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1999-059ORDINANCE NO. 99- 59 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE APPEARANCE COABUSSION WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a home rule unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and WHEREAS, the PAR Group conducted a study of the Village's committees, commissions and boards which study dated January 12, 1999 recommended the dissolution of the Village's Appearance Commission; and WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the Appearance Commission are reassigned to the Village's Plan Commission, the Village's Zoning Board of Appeals or the Village staff. WHEREAS, the Village Board on June 21, 1999 enacted Ordinance No. 99-57 entitled "An Ordinance Providing For the Dissolution of the Village of Buffalo Grove Appearance Commission." WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove Village Board has conducted a public hearing and has determined that changes are necessary to the Village's Municipal Code on account of the dissolution of the Appearance Commission. WHEREAS, the Village Board on June 21,1999 enacted Ordinance No. 99 -55 entitled "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.44, Zoning Board of Appeals," which ordinance increased the size of the Zoning Board of Appeals from seven to nine members; and WHEREAS, the Buffalo Grove Village Board has conducted a public hearing and has determined that changes are necessary to sections 17.52.010 and 17.52.020 of the Village's Zoning Ordinance concerning the Zoning Board of Appeals. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 14.08.035, entitled Appearance Commission, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. Subsection B. of Section 14.12.020, entitled Permit Application Procedure, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: B. Permit Approval Procedure. Approval of sign permits shall be governed by the following procedures and requirements: 1. Following receipt of required permit application materials, the Administrator shall undertake a review of the proposed signage for compliance with the Village's Appearance Plan, this Title and the ordinances of the Village. 2. The Administrator shall approve or deny all sign permits which require no variances from the provisions of this Title. If sign permit is denied, appeal may be made as provided in Section 14.12.050. 3. Where sign permits require variance to the provisions of this Title, the Administrator shall conduct a complete review of the proposed signage and transmit recommendations thereon to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear requests for variances in accordance with Chapter 14.44 of this Title. If a sign permit requiring a variance is approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Administrator shall issue a permit. If a sign permit requiring a variance is denied, appeal may be made as provided in Chapter 14.44 of this Title. SECTION 3. Section 14.12.050, entitled Appeals, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.12.050 Appeals A. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Administrator in regard to the denial of a sign permit shall have the right to appeal to the Village Manager or designee. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the Administrator, within 15 days after notice of denial, a written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. The Village Manager or designee may approve, overrule or modify the decision of the Administrator. B. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Village Manager or designee shall have the right to appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the Village Manager or designee, within 15 days after notice of denial, a written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. The Zoning Board of Appeals may approve, overrule, or modify the decision of the Village Manager or designee. SECTION 4. Section 14.20.040, entitled Town Center Planned District, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 5. Section 14.20.060, entitled Uniform Sign Package, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.20.060 Uniform sign package. The builder, developer or management of all developed parcels shall be required to submit a uniform sign package which must be compatible and harmonious with the architectural scheme of the development and comply with all the requirements of this Title. Once said package has been approved by the Village any permits for individual signs conforming to said sign package as approved shall be issued by the 2 • 0 Administrator. SECTION 6. The first paragraph prior to subsection A. of Section 14.20.100, entitled Canopy or Marquee Signs, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.20.100 Canopy or marquee signs. Canopy signs are allowed only upon approval by the Village. Such signs shall be subject to the following conditions: SECTION 7. Section 14.20.140, entitled Embellishments, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.20.140 Embellishments. No embellishment and /or advertising is allowed unless approved by the Village. SECTION 8. The last full paragraph of Section 16.20.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: For residential developments, the number of dwelling units, number of stories and bedroom mix shall be provided. The Concept Plan shall include a site data table summarizing information depicted on the Plan. The Concept Plan shall include a note stating: "Signs and fences depicted on this Plan are not approved and are subject to review and approval by the"..-"Building Commissioner, and if necessary, the Zoning Board of Appeals, subject to applicable ordinances." SECTION 9. Subsection A. 15. of Section 16.20.030 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 15. A note stating: "Signs and fences depicted on this Plan are not approved and are subject to review and approval by the Building Commissioner, and if necessary, the Zoning Board of Appeals, subject to applicable ordinances." SECTION 10. The first paragraph prior to the listing of "Tree Selection" in subsection G, entitled Approved Trees of Section 16.50.120 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: G. Approved Trees Trees to be planted in Village parkways shall be selected from the tree species listed below, unless in the opinion of the Village Forester the tree will not survive, be a nuisance in the location or locations indicated, or result in an over - population of a species in the area. The following is a list of trees which may be approved and not necessarily a recommendation. 3 • • SECTION 11. Subsection H., entitled Variety in Planting of Section 16.50.120 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: H. Variety in Planting 1. Diversification of tree species selection is desired to be as great as possible. For every linear mile, and succeeding mile or fraction thereof, of parkway in a development, a minimum of four (4) different species is required. Deviation from the above will be considered only after approval by the Village Forester. 2. An approved master tree planting schedule shall be submitted and must be approved by the Village Forester. SECTION 12. Subsection B.4., entitled Landscaping Islands, of the Section 16.50.150 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 4. Landscaping Islands A landscaped island of a minimum size of one hundred eighty (180) square feet shall be provided for every twenty (20) parking spaces. In open parking areas larger than four (4), but smaller than twenty (20) spaces, proportional amounts of landscaping area within the parking facility shall be provided as approved by the Village Forester. Design of the island shall be approved by the Village Engineer. SECTION 13. Section 17.12.615 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.12.615 Zoning Administrator. The Building Commissioner of the Village of Buffalo Grove. SECTION 14. Subsection EA.c. of Section 17.28.050 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: C. No modifications of any kind may be made to the approved building architecture in a Planned Unit Development where there is more than one building on a zoning lot unless approved by thei.Building Commissioner. No accessory buildings or structures are permitted unless approved on the preliminary plan. SECTION 15. Subsection H.1. , entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.44.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: H. Transitional yards. 1. Where a rear or side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residential district, a buffer strip of not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided. Such buffer strip shall be sodded, planted, shrubbed and maintained and there shall be provided adjacent to the residential district boundary line, a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: a. The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring any landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. b. The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. C. The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 16. Subsection G.1., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.44.030 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended and read as follows: G. Transitional yards. 1. Where a rear or side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residential district, a buffer strip of not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided. Such buffer strip shall be sodded, planted, shrubbed and maintained and there shall be provided adjacent to the residential district boundary line, a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: a. The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring any landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. b. The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. C. The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. 5 • • SECTION 17. Subsection D.5.a., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.44.040 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 5. Transitional Yards. a. Where a rear or side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residential district, a buffer strip of not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided. Such buffer strip shall be sodded, planted, shrubbed and maintained and there shall be provided adjacent to the residential district boundary line, a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: (i) The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring the landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. (ii) The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. (iii) The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. At no time shall a building be constructed or maintained at a distance from the residential district boundary less than that equal to its height. SECTION 18. Subsection G.1. entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.44.050 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: G. Transitional yards. 1. Where a rear or side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residential district, a buffer strip of not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided. Such buffer strip shall be sodded, planted, shrubbed and maintained and there shall be provided adjacent to the residential district boundary line, a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: a. The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring any landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. m • b. The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. C. The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 19. Subsection E.6.a.(i) of Section 17.44.060 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: (i) The Building Commissioner shall review signs for the Town Center and shall approve or deny same. SECTION 20. Subsection F.6.b., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.48.010 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Along any district boundary line which abuts or adjoins a residential district, there shall be provided immediately adjacent to the residential district boundary line a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: (i) The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring the landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. (ii) The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. (iii) The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 21. Subsection F.6.b., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.48.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Along any district boundary line which abuts or adjoins a residential district, there shall be provided immediately adjacent to the residential district boundary line a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: 7 • (i) The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring the landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. (ii) The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. (iii) The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 22. Subsection G.2.e. of Section 17.48.020 of the Village of Buffalo Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: e. An Appearance Plan for all proposed developments must be submitted for the Village's approval. SECTION 23. Sections 17.52.010 and 17.52.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as follows: 17.52.010 Appeals and Review The Zoning Board of Appeals (hereinafter referred to as "Board ") shall hear appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator. An appeal to the Board may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, or board /commission of the Village. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the officer from whom the appeal is taken, a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof, together with such plats and exhibits as are reasonably necessary. Such appeal shall be taken upon forms provided by the Board. The officer shall forthwith transmit to the Board all of the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed was taken. The Board shall fix a reasonable time and place for the hearing of appeals and shall give notice thereof to the persons appealing and to the officer from whom the appeal is taken. At the hearing, parties in interest may appear in person or by agency or attorney. 17.52.020 Authorization for Variations The Board, after a public hearing, may determine and vary the regulations of this Title in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Title so that such variances, which may be granted, will not be contrary to the public interest. Furthermore, such variations may be authorized only in those specific instances enumerated in Section 17.52.040 and then only after the Board has made findings of fact based upon the criteria for variations set forth in Section 17.52.070. SECTION 24. 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: 6 — Marienthal, Reid, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover, Berman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None PASSED: July 12, 1999 APPROVED: July 12, 1999 PUBLISHED: ATTEST: �; � .� VILLA CLERK C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\7\01\99\SIGNCODE.WPD APPROVED: ELLIOTT HARTSTEIN, VILLAGE PRESIDENT 0 VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE ORDINANCE NO. ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GRO THIS ,Z2 DAY OF 19 f. Published in pamphlet form by authority of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook & Lake Counties, Illinois, this day of 19��. Village C erk By Deputy Village Clerk - - - _ - _ _- ORDINANCE NO. 99- 59 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE APPEARANCE COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a home rule unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and WHEREAS, the PAR Group conducted a study of the Village's committees, commissions and boards which study dated January 12, 1999 recommended the dissolution of the Village's Appearance Commission; and WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the Appearance Commission are reassigned to the Village's Plan Commission, the Village's Zoning Board of Appeals or the Village staff. WHEREAS, the Village Board on June 21, 1999 enacted Ordinance No.99 -57 entitled "An Ordinance Providing For the Dissolution of the Village of Buffalo Grove Appearance Commission." WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove Village Board has conducted a public hearing and has determined that changes are necessary to the Village's Municipal Code on account of the dissolution of the Appearance Commission. WHEREAS, the Village Board on June 21,1999 enacted Ordinance No. 99 -55 entitled "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.44, Zoning Board of Appeals," which ordinance increased the size of the Zoning Board of Appeals from seven to nine members; and WHEREAS, the Buffalo Grove Village Board has conducted a public hearing and has determined that changes are necessary to sections 17.52.010 and 17.52.020 of the Village's Zoning Ordinance concerning the Zoning Board of Appeals. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 14.08.035, entitled Appearance Commission, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. Subsection B. of Section 14.12.020, entitled Permit Application Procedure, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: B. Permit Approval Procedure. Approval of sign permits shall be governed by the following procedures and requirements: 1. Following receipt of required permit application materials, the Administrator shall undertake a review of the proposed signage for compliance with the Village's Appearance Plan, this Title and the ordinances of the Village. 2. The Administrator shall approve or deny all sign permits which require no variances from the provisions of this Title. If sign permit is denied, appeal may be made as provided in Section 14.12.050. 3. Where sign permits require variance to the provisions of this Title, the Administrator shall conduct a complete review of the proposed signage and transmit recommendations thereon to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear requests for variances in accordance with Chapter 14.44 of this Title. If a sign permit requiring a variance is approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Administrator shall issue a permit. If a sign permit requiring a variance is denied, appeal may be made as provided in Chapter 14.44 of this Title. SECTION 3. Section 14.12.050, entitled Appeals, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.12.050 Appeals A. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Administrator in regard to the denial of a sign permit shall have the right to appeal to the Village Manager or designee. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the Administrator, within 15 days after notice of denial, a written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. The Village Manager or designee may approve, overrule or modify the decision of the Administrator. B. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Village Manager or designee shall have the right to appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the Village Manager or designee, within 15 days after notice of denial, a written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. The Zoning Board of Appeals may approve, overrule, or modify the decision of the Village Manager or designee. SECTION 4. Section 14.20.040, entitled Town Center Planned District, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 5. Section 14.20.060, entitled Uniform Sign Package, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.20.060 Uniform sign package. The builder, developer or management of all developed parcels shall be required to submit a uniform sign package which must be compatible and harmonious with the architectural scheme of the development and comply with all the requirements of this Title. Once said package has been approved by the Village any permits for individual signs conforming to said sign package as approved shall be issued by the 2 Administrator. SECTION 6. The first paragraph prior to subsection A. of Section 14.20.100, entitled Canopy or Marquee Signs, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.20.100 Canopy or marquee signs. Canopy signs are allowed only upon approval by the Village. Such signs shall be subject to the following conditions: SECTION 7. Section 14.20.140, entitled Embellishments, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.20.140 Embellishments. No embellishment and /or advertising is allowed unless approved by the Village. SECTION 8. The last full paragraph of Section 16.20.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: For residential developments, the number of dwelling units, number of stories and bedroom mix shall be provided. The Concept Plan shall include a site data table summarizing information depicted on the Plan. The Concept Plan shall include a note stating: "Signs and fences depicted on this Plan are not approved and are subject to review and approval by the-Building Commissioner, and if necessary, the Zoning Board of Appeals, subject to applicable ordinances." SECTION 9. Subsection A. 15. of Section 16.20.030 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 15. A note stating: "Signs and fences depicted on this Plan are not approved and are subject to review and approval by the Building Commissioner, and if necessary, the Zoning Board of Appeals, subject to applicable ordinances." SECTION 10. The first paragraph prior to the listing of "Tree Selection" in subsection G, entitled Approved Trees of Section 16.50.120 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: G. Approved Trees Trees to be planted in Village parkways shall be selected from the tree species listed below, unless in the opinion of the Village Forester the tree will not survive, be a nuisance in the location or locations indicated, or result in an over - population of a species in the area. The following is a list of trees which may be approved and not necessarily a recommendation. 3 SECTION 11. Subsection H., entitled Variety in Planting of Section 16.50.120 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: H. Variety in Planting 1. Diversification of tree species selection is desired to be as great as possible. For every linear mile, and succeeding mile or fraction thereof, of parkway in a development, a minimum of four (4) different species is required. Deviation from the above will be considered only after approval by the Village Forester. 2. An approved master tree planting schedule shall be submitted and must be approved by the Village Forester. SECTION 12. Subsection B.4., entitled Landscaping Islands, of the Section 16.50.150 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 4. Landscaping Islands A landscaped island of a minimum size of one hundred eighty (180) square feet shall be provided for every twenty (20) parking spaces. In open parking areas larger than four (4), but smaller than twenty (20) spaces, proportional amounts of landscaping area within the parking facility shall be provided as approved by the Village Forester. Design of the island shall be approved by the Village Engineer. SECTION 13. Section 17.12.615 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.12.615 Zoning Administrator. The Building Commissioner of the Village of Buffalo Grove. SECTION 14. Subsection E.4.c. of Section 17.28.050 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: C. No modifications of any kind may be made to the approved building architecture in a Planned Unit Development where there is more than one building on a zoning lot unless approved by theBuilding Commissioner. No accessory buildings or structures are permitted unless approved on the preliminary plan. SECTION 15. Subsection H.1., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.44.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: H. Transitional yards. 1. Where a rear or side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residential district, a buffer strip of not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided. Such buffer strip shall be sodded, planted, shrubbed and maintained and there shall be provided adjacent to the residential district boundary line, a solid 4 wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: a. The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring any landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. b. The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. C. The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 16. Subsection G.1., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.44.030 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended and read as follows: G. Transitional yards. 1. Where a rear or side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residential district, a buffer strip of not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided. Such buffer strip shall be sodded, planted, shrubbed and maintained and there shall be provided adjacent to the residential district boundary line, a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: a. The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring any landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. b. The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. C. The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 17. Subsection D.5.a., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.44.040 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 5. Transitional Yards. a. Where a rear or side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residential district, a buffer strip of not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided. Such buffer strip shall be sodded, planted, shrubbed and maintained and there shall be provided adjacent to the residential district boundary line, a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: (i) The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring the landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. (ii) The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. (iii) The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. At no time shall a building be constructed or maintained at a distance from the residential district boundary less than that equal to its height. SECTION 18. Subsection G.1. entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.44.050 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: G. Transitional yards. 1. Where a rear or side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residential district, a buffer strip of not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided. Such buffer strip shall be sodded, planted, shrubbed and maintained and there shall be provided adjacent to the residential district boundary line, a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: a. The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring any landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. 0 b. The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. C. The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 19. Subsection E.6.a.(i) of Section 17.44.060 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: (i) The Building Commissioner shall review signs for the Town Center and shall approve or deny same. SECTION 20. Subsection F.6.b., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.48.010 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Along any district boundary line which abuts or adjoins a residential district, there shall be provided immediately adjacent to the residential district boundary line a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: (i) The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring the landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. (ii) The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. (iii) The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 21. Subsection F.6.b., entitled Transitional Yards, of Section 17.48.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Along any district boundary line which abuts or adjoins a residential district, there shall be provided immediately adjacent to the residential district boundary line a solid wall, fence, or hedge constructed and maintained to form a screen not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the Village Forester determines that installation of said screen may be delayed due to seasonal conditions. If a solid wall or fence is utilized, it shall be placed immediately adjacent to the property line unless otherwise approved by the Village due to one or more of the following circumstances: 7 (i) The nature of the use would be detrimental to the required landscaping thereby requiring the landscaped area to be located outside the wall or fence. (ii) The impact of the close proximity of adjacent uses would be reduced if some or all of the landscaped area was located outside the wall or fence. (iii) The general appearance of the area would be enhanced by locating the wall or fence other than immediately adjacent to the property line. SECTION 22. Subsection G.2.e. of Section 17.48.020 of the Village of Buffalo Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: e. An Appearance Plan for all proposed developments must be submitted for the Village's approval. SECTION 23. Sections 17.52.010 and 17.52.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as follows: 17.52.010 Appeals and Review The Zoning Board of Appeals (hereinafter referred to as "Board ") shall hear appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator. An appeal to the Board may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, or board /commission of the Village. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the officer from whom the appeal is taken, a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof, together with such plats and exhibits as are reasonably necessary. Such appeal shall be taken upon forms provided by the Board: The officer shall forthwith transmit to the Board all of the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed was taken. The Board shall fix a reasonable time and place for the hearing of appeals and shall give notice thereof to the persons appealing and to the officer from whom the appeal is taken. At the hearing, parties in interest may appear in person or by agency or attorney. 17.52.020 Authorization for Variations The Board, after a public hearing, may determine and vary the regulations of this Title in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Title so that such variances, which may be granted, will not be contrary to the public interest. Furthermore, such variations may be authorized only in those specific instances enumerated in Section 17.52.040 and then only after the Board has made findings of fact based upon the criteria for variations set forth in Section 17.52.070. 0 L 0 SECTION 24. 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: _6 - Marienthal, RPM, Braiman. Hendricks Glover, Berman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None PASSED: July 12, 1999 APPROVED: july 12. 1999 PUBLISHED: ATTEST: VILLAtt CLERK C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\7\01\99\SIGNCODE.WPD APPROVED: iG!Gil - r) ELLIOTT HARTSTEIN, VILLAGE PRESIDENT 9