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11 /15/2004
115-0-04
AN ORDINANCE
Amending Section 6-3-6-5, Section 6-3-8-3, and
Section 6-15-10-11 of the Zoning Ordinance
Regarding Impervious Surface Lot Coverage
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission held a public hearing on
November 3, 2004 in case number ZPC 04-12 T, pursuant to proper notice, to
consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in Section 6-3-6-5, "Site
Development Allowances"; Section 6-3-8-3, "Authorized Variations"; and
Section 6-15-10, "Lot Coverage"; and other Sections of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding impervious surface lot coverage; and
• WHEREAS, the Plan Commission, after hearing testimony and
receiving other evidence, made a verbatim record and findings pursuant to Section
6-3-4-5 of the Zoning Ordinance that the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance set
forth in Sections 2, 3, and 4 of this Ordinance 115-0-04 met the standards for text
amendments and recommended City Council approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee of the City
Council considered and adopted the Plan Commission's findings at its
November 22, 2004 meeting and recommended approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered and adopted the
respective records and recommendations of the Plan Commission and the
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Planning and Development Committee at its November 22, 2004 and
December 13, 2004 meetings,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the above recitations are found as fact and
incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: That Section 6-3-6-5 of the Zoning Ordinance,
Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended, be and it hereby is, further amended
by adding a new subsection 6-3-6-5(G), to read as follows:
6-3-6-5(G) SITE DEVELOPMENT ALLOWANCES:
Subject to the specific standards and limitations established for planned •
developments in each zoning district, the Plan Commission may recommend
approval of, and the City Council may grant, site development allowances for a
planned development relative to the following features affecting bulk and density:
(A) Floor Area Ratio: The overall floor area ratio of a planned development
may exceed the maximum floor area ratio otherwise permitted in the
zoning district.
(B) Height: The maximum height permitted in the zoning districts may be
increased in connection with a planned development.
(C) Location and Placement of Buildings: The location and placement of
buildings may vary from the requirements of the underlying regulations, provided,
however, that such allowances are in harmony with surrounding development.
(D) Off -Street Parking and Loading: The number and location of off-street
parking and loading may vary from the requirements of this Ordinance.
(E) Number of Dwelling Units: Increases may be granted in the number of
dwelling units per lot area over that otherwise permitted in the underlying zoning •
district as an incentive for providing the benefits of a planned development.
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(F) Building Lot Coverage: Increase may be granted in the maximum
building lot coverage over that otherwise permitted in the underlying zoning
district as an incentive for providing the benefits of a planned development.
(G) Impervious Surface Coverage: Increase may be granted in the
maximum allowed impervious surface coverage over that otherwise permitted in
the underlying zoning district as an incentive for providing the benefits of a
planned development.
SECTION 3: That Section 6-3-8-3(A) and Section 6-3-8-3(D)4 of
the Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as follows:
6-3-8-3 AUTHORIZED VARIATIONS:
The following variations from this Ordinance are authorized:
(A) Minor Variations: Minor Variations consisting of the following types shall
• be for single-family and two-family uses only and maybe granted up to a
maximum of thirty-five percent (35%).
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1. Front, side, and rear yards and setbacks.
2. Height.
3. Minimum setbacks between principal and accessory structures.
4. Other accessory structure requirements.
5. Lot width and depth.
a. Width.
b. Depth.
6. Gross lot coverage including impervious surface.
7. Dormer size and location.
8. Modification of a residence to meet the special needs of the
disabled. (Ord.42-0-96).
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(B) Fence Variations: Variations from the requirements for fences, set forth
in Section 6-4-6-7 of this Ordinance, "Fence Regulations", maybe granted subject
to the standards and conditions of subsection 6-3-8-12(B) and Section 6-3-8-13
of this Chapter.
(C) Family Necessity Variations: The types of minor variations listed in
subjection (A) of this Section may be granted in excess of the maximum of
twenty percent (20%) for single-family and two-family uses and residential care
homes only, subject to the procedures and standards set forth in Section 6-3-8-7
and subsection 6-3-8-11(D) of this Chapter respectively in order to:
1. Modify a residence in order to meet the special living needs of
the disabled.
2. Modify a residence in order to provide space for an elderly parent to
live with the family of his or her child.
3. Modify a residence to accommodate a growing family or to alleviate
an inconvenience.
(D) Major Variations: "Major Variations" shall be defined as all variations •
other than minor variations and fence variations, and shall be limited to
the following:
1. Yards and setbacks.
2. Height.
3. Lot size, width and depth (including flag lots).
4. Lot coverage including impervious surface and/or floor area ratio.
5. Off-street parking and loading.
6. Home occupations.
SECTION 4: That Section 6-15-10-11 of the Zoning Ordinance are
hereby amended to read as follows:
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6-15-10-11 LOT COVERAGE:
The maximum building lot coverage in the off District, including accessory
structures is fifty-five percent (55%). The maximum impervious surface ratio in
the off District is seventy percent (70%).
SECTION 5: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided
by law.
Introduced: `-� ZZ, 2004
Adopted: �`-'�v`—(3 , 2004
• Approved:
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rraine H. Morton, Mayor
Attest:
Mary �P4o%(jityCI k
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Corporation Counsel
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