2014-05-19 - Ordinance 2014-039 - AMENDING TITLE 17, ZONING ORDINANCE5/13/2014
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUFFALO GROVE ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
Amendments to Chapter 17.44 — Business Districts concerning outside display of
liquefied petroleum gases, including propane
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, current Village zoning regulations restrict display and sale of propane
containers to automotive fueling stations in the B -2 and B -3 Districts and properties zoned in
the B -4 District; and,
WHEREAS, the Village has received requests from retail business establishments and
distributors of propane gas to allow display and sale of propane containers at retail stores in
business districts within the Village; and,
WHEREAS, to accommodate the request by certain businesses to display and sell
propane containers, text amendments to the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance, Title 17 of the
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, are necessary concerning Business Districts; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission conducted a public hearing concerning
proposed text amendments of the Business Districts of the Village Zoning Ordinance and voted
4 to 2 to recommend approval of said amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that the proposed amendments are a
reasonable accommodation to businesses desiring to display and sell propane containers at
retail businesses in the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. The following sections of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance,
Title 17 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code are amended as follows:
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follows-
All activities aspermitted or required shall be conducted within an enclosed building,
except as allowed herein. The outside display and sale of liquefied petroleum gas,
including propane containers, is permitted subject to the following conditions and
standards:
a. A facility shall comply with applicable codes and regulations as determined by
the Village Fire Department and Building and Zoning Department. Signs
pertaining to safety and hazard control shall be provided asapproved by the Fire
Department. If the Fire Department determines that protective barriers are
necessary, said barriers shall be installed as approved by the Village.
b. A permit is required by the Village prior to installation of facility. The permit
application shall include a site plan drawn 10 scale delineating the area to be
occupied by the facility, the height, length and depth dimensions of the facility,
the location and distance to the closest windows and doors of the adjacent
building, the location mfthe closest parking areas for motor vehicles, the location
of any other adjacent improvements including bicycle racks, and the width of the
sidewalk where the facility will be located.
c. A facility shall meet the following standards: The rnaxinourn size is limited to a
length of feet, G inches and a maximum height mfGfeet as measured from the
base of the facility; sidewalks adjacent to the facility shall have a nnininnurn
clearance of 5 feet in width for pedestrian access, and said clearance shall not be
reduced by motor vehicle overhang or placement of any items mn the sidewalk.
d. The facility issubject to appearance review by the Village. The facility shall be
visually unobtrusive as determined by the Village. The fad|hv shall be the same
or similar om|mr as the adjacent building wall or surface. Signs advertising the
product or vendor shall be limited to 10 percent of the front elevation area for
each individual cabinet or cage. Signs are allowed only on the front elevation of
the cabinet or cage and shall not be placed above the cabinet or cage or on
building walls or windows.
B-2 District — Section 17.44.030.D.5. is hereby amended to read as follows:
All activities, aspermitted or required, shall be conducted within an enclosed building,
except as allowed in this chapter. The outside display and sale of liquefied 9etnm|eunn
gas, including propane containers, is permitted subject to the conditions and standards
set forth in Section 17.44.020.D.5.
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B -3 District — Section 17.44.040.D.2. is hereby amended to read as follows:
No merchandise, materials or equipment shall be stored in any open areas, but may be
kept and displayed in an open area for immediate sale or temporary display. The outside
display and sale of liquefied petroleum gas, including propane containers, is permitted
subject to the conditions and standards set forth in Section 17.44.020.D.5.
B -4 District — Section 17.44.050.D.4. is hereby amended to read as follows:
All production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, or repair of materials, goods or
products shall take place within completely enclosed buildings, except for storage of
building materials and except for the parking of motor vehicles in the open. The outside
display and sale of liquefied petroleum gas, including propane containers, is permitted
subject to the conditions and standards set forth in Section 17.44.020.D.5.
B -5 District — Section 17.44.060.D.1.e. is hereby amended to read as follows:
No merchandise, materials, or equipment shall be stored in any open area. The outside
display and sale of liquefied petroleum gas, including propane containers, is
permitted subject to the conditions and standards set forth in Section 17.44.020.D.5.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication. This ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 5 — Berman. Trilling. Terson. Stein, Ottenheimer
NAYS: 1— Sussman
ABSENT: 0 — None
PASSED: May 19, 2014
APPROVED: May 19, 2014
PUBLISHED: May 20, 2014
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Village Clerk
man, Village President