HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3078 ORDINANCE NO. 3078
WHEREAS, the Joint Planning & Zoning Commission has determined that due to
efficiency and economics, it is necessary and in the best interests of the citizens of Canton,
Illinois to amend Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) of the Canton Municipal Code to eliminate the
Development Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Canton is desirous of exercising their authority to eliminate said
committee and give the authority to the Joint Planning & Zoning Commission and staff under the
Planning & Zoning department; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of its statutory powers to amend the Municipal Code for the
City of Canton, the City Council, and the Mayor, have determined that it is the best interest of
the City to abolish said Development Review Committee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and the City Council for the city of
Canton, Illinois, as follows:
1. The City of Canton Municipal Code, "Title 10-Zoning Regulations" is amended by
amending Chapter 15.2 entitled "Building, Site, and Operational Plans and Design
Guidelines" to abolish the Development Review Committee and the distribute its duties
and responsibilities to the Joint Planning & Zoning Commission and the staff of the
Planning& Zoning Department.
2. That the following sections of the City of Canton Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 15.2
shall be amended to read as follows:
10-15.2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by aiding,
to the maximum extent practicable, the joint planning and zoning commission in the
planning, design, and redesign of the built environment of the city.
The provisions of this chapter are designed to ensure that all proposed land use and
development activity complies with the requirements of this chapter. Specifically, this
chapter requires that the initiation of all development activity (including building permits,
zoning certificates, occupancy permits for a change of use of an existing lot or structure
where there is contemplated a site plan revision, clear cutting, grading or filling) require
the approval of building, site and operational plans (herein referred to as BSO plans) by
the city staff before the building, occupancy, and zoning permits can be issued.
10-15.2-6: REVIEW PROCESS:
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(A) Initiation Of Request For BSO Plan Approval: Procedures for approval of a BSO
plan shall be initiated by the owner(s) of the subject property, or their legally authorized
representative(s).
(B) Pre-application Meeting: The petitioner is encouraged, but not required, to first meet
with the zoning administrator and other applicable city staff to discuss preliminary
concepts and plans for the development. Guidance will be provided to the petitioner on
technical requirements and procedures, and a timetable for project review may be
discussed.
(C) Application Requirements: Petitioner shall submit a complete BSO plan application
as outlined in section 10-15.2-7, "BSO Plan Submittal Requirements", of this chapter, for
staff review, accompanied by all fees and deposits which from time to time may be
adopted by the city council and in effect at the time of submittal.
(D) Project Commencement: No building permit shall be issued and no development
project under the jurisdiction of this chapter shall commence construction until the
building inspector has approved the BSO plan.
(E) Appeals: Final actions of staff review under this chapter shall be permitted to be
appealed as administrative interpretations to the joint planning and zonin�, commission.
Actions of the full joint planning and zonin� commission shall be permitted to be
appealed to the city council.
10-15.2-7: BSO PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
All building, site, and operational plan applications for review shall contain or include the
plans listed in this section, and such other information as deemed necessary for
consideration or as waived by the joint planning and zoning commission, zoning
administrator, or the city council. All plans shall be drawn to a recognized scale, and
include a north arrow, date of preparation, and contact information.
(The remaining portions of 10-15.2-7 remain unchanged).
10-15.2-8: DEVIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:
The joint�lanning and zoning commission or city council may waive or modify any
design standard contained in this chapter to encourage the implementation of alternative
or innovative practices that implement the intent of the modified standard(s) and provide
equivalent public benefits without significant adverse impacts on surrounding
development. The joint planning and zoning commission, or city council may grant any
such modifications, if approved by a simple majority of all members in attendance.
In granting a modification, the joint planning and zonin� commission, or city council
may require conditions that will substantially secure the objectives of the modified
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standard and that will substantially mitigate any potential adverse impact on the
environment or on adjacent properties, including, but not limited to, additional
landscaping or buffering.
10-15.2-10: SITE DESIGN STANDARDS:
The following design standards shall be applied in the preparation of plans as specified in
section 10-15.2-7, "BSO Plan Submittal Requirements", of this chapter, and shall be used
by the city staff and the joint plannin�iand zoning commission to evaluate such plans.
(The remaining portions of 10-15.2-10 remain unchanged).
10-15.2-ll: ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES:
(A) General:
1. Architectural Style: Style is not restricted; evaluation of the appearance of a
project shall be based on professional quality of its design, relationship to surroundings
and the community.
2. Corporate Identity: Corporate identity may be apparent yet reserved in its display.
3. Four-Sided Architecture: Continuing an architectural theme on all exposed
exterior surfaces through the use of the same building materials shall be required.
(B) Building Scale And Facade Treatments:
1. Building Scale: Height and scale of new development should be compatible
with that of surrounding development. New development height should transition from
the height of adjacent development to the maximum height of the proposed structure.
Building scale shall be reduced through the proper use of window patterns, structural
bays, roof overhangs, siding, awnings, moldings, fixtures, and other details.
2. Building Facades: Building facades should be articulated by using color,
arrangement or change in materials to emphasize the facade elements. The planes of the
exterior walls may be varied in height, depth or direction. Design elements and detailing
shall be continued completely around the structure. Such design elements shall include
window treatments, awnings, trim detailing, and exterior wall materials.
3. Building Materials:
(a) Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, And Planned Business:
(1) Materials shall have good architectural character (i.e., strength, durability and
quality) and shall be selected for hartnony of the building with adjacent buildings and the
surrounding community. Buildings shall have the same materials, or materials that are
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architecturally harmonious, used for all building walls and other exterior building
components wholly or partly visible from public streets.
(2) Brick, architectural panels, precast concrete, decorative (architectural)
masonry block shall be utilized for the exterior treatment composed of all buildings.
(3)Natural materials (i.e., cedar siding, stone work) are preferred materials for the
exterior treatment of structures.
(4) Metal or steel external siding shall not be permitted as a construction material.
The use of inetal for roofing material shall be strongly discouraged.
(5) Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) or Dry-vit are pertnitted building
materials and shall be approved by the joint planning and zonin�commission based upon
context and overall site design.
(b) Planned Industrial:
(1) Materials: Materials shall have good durability and quality and shall be
selected for compatibility with adjacent buildings and the surrounding developments.
(2) Facade: The facade of any building facing a public right of way shall be faced
with brick, brick veneer, architectural panels, precast concrete, decorative (architectural)
masonry block, stone, glass, or similar materials. Metal siding shall not be utilized for
any building elevation abutting a public right of way.
(3) Elevations: Building elevations along a public right of way shall wrap arourid
a minimum of twenty feet (20') or to a natural dividing point approved by the '�oint
planning and zonin� commission. Elevations facing side or rear yards shall be finished
with materials complementary to the street elevations. Side and rear elevations that do not
incorporate a significant proportion of the building material outlined above shall
incorporate enhanced landscape and screening measures. Appropriateness and
effectiveness shall be subject to development review committee approval.
The use of staggered facades, articulated entryways, canopies, awnings, bays, doors,
windows, and variations in rooflines are strongly encouraged. Entries to industrial
structures should portray a quality office appearance while being architecturally tied into
the overall mass and building composition.
(The remaining portions of 10-15.2-11(B)(3)(b)(4), (5), (6), and (7) remain
unchanged).
10-15.2-14: MODIFICATION OF AN APPROVED BSO PLAN:
Where modification to an approved BSO plan is requested, the zoning administrator or
his designee is authorized, upon review of the proposal, to make a determination that the
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modification is either a nonsubstantial change or a substantial change to the approved
BSO plan. Where it is determined that the modification is nonsubstantial, the economic
development director or his designee may approve the modification. Where it is
determined that the modification is a substantial change to the approved BSO plan, said
plan shall be revised and reviewed by the joint planning and zonin�commission pursuant
to the procedures of sections 10-15.2-4 and 10-15.2-6 of this chapter, so as to clearly and
completely depict any and all proposed modifications to the previously approved BSO
plan, prior to the initiation of said modifications.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting
this 16th day of September, 2014upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen Ellis, Lovell, Hale, Putrich, Pickel,Jim Nelson
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Aldermen Justin Nelson, Craig West
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�"� APPROVED: .��'�
Jeffery . ritz or
ATTEST: � i'�
D a Pavley oc , i Clerk
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