2003-033I T 0
Ordinance No. 2003- 33
An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2.22, Appearance Plan,
of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code,
and adopting a revised Appearance Plan.
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit of local government pursuant
to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove Appearance Plan was originally adopted by
Ordinance in 1972 with subsequent revisions; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove deems it in the best interests of the community to
adopt a revised appearance plan; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the revised Appearance Plan is to provide standards to
evaluate improvements in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
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. Chapter 2.22 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
Section 2. The Appearance Plan of the Village of Buffalo Grove, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A ", is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval.
AYES: 6 - Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson, Kahn, Trilling
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: April 21 , 2003.
APPROVED:Anril 21 , 2003
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
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Village President
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.Exhibit A
of the village of buffalo drove
Village of Buffalo Grove
Office of the Village Manager
50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
Phone: 847 -459 -2518
Fax: 847 - 459 -7906
Website: http: //www.vbg.org
' APPEARANCE PLAN
of the
' VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
' E. Signs 12
F. Street Hardware & Miscellaneous Structures 12
' G. Lighting 12
VI. Modifications 14
VII. Definitions 14
' ARTICLE I. PURPOSE & JURISDICTION
I A. The purpose of this Appearance Plan ( "Plan ") is to provide standards to evaluate
improvements in the Village of Buffalo Grove ( "Village ").
' B. This Plan is intended to guide property owners, developers, staff, and appointed and elected
officials in achieving a creative design solution to heighten the visual appearance throughout
' the Village, while:
1. Promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community;
2. Enhancing the values of property throughout the Village;
' 3. Ensuring adequate light, air, and privacy for property in the Village;
' C. This Plan applies to all property within the Village.
D. Nothing contained in this Plan shall be interpreted to constitute an endorsement or prohibition
' of any particular building material, construction method, or product.
' E. This Plan shall be administered in conjunction with the applicable provisions of the Village
Zoning Ordinance, Development Ordinance, Sign Code and other regulations.
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ARTICLE /PLAN CONTENTS
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I. Purpose & Jurisdiction
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11. Scope
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III. Approval Process
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IV. Evaluation Categories
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V. Criteria for Appearance
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A. Site Considerations
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B. Building Design
C. Building Materials
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D. Landscape and Site Treatment
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' E. Signs 12
F. Street Hardware & Miscellaneous Structures 12
' G. Lighting 12
VI. Modifications 14
VII. Definitions 14
' ARTICLE I. PURPOSE & JURISDICTION
I A. The purpose of this Appearance Plan ( "Plan ") is to provide standards to evaluate
improvements in the Village of Buffalo Grove ( "Village ").
' B. This Plan is intended to guide property owners, developers, staff, and appointed and elected
officials in achieving a creative design solution to heighten the visual appearance throughout
' the Village, while:
1. Promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community;
2. Enhancing the values of property throughout the Village;
' 3. Ensuring adequate light, air, and privacy for property in the Village;
' C. This Plan applies to all property within the Village.
D. Nothing contained in this Plan shall be interpreted to constitute an endorsement or prohibition
' of any particular building material, construction method, or product.
' E. This Plan shall be administered in conjunction with the applicable provisions of the Village
Zoning Ordinance, Development Ordinance, Sign Code and other regulations.
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1 ARTICLE II. SCOPE
A. Elements regulated within this plan include, but are not limited to:
' 1. Improved and unimproved land;
2. Relationship of buildings to site and adjacent areas, building orientation, and site treatment;
3. External architectural features of existing and proposed buildings and structures of all
' types;
4. Open spaces, rights -of -way, streets and parkway, drives, walks, paths, parking areas,
' plazas, street furniture, signs, fences, lights and lighting, playgrounds, gardens, yards,
landscaping, land topography, plant life, accessory structures and appurtenances.
' B. If the Village Building Commissioner determines that a proposal involves any of the following,
then review by the Appearance Review Team (ART) shall be required:
' 1. External architectural feature; or
2. Remodeling or changes in any zoning district which will subsequently change or
' significantly impact upon the structures overall general appearance; or
3. A custom home.
' C. If the Village Building Commissioner determines that a proposed addition or modification to a
detached single family dwelling unit, is compatible with the surrounding area and that the
' architectural design is not manifestly inferior nor substantially different so as to impair the
marketability or property values of existing buildings in the immediate area, then the Building
Commissioner may waive referral to the Appearance Review Team.
ARTICLE III. APPROVAL PROCESS
' A. If a proposed development or redevelopment is regulated by this Plan, then approval will be
granted upon conformance to the applicable provisions of this Plan as well as all other
applicable Village ordinances. Modifications or amendments to an approved plan are subject
' to additional appearance review.
' B. The Appearance Review Team ( "ART ") shall review all development or redevelopment projects
regulated by this Plan.
C. The ART shall consist of the Assistant Village Manager (Office of the Village Manager), Village
Planner, Associate Planner, and one representative from either the Plan Commission and /or
' Zoning Board of Appeals'. The latter will be determined depending on the composition of the
project. Other staff personnel may be asked to assist the ART, as determined. The Trustee
Liaisons to the respective group, Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals, will also be
' The Chairperson of the respective Commission shall designate a respresentative to participate in the ART
process. Commissioner representation may rotate depending on the project.
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' invited to participate in the review process. An architect or other design professional may be
retained on an as needed basis to assist in the review process.
' D. An overview of the approval process is as follows. The flow chart outlines the steps in the
review process.
1. The applicant presents a concept plan to Village staff.
' 2. Village staff will determine whether the proposed project follows the major or minor review
process. If staff determines that the project does not require rezoning, variations of the
' Zoning and /or Development Ordinance, nor a PUD amendment, then said project shall
proceed through the minor review process. All other developments or redevelopments
shall proceed through the major review process. If projects are approved, the applicant
may apply for all applicable permits through the Village's Building & Zoning Department.
a. Minor review process
i. The ART will hold a meeting, or meetings, to review the proposed development or
redevelopment for compliance with applicable provisions of the Village Appearance
' Plan. ART meeting minutes and a report will subsequently be distributed to the
ART, Building Commissioner, and Village Manager or designee.
ii. If denied, the applicant may appeal to the Village Manager within 15 days of written
' notification of said denial.
iii. The Village Manager may uphold the denial of the ART, overrule the denial of the
' ART, or work with the applicant to modify the proposal and return the proposal to
the ART for additional review.
iv. If denied, the applicant may appeal to the Corporate Authorities within 15 days of
' written notification of said denial.
b. Major review process
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i. The applicant presents the proposal to the Corporate Authorities at a pre -
application conference.
ii. The Corporate Authorities may refer the proposal to either the Plan Commission
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or Zoning Board of Appeals, as appropriate.
iii. The Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the appropriate
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workshops and public hearing, if required.
iv. The ART shall hold a meeting, or meetings, to review the proposal for
compliance with applicable provisions of the Village Appearance Plan. This
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review process will be concurrent with Plan Commission or Zoning Board of
Appeals workshops. The ART will forward meeting minutes and a report with
recommendation to the appropriate reviewing body.
V. The Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals, will make a recommendation
for consideration by the Corporate Authorities.
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vi. If approved by the Corporate Authorities, the applicant may then apply for
applicable permits through the Village's Building & Zoning Department.
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vii. If the Corporate Authorities determine that the appearance review process may
be deferred to accommodate phasing or other unique aspects of a project, the
conditions for said deferral shall be set forth in an ordinance or written
agreement between the Village and the applicant.
Pre - Application Conference
Village Board Meeting
Referral to Plan Commission
or Zoning Board of Appeals
Workshop(s) /Appearance
Review Team Meeting(s)
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of
Appeals Public Hearing, if Required
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of
Appeals Recommendation
Corporate Authorities
Final Approval / Denial
Discussion of Project / Overview
Staff - Planning / Management
Present Concept Plan
Staff
Determination of Major/Minor
Staff
Appearance Review Team
Meeting(s)
Appearance Review Team
Approval
Appearance Review Team
Denial
Appeal Process
Village Manager
Modifications
Made to Plan
Village Manager
Overrules Denial
Village Manager
Upholds Denial
Appeal to Corporate Authorities
Final Approval / Denial
E. In conducting the review process, staff, elected and appointed officials shall adhere to the
following:
1. Work in an objective and understanding manner.
2. Work toward the aesthetic growth of the community and remediation of unsightly
conditions.
3. Encourage and inspire public and private participation in the enhancement of community
appearance and provide appropriate leadership.
4. Act as counselor, guide and consultant on matters of appearance to those who desire to
develop, redevelop, maintain or improve properties.
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1 ARTICLE IV. EVALUATION CATEGORIES
A. The following factors and characteristics relating to a
' development, which affect appearance, will govern
the Appearance Review Team's evaluation of a
' design submission:
1. Logic of Design
2. Exterior Space Utilization
3. Architectural Character /Style
4. Material Selection
' 5. Maintenance Aspects
6. Architectural trends and patterns of development
in the Village and areas adjacent to a proposed
' project.
B. Architectural detailing should be considered for new
developments as well as renovations and
redevelopments throughout the Village. Each project
' shall be carefully planned to complement the positive
characteristics of neighboring structures. A variety of
' architectural styles and details is also desirable to
provide visual interest.
' C. The criteria herein are not intended to restrict
imagination, innovation or variety, but rather to focus
' on design principals and creative solutions to achieve
a high quality visual appearance within the Village.
ARTICLE V. CRITERIA FOR APPEARANCE
A. SITE CONSIDERATIONS
' 1. The site should be planned to accomplish a
transition from the streetscape, and to provide for
' adequate planting, pedestrian movement, and
parking areas.
2. Landscaped yards and setbacks greater than
' minimum ordinance requirements are encouraged.
3. Screening shall be provided for parking areas
' adjacent to streets and public rights -of -way.
Screening may be provided by building wall
extensions, ornamental walls or fences, berms,
The shopping center pictured here does not
provide adequate space for planting nor does it
make any attempt to screen the parking area
from the public way. (V.A.1 and V.A.3)
This site uses a water feature as a transition to
the streetscape, while still providing for
adequate plantings, pedestrian movement, and
parking areas. (V.A.1)
A wood trellis provides an innovative means to
screen the parking area from view of the public
way. (V.A.3)
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appropriate plant material, other innovative means
or a combination of these elements.
4. Utility services, and service revisions necessitated
by exterior alterations shall be underground.
5. New or expanded buildings shall be integrated with
adjacent buildings in terms of setbacks,
streetscape elements, building orientation and
location of parking areas.
6. A landscape transition to adjoining properties shall
be provided.
B. BUILDING DESIGN
1. Evaluation of appearance of a project shall be
based on quality of its design and relationship to
surroundings.
2. The height and scale of each building shall be
proportionate to its site and adjacent buildings.
3. Consistency in texture, lines and masses is
required. Monotony shall be avoided.
4. Buildings shall reflect and enhance the character
of the site and the adjacent neighborhood.
5. Structures shall have appropriate scale and
character, and materials shall compliment
neighboring development.
6. Adjacent buildings of different architectural styles
shall be made compatible by elements including
but not limited to screens, site breaks, materials,
and color.
7. The relationship of entrances and other projections
to sidewalks shall be complementary to those
adjacent structures.
8. Materials shall be selected for suitability to the type
of buildings and the design in which they are used.
Buildings shall have either the same materials, or
those that are architecturally consistent with those
that are used for all building walls and other
exterior building components wholly or partly
visible from public ways.
9. All sides of a structure shall receive design
consideration. Facades, or other features
This commercial building lacks both the use of
architecturally consistent materials and
commensurate detailing when comparing the
side elevation to that of the front. (V.13.8 and
V.B.9)
Using the same material and detailing on all
elevations visible from public ways creates an
architecturally consistent appearance. (V.6.8)
This building uses brick on all elevations for a
consistent appearance. Note also the use of
pilasters on the side elevation to create
variation in depth reflective of that on the front
facade.(V.B.9)
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unrelated to the rest of the building shall be
avoided.
10. Building components, including but not limited to,
windows, doors, balconies, canopies, eaves and
parapets, shall be proportionate.
11. Bright or brilliant colors shall be used only for
accent.
12. The roof shape of a structure shall be visually
compatible with the surrounding structures and
streetscape. The entry of this food store is disproportionate
13. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on in relation to the main body of the building.
roof, ground, or buildings shall be screened from (V.B.10)
public view with materials harmonious with the
building, or shall be located in areas not visible
from any public ways.
14. Fixtures, standards and other exterior lighting
elements shall be integrated with the building
design.
15. Refuse and waste facilities shall be enclosed in
structures to provide screening from public ways
and adjacent properties. The walls of said
structures shall be constructed of brick, stone or The bays, windows, awnings, parapet, and
other product consistent with building material. variation in roof form on this retail store are
Gates constructed of wood, metal or other well proportioned and balanced in their
appropriate materials shall be provided to conceal relationship. (V.8.10)
the interior of the structure. If a roof is provided, it
shall be constructed of durable and attractive materials consistent with the design and
appearance of the walls and gates as well as the principal building.
16. Service yards, storage yards, loading docks and exterior work areas shall be screened
from view. Screening may be provided by building wall extensions, ornamental walls or
fences, berms, appropriate plant material, other innovative means or a combination of
these elements.
17. Variation of detail, form, and siting should be used to provide visual interest. In multiple
building projects, varying setbacks and colors may be used to prevent a monotonous
appearance.
i. Whenever possible, large expanses of flat roof shall be avoided. Visual diversity shall
be provided by varying the roofline to create a more aesthetic roofscape.
ii. Staggered designs are encouraged; long and linear designs should be avoided.
Facades or other design features shall be incorporated including the portions of a
building adjoining residential properties.
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The use of the flat and pitched roofs on facades
directly adjoining one another creates an
inconsistent and incompatible appearance.
(V.B.12)
Refuse areas constructed of materials inferior
to the principal building shall be avoided.
(V.B.15)
Long, undifferentiated spans of roof or parapet
and long flat walls do not create an
aesthetically pleasing appearance. (V.B.17.i &
V.B.17.1i.)
While these two developments were designed
years apart the latter townhomes (right)
respected the roofline and shape of the original
townhomes (left) while not directly imitating
them. (V.B.12)
Refuse areas should be designed to blend with
the building to which they principally relate
including the use of materials that are
consistent with those used on the principal
building. (V.B.15)
Using gables and other roof forms creates a
more aesthetic roofscape and staggering the
fagade reduces the appearance of building
mass. (V.B.17.1 & V.B.17.ii)
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' C. BUILDING MATERIALS
1. Materials shall be of durable quality and conducive
' to regular maintenance and upkeep.
2. Except for single family detached dwellings, EIFS
or synthetic stucco shall be limited to no more
than 25% of any building elevation.
3. The following materials are encouraged to be
' used for exteriors of buildings and accessory
structures:
a) Face or common brick.
' b) Stone.
c) Cedar siding.
d) Stucco (not including EIFS).
e) Standing seam metal roofing and canopy
cover.
' f) Slate concrete or clay roof tiles.
g) Cedar shake roof.
' h) Dimensional asphalt and fiberglass shingles.
i) Individual glass windows in wood or aluminum
frames.
' j) Glass block for accenting purposes.
k) Limestone.
' 1) Fiber - cement siding or trim.
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Facades that are all or primarily E.I.F.S. lack the
timeless appearance and detail inherent in
more durable materials (V.C.1 and V.C.2)
Using durable materials, such as the brick,
stone, and metal used on this elevation, creates
a resilient appearance. (V.C.1)
Each facade of this building approaches 25%
E.I.F.S. with the material used only as an accent
to the primary facade of brick. (V.C.2)
18. The Monotony Code for the placement of
single - family homes is as follows:
i. Substantially similar front elevations shall not
be located more often than every fourth lot
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along the same frontage; i.e., three
significantly dissimilar elevations must be
provided between each similar elevation.
ii. Substantially similar front elevations shall not
be located directly across the street or other
right -of -way from each other.
iii. Opposite hand elevations shall not be
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considered significantly dissimilar from their
respective counterpart.
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iv. The predominant element of front elevations of
adjacent homes shall be different colors.
' C. BUILDING MATERIALS
1. Materials shall be of durable quality and conducive
' to regular maintenance and upkeep.
2. Except for single family detached dwellings, EIFS
or synthetic stucco shall be limited to no more
than 25% of any building elevation.
3. The following materials are encouraged to be
' used for exteriors of buildings and accessory
structures:
a) Face or common brick.
' b) Stone.
c) Cedar siding.
d) Stucco (not including EIFS).
e) Standing seam metal roofing and canopy
cover.
' f) Slate concrete or clay roof tiles.
g) Cedar shake roof.
' h) Dimensional asphalt and fiberglass shingles.
i) Individual glass windows in wood or aluminum
frames.
' j) Glass block for accenting purposes.
k) Limestone.
' 1) Fiber - cement siding or trim.
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Facades that are all or primarily E.I.F.S. lack the
timeless appearance and detail inherent in
more durable materials (V.C.1 and V.C.2)
Using durable materials, such as the brick,
stone, and metal used on this elevation, creates
a resilient appearance. (V.C.1)
Each facade of this building approaches 25%
E.I.F.S. with the material used only as an accent
to the primary facade of brick. (V.C.2)
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D. LANDSCAPE AND SITE TREATMENT
1. Landscape elements included in these criteria
consist of, but are not limited to, all forms of plant-
ing and vegetation, rock groupings, berms and
water features.
2. Where natural or existing topographic features
contribute to the beauty and utility of a
development, these features shall be preserved
and enhanced. Modification to topography will be
permitted as necessary.
3. Landscape plans shall address the environmental
aspects of the landscape, including but not limited
to, wetland preservation, existing drainage
patterns, erosion prevention, wind and noise
barriers, shade, energy conservation, sound
absorption, dust abatement, and reduction of
glare.
4. Landscape treatments shall be provided to
enhance architectural features and strengthen
vistas.
5. Unity of design, including compatibility with
adjacent developments, shall be achieved by a
variety of plants and other materials.
6. Plant material shall be selected for interest in its
structure, texture, color and for its ultimate growth.
7. In locations where plants will be susceptible to
injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, appropriate
protection shall be provided by curbs, tree guards,
or other devices.
8. Parking areas and traffic ways shall be enhanced
with landscaped spaces containing trees or tree
groupings. Shrubs shall be used only where they
will not obscure traffic visibility and will not require
excessive maintenance. Plant material shall be
salt tolerant and appropriate for parking area
environmental conditions.
9. In areas where general planting will not prosper,
appropriate features shall be used, including but
not limited to paving of wood, brick and stone.
Inadequately planned, graded, and landscaped
detention basins result in an unattractive
appearance (V.D.1 and V.D.2)
Landscape elements can include plantings,
vegetation, rock groupings, water features, and
berms as seen in this development. (V.D.1)
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Natural topography, including low lying
wetlands, can contribute to beauty and
functionality of a development, when they are
adequately preserved and enhanced. (V.D.2)
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This landscaping installation abruptly
terminates the vista created by the sidewalk.
(V.D.4)
Parking lots that lack appropriate curbs, or
other protection devices, leave landscaping
susceptible to harm. The rock, pictured above,
provides inadequate protection from pedestrian
and vehicular traffic. (V.D.7)
The lack of landscaping in this parking lot
creates an uninterrupted view of parking lot
paving that results in an unattractive
appearance. (V.D.8)
Landscape treatment can create vistas, as seen
in this parking lot walkway, while also providing
shade for the pedestrian. (V.D.4)
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Curbs help protect plantings against damage
which can result from pedestrian and vehicular
traffic in parking lots. (V.D.7)
Landscaping in parking lots and traffic ways
breaks up large paved areas resulting in a more
aesthetically pleasing appearance, (V.D.8)
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E. SIGNS
1. Signs shall be incorporated in the architectural
concept. Size, color, materials, lettering, location,
and arrangement shall enhance the building
design.
2. Wall signs shall not cover or interfere with
architectural details or windows.
3. Ground signs shall be integrated into the site
design.
4. Bold, simple letters and recognized symbols are
encouraged. This metal and plastic pylon sign does not
5. Bright or brilliant colors shall be used only for enhance the primarily brick building to which it
accent. relates. (V.E.1)
6. Light sources of external lighting shall be shielded
from view from public right of ways.
F. STREET HARDWARE AND MISCELLANEOUS
STRUCTURES
1. Miscellaneous structures and street hardware
shall be selected to complement the architectural
concept and landscape design.
2. Refuse containers shall be visually attractive with
appropriate colors and functional design.
G. LIGHTING
1. Exterior lighting shall enhance the building design
and the adjacent landscape. Lighting standards
and fixtures, including design and size, shall
comport with the quality and character of the
building and adjacent areas.
2. Lights shall be directed away from adjoining
property.
3. The source of lighting shall be shielded from direct
view of the lamp.
4. Lighting in pedestrian areas shall use fixtures that
illuminate the walking surface.
5. Lighting designs and standards shall be integrated
with adjacent buildings and properties as
appropriate.
Signage materials should enhance the principal
building materials to which they relate as well
as those used in the surrounding landscape.
(V.E.1)
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This ground sign is both too large for its
respective site and inadequate site design
resulted in its placement in the center of a
parking stall. (V.E.3)
Difficult to read text defeats this sign's intended
purpose. (V.E.4)
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Using several different colors produces a
cluttered appearance that results in a less
legible sign, and furthermore, it can make the
signage appear dated. (V.E.5)
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Ground signs should be integrated into the site
design and be a part of the overall concept of
the development. (V.E.3)
Bold, simple letters, reinforced by a related
symbol, make this sign easy to read and
comprehend. (V.E.4)
Using one or two accent colors, while avoiding
excessively bright or brilliant colors, on a
neutral background creates an aesthetically
pleasing and easily legible sign. (V.E.5)
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The pole mounted lighting fixtures pictured
above are better suited for a parking lot than
the pedestrian area in which they reside. (V.G.4)
Using lowered fixtures in pedestrian areas
provides lighting at the appropriate level while
still accounting for security needs. (V.G.4)
ARTICLE VI. MODIFICATIONS.
The Village Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals may grant modifications to the
requirements of this Appearance Plan provided that the modification achieves a creative design
solution to heighten the visual appearance of the development while (i) promoting the public
health, safety, and general welfare of the community, (ii) enhancing the value of the property, and
(iii) ensuring adequate light, air, and privacy.
' ARTICLE VII. DEFINITIONS
' Definitions included in this section are of those words or terms used in the Appearance Plan, and
which are not in common usage or the meaning of which differs from the usual definition or could
be misconstrued as to meaning.
' ADJACENT — To be close to or touching a point.
oint.
ADJOINING — Having a common border.
IAPPEARANCE - The outward aspect visible to the public.
IAPPURTENANCES - The visible, functional objects necessary to and part of buildings.
ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER - The composite or aggregate of the characteristics of structure,
form, materials, and function of a building, group of buildings, or other architectural composition.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT - The basic aesthetic idea of a building, or group of buildings or
structures, including the site and landscape development, which produces the architectural
character.
' ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE - A prominent or significant part or element of a building, structure,
or site.
' ARCHITECTURAL STYLE - The characteristic form and detail, as of buildings of a particular
historic period.
' BERM - A raised form of earth or to provide screening or to improve the aesthetic character.
' BUILDING — Any structure securely attached to the ground, with walls and a roof, designed or
constructed for shelter, enclosure, protection or support of persons, animals, or property of any
kind.
CUSTOM HOME - A single family detached dwelling unit which has a unique and individual
' design.
' DESIGN — The spatial arrangement of elements and features in a form or pattern that makes up
structure, building, group of buildings or landscape.
IEIFS — Exterior Insulation Finish System.
' EXTERIOR BUILDING COMPONENT - An essential and visible part of the exterior of a building.
EXTERNAL ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE - The architectural style and general arrangement of
' such portion of a building or structure as is designated to be open to view from a public street,
place, or way, including the kind, color, and texture of the building material of such portion and the
' type of windows, doors, lights, attached or ground signs, and other fixtures appurtenant to such
portion; not including signs regulated by the Uniform Sign Program.
' LANDSCAPE /LANDSCAPING - Elements of nature, topography, buildings, and other man -made
objects combined in relation to one another.
LIGHTING — A complete illuminations stem consisting of the lamp and all necessary structural,
' mechanical, electrical, and decorative parts.
LOGIC OF DESIGN - Accepted principles and criteria of validity in the solution of the problem of
' design.
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MASS — The shape, size, height, and resulting visual dominance of a structure.
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT - Equipment, devices, and accessories, the use of which relates to
water supply, drainage, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and similar purposes.
MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES - Structures, other than buildings, visible from public ways.
Examples include but are not limited to memorials, stagings, antennas, water tanks and towers,
trellises, arbors, statues, outdoor art, fountains, fences and walls.
PAVING — Concrete, asphalt, or similar fabricated, non - porous material used to cover soil.
PLANT MATERIALS - Trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, grass, perennials, annuals, and bulbs.
PROPORTION - Relationship of parts of a building, landscape, structures, or buildings to each
other and to the whole.
PUBLIC PROPERTY — Property owned by the Village, school, park, or library districts, Vernon or
Wheeling Township, Cook or Lake County, the State of Illinois, the federal government or any
other separate taxing body.
PUBLIC WAY — A thoroughfare for travel or transportation from place to place which is accessible
to the public.
SCALE - Relationship of the size of parts to one another.
SCREENING - Structure or planting which conceals areas from view from public ways the areas.
SHRUB - A multi- stemmed woody plant other than a tree.
SIGN — Any identification, description, illustration or illuminated device which is visible from any
public place or is locate don private property and exposed to the public and which directs attention
to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any
permanently installed or situated merchandise or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, placard
or temporary sign designed to advertise, identify or convey information, with the exception of
nation flags.
SITE — A parcel of land or a lot or a contiguous combination of such land or lots.
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SITE BREAK - A structural or landscape device to interrupt long vistas and create visual interest in
a site development.
STREET HARDWARE - Objects, including structures and plantings, located in public ways.
Examples include but are not limited to lamp posts, utility poles, traffic lights, traffic signs,
benches, bicycle racks, newspaper boxes, litter containers, planting containers, letter boxes and
fire hydrants.
STREETSCAPE - The scene as may be observed along a public street or way composed of
natural and man -made components, including buildings, paving, planting, street hardware, and
miscellaneous structures.
STRUCTURE — That which is built or constructed, or a portion thereof.
SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR — Means primarily the same. The changing, rearranging, or altering of
an elevation in minor facets, including but not limited to, door and window placement, roof and
gable design, or siding material and color, shall not make an elevation dissimilar.
UTILITY HARDWARE — Devices, including but not limited to, antennas, poles, cross -arms,
transformers and vaults, gas pressure regulating assemblies, hydrants, and buffalo boxes that are
used for gas, water, sewer, electrical services, oil, and /or communications to a building or a
project.
UTILITY SERVICE - Any device, including wire, pipe, and conduit which carries gas, water, sewer,
electrical services, oil, and /or communications into or out of a building or development.
VILLAGE - The Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF COOK )
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet M. Sirabian, certify that I am the duly elected
and acting Village Clerk of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois.
I further certify that on April 21, 2003 the Corporate
Authorities of the Village passed and approved
Ordinance No. 2003 -33, entitled AN ORDINANCE
REPEALING CHAPTER 2.22, APPEARANCE PLAN, OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
ADOPTING A REVISED APPEARANCE PLAN which
provided by its terms that it should be published in
pamphlet form.
The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 2003 -33, .
including the Ordinance and a sheet thereof, was
prepared, and a copy of such Ordinance was posted
in and at the Village Hall, April 22, 2003 and
continuing for at least ten days thereafter. Copies of
such Ordinance were also available for public
inspection upon request in the Office of Village
Clerk.
Dated at Buffalo Grove, Illinois, this 22nd day of
April, 2003.
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Ordinance No. 2003- 33
An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2.22, Appearance Plan,
of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code,
and adopting a revised Appearance Plan.
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit of local government pursuant
to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove Appearance Plan was originally adopted by
Ordinance in 1972 with subsequent revisions; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove deems it in the best interests of the community to
adopt a revised appearance plan; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the revised Appearance Plan is to provide standards to
evaluate improvements in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
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. Chapter 2.22 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
Section 2. The Appearance Plan of the Village of Buffalo Grove, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A ", is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval.
AYES: - Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson, Kahn, Trilling
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: April 21 , 2003.
APPROVED•APril 21 12003
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Village President
15- Apr -03 WGR