No more than one (1) tower per building.
b. No more than one (1) tower is permitted for
every 300' of street face of a development.
c. Permissible tower locations are further specified
in the Building Type regulations set forth in
Subsections IX through XVII.
®Height. Maximum tower height from the top of
the parapet or eave to the top of the tower is the
equivalent of the height of one (1) upper floor of the
building to which the tower is applied.
®Width. Maximum tower width from the front, corner
side, interior side, and rear Facade is one-third (1/3)
the width of the Front Facade or thirty (30) feet,
whichever is less.
Horizontal Expression Line. Horizontal Expression
Lines shall separate the tower from the upper floors
of the building, except on residential Building Types.
®Use. Towers may be occupied by the same uses
allowed in upper floors of the Building Type to which
it is applied.
• <wTower Cap. Allowable Cap Types are parapet and
pitched roof on the top of the tower element.
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Spire Height. 111M —
Spire Width.
upper floor of building
Figure VI-D. Spire Requirements.
D. Spire. (See Figure VI-D)
4W Location. Spires are permitted only on Iconic
Buildings and must be located on top of a tower.
Height. Maximum spire height from the top of
the tower to the top of the spire is thirty (30) feet,
including any decorative elements atop the apex of
the spire.
Width. Maximum spire width is one-half (1/2) the
width of the tower on which it is situated.
Use. Spires may not be occupied; they are a
decorative element.
E. Special Approval
Iconic buildings may request special approval for unique
Cap Types not included in this code. Approval for unique
Cap Types will be included in the special use permitting
process.
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VII. Building Types: Measuring Transparency
Upper Story
Transparency. —
Transparency —
Requirement.
4W Ground Story
Transparency
Measured ®Transparency
Between 2' � Measured Over —
& 8' the Entire Facade.
Figure VII-A. Measuring Transparency on Storefront Buildings.
VII. The parameters outlined in this Section detail how
to measure building Transparency. Capitalized Terms are
defined in Subsection I.
A. Storefronts. (See Figure VII-A)
Transparency Measured by Floor. On buildings
with a storefront Base Type, Transparency is
measured with a separate percentage for the
Ground Story Transparency and the upper Story
Transparency.
Ground Story. The Ground Story Transparency is
measured on the Facade between two (2) feet and
eight (8) feet above sidewalk level on storefronts.
Refer to the Base Type standards for the minimum
percentage.
40 Upper Story. The upper Story Transparency level
of these buildings is measured by Story, from floor
to floor. Refer to the Building Type standards for the
minimum percentage.
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Q
Figure VII-B. Measuring Transparency on Porch &
Stoop Residential Buildings.
B. Porch or Stoop Residential Buildings. (see
Figure VII-B)
-�' Transparency Measured by Facade. On residential
buildings with a porch or stoop Base Type,
Transparency is measured as a percentage of the
entire Facade and not by Story.
Ground and Upper Stories. Transparency is
measured along the full Facade, including the Facade
of a Story located within the roof structure. Refer
to the Building Type standards for the minimum
percentage.
C. General Transparency Requirement. (see
Figures VII-A and VII-B)
®Maximum Area of No Transparency. On front
and corner side Facades of applicable Building Types,
as specified in Subsections IX through XVII, no
rectangular area greater than 30% of the each Story's
Facade may be blank without Transparency. This
area is measured from floor to floor of each Story.
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VIII. Building Types: Measuring Height & Coverage
Top of Parapet.
Cap � Midpoint of
Type. Highest Slope.
Upper
�.
PP m w Story.
Ground � m
Story.
Average Average
Grade. Grade.
Interior Side Property Line
Q
I------------------- -----------------
_ Sidc
e Property.. LineJ'-i
rinci 1 i.....,.i�-- .i-y,�du.:� .. 0
BU
a t, `�", i f�f' 9• N
1 f'n
W {iaiiaa. . L
N1 • 10
LL
Corner Side Property Line
street
• VIII. The parameters outlined in this Section detail how
to measure the height and building coverage of a structure.
Capitalized Terms are defined in Subsection I.
•
A. Measuring Height. (see Figure VIII-A)
Height in Stories. Each Building Type includes a
provision listing the number of permitted stories,
typically in a minimum and maximum number of
stories.
Half -Stories. Half -Stories are located either
completely within the roof structure or in a basement
exposed a maximum of one-half Story above grade.
Floor Height. Each Building Type includes a
permitted range of height for each Story.
a. Floor height is measured in feet, between the
floor of a Story to the floor of the next Story
above it.
b. For single Story buildings and the uppermost
Story of a multiple Story building, floor to floor
height shall be measured from the floor of the
Story to the tallest point of the ceiling.
Figure VIII-A. Measuring Height.
Maximum Impervious Site Coverage =
Building Coverage + Impervious Surfaces.
Maximum Building Coverage =
Principal Buildings + Accessory Structures.
Figure VIII-B. Measuring Lot Coverage.
Overall Building Height. Maximum overall height
is provided for all Building Types and is measured in
feet as follows:
a. Parapet Cap Type. Overall building height is
measured from the average grade of the bottom of
the building's front Facade to the to the top of the
parapet.
b. Pitched Cap Type. Overall building height is
measured from the average grade of the bottom of
the building's front Facade to the midpoint of the
highest roof slope.
B. Measuring Coverage. (See Figure VIII-B)
Building Coverage. The percentage of a lot covered
by all structures, principal and accessory.
Impervious Site Coverage. The percentage of a lot
covered by all buildings (principal and accessory),
pavement, and other Impervious Surfaces.
Semi -Pervious Lot Coverage. Within each
Building Type, an additional percentage of the
lot may be surfaced in a Semi -Pervious material.
Examples of Semi -Pervious materials include but
are not limited to permeable pavers, and permeable
asphalt.
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IX. Building Types: Mixed Use Building
4W Allowable Overhang
cm Front and
Corner Side
Build -to
Zones.
Maximum
Impervious
Coverage.
Occupy the
Corner.
alley
dear Pro�er:v Line _ _
-F --- -----•------
4W Rear Yard
Setback.
Additional
Semi -
Pervious
Surface.
4—�
Interior
1 Side Yard
I
Setback.
I ® Loading
Facility
IL
Parking
N
!
I a) Location
j
'r
(showing
o.
optional
single double
loaded aisle)
Im
a
Front and
Corner Side
Front Property Linz Build -to
- -- -- — . Zones.
street ��
4W Front Property Line Coverage.
Allowable
Driveway.
E
A. Building Siting. (See Figure IX -A)
Street Frontage.
A minimum of 95% of the length of the front Build -
to Zone, minus the allowable double loaded aisle of
parking as permitted (see M), must be occupied by
building.
The intersection of the front and corner side Build -to
Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building.
4M Front and corner side building Facades must be
constructed within Build -to Zones located between
five (5) and ten (10) feet from the property line with
the following exception:
a. Build -to Zones on all new streets, Dodge Avenue,
and Darrow Avenue must be between fifteen (15)
and twenty (20) feet from the property line.
4W Eaves, upper floor bays, and awnings are permitted to
extend to the property line, maintaining a minimum
of ten (10) feet of height clearance at Ground Story.
Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both principal and
accessory structures & uses.
4W Interior Side yard Setback shall be a minimum of five
(5) feet.
4W Rear yard Setback shall be a minimum of five (5) feet.
Buildable Area.
Maximum Impervious Site Coverage (including
Building Coverage) shall be 90% of Total Lot Area.
An additional 5 % of the Total Lot Area may be Semi -
Pervious.
No minimum lot size is required.
No maximum floor area ratio applies.
Off -Street Parking & Loading.
Parking is permitted in the rear yard only with the
following exception:
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Figure IX -A: Building Siting.
a. Parcels located on Emerson Street, Simpson
Street, or Green Bay Road with property lines
longer than 200' may include double loaded aisle
of parking at the property line, perpendicular to
the street.
All loading facilities shall be located on the rear
Facade.
Driveways & Access.
If no alley exists, one (1) driveway per lot is permitted
with the following exceptions:
a. Driveways are not permitted off any new street,
Green Bay Road, Church Street, Dodge Avenue,
and Darrow Avenue.
b. Driveway location shall be at least seventy-five
(75) feet from the intersection of the front and
corner side property lines of the block.
c. Shared driveways are encouraged.
Drive -through facilities are not permitted with the
following exception:
a. A drive -through facility located on the rear of
the building, with stacking fully in the rear, is
permitted as a special use.
B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure IX-B)
Building & Floor Heights.
4W Building height shall be a minimum of two (2) stories
and a maximum of four (4) stories, with a maximum
overall height of fifty-seven (57) feet with the
following exception:
a. Buildings along Church Street located within 100'
from the corner of Darrow Avenue shall be a
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IX Building Types: MixecTUse Building
Upper Floor Uses.
Building
'
9 y
Height.
'-�
J
N
Allowable Upper
01 Floors Height.
Io -
Internal Parking.
t-.
CALL.ti,k0h.liAWILIALI
a
Allowable
t.
_
Ground
® Office U Story -
.. Uses.
� i', -, ,%�
r
Ground Story
Height.
LL.
r,
street
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Figure IX-B: Height & Use Requirements.
Transparency of the
I W I
" Allowable Cap Type.
Upper Floors. m
m m
m m m
Ell III
m IDArea
mj m
of No
4W
Transparency.
m m
m m
m m m
® Principal Entrance
Location. _ — M - Allowable Base Type.
street <W Entrance Spacing.
IFigure IX-C: Facade Requirements.
maximum of three (3) stories, with the third Story
set back a minimum of eight (8) feet and overall
maximum height of forty-seven (47) feet.
4M Allowable Ground Story height is a minimum of
fifteen (15) feet, maximum of twenty-four (24) feet.
When the Ground Story is twenty (20) feet or more
in height, it shall count as two (2) stories in terms of
measuring the overall building height.
4M Allowable upper floor height is a minimum of nine
(9) feet, maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
4M Accessory structures & uses shall not exceed the
height of the Principal Building on the lot.
Uses, Permitted uses and special uses are defined by the
base district zoning with the following exceptions:
4M Parking is permitted internally in the rear of the
building or fully below grade; a minimum of thirty
(30) feet from the street Facades must be occupied by
a permitted use other than parking.
Office uses on the Ground Story require a special use
permit.
Home occupations are permitted per Chapter 5 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
C. Facade Requirements. (see Figure IX-c)
•Transparency.
®A minimum of 12% of the upper Story of all
street Facades, measured floor to floor, shall have
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transparent, non -reflective windows.
® On front and corner side Facades, no rectangular
area greater than 30% of the Facade per floor may be
blank, without Transparency.
Building Entrance.
(' The building's principal entrance must be on the
front or corner side Facade. Entrances at the corner
of a building satisfy this requirement.
Provide a minimum of one (1) entrance for every
seventy-five (75) feet of building frontage on the
Front Facade.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI)
® Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof. A tower is permitted.
Allowable Base Type is the storefront.
Building Materials. Applicable only to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
® Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
QD Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(3 ") in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted.
Balconies.
Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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X. Building Types: Flex Building
4M Additional Semi -Pervious
Surface.
4 D Maximum Impervious
Coverage.
Maximum Building
Coverage.
QD Occupy the
Corner.
alley
Rear Pnopesiy dine
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/ �X
I � 1
3
a
CL 1
N , 1
ar
tl11
Progeriy_Line
'—�CMinimum
street
Front Property Line Coverage.
Lot Width.
A. Building Siting. (See Figure X-A)
Street Frontage.
4WA minimum of 85% of the length of the front Build -
to Zone must be occupied by building.
4W The intersection of the front and corner side Build -
to Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building.
Front and corner side building Facades must be
constructed within Build -to Zones located between
five (5) and ten (10) feet from the property line with
the following exception:
a. Build -to Zones on all new streets, Dodge Avenue,
and Darrow Avenue to be between ten (10) and
fifteen (15) feet from the property line.
Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both principal and
accessory structures & uses.
4W Interior Side yard Setback shall be a minimum of ten
(10) feet.
4W Rear yard Setback shall be a minimum of five (5) feet.
Buildable Area.
Maximum Building Coverage is 60% of Total Lot
Area.
4W Maximum Impervious Site Coverage (including
Building Coverage) shall be 70% of Total Lot Area.
An additional 15 % of the Total Lot Area may be
Semi -Pervious.
Minimum lot width is sixty five (65) feet. No
minimum lot size is required.
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Rear Yard Setback.
Allowable Driveway.
Interior Side Yard Setback.
Loading Facilities.
,!lfy Front and Comer Side
`'�/ Build -to Zones.
Figure X-A: Building Siting.
No maximum floor area ratio applies.
Off -Street Parking & Loading.
Parking is permitted in the rear yard of a lot, but may
not extend beyond the face of the Principal Building
into the corner side Build -to Zones.
�.- All loading facilities shall be located on the rear
Facade.
Driveways & Access.
`, Driveway access is permitted only off public alleys.
Drive -through facilities are not permitted.
B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure X-B)
Building & Floor Heights.
4M Building height shall be a minimum of two (2) stories
and a maximum of (3) stories, with the third Story set
back a minimum of eight (8) feet.
Maximum overall building height is forty-four (44)
feet.
Allowable Ground Story height is a minimum of nine
(9) feet, maximum of sixteen (16) feet.
Allowable upper floor height is a minimum of nine
(9) feet, maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
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X. Building Types: Flex Building
Maximum Building Height.
Upper Story Facade
Setback.
-�
4W
Allowable Floor to
,
Floor Height.
0
Allowable Floor to
Floor Height. f
III Y
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• Internal Rear
Parking.
street
Figure X-B: Height & Use Requirements.
O
Permitted Tower. 3 m
Facade
Transparency. FF1 ff m I m
I
Area of No �I
Transparency. W 3/ m m
® Principal Entrance Location. street
Uses. Permitted uses and special uses are defined by the
base district zoning with following exceptions:
4W Parking is permitted internally in the rear of the first
floor of the building or fully below grade; a minimum
of twenty (20) feet from the street Facades of the
Ground Story must be occupied by a permitted use
other than parking.
Permitted residential uses may exceed 20,000 square
feet in area and may be utilized on all floors.
Home occupations are permitted per Chapter S of
the Zoning Ordinance.
C. Facade Requirements. (See Figure X-C)
Transparency.
® A minimum of 12% of all street Facades, measured
floor to floor, shall have transparent, non -reflective
windows. Increased Transparency is required on
the Ground Story for the Storefront Base Type (see
Section V).
® On front and corner side Facades, no rectangular
area greater than 30% of the Facade per floor may be
blank, without Transparency.
City of Evanston: West Evanston Overlay District
m -i 4W Allowable Cap Type.
I
m
®Allowable Base Type.
Figure X-C: Facade Requirements.
Building Entrance.
®The principal entrance must be located on the front
or corner side building Facade. Entrances at the
corner of a building satisfy this requirement.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI)
Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof. A tower is permitted.
®Allowable Base Type is the storefront or stoop.
Building Materials. Applicable to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
4W Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
® Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(3 ") in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted.
Balconies.
Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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XI. Building Types: Apartment Building
OW Additional
Surfo-
4W Maximum Impervious
Coverage
4W Maximum Building
Coverage.
Occupy the
Corner.
alley
Fear Property Line Rear Yard Setback.
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h.
Interior Side Yard Setback.
/ 3 ' Loading Facilities.
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Si
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c 4 ^ RS Base!
: Front
nt and Corner
ri
Li Side Build -to Zones.
.ti
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Front Property Line_ __
street
Front Property Line Coverage. 3
Minimum Lot Width. i
Figure XI -A: Building Siting.
A. Building Siting. (see Figure Xi -A)
Street Frontage.
" A minimum of 80% of the length of the front Build -
to Zone must be occupied by building.
4WThe intersection of the front and corner side Build -
to Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building.
4WIn locations with R4 base zoning, front and corner
side building Facades must be constructed within
Build -to Zones located between fifteen (15) and
twenty five (25) feet from the property line.
4WIn locations with R5 base zoning, front and corner
side building Facades must be constructed within
Build -to Zones located between ten (10) and twenty
(20) feet from the property line.
Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both principal and
accessory structures & uses.
4W Interior Side yard Setback shall be a minimum of ten
(10) feet.
Rear yard Setback shall be a minimum of five (5) feet.
Buildable Area.
4W Maximum Building Coverage is 60% of Total Lot
Area.
4W Maximum Impervious Site Coverage (including
Building Coverage) shall be 70% of Total Lot Area.
An additional 15% of the Total Lot Area may be
Semi -Pervious.
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Minimum lot width is sixty five (65) feet. No
minimum lot size is required.
No maximum floor area ratio applies.
Off -Street Parking & Loading.
Parking is permitted in the rear yard of a lot, but may
not extend beyond the face of the Principal Building
into the corner side Build -to Zones.
=All loading facilities shall be located on the rear
Facade.
Driveways & Access.
=Driveway access is permitted only off public alleys.
B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure XI-B)
Building & Floor Heights.
(WIn locations with R4 base zoning:
a. Building height shall be a minimum of two (2)
stories and a maximum -of three and a half (3 1/2)
stories.
b. Four and a half (4 1/2) stories are permitted if
the top Story is set back from all street faces a
minimum of eight (8) feet.
c. Maximum building height on a street face is
forty-two (42) feet, overall fifty-four (54) feet.
4MIn locations with R5 base zoning:
a. Building height shall be a minimum of two (2)
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In R4, Upper Story
Facade Setback
m � a
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0
street
- Permitted Tower.
® Facade
Transparency.
is® Principal Entrance Location.
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XI. Building Types: Apartment Building
Cory
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4W Allowable Floor to
Floor Height.
Internal Rear
Parking.
QD Basement Parking.
Figure XI-B: Height & Use Requirements.
3 m
m � Allowable Cap Type.
m m � m m
I
Area of No
m Transparency.
m i� m m ® Allowable Base Type.
m :i m
Street o Figure XI-C: Facade Requirements.
Story and a maximum of four and a half (4 112)
stories.
b. Maximum building height is fifty-four (54) feet.
Allowable floor height is a minimum of nine (9) feet,
maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
Uses. Permitted uses and special uses are defined by the
base district zoning with following exceptions:
Parking is permitted internally in the rear of the
of the first full floor of the building; a minimum of
thirty (30) feet from the street Facade of the Ground
Story must be occupied by a permitted use other than
parking.
Parking is permitted in floors located fully or
partially below grade. No more than four (4) feet of
that floor may be exposed above grade.
C. Facade Requirements. (See Figure XI-C)
Transparency.
® A minimum of 12 % of all street Facades, measured
• floor to floor, shall have transparent, non -reflective
windows.
® On front and corner side Facades, no rectangular
City of Evanston: West Evanston Overlay District
area greater than 30% of the Facade per floor may be
blank, without Transparency.
Building Entrance.
® The principal entrance must be located on the front
or corner side building Facade. Entrances at the
corner of a building satisfy this requirement.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI for
descriptions)
4W Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof A tower is permitted.
4W Allowable Base Types are the stoop and porch.
Building Materials. Applicable to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
4W Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
® Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(3 ") in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted.
Balconies.
4W Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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Al. Building Types: Flat Building
Front & Corner
Side Build -to
Zone.
Maximum Building
Coverage.
Minimum Space
Between Buildings.
QV Occupy the
Corner.
aHey
AsRear Yard Setback.
Rear Property Line
Allowable
Additional Semi -Pervious
Princpa["" _
4-4 Interior Side. Setback.
Parking Location.
sus .Maximum Impervious
*
a
•
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r.
Frosit Property Line
ax: .Ding
stree:..v. - QDWidth
A. Building Siting. (See Figure XII-A)
Multiple principal and accessory structures & uses are
permitted on single parcels; however, each building must
meet all requirements.
Front & Corner Build -to
Zone.
Min. Lot Width
1
Figure XII-A: Building Siting.
Street Frontage.
4W Front and corner side Facades of buildings must be
constructed within a Build -to Zone, located between
fifteen (15) and thirty (30) feet from the front and
corner side property lines.
The intersection of the front and corner side Build -
to Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building.
4W For each Principal Building, the total length of all
facades facing each street (maximum building width)
may not exceed 75 feet.
Interior Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both
principal and accessory structures & uses.
46 Interior Side yard Setback shall be a minimum of
seven and a half (7.5) feet.
4W Rear yard Setback shall be a minimum of five (5) feet.
OW For multiple buildings on one parcel, a minimum of
fifteen (15) feet is required between buildings.
Buildable Area.
Maximum Building Coverage shall be 45% of the
Total Lot Area.
Ex
Maximum Impervious Site Coverage (including
Building Coverage) shall be 60% of the Total Lot
Area.
�An additional 15% of the Total Lot Area may be
Semi -Pervious.
'%Minimum lot width is sixty (60) feet at the front
property line. No minimum lot size is required.
Parking, Accessory Structures, & Accessory Uses.
Surface parking and garages are permitted in the rear,
behind the back Facade of the Principal Building.
All surface parking must be screened from all streets
by buildings.
Driveways & Access.
=Driveway access is permitted only off public alleys.
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Al. Building Types: Flat Building
Facade V\/
Transparency.
Area No m [I] ID Transparency. j
Principal Entrance E j FM
Location. �. .
street p
B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure XII-B)
Building & Floor Heights.
4W Building heights shall be a minimum of two (2)
stories and a maximum of three (3) stories. Maximum
overall building height is forty two (42) feet.
4W Allowable floor height is a minimum of nine (9) feet,
maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
Uses.
4W For all floors, permitted uses and special uses are
defined by the base district zoning except that parks,
playgrounds, and educational institutions are not
permitted.
C. Facade Requirements. (See Figure XII-C)
Transparency.
® A minimum of 12 % of the front and the corner
side Facades shall have transparent, non -reflective
windows.
® On front and corner side Facades, no rectangular
area greater than 30% of the Facade per floor may be
blank, without Transparency_
City of Evanston: West Evanston Overlay District
Allowable Floor Height.
Figure XII-B: Height & Use Requirements.
FE ❑ m
Allowable Cap Types.
m❑ m
Exterior Stairs to
Upper Stories
m I I m
(WAllowable Base Type.
Figure XII-C: Facade Requirements.
Building Entrance.
®The principal entrance for all buildings must be
located on the front, corner side, or side Facade.
Exterior entrances to upper stories are not permitted
on the Front Facade. Exterior stairs to an upper
Story are permitted only on the rear Facade.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI)
® Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof. Towers are permitted only on Corner Buildings
at street termini as designated on the Regulating
Plans.
Allowable Base Types are stoop and porch.
Building Materials. Applicable to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
®Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
4W Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(3") in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted.
Balconies.
Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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All. Building Types: Townhouse I
Allowable Driveway. Rear Yard Setback.
Rear Property Line_
�!•. ! iiM4n Side Yard Setback.
Encroachment _ ar Pkin & AccessoryStructure
into Corner Side I g
Build -to Zone. c / _ Location.
Front & Corner -
Side Build -to Zones. '� : Additional Semi -Pervious
m Surface.
a -
1 = Maximum Building Coverage.
0.rot mm
p va
Occupy the `� I N
Corner.
c
Maximum Impervious Coverage.
_Front Property Line _
street
Maximum Number of
Continuous Townhouses.
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A. Building Siting. (See Figure X111-A)
Multiple principal and accessory structures & uses are
permitted on single parcels; however, each building must
meet all requirements. Note: Each building consists of
multiple townhouse units.
Street Frontage.
4W Front and corner side Facades of all building units
must be constructed within a Build -to Zone, located
between fifteen (15) and twenty five (25) feet from
the front and corner side property line.
4W The intersection of the front and corner side Build -
to Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building.
4W Building units may step back beyond adjacent units
within the Build -to Zone in increments no greater
than ten (10) feet.'
Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both principal and
accessory structures & uses.
4W Per street face, a minimum of two (2) and a
maximum of five (5) continuous units are permitted
to cluster in a building without side yard Setbacks.
4W The interior side of any building must be set back
a minimum of five (5) feet from the interior side
property line.
4W For multiple buildings on one parcel, a minimum of
ten (10) feet is required between buildings.
4W The rear of any building must be set back a
minimum of five (5) feet from the rear property line.
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Figure XIII-A: Building Siting.
Buildable Area.
Maximum Building Coverage shall be 45% of the
Total Lot Area.
Maximum Impervious Site Coverage shall be 50% of
the Total Lot Area.
I An additional 15 % of the Total Lot Area may be
Semi -Pervious.
�=No minimum lot size is required.
Parking, Accessory Structures, & Accessory Uses.
Surface parking and accessory structures & uses
are permitted in the rear yard, a minimum of ten
(10) feet behind the back Facade of the Principal
Building.
Accessory structures & uses are permitted within
the corner side yard Build -to Zone, but may not
extend into this yard beyond the face of the Principal
Building.
4W Surface parking areas must be screened from all
street faces by buildings.
Driveways & Access.
4W Driveway and garage access is permitted only off
public alleys.
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All. Building Types: Townhouse
Overall Building
Height.
Street Face c w
Building Ieight. — ' _ �_ = Accessory
Structure
o - - � Allowable Height.
i a _- -- Floor
Permitted 3 Height.
--Use. 4WAllowed Accessory
,i - Dwelling Unit.
street Figure XIII-B: Height & Use Requirements.
_ ..... m m �f Allowable Cap Type.
0 �
m l
® Area of No
m m m
Transparency. �a,1&1,11
Facade Transparency. 0 m 0 m 0 m o m o L--'M Allowable Base Type.
® Principal Entrance street
Location. T
Figure XIII-C: Facade Requirements.
• B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure XIII-B)
Building & Floor Heights.
Principal Building height at the front street face shall
be a minimum of one and a half (1 1/2) stories and a
maximum of two and a half (2 1/2) stories.
4=On parapet buildings, a maximum of 3 stories is
permitted if the third floor is set back from the
Front Facade a minimum of eight (8) feet. Overall
maximum building height for all types is thirty-five
(35) feet.
Accessory structure height is a maximum of two (2)
stories and twenty four (24) feet and may not be
taller than the Principal Building.
Allowable floor height is a minimum of eight (8) feet,
maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
Uses.
Principal permitted use is single-family attached only.
One accessory dwelling unit is permitted in the
accessory structure.
C. Facade Requirements. (See Figure XIII-C)
Transparency.
® A minimum of 12 % of the front and the corner
side Facades shall have transparent, non -reflective
• windows.
City of Evanston: West Evanston Overlay District
®On front and corner side Facades, no rectangular
area greater than 30% of the Facade per floor may be
blank, without Transparency.
Building Entrance.
®The principal entrance must be located on the front
or corner side Facade.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI)
Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof. Towers are permitted only on end units or units
at street termini, per the Regulating Plans.
®Allowable Base Types are stoop and porch.
Facade Design.
Each building, consisting of multiple connected units,
must be treated with a different design than adjacent
buildings, such as a change in material color, Cap
Type, or Base Type.
Building Materials. Applicable to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
,Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
f,.Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(Y) in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted. .
Balconies.
Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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XIV. Building Types: es: Townhouse IT
Additional Semi -Pervious
Surface.
Allowable Driveway.
f?ezr Property Line
_
4011 Front & Corner
T
Side Build -to Zones.
of�
J
Occupy the
fnl N
Corner. IV
j� e
L o
Front, Property. Line_.
street
Maximum Number
of Continuous
Townhouses. j
A. Building Siting. (See Figure XIV--A)
Multiple principal and accessory structures & uses are
permitted on single parcels; however, each building must
meet all requirements. Note: Each building consists of
multiple townhouse units.
Street Frontage.
4M Front and corner side Facades of the building units
must be constructed within a Build -to Zone, located
between fifteen (15) and thirty (30) feet from the
front and corner side property line.
4W The intersection of the front and corner side Build -
to Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building,
4M For every Townhouse Type II building unit on a Lot
that meets the requirements of 4M above, one (1)
additional building unit may front on a courtyard or
Open Space, or two (2) additional units may front
Park District property. The courtyard or Open Space
must be a minimum of thirty five (35) feet wide.
4W Building units may step back beyond adjacent units
within the Build -to Zone in increments no greater
than ten (10) feet.
Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both principal and
accessory structures & uses.
4M Per street face, a minimum of two (2) and a
maximum of five (5) continuous units are permitted
to cluster without side yard Setbacks.
4W The interior side of a building must be set back
a minimum of five (5) feet from the interior side
property line.
4M For multiple buildings on one parcel, a minimum of
ten (10) feet is required between buildings.
4W Rear Yard Setback.
Parking & Accessory Structure
Location.
4W Maximum Building Coverage.
4W Side Yard Setback.
= Maximum Impervious Coverage.
Figure XIV-A: Building Siting.
MThe rear of any buildings must be set back a
. minimum of five (5) feet from the rear property line.
Buildable Area.
M Maximum Building Coverage shall be 50% of the
Total Lot Area.
Maximum Impervious Site Coverage shall be 55% of
the Total Lot Area.
An additional 15% of the Total Lot Area may be
Semi -Pervious.
=No minimum lot size is required.
Parking & Garages.
Parking is permitted in the rear yard or within the
rear portion of the Principal Building. Detached
garages are not permitted.
Parking and garage areas must be screened from all
street faces by buildings. Garage doors must face the
alley or rear of the Lot.
Driveways & Access.
Driveway and garage access is permitted only off
public alleys.
Where no public alley is shown, one driveway per
development area is permitted off of Green Bay Road
or Foster Avenue as shown on the Regulating Plans.
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XIV. Building Types: es: Townhouse 11
4W Overall Building (co midpoint of roof Slone)
Height. Half -Story
under roof.
4M Street Face y
Building Height.
J ,
e 7 IMP
Permitted � Allowable Floor
m_ e `®' Use. Height.
a Half -Story
� - above grade. _ Internal Parking.
--
street
Figure XIV-B: Height & Use Requirements.
i /N / n \ /N en` n +)W Allowable Cap Type.
® Area p No E� 1�
Trans wren �
P cy � ij / m
® Facade Transparency. I m m m m I
Allowable Base Type.
® Principal Entrance Q o 0 0 0
Location. T street
Figure XIV-C: Facade Requirements.
• B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure XIV-B)
Building & Floor Heights.
4W Principal Building height at the front street face shall
be a minimum of two (2) stories and a maximum of
two and a half (2 1/2) stories. Maximum building
height at the front street face is thirty five (35) feet.
QDA maximum of three and a half (3 1/2) stories
is permitted if the top floor is set back from the
Front Facade a minimum of eight (8) feet. Overall
maximum building height is forty two (42) feet.
Allowable floor height is a minimum of eight (8) feet,
maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
Uses.
Principal permitted use is single-family attached only.
4W Parking is permitted internally in the rear of the
building; a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the
Front Facade of the Ground Story must be occupied
by a permitted use other than parking.
C. Facade Requirements. (See Figure XIV-C)
Transparency.
® A minimum of 12% of the front and the corner
• side Facades shall have transparent, non -reflective
windows.
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® On front and corner side Facades, no rectangular
area greater than 30% of the Facade per floor may be
blank, without Transparency.
Building Entrance.
® The principal entrance must be located on the front
or corner side Facade.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI)
4W Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof. Towers are permitted on units at street termini
per the Regulating Plans.
®Allowable Base Types are stoop and porch.
Facade Design.
Each building, consisting of multiple connected units
must be treated with a different design than adjacent
buildings, such as a change in material color, Cap
Type, or Base Type.
Building Materials. Applicable to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
® Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
.materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(3 ") in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted.
Balconies.
4W Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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XV. Building Types: es: Townhouse III
= Allowable Driveway.
4W Front & Corner
Side Build -to Zones.
4W Occupy the
Corner.
{� Additional Semi -Pervious
Surface.
Rear Yard Setback.
.-- Reor Property Line _
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ly
U_..Front Property Line._
str<.et
Maximum Number of
Continuous Townhouses
A. Building Siting. (See Figure XV-A)
Multiple principal and accessory structures & uses are
permitted on single parcels; however, each building must
meet all requirements. Note: Each building consists of
multiple townhouse units.
Street Frontage.
4W Front and corner side Facades of the building units
must be constructed within a Build -to Zone, located
between ten (10) and twenty five (25) feet from the
front and corner side property line.
4W The intersection of the front and corner side Build -
to Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building.
For every five (5) Townhouse Type H building units
on a Lot that meets the requirements of 4W above,
three (3) additional building units may front on a
courtyard or Open Space. The courtyard or Open
Space must be a minimum of thirty five (35) feet
wide.
4W Building units may step back beyond adjacent units
within the Build -to Zone in increments no greater
than ten (10) feet.
Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both principal and
accessory structures & uses.
Per street face, a minimum of two (2) and a
maximum of five (5) continuous units are permitted
to cluster without side yard Setbacks.
The interior side of buildings must be set back
a minimum of five (5) feet from the interior side
property line.
IN
Side Yard Setback.
Parking & Accessory Structure
Location.
Maximum Building Coverage.
!=- Maximum Impervious Coverage.
Figure XV-A: Building Siting.
4WFor multiple buildings on one parcel, a minimum of
ten (10) feet is required between buildings.
The rear of any buildings must be set back a
minimum of five (5) feet from the rear property line.
Buildable Area.
4W Maximum Building Coverage shall be 50% of the
Total Lot Area.
Maximum Impervious Site Coverage shall be 55% of
the Total Lot Area.
An additional 15 % of the Total Lot Area may be
Semi -Pervious.
No minimum lot size is required.
Parking & Garages.
=Parking is permitted in the rear yard or within the
rear portion of the Principal Building. Detached
garages are not permitted.
=Parking and garage areas must be screened from all
street faces by buildings. Garage doors must face the
alley or rear of the Lot.
Driveways & Access.
=Driveway and garage access is permitted only off
public alleys.
Where no public alley is shown, one driveway per
development area is permitted off of Foster Avenue
as shown on the Regulating Plans.
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Building Height,
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OP Allowable Floor
Height.
Internal Parldng.
igure XV-B: Height & Use Requirements.
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Location. Figure XV-C: Facade Requirements.
• B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure XV-B)
Building & Floor Heights.
4W Building height at the street face shall be a minimum
of two (2) stories and a maximum of two and a half (2
112) stories. Maximum building height at the front
street face is thirty five (3 5) feet.
A maximum of three (3) stories is permitted if the top
floor is set back from the Front Facade a minimum
of eight (8) feet. Overall maximum building height is
forty two (42) feet.
Allowable floor height is a minimum of eight (8) feet,
maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
Uses.
4W Principal permitted use is single-family attached only.
4W Parking is permitted internally in the rear of the
building; a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the
Front Facade of the Ground Story must be occupied
by a permitted use other than parking.
C. Facade Requirements. (See Figure )CV-C)
Transparency.
® A minimum of 12 % of the front and the corner
side Facades shall have transparent, non -reflective
windows.
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® On front and corner side Facades, no rectangular
area greater than 3 0 % of the Facade per floor may be
blank, without Transparency.
Building Entrance.
4M The principal entrance must be located on the front
or corner side Facade.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI)
4W Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof. Towers are permitted on units at street termini
per the Regulating Plans.
® Allowable Base Types are stoop and porch.
Facade Design.
4W Each building, consisting of multiple connected units
must be treated with a different design than adjacent
buildings, such as a change in material color, Cap
Type, or Base Type.
Building Materials. Applicable to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
® Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
4W Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(3 ") in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted.
Balconies.
4W Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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XVI. Building Types: Small -Lot House
Allowable Driveway.
Rear Yard Setback.
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Front & Corner
Side Build -to Zones. .Parking &Accessory Structure
Encroachment into j ; i i Location.
Corner Side Yard.
Interior Side Yard
QDAdditional Semi -Pervious Setback.
Surface.
y - Maximum Building
Occupy the o Coverage.
Corner. N7'" Front & Corner Side Build -to Zones.
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4W Maximum Impervious
Coverage.
Front Property Line
street
A. Building Siting. (See Figure XVI-A)
Street Frontage.
Front and corner side Facades of all buildings must
be constructed within a Build -to Zone, located
between fifteen (15) and twenty five (25) feet from
the front and corner side property line.
The intersection of the front and corner side Build -
to Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building.
4W One Principal Building is permitted per parcel.
Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both principal and
accessory structures & uses.
4WThe interior side of a building must be set back
a minimum of five (5) feet from the interior side
property line.
4W The rear of any building must be set back a
minimum of five (5) feet from the rear property line.
Buildable Area.
Maximum Building Coverage shall be 45% of the
Total Lot Area.
4W Maximum Impervious Site Coverage shall be 50% of
the Total Lot Area.
4W An additional 15 % of the Total Lot Area may be
Semi -Pervious.
4W No minimum lot size is required.
Figure XVI-A: Building Siting.
Parking, Accessory Structures, & Accessory Uses.
=Surface parking and accessory structures & uses are
permitted in the rear yard, a minimum of ten (10)
feet from the back Facade of the Principal Building.
Accessory structures & uses are permitted within
the corner side yard Build -to Zone, but may not
extend into this yard beyond the face of the Principal
Building.
=Surface parking areas must be screened from all
street faces by buildings.
Driveways & Access.
Driveway and garage access is permitted only off
public alleys.
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(to midpoint of
Building Height. roof slope)
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Transparency.
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Location.
Half -Story under
roof.
{ Permitted
Use.
Allowable Floor
Height.
• B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure XVI-B)
Building & Floor Heights.
4W Principal Building height at the front street face shall
be a minimum of one and a half (1 1/2) stories and a
maximum of two and a half (2 1/2) stories.
On parapet buildings, a maximum of 3 stories is
permitted if the third floor is set back from the Front
Facade a minimum of eight (8) feet.
4M Overall maximum building height is thirty-five (3 S)
feet.
4W Accessory structure height is a maximum of two (2)
stories and twenty four (24) feet, and may not be
taller than the Principal Building.
4W Allowable floor height is a minimum of eight (8) feet,
maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
Uses.
Principal permitted use is single family.
One accessory dwelling unit is permitted in the
accessory structure.
C. Facade Requirements. (See Figure XVI-C)
Transparency.
A minimum of 12 % of the front and the corner
isside Facades shall have transparent, non -reflective
windows.
(to
midpoint
ofroof
slope) (W Accessory Structure
Height.
{W Allowed Accessory
Dwelling Unit.
Allowable
Floor Height.
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street
Figure XVI-C: Facade Requirements.
®On front and corner side Facades, no rectangular
area, greater than 30% of the Facade per floor may be
blank, without Transparency.
Building Entrance.
®The principal entrance must be located on the front
or corner side Facade.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI)
Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof. Towers are permitted only on end units or units
at street termini, per the Regulating Plans.
®Allowable Base Types are stoop and porch.
Facade Design.
Each building must be treated with a different design
than adjacent buildings, such as change in material
color, Cap Type, or Base Type.
Building Materials. Applicable to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
® Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
4W Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(3") in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted.
Balconies.
4W Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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Allowable Driveway.
Driveway Location
Landscaped Area.
4W Occupy the Corner.
A. Building Siting. (See Figure XVII-A)
Rear
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Build -to Zone.
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Rear Yard Setback.
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4W Maximum Impervious
Coverage.
Parking Location.
Additional Semi -Pervious
Surface.
Front & Corner Side
Build -to Zone.
.� 'Min. Lot Width street
Figure XVII-A: Building Siting.
Street Frontage.
4W This Building Type may only occur on corner parcels
with two intersecting street frontages.
Front and corner side building Facades must be
constructed within Build -to Zones located between
five (5) and twenty-five (25) feet from the property
line.
4WThe intersection of the front and corner side Build -
to Zones (the corner) must be occupied by a building.
4W Areas not occupied with building along the front,
corner side, and interior side property lines shall not
be paved.
Multiple buildings may be constructed on a single
lot; however, the minimum standards in Requirement
A.2 must be met.
Side & Rear Yard Setbacks. Applies to both principal and
accessory structures & uses.
4W Interior Side yard Setback shall be a minimum of five
(5) feet.
4W Rear yard Setback shall be a minimum of five (5) feet.
Buildable Area.
Maximum Impervious Site Coverage (including
Building Coverage) shall be 60% of Total Lot Area.
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4MAn additional 20% of the Total Lot Area may be
Semi -Pervious.
• Minimum Lot Width is fifty (50) feet. No minimum
lot size is required.
Off -Street Parking & Loading.
Parking is permitted in the rear and side yards of
a lot, but may not extend beyond the face of the
Principal Building into front and corner side Build -to
Zones.
Driveways & Access.
Driveways must be accessed off an alley, if available.
=If alley access is not available, one (1) driveway per
street frontage is permitted.
Driveway location shall be at least fifty (50) feet from
the intersection of the front and corner side property
lines.
B. Height & Use Requirements. (See Figure XVII-s)
Building & Floor Heights.
4W Building height shall be a minimum of one (1) Story
and a maximum of two (2) stories. Overall maximum
building height is thirty (30) feet.
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Overall Building
Height. i - -- — - -
Allowable Upper
a Floors Height.
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a Allowable Ground
o StoryHeight.
street
Figure XVII-13: Height & Use Requirements.
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Transparency.
m Allowable Base Type.
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Location. -
Allowable Ground Story height.
a. With a one (1) Story building, the minimum is
fifteen (15) feet, maximum is thirty (30) feet.
b. With a two (2) Story building, the minimum is
nine (9) feet, maximum is fifteen (15) feet.
Allowable upper floor height is a minimum of nine
(9) feet, maximum of fourteen (14) feet.
Uses.
Only churches, synagogues, religious assembly,
community or cultural uses, libraries, and
government or civic uses are permitted in an Iconic
Building Type.
4W Maximum Gross Square Footage of any use with R4
base zoning is 10,000 square feet.
4W Maximum Gross Square Footage of any use with B2
base zoning is 10,000; up to 40,000 square feet may
be permitted as a special use.
C. Facade Requirements. (See Figure XVII-C)
Transparency.
® A minimum of 10% of the front and corner side
Facade, measured floor to floor, shall have non -
reflective windows.
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Building Entrance.
® The principal entrance must located on the front or
corner side building Facade. Entrances at the corner
of a building satisfy this requirement.
Allowable Cap & Base Types. (See Sections V and VI)
®Allowable Cap Types are the parapet and pitched
roof. A tower and spire is permitted. Other Cap
Types may be approved by Special Use.
Allowable Base Type is stoop.
Building Materials. Applicable to street Facades or
Facades visible from a street.
® Facades must be constructed of a durable, natural
material. False materials intended to look like other
materials shall be avoided, and if used limited to the
extent possible.
Concrete masonry units, bricks over three inches
(3 ") in height, and exterior insulation and finishing
systems (EIFS) are not permitted.
Balconies.
® Projecting balconies are not permitted on street face
Facades.
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XVIII. Landscape Standards: Parking Lot Frontage Buffer.
Intent. To lessen the visual impact of parking areas visible
from the street, the following is required.
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Applicability. These requirements apply to all
properties in the Overlay District where a parking
area is located adjacent to a vehicular right-of-way.
1. Exceptions. The exceptions to the application of
the frontage buffer are:
a. Single family residences.
b. Parking areas along alleys.
2. As part of the site plan and appearance review
process, the City may reduce these screening
requirements through crediting existing
landscaping within the proposed buffer area
that is reasonably equivalent in its screening
characteristics.
Requirements. These standards are illustrated in
Figure XVIII-A.
4W Depth. The landscape buffer shall consist of an
area seven (7) feet in depth.
= Location. The buffer should be located between
street facing property line and the parking area
except:
a. When the parking area is located adjacent
to any building, the frontage buffer must be
located from the face of the adjacent building
back to the parking area. The additional yard
between the buffer and the front property line
must be landscaped.
Uses and Materials. Uses and materials other
than those indicated are prohibited in the buffer.
Trees. A shade tree must be planted a minimum
of every sixty (60) feet within the seven (7) feet of
required landscape buffer, located on the street
side of the fence.
a. The spacing of these trees should alternate
with street trees so that the final effect is a
staggered tree line.
b. Acceptable trees for the landscape buffer are
listed in Table XXII.A.
Fence. A minimum of three (3) and a maximum
of four (4) feet in height steel or PVC picket
fence is required, located two (2) feet from the
back of curb of the parking area.
a. No other fence material is permitted.
b. Fence colors are limited to black, grey, or dark
green.
c. Fence opacity must be no greater than 60%,
no less than 30%.
d. A gate opening of five (5) feet is permitted
every one hundred (100) feet.
Hedge. A continuous hedge is required on the
street side of the fence, located between required
trees and in front of parking areas. The hedge
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Front Buffer Plan.
Shade Tree.
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Front Buffer Section.
Figure XVIII-A: Parking Lot Frontage Buffer
Plan & Section.
must consist of individual shrubs with a minimum
width of twenty-four (24) inches, spaced no more
than thirty-six (36) inches on center.
Vehicle Overhang. The front or rear bumper
overhang of vehicles parked within the parking
area may encroach upon the required Setback up
to a maximum distance of two (2) feet.
Access. This screening requirement is not to be
interpreted as prohibiting the installation of or
provision for openings necessary for allowable
access drives and walkways connecting to the
public sidewalk.
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XIX. Landscape Standards: Side and Rear Yard Landscape Buffer.
Intent. To minimize the impact that one land use may District
have on a neighboring land use, side and rear yard buffers Buffer Required I Screening
Between... And... Intznsity l
are required to provide a transition between the uses. Mixed use or Flex
MixBuildin
ISingle family homes
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!Lots g ypeParking!outside the overlay Heavy j
A. Applicability. Side and rear yard buffers are
required as detailed in Table =.A. Buffers must be lany residential Family
�l Apartment Building (Type and Single Family !Light
installed Type Parking Lots (homes
and maintained by the more intensive use outside the
on their Lot. As part of the site plan and appearance !overlay. I I
review process, the Citya reduce the buffer
p may Table XIX.A: Required Installation of Side &Rear Buffers.
requirements through crediting existing landscaping
within the proposed buffer area that is reasonably
equivalent in its screening characteristics.
B. Requirements. These standards are illustrated in
Figures XIX-A and XIX-B.
iM Depth. Side and rear yard buffers are to be
installed in an area five (5) feet in depth adjacent
to rear and side property lines.
41D Uses and Materials. Uses and materials other
than those indicated are prohibited in the side and
rear yard buffer.
<W Trees. All trees planted in the landscape buffer
area shall be shade trees (Refer Table XXII.A)
with at least one tree planted every forty (40) feet
within the five (5) feet of the buffer.
C. Heavy Buffer Requirement. Typical requirements
specific to the heavy buffer requirement are
illustrated in Figure XIX-A.
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Hedge. A continuous double hedge is required,
located between required trees.
a. The double hedge must consist of two rows
of individual shrubs with a minimum width
of twenty-four (24) inch spaced no more than
thirty-six (36) inch on center, mature height in
one (1) year at twenty-four (24) inches.
b. A minimum of thirty (30) shrubs per every one
hundred (100) feet of affected property line is
required.
D. Light Buffer Requirement. Typical light buffer
requirements are illustrated in Figure XIX-B.
Shrubs. A continuous shrub bed is required,
located between required trees.
a. The hedge must consist of individual shrubs
with a minimum width of twenty-four (24)
inches at installation, spaced no more than
thirty-six (36) inches on center.
b. A minimum of fifteen (15) shrubs per every
one hundred (100) feet of property line is
required.
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XIX. Landscape Standards: Side and Rear Yard Landscape Buffer.
430 Side/Rear- * J
Buffer Zone.
Side/Rear Yard Buffer Plan.
Shade Tree.
((:IM Shade Tree.
Hedge.
-�` Shade Tree.
090 Hedge.
Side/Rear Yard Buffer Section.
Figure XIX-A: Heavy Buffer requirement,
Steel Fence and Hedge Combination.
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Shrub Bed..
4M Shade Tree.
4M Shrub Bed.
Figure XIX-B: Light Buffer Requirement.
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XX. Landscape Standards: Interior Parking Lot Landscaping.
Intent. To provide shade, minimize paving and improve
the aesthetic look of Parking Lots, the following standards
apply.
A.
B.
Applicability. Interior Parking Lot landscaping
is required for all off-street Parking Lots. The
requirements herein apply to all development.
Requirements. Typical Parking Lot landscaping
requirements are illustrated in Figure XX-A.
4M Terminal Ends of Free -Standing Rows.
Landscape islands are required at the terminal
ends of any free-standing rows or bays of parking.
Free-standing rows or bays of parking are those
that are not abutting the Parking Lot perimeter,
and can have a single or double row of parking.
Landscape Islands. A landscape island shall be
provided every ninth parking space for rows of
parking that are more than eight (8) spaces in
length. There shall be no more than eight (8)
continuous parking spaces in a row without a
landscape island.
4M Trees in Landscape Islands. Each landscape
island must have one (1) shade tree planted within
it.
4W Internal Area Not Dedicated to Parking or
Drive. Any space within the Parking Lot limits
that is not dedicated to parking, loading or
Figure XX-A: Interior Parking Lot Landscape
driveway path shall be landscaped.
a. One (1) shade tree is required in such spaces
for the first one -hundred fifty (150) square
feet.
b. Plus one (1) shade tree per each additional six -
hundred fifty (650) square feet.
Tree Requirement per Parking Space.
a. Each parking space must be entirely located
within fifty (50) feet of a tree on the interior of
the Parking Lot.
b. A minimum of one (1) tree must be planted
within the parking lot interior for every three
parking spaces.
c. Trees and landscaping located outside of the
Parking Lot interior, in the side and rear
yard buffer, or in the frontage buffer do not
count toward any of the requirements of this
Section.
Parking Lot Interior. The Parking Lot interior
is defined as the area dedicated to parking on a
given parcel as measured from edge of pavement
to edge of pavement.
4W Landscape Median. A landscape median is
required in each free-standing bay of parking
along the length of the bay of parking.
Trees in Landscape Islands.
Im Terminal Ends of Free -Standing Rows.
1W Landscape Islands.
OP Landscape Median.
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XXI. Landscape Standards: Screening
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C. Requirements. Screening of Utility Appurtenances.
- Opaque Screen Wall.
1. Large Private Mechanical Equipment. Private
mechanical equipment visible from the right -of -
Opaque Gate.
way and that is equal to or greater than four (4)
feet in height and is equal to or greater than six
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(6) feet in any one direction shall be fenced with
opaque wood or masonry on all sides facing the
right-of-way.
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2. Small Private Mechanical Equipment. Private
mechanical equipment smaller than four (4) feet
Figure XXI-A: Screening of Open Storage
in height shall have landscape screening and
shrub bed containing shrubs spaced no more than
and Refuse Areas.
thirty-six (36) inches on center.
3. City Review. Utility appurtenances located
adjacent to right-of-way shall be reviewed by the
Intent. To reduce the visual impact of open storage or
City for required screening.
refuse areas from public areas and adjacent properties, the
following standards apply.
A. Applicability. All dumpsters, open storage, refuse
areas, and utility appurtenances located in the
Overlay District.
B. Requirements. Typical open storage or refuse
screening is illustrated in Figure XXI-A.
• Opaque Screen Wall. An opaque screen wall
(vertical structured barrier to visibility at all times
such as a fence or wall) is required around three
(3) sides of the dumpster and trash bin area.
Screen Wall Height. The height of the screen
wall shall be the higher of the following:
a. The height of the use to be screened,
b. Six (6) feet, or
c. A height sufficient in the judgment of the
City to accomplish the objective of the screen,
as determined through the site plan and
appearance review process.
Visible Openings. Openings visible from
the public way or adjacent properties must be
furnished with opaque gates. 1
Location within Parking Lot. If refuse area
is located within a larger paved area, such as a
Parking Lot, landscape islands must be located on
three sides of the area.
a. One (1) shade tree must be located in one of
these landscape areas.
b. This tree, if located within fifty (50) feet of
a parking space may be utilized to meet XX.
Interior Parking Lot Landscaping.
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XXII. Landscape Standards: Street Trees
A. Applicability. The following standards apply to the
or Curb lines.
installation of street trees.
b. No Street Tree shall be planted closer than ten
B. Requirements.
(10) feet to any fire hydrant.
1. Street Tree Size. All Street Trees are required
6. Utilities. Coordinate with utility owners for tree
to be minimum two and a half (2 1/2) inches in
planting adjacent to utilities.
caliper when installed. Canopy and Height to be
consistent with American Standards for Nursery
Stock, as published by the American Nursery
and Landscape Association or any successor
organization, for tree type. Adjacent to the Mixed
Use and Flex Building Types, minimum clear
branch height is seven (7) feet.
2. Street Tree Type. Approved species of Street
Trees, listed by type are included in Table =I.A.
No species other than those included in this list
may be planted as Street Trees. Species may vary
along Block faces, however, spacing should be
consistent.
3. Street Tree Spacing. Street trees shall be planted
as follows.
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3 " 30'-0" min.
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for every sixty (60) feet of street frontage and
a minimum of one (1) Street Tree per street
frontage.
b. Recommended spacing for trees is shown in
Figure YXII-A.
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of the Right -of -Way is less than nine (9) feet,
Figure XXII-A: Street Tree Spacing.
no Street Tree is required.
e. Trees should be centered in the parkway area
and planted no closer than two (2) feet from
a curb or sidewalk. Permeable pavers may be
utilized for sidewalks where an impervious
sidewalk would not allow tree planting.
4. Tree Wells. In District AVE 6 and 7, where there
is no parkway, tree wells shall be utilized.
a. For tree wells smaller than four (4) feet wide
and six (6) feet in length, open pit is not
permitted.
b. The opening must be covered with a tree grate
or pervious pavement.
c. The opening in a tree grate for the trunk must
be expandable.
5. Distance from Street Corners and Fire
Hydrants.
a. No Street Tree shall be planted closer than
thirty (35) feet to any street corner, measured
from the point of nearest intersecting Curbs
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XXII. Landscape Standards: Street Trees
(genus ISpecies
IVar. / Cul.
(Common Name
Alnus
glutinosa
Black Alder
Betula
lenta
Sweet Birch
�Betula
niqra
River Birch
Carpinus
betulus
European Hornbeam
ICarpinus
betulus
Fastiqiata
European Hornbeam
Carpinus
caroliniana
American Hornbeam or Blue
Corvlus
colurna
Turkish Filbert
Ostrva
virqiniana
American Hophornbeam
Cercidiph
iaponicum
Katsuratree
I Faqus
sylvatica
European Beech
Faqus
sylvatica
Atropunicea
Purple European Beech
IQuercus
alba
White Oak
Quercus
bicolor
Swamp White Oak
Quercus
coccinea
Scarlet Oak
Quercus
imbricaria
Shinqle Oak
Quercus
macrocarpa
Bur Oak
Quercus
muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak
IQuercus
prinus
Chestnut Oak
Quercus
robur
Enqlish Oak
Quercus
rubra
Red Oak
Quercus
velutina
Black Oak
Ginkqo
biloba
Ginkqo or Maidenhair tree
stvraciflua
Sweet Gum '
•Liquidam
Aesculus
flava (octandra)
Yellow Buckeye
Carya
ovata
Shaqbark Hickory
Ulmus
carpinifolia
Pioneer
Pioneer elm
Ulmus
carpinifolia
Homestead
Homestead elm
Ulmus
carpinifolia
Reqal
Regal elm
Metasequ
glvptostroboides
Dawn Redwood
Maqnolia
x soulangiana
Saucer Maqnolia
Svrinqa
reticulata
Japanese Tree Lilac
Malus
floribunda
Japanese Flowerinq Crab
Celtis
occidentalis
Common Hackberry
Celtis
laeviqata
Sugarberry
Cercis
canadensis
Eastern Redbud
lCrataequs
crusgalli
var. inermis
Cockspur Hawthorne
Faqus
sylvatica
Atropunicea
Purple leafed European Beech
Faqus
sylvatica
Dawyck
European Beech
Larix
decidua
European Larch
Phelloden
amurense
Amur Corktree
Platanus
occidentalis
American Sycamore
Magnolia
acuminata
Cucumbertree Maqnolia
INvssa
svlvatica
Black Gum
IMaackia
amurensis
Amur Maackia
Faqus
grandifolia
American Beech
lCotinus
obovatus
American Smoketree
IChionant
virqinicus
White Frinqetree
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Table XXILA:
List of Acceptable Trees.
City of Evanston: West Evanston Overlay District 61