2018-02-26 - Ordinance 2018-007 - AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.36.030, 8.24.170, AND 17.52.040Underlined = addition
Strikeo = deletion
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 - 007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.36.030 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS -
PARKING SECTION 8.24.170 DESIGNATIONS AND SECTION 17.52.040
AUTHORIZED VARIATIONS BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village has received several complaints from residents concerned that
the Village's parking regulations for recreational vehicles ("RV") are too permissive; and
WHEREAS, the Village conducted a survey through the Northwest Municipal
Conference (NWMC) to see how RVs are regulated in other communities; and
WHEREAS, proposed RV parking regulations were discussed at several Planning &
Zoning Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, a violation of Sections 17.36.030. H.3 and HA.is found to be a nuisance;
WHEREAS, the Village Planning & Zoning Commission shall have the right to grant
variations regarding the parking regulations set forth in Section 17.36.030 of the Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code.
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. The foregoing recitals are hereby adopted and incorporated into and made a
part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Subsection H, Parking in Residential Districts of Section 17.36.030,
Additional Regulations -Parking, of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
17.36.030, Additional Regulations -Parking.
H. Parking in Residential Districts. The following restrictions and regulations
shall apply to parking and storage on private property in all residential districts.
1. Commercial vehicles. One commercial vehicle up to the following size
including appurtenances and attachments per zoned residential lot shall be permitted:
Length 18 feet
Width 8 feet
Height 7 feet
No parking of any commercial vehicle shall be allowed on Village streets except
for deliver or service.
2. Definition of recreational vehicle (RV): Vehicles or trailers for
recreational or non- commercial uses that can be driven towed, sailed
or hauled. This includes but is not limited to those vehicles commonly
referred to as RVs. such as motor homes and travel trailers, as well as
anv snowmobiles, pull campers, all -terrain vehicles (ATV), tent trailers,
special purpose trailers cargo trailers, horse trailers, utility trailers used
for hauling, or other similar vehicle; water -oriented vehicles and their
trailers including, but not limited topower boats, cruisers 'et skies
fishing/huntingboats, oats, pontoon boats, personal watercrafts (PWC), as well
as, row boats, sail boats, and other non -motorized watercraft. A
recreational vehicle(s) such as an ATV, PWC or boat on a trailer shall
constitute one recreational vehicle.
3. Parking or storage of recreational vehicles.
a. General Regulations
it Recreational vehicles of anv size and anv number can be oarked
in a fully enclosed garage unless such parking specifically prohibited
elsewhere in the Code.
ii No more than one recreational may be parked outside on an
residential lot.
iii Recreational vehicles that are parked outside shall conform to
the following regulations:
o Recreational vehicles shall be within size regulations of. 30
feet in length, 10 feet in height and 8 feet in width.
o Recreational vehicles shall not have their wheels removed
or be affixed to the ground.
o Recreational vehicles shall be parked on an approved hard
surface (i.e. concrete, asphalt, pavers, or other similar
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materials resultin in a dust free surface).
o Recreational vehicles shall not encroach into the right-of-
way or over the public sidewalk.
o Recreational vehicles shall be operable and moved at least
once in any calendar year.
o Recreational vehicles parked on any property shall not
create a line of sight obstruction that would impair
pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. .
(iv) Parked recreational vehicles should not be used for living,
sleeping or other purposes or as accessory structures.
(v) Recreational vehicles that are being repaired, in an
inoperative condition or not licensed may be parked outside
on a temporary basis (no more than 48 hours), otherwise they are
to be in an enclosed garage.
b. Location.
(i) From May 15th to September 30th of the same calendar year,
one recreational vehicle may be parked within the front yard
building setback line on the drivewa only. At all other times
between October 1" of each calendar year and May 14th of the
following_ year), a recreational vehicle may be parked within the
front yard building setback line on the driveway, on a temporary
basis for no more than a total of 15 days per calendar year for the
purpose of loading, unloading, cleaning, and maintenance.
(ii) During anytime of the calendar year, a recreational vehicle
can be parked in the interior side yard of a residentially zoned
lot provided that it is effectively screened from the public view
and is not parked within the required side yard setback of the
zoning district. Adequate screening (fencing or landscaping)
shall be a minimum of 5 feet in height is installed and properly
maintained.
(iii) During anytime of the calendar year, a recreational vehicle
can be parked in the rear yard of a residentially zoned lot
provided that it is effectively screened from the ublic view and
it meets the required rear 'Yard setback of the zoning district.
Adequate screening (fencing or landscaping) shall be a minimum
of 5 feet in height is installed and properly maintained.
iv A recreational vehicle shall not be located in the corner side
yard setback, except if parked on a driveway in accordance to
Section 17.36.030.H.3.b.i.
(v) Any property not complying with any portion of the
regulations set forth in this Subsections.H.2 and H.3. shall require
a variation pursuant to the terms established in Chapter 17.52 of
the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance.
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-3.4. Multiple -Family Districts (R-7, R-8, and R-9).
a. In multiple -family districts (R-7, R-8, and R-9) the requirements
of So,.*:o 1 36 030 u b W Subsections 17.36.030.H.2. and H.3.
(i) shall apply where a driveway is present on the zoned lot.
b. In multiple -family districts (R-7, R-8, and R-9) where no
driveway is present and where common parking areas are provided,
then the number of recreational vehicles shall not exceed the
number of units on the zoning lot. In all other respects, the
requirements of Section 1 7.36.030 u b40 Subsections
17.36.030.H.2. and H.3. hereof shall be applicable.
c. Parking of recreational vehicles shall be in a designated area
separate from general parking.
Section 3. Subsection I of Section 8.24.170, Designation, is hereby added to the
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code to read as follows:
Section 8.24.170
I. To cause or allow a violation of Subsections 17.36.030.H.3. or HA.of the
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Section 4. Subsection A.7. of Section 17.52.040, Authorized variations — Planning &
Zoning Commission, is hereby added to the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code to read as
follows:
17.52.040 Authorized variations — Planning & Zoning Commission.
A.7. To permit variations of any portion of Subsections 17.36.030.H.3
and HA regarding parking regulations
Section 5. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held
invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Any person violating any portion of this Ordinance shall be punished
according to the provisions of Chapter 1.08 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Section 7. 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. The
implementation of this Ordinance shall be delayed until August 1, 2018.
AYES: 6 — Berman Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Smith
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: February 26, 2018.
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APPROVED:
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JanA girabian, Village Clerk