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 Schaumburg
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 15. LAND USAGE
 Chapter 154. ZONING
 Residence Districts

  § 154.156. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.  

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  • (A)

    General District Standards: Uses of all structures in the residence districts are subject to the general standards and regulations of this chapter. In addition, all uses located in the residence districts shall be subject to the following district standards:

    (1)

    Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses: All uses shall conform to the applicable requirements for accessory buildings, structures and uses as set forth in section 154.63 of this chapter.

    (2)

    Off-street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform to the applicable requirements for off-street parking and loading as set forth in sections 154.120 through 154.127 of this chapter.

    (3)

    Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the applicable requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 through 154.136 of this chapter.

    (4)

    Wetlands Protection Overlay District: Where applicable, all uses shall conform to the applicable requirements for the wetlands protection overlay district as set forth in section 154.196 of this chapter.

    (5)

    Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District: Where applicable, all uses shall conform to the applicable requirements for the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District as set forth in section 154.195 of this chapter.

    (6)

    Sewer and Water: All uses shall be served by a municipal sewer and water system as set forth in the Village of Schaumburg Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

    (7)

    Signs: All uses shall conform to the applicable requirements for signs as set forth in the Village of Schaumburg Sign Ordinance.

    (8)

    Exterior Lighting: All exterior lighting shall be shaded or inwardly directed in such a manner so that no direct lighting is cast upon adjacent residential or institutional lots. All lighting not used for building illumination, safety purposes, or otherwise required by the Village of Schaumburg shall be operated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

    (9)

    Neon Lighting: Exterior decorative neon lighting of any kind shall not be permitted within the residence districts.

    (10)

    Screening and Location of Mechanical and Utility Equipment:

    (a)

    Locating mechanical equipment within the principal structure is strongly encouraged in order to minimize exterior visual impacts. Mechanical and utility equipment is prohibited within the front yard of single-family properties, regardless of whether screening is provided.

    (b)

    All rooftop mechanical equipment located on multifamily or nonresidential buildings shall be completely hidden from view. If screening is required, it shall be a continuous, permanent, sound attenuating and noncombustible screen of a color compatible with the principal structure. The screen should be designed as an architectural component of the structure in the form of a parapet wall. If structural modifications are required to accommodate screening of mechanical equipment, it shall comply with the current building code.

    (c)

    All ground-mounted mechanical and utility equipment located on multifamily or nonresidential properties shall have a permanent method of screening in the form of either landscaping or a screen wall, or a combination of the two. If a screen wall is used, it shall be constructed to be consistent with the material of the principal structure.

    (d)

    Screening of rooftop mechanical equipment shall be required when new equipment is installed and shall be provided around both new and existing rooftop mechanical equipment in order to provide visual continuity. Normal maintenance of rooftop mechanical equipment shall not mandate the screening requirement.

    (11)

    Antimonotony Requirements: In order to prevent single-family residential design monotony, the same front facade of single-family residential buildings shall be at least five (5) lots distant from each other along either side of the same street.

(Ord. 163, passed 12-5-1961; Am. Ord. 91-59, passed 6-11-1991; Am. Ord. 91-60, passed 6-11-1991; Am. Ord. 92-146, passed 12-8-1992; Am. Ord. 95-62, passed 6-13-1995; Am. Ord. 02-109, passed 8-13-2002; Am. Ord. 04-72, passed 5-25-2004; Am. Ord. 07-049, passed 3-27-2007; Am. Ord. 07-123, passed 8-14-2007; Am. Ord. 10-029, passed 4-13-2010; Am. Ord. 13-115, passed 11-19-2013)