Planning & Zoning Commission

Residents and visitors are welcome to all meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Public comments are welcome on any topic related to the business of the Public Body at Regular and Special Meetings. Individuals who wish to comment must be recognized by the Chairperson and then speak at the podium, beginning by identifying themselves by name and address. Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Village Clerk Emily Stenzel at least five working days in advance of the next scheduled meeting at 708-447-2700 ext. 254. Village of Riverside, Illinois Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546 Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call Chairperson Jennifer Henaghan Commission Members Marc Adelman Emily Hansen Kelli Clarkson Jonathan Kirk Matthew Graham Jacqueline Miller III. Approval of Minutes A. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting minutes of June 24, 2026 IV. Visitors, Petitions, Citizen Requests, and Communications V. Liaison Report VI. Old Business VII. New Business A. Discuss Zoning Classifications and Standards for Car Washes B. Review Proposed 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission Work Plan VIII. Information IX. Adjournment  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 Village of Riverside, Illinois Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes I. Call to Order: A Regular Meeting of the Village of Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Chairperson Henaghan called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Commissioner Clarkson Commissioner Miller Commissioner Adelman Commissioner Kirk (joined at 6:35 PM) Commissioner Graham Commissioner Hansen Chairperson Henaghan Absent: None Also Present: Community Development Director Cyran III. Approval of Minutes: A. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting minutes of May 27, 2026. Four exhibits related to zoning discussions from the May 27, 2026 meeting were presented to be added to the meeting minutes. Commissioner Miller made a motion to approve the meeting minutes with the exhibits. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. AYES: Clarkson, Miller, Adelman, Graham, Hansen, and Henaghan. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed, 6-0-0. IV. Visitors, Petitions, Citizen Requests, and Communications: There were no visitors, petitioners, citizen requests, or communications. V. Liaison Report: Director Cyran reported that on June 18 the Board approved the landmark ordinances for the trolley shelters and Harrington Park stone gutter and the Commission-recommended amendments 1  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 regarding deck building coverage and mobile food units. Regarding the parks and open space zoning effort, the Trustees supported the Commission's recommendations except for Commission review of park site plans and inclusion of all parkway triangles. The item proceeds to the Parks and Recreation, Preservation, and Landscape Advisory bodies before returning to the Board this fall. VI. Old Business: There were no items of Old Business. VII. New Business: A. PZ 26-0003: Sign Variation for Devat Auto, 20 East Quincy Street Motion to open the public hearing by Miller and seconded by Clarkson. AYES: Clarkson, Miller, Adelman, Graham, Hansen, and Henaghan. NAYS: None Motion passed, 6-0-0. Commissioner Kirk joined the meeting at 6:35 PM. Staff presented a request from Devat Auto for approval of a monument sign as the primary sign in place of the preferred façade sign, along with a reduction of the required three-foot landscape bed surrounding the sign. The applicant proposed a sign approximately 4 feet wide by 5 feet tall placed on existing concrete, with decorative planters in lieu of a traditional landscape island, citing the expense and operational disruption of removing pavement. Staff noted the former pole sign was nonconforming and could not be reused. The Commission generally agreed a monument sign was appropriate given the building's significant setback and the limited visibility of a façade sign. Discussion focused on the landscape variation. Commissioners raised concerns about whether the proposed planter depth and soil conditions over existing concrete could sustain living landscaping as required. On the request to reduce the landscape width from three feet to two feet per side, some Commissioners found insufficient hardship, while others acknowledged the site's operational constraints and paving removal costs. The Commission concluded that reduced front and rear landscape depth could present practical difficulties, but that the applicant had not demonstrated sufficient hardship to reduce the side landscape widths. Motion to close the public hearing by Graham and seconded by Adelman. AYES: Clarkson, Miller, Adelman, Kirk, Graham, Hansen, and Henaghan. NAYS: None Motion passed, 7-0-0. Motion to approve the monument sign as the primary sign for Devat Auto by Kirk and seconded by Hansen. AYES: Clarkson, Miller, Adelman, Kirk, Graham, Hansen, and Henaghan. NAYS: None 2  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 Motion passed, 7-0-0. Motion to recommend approval with modifications of the proposed landscape bed variation to allow three-foot-wide landscape areas on the sides of the monument sign and the applicant’s requested depth by Clarkson and seconded by Miller. AYES: Clarkson, Miller, Adelman, Kirk, Graham, and Henaghan. NAYS: Kirk, Graham, and Hansen Motion passed, 4-3-0. VIII. Information: Cyran said the next Commission meeting will be on July 22 and the Commission was still discussing a new date for the August meeting. IX. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Miller and seconded by Hansen. AYES: Clarkson, Miller, Adelman, Kirk, Graham, Hansen, and Henaghan. NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed, 7-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM. Approved on _____________________. 3  DISCUSS ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR CAR WASHES Meeting Date: July 22, 2026 ☐ Zoning Text or Map Amendment To: Chairperson Henaghan and Members of the ☐ Zoning Application Planning and Zoning Commission ☒ Discussion CC: Jessica Frances, Village Manager ☐ Information From: Anne Cyran, Community Development Director ☐ Other 2026 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORK PLAN • This item originates from Village Board direction rather than the Commission’s 2026 work plan. PREVIOUS BOARD/COMMISSION ACTIVITY • The Planning and Zoning Commission has not recently discussed zoning classifications and standards for car washes. • On May 7, 2026 (agenda, minutes, video), the Village Board approved “A Resolution Regarding Regulation and Zoning of Car Washes.” The Resolution directs the Commission to: (i) evaluate whether the Zoning Ordinance should be amended to include car washes as a permitted or special use in one or more zoning districts; and (ii) evaluate and recommend other car wash regulations as may be necessary or beneficial to the Village. The Resolution also serves as public notice that the Village is considering Zoning Ordinance amendments related to car washes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff requests the Commission's discussion and initial direction on whether and how the Zoning Ordinance should be amended to establish zoning classifications and standards for car washes. Car washes are not currently identified as a use in the Zoning Ordinance, which effectively prohibits them Village- wide. Staff and the Village Attorney recommend that the Village adopt zoning classifications and standards for car washes — identifying appropriate districts, whether car washes should be permitted or special uses, and what regulations should apply — rather than continue to leave the use unaddressed. Establishing clear, reasonable standards gives the Village a defined framework to evaluate car wash proposals going forward and puts the Village in a stronger position than continuing to leave the use unaddressed. The Commission is not being asked to reach a final recommendation now. If the discussion produces a clear direction, staff will forward that recommendation to the Village Board. If the Commission would like more time or information, the Commission can return to this topic at a future meeting. BACKGROUND The Zoning Ordinance does not identify car washes as a permitted or special use in any zoning district, which means they are effectively prohibited Village-wide. The only reference to car washes in the Zoning Ordinance appears in connection with motor vehicle service stations and gas stations. Those uses are permitted only as special uses, and only in the B1-C and B1-TOD subdistricts. The Ordinance specifically excludes a car wash from being operated as part of a motor vehicle service station or gas station. Motor vehicle service stations and gas stations are not permitted in the B2 district at all, whether as a permitted use or a special use. As a result, a business seeking to develop a standalone car wash today — independent of a service station or gas station — has no pathway to do so anywhere in the Village under the current Zoning Ordinance. QUESTIONS FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1. SHOULD CAR WASHES BE ALLOWED AS PERMITTED OR SPECIAL USES IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT? VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE BUSINESS DISTRICTS The Village of Riverside has two business districts – B1 and B2. Maps of the Business Districts are included as Attachment A. The B1 Business District runs primarily along Harlem Avenue and is intended to create a business environment for retail, personal service, and office uses serving local residents, with access to major streets and a safe, accessible environment for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. The B1 district is divided into three subdistricts: • B1-C (Commercial), oriented toward vehicular access along major roadways; • B1-TC (Transitional Commercial), a lower-intensity transition area between commercial and single-family neighborhoods; and • B1-TOD (Transit Oriented Development), a mixed-use area supporting multi-family residential and employment-generating uses near rail and bus facilities. 2 Motor vehicle service stations and gas stations, as well as financial institutions, restaurants, and retail uses with drive-through facilities — the closest analogs to car washes in the code as high-volume vehicle-oriented uses — are permitted as special uses in the B1-C and B1-TOD subdistricts. The Ordinance specifically excludes a car wash from being operated as part of a motor vehicle service station or gas station. The B2 Business District is Riverside's downtown. Its stated purpose is to sustain the economic viability of the central business district by preserving its historic character, with a mixed-use, small-scale, pedestrian-oriented character. The B2 district is divided into three subdistricts: • B2-RC (Retail Core), intended to concentrate a “critical mass” of pedestrian-friendly, transit-supportive retail and service uses; • B2-MU (Mixed Use Periphery), supporting existing and new medium-density residential development alongside limited special-use retail, service, and office uses; and • B2-PU (Public Use Zone), centered on the Village's historic public and quasi-public landmark buildings. Motor vehicle service stations, gas stations, and restaurants and retail uses with drive-through facilities are not permitted in the B2 district, whether as permitted or special uses. Financial institutions with drive-through facilities are permitted as special uses in the B2-RC and B2-MU subdistricts. CAR WASH TYPES AND PREFERRED SITE CHARACTERISTICS Staff gathered general site requirement information from a commercial real estate brokerage active in car wash site selection, covering the three common car wash formats: • Self-Service Car Wash: A typical four-bay facility requires approximately 7,500 to 12,000 square feet, with a lot depth of 100 to 120 feet and a minimum width of 75 feet. • In-Bay Automatic Car Wash with Self-Service Stations: A facility combining automatic and self-service bays typically requires approximately 18,000 to 22,500 square feet, depending on bay configuration. • Tunnel/Express Car Wash: This format typically requires approximately one acre (43,560 square feet), with a minimum of 225 feet in one direction to accommodate the conveyor, queuing lanes, vacuum pads, and turning radii. Industry contacts indicated a preferred minimum closer to 1.25 acres, with 250 feet of depth, and noted that tunnel/express facilities are best suited to signalized corner locations with full- access curb cuts on more than one street. PERMITTED USES OR SPECIAL USES Permitted Uses Permitted uses are allowed by right in a zoning district. If a proposed use is listed as "permitted" in that district on the use table, the property owner or business doesn't need a public hearing or Village Board approval for the use itself. Staff reviews the application administratively against any applicable use standards, and if the use meets 3 those requirements, it is approved. It is important to note the Planning and Zoning Commission would review and the Village Board would ultimately approve or deny a new or revised site plan associated with the development. All site plans – whether for permitted or special uses – must meet the site design standards in the Zoning Code. Special Uses Special uses require a public hearing before the Commission and a decision by the Village Board, because the use is considered appropriate for the district only after case-by-case review of the impact of the use upon neighboring land and of the public need for the particular use at the particular location. Special uses must also meet any applicable use standards. As with permitted uses, new or revised site plans associated with special uses must be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Village Board prior to the development or redevelopment of the site. Special use applications are reviewed using the following criteria: 1. The location and size of the proposed use, the nature and intensity of the operation involved in or conducted in connection with it, the size of the site in relation to it, and the location of the site with respect to streets giving access to it are such that it will be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly development of the district in which it is located. 2. The location, nature and height of buildings, walls and fences, and the nature and extent of the landscaping on the site are such that the use will not unreasonably hinder or discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and buildings. 3. Parking areas will be of adequate size for the particular use, properly located and suitably screened from adjoining uses, and the entrance and exit drives will be laid out so as to prevent traffic hazards and nuisances. 4. The proposed use will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood. 5. At least one year has elapsed since any denial by the Village Board of any prior application for a special use permit that would have authorized substantially the same use of all or part of the site, and conditions in the area have substantially changed. 2. IF CAR WASHES SHOULD BE ALLOWED, WHAT – IF ANY – ADDITIONAL USE STANDARDS BE REQUIRED? USE STANDARDS The Zoning Ordinance requires certain uses to meet specific standards which are listed in Section 10-6-2. These standards can apply to permitted or special uses. They address characteristics unique to that use rather than the district as a whole. 4 For example, the standards for drive-through facilities are: 1. Drive-through facilities in the B2 District shall be located at the rear of buildings, and where possible, the building shall extend over the drive-through aisles to maintain the street wall. Financial institutions with drive-through facilities in the B2 District shall be limited to no more than two (2) drive-through lanes. 2. Drive-through facilities shall be designed with adequate stacking spaces so that waiting vehicles will not impede traffic flow. A minimum of three (3) stacking spaces shall be provided per each drive-through window or facility. 3. Exterior lighting shall conform to the requirements of section 10-7-2, Exterior Lighting, of this Zoning Ordinance, and shall not produce a glare into, or upon, the surrounding area or any residential premises. All drive-through facilities shall be properly screened or fenced, to prevent glare from vehicles passing through service lanes. 4. Drive aisles shall be separated from landscaped areas by a six inch (6") curb. 5. The volume on all intercom menu displays shall be maintained at a level so as not to be audible in adjoining residential districts. The volume on all intercom menu displays shall comply with all local noise regulations. 6. The operator of the drive-through facility shall provide adequate on-site outdoor waste receptacles and shall provide daily litter clean-up of the facility and along the rights-of-way abutting the property. 7. Drive aisles of drive-through facilities shall be effectively screened from view along the public right-of-way and at the edges of sites adjacent to residential properties in order to minimize the impact of exterior site lighting, headlight glare and any menu intercom displays. Such screening shall be in accordance with the buffer yard requirements (Section 10-9-7 of the Zoning Ordinance) or perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements (Section 10-9-5 of the Zoning Ordinance) of this Zoning Ordinance. If the Commission recommends establishing use standards for car washes, they would be added to this section and would apply to every car wash application, regardless of whether car washes are ultimately classified as a permitted or special use. POTENTIAL USE STANDARDS Some car wash impacts can be regulated by existing Zoning Code standards that apply to all site operations — such as sound intensity at a residential property line — while others would require new standards specific to car washes. Staff surveyed other communities and noted the following potential use standards for the Commission’s consideration: • Noise o Car wash operations must be conducted in a wholly enclosed building. 5  o Openings to the buildings cannot face any residentially zoned or developed property. o One community prohibits outdoor vacuums; another allows vacuums but requires that they not be located along streets and be completely screened from adjacent residential properties. o A community requires the applicant to submit a noise study demonstrating the car wash operations will not exceed the standard in the code. The Village’s Zoning Code currently states that at no point at the boundary of a residential district shall the sound intensity level of any individual establishment exceed fifty-five (55) decibels as measured with a sound level meter. o The Village’s standards for drive-through facilities state that the volume on all intercom menu displays shall be maintained at a level so as not to be audible in adjoining residential districts. The volume on all intercom menu displays shall comply with all local noise regulations. • Site Layout and Vehicle Stacking o The Village’s standards for drive-through facilities state that drive-through facilities shall be designed with adequate stacking spaces so that waiting vehicles will not impede traffic flow. A minimum of three (3) stacking spaces shall be provided per each drive-through window or facility. o Another community requires a parking study and states queuing length must be sufficient for necessary stacking, with the required stacking distance determined through a parking study, and each drive-through lane kept separate from site circulation routes. o A community requires a 100-foot minimum separation between the car wash structure (including wash bays) and the boundary of any residentially zoned or developed property — regardless of whether the wash is automatic, by hand, or self-service. This may not be feasible in Riverside, since many commercial lots – especially those along Harlem Avenue – are shallower than other communities’ commercial lots. For example, the R Marts lot at 3346 S Harlem Ave ranges from 112 and 148 feet in depth. The Citgo/7-Eleven at 2600 S Harlem Ave is approximately 156 feet deep. o Another community states that the site layout must ensure queuing and drying areas won't overspill onto adjoining walkways, streets, or adjacent properties. • Odors and Fumes o The Village’s Zoning Code states that business cannot create offensive odors that create a nuisance to the neighborhood. o Another community’s standards state mechanical ventilation must exhaust away from residential properties. • Hours of Operation o The Village Code can specify the hours of operation for certain businesses. o One community limits the hours of operation of car washes to 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday. 6  • Lighting o The Village’s standards for drive-through facilities state that exterior lighting shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and shall not produce a glare into, or upon, the surrounding area or any residential premises. All drive-through facilities shall be properly screened or fenced, to prevent glare from vehicles passing through service lanes. o All commercial properties in the Village must meet the lighting standards in Section 10-7-2, which states:  Light poles for nonresidential uses shall not exceed twelve feet (12') in height.  All on site lighting shall be equipped with shielding and cutoff devices, such that no light shall shine directly upon adjacent residentially zoned properties or the public right-of-way.  Light bulbs shall be flush with or recessed into its encasement and designed to minimize glare, including directing building or pole-mounted lights to point downward and aiming floodlights to shine only on the intended features (e.g., signage, landscaping, building façade).  High pressure sodium fixtures shall be prohibited.  Light intensity shall not exceed one-tenth (0.1) foot-candle as measured at any residential property line and one (1) foot-candle as measured at all other property lines. • Screening o The Village’s standards for drive-through facilities state that drive aisles of drive-through facilities shall be effectively screened from view along the public right-of-way and at the edges of sites adjacent to residential properties in order to minimize the impact of exterior site lighting, headlight glare and any menu intercom displays. o Another community states car wash facilities must be screened along interior side and rear lot lines with a solid wall or fence, a minimum of six feet and a maximum of seven feet in height. One shrub a minimum of three feet in height must be planted linearly every three feet on-center along such fence or wall. • Waste Management o The Village’s standards for drive-through facilities state that the operator of the drive-through facility shall provide adequate on-site outdoor waste receptacles and shall provide daily litter clean- up of the facility and along the rights-of-way abutting the property. NEXT STEPS If the Commission provides direction on the questions above, staff will report that direction to the Village Board and prepare draft text amendment language for a future public hearing. Alternatively, the Commission may continue the discussion at a future meeting and identify any additional information staff should provide. 7  ACTION PROPOSED ACTION REQUESTED: ☐ Approval ☒ Discussion ☐ Information Discuss and provide feedback to the Village Board on the following questions: 1. Should car washes be allowed as permitted or special uses in any zoning district? 2. If car washes should be allowed, what – if any – additional use standards should be required? ATTACHMENTS • Maps of the B1 and B2 Business Districts 8  B1-C District - North Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B1-C: Business District - Commercial R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R4: Mixed Office Residence District 0 300 600 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  B1-C District - South Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B1-C: Business District - Commercial R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R2: Single and Two-Family Residence District R3: Mixed Residence District 0 300 600 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  B1-TC District - East Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B1-TC: Business District - Transitional Commercial B1-TOD: Business District - Transit Oriented Development R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R2: Single and Two-Family Residence District R3: Mixed Residence District R4: Mixed Office Residence District 0 300 600 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  B1-TC District - West Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B1-TC: Business District - Transitional Commercial R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R2: Single and Two-Family Residence District R4: Mixed Office Residence District 0 150 300 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  B1-TOD District - North Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B1-TC: Business District - Transitional Commercial B1-TOD: Business District - Transit Oriented Development R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R3: Mixed Residence District 0 300 600 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  B1-TOD District - South Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B1-TC: Business District - Transitional Commercial B1-TOD: Business District - Transit Oriented Development R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R2: Single and Two-Family Residence District 0 300 600 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  B2-RC and B2-MU Districts - East Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B2-MU: Central Business District - Mixed Use Periphery B2-PU: Central Business District - Public Use Zone B2-RC: Central Business District - Retail Core R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R2: Single and Two-Family Residence District R4: Mixed Office Residence District 0 300 600 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  B2-RC and B2-MU Districts - West Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B2-MU: Central Business District - Mixed Use Periphery B2-PU: Central Business District - Public Use Zone B2-RC: Central Business District - Retail Core R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R3: Mixed Residence District 0 200 400 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  B2-PU District Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B2-MU: Central Business District - Mixed Use Periphery B2-PU: Central Business District - Public Use Zone B2-RC: Central Business District - Retail Core R1-A: Single Family Residence District - Area A R1-AA: Single Family Residence District - Area AA R2: Single and Two-Family Residence District R3: Mixed Residence District R4: Mixed Office Residence District 0 500 1000 Print Date: 7/19/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  REVIEW PROPOSED 2027 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORK PLAN Meeting Date: July 22, 2026 ☐ Zoning Text or Map Amendment To: Chairperson Henaghan and Members of the ☐ Zoning Application Planning and Zoning Commission ☐ Discussion CC: Jessica Frances, Village Manager ☐ Information From: Anne Cyran, Community Development Director ☒ Other EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Village Board requested that the 2027 Board and Commission work plans be prepared in advance of the Board’s discussion of the 2027 budget, which will begin in August. Staff prepared a proposed 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission work plan including the remaining goals from the 2026 work plan. In March of 2025, the Commission prioritized the first six goals in the plan. The remaining goals were not specifically prioritized by the Commission. The Commission completed one goal – the review of standards for decks related to building coverage – earlier this year. As the Commission concludes work on the remainder of the first six goals, staff will add a discussion regarding prioritizing the remaining goals to a Commission agenda. Staff will revise the 2027 work plan based on the Commission’s feedback and forward the plan to the Village Board. BACKGROUND Each Village board and commission is responsible for preparing an annual work plan outlining its projects for the upcoming year and any new initiatives proposed by the commission that are anticipated to occupy more than 5% of the commission and staff’s time. Projects should be consistent with the commission’s enabling legislation and any specific instruction from the Village Board as conveyed to the commission by its staff liaison. The commission chairperson and staff liaison are responsible for drafting the work plan. Although a commission’s work plan is expected to be an honest projection of activities for the year, it is understood that a work plan is not a fully detailed description of all activities or an exact schedule of when work plan items will be completed. Following commission approval, the work plan is presented to the Village Board for adoption and approval. The Village Board may approve, reject, or modify the work plan, and may also assign additional tasks to a commission during the course of a given year. NEXT STEPS The Village Board will review the proposed 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission work plan on August 20. ACTION PROPOSED Action Requested: ☒ Approval ☐ Discussion ☐ Information Approve the proposed 2027 work plan or approve a revised 2027 work plan. ATTACHMENT • Proposed 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission Work Plan 2  Planning and Zoning Commission 2026 Accomplishments Drafted and Recommended Text Amendments to Exclude Portion of Decks from Building Coverage Standards. Discussed and Provided Recommendations to the Village Board on Standards for Vacation Rentals, Mobile Food Units, and Outdoor Dining Areas. Discussed and Provided Recommendations to the Village Board on the Proposed Zoning for the Village’s Parks and Open Space. Reviewed and Provided Feedback to the Village Board on the Landmark Applications for the Trolley Shelters and the Stone Gutter at Harrington Park. Reviewed Provided a Recommendation to the Village Board Regarding the Sign Variation for Devat Auto Service. 2027 Goals Stated Goal: Consider designating preferred park uses with park land use and zoning guidelines based on land use classifications to guide future active/passive development decisions. Based on Goal #1 from the Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan. Consider defining permitted land use standards for each designation such as allowable types of development, percent coverage of site available for development, and development offsets such as trees planted. Stated Goal: Consider driveway width standards for single-family homes with single-car, front- loaded garages. Consider options to allow an additional area for parking in street yards for these types of lots. Stated Goal: Review and revise the standards for fences. Evaluate permitted materials, standards for non-conforming fences, standards for fences along alleys, the maximum allowed heights of fences between different intensities of uses (multi-family next to single-family, for example), the separation requirement between fences and property lines and other fences, and fence standards for unusually shaped or developed properties. Stated Goal: Consider refining the Village’s site lighting standards to reduce nuisance lighting. Certain lighting features such as automatic sensors may not be appropriate in some areas. Page 1 of 3 Stated Goal: Consider the implementation of incentives and bonuses to incentivize permeable surfaces, green spaces, trees, native grasses, and native vegetation. Encourage sustainable development by implementing an incentive program to prioritize environmentally-friendly practices. Consider clarifying that invasive, non-native plants listed in Section 10-12-5 shall not be planted. Stated Goal: Evaluate the mitigation requirements for the removal of parkway trees. Evaluate and update the mitigation requirements for the removal of parkway trees to ensure the long-term sustainability of parkway trees. Stated Goal: Evaluate standards for parking lots to reduce unnecessary impervious surfaces while ensuring vehicle maneuverability and landscaping coverage. Examine whether drive aisle widths can be reduced for certain types of development, thereby reducing impervious surfaces and development costs. Establish the minimum and maximum widths for drive-through lanes. Consider amending the requirements for the distribution of landscape islands and parking lot landscaping coverage to allow more flexible site design while ensure sufficient green space is maintained. Stated Goal: Consider amending street yard encroachments and other encroachment standards. Review the standards for compost bins, mechanical equipment, patios, playground and recreational equipment, water gardens and manmade ponds, and window wells. Consider adding standards for artificial grass, outdoor cooking equipment, and pillars. Stated Goal: Consider reducing the minimum parking requirements in all zoning districts for all non-residential uses that are within proximity of a transit facility. As part of the TOD-related text amendments, the minimum parking requirements were reduced for some uses, including some but not all non-residential uses within transit- oriented areas. Schools like Central-Hauser are not permitted to reduce their minimum parking requirements, even when they are within proximity of a transit facility. Stated Goal: Evaluate design standards for the Business Districts. Consider waiving window opacity standards for business that need opaque windows for safety. Understand why certain building materials are prohibited and ensure the lists of approved and prohibited materials are comprehensive and appropriate. Stated Goal: Evaluate whether the maximum height allowed in the R1-A and R1-AA Districts is appropriate. Ensure the maximum allowed heights in residential districts are appropriate for Riverside. Page 2 of 3 Stated Goal: Consider revising the Zoning Code to permit second-story decks by right and provide any needed standards for those structures. The Zoning Code prohibits decks higher than the first-floor elevation of the principal building, though historically Village staff has permitted second-story decks as a different type of structure. Stated Goal: Consider the definition of grade and how the average grade is calculated. Defining and specifying how to calculate average grade will improve the utility of the Zoning Code. Stated Goal: Evaluate the appropriate zoning for Assisted Living Facilities & Independent Living Housing. Ensure the zoning standards will allow the development of Assisted Living Facilities and Independent Living Housing in appropriate locations. Stated Goal: Evaluate the standards for Home Occupations. Ensure the zoning standards for home occupation are reasonable, clear, and enforceable. Stated Goal: Review buffer yard requirements. Evaluate whether buffer yard requirements can be reduced or eliminated where fences solid separate properties. Page 3 of 3