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Zoning Code (Title 19 of the Wheeling Municipal Code) Click on the links below to download a PDF version of the chapter.

Chapter 19-01 Definitions

Chapter 19-02 Introductory Provisions
Sections: Short Title, General Purpose and Intent, Interpretation, Jurisdiction and Utility Exemption, Zoning of Annexed Areas, Severability

Chapter 19-03 General Provisions
Sections: Establishment of Districts, Uses Restricted, Lot Area Reduction and Joint Use Restricted, Dimensions Restricted, Limitations on Conversion for Residential Use, Exceptions to Height Limitations, Number of Buildings per Lot Limited, Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards, Access Required, Construction Prohibited on Easements, Uses and Activities Hazardous to Aerial Navigation Prohibited Throughout Village, Split-Lot Zoning

Chapter 19-04 Residential Districts
Sections: Residential District General Requirements, R-1 Single-family Residential District, R-2 Single-family Residential District, R-3 Single-family Residential District, R-3A Single-family Residential District, R4 Multi-family Residential District

Chapter 19-05 Mixed Use and Overlay Districts
Sections: Mixed Use District General Requirements, Open Space Overlay District

Chapter 19-06 Commercial District General Requirements Sections: Commercial District General Requirements, B-1 Planned Shopping Center District, B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District, B-3 General Office and Commercial District

Chapter 19-07 Industrial Districts
Sections: Industrial District General Requirements, I-1 Light Industrial District, I-2 Limited Industrial District, I-3 General Industrial District, I-4 Heavy Industrial District

Chapter 19-08 Airport District and Air Traffic Safety Area Sections: P Airport District, Air Traffic Safety Area

Chapter 19-09 Planned Unit Developments

Chapter 19-10 Use Regulations
Sections: Reading the Use Table; Similar Use Interpretations; Special Uses; Nonconforming Buildings, Structures, and Uses; Residential Use Regulations, Non-residential Use Regulations; Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures; Performance Standards for All Uses in All Districts

Chapter 19-11 General Development Standards
Sections: Off-street Parking and Loading, Landscape and Bufferyard Requirements, Vision Clearance at Intersections, Lighting Standards, Sanitation and Related Storage

Chapter 19-12 Site Plan Approval Requirements
Sections Purpose and Intent, Approval Authority, Preliminary Consultation, Required Plan Submittal Information, Lapse of Site Plan Approval, Site Plan Revisions

Chapter 19-13 Review and Decision Making Bodies
Sections Board of Trustees (Village Board); Plan Commission; Zoning Board of Appeals; Village Zoning Administrator; Public Hearings; Notice of Comprehensive Amendments; Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Expenses; Legal Status

Chapter 19-14 Ordinance Administration Sections: Changes and Amendments, Amendment of Official Zoning Map, Replacement of Official Zoning Map

Appendix A Use Table This table lists all of the permitted and special uses for each zoning district

Appendix B Bicycle Parking Illustrations Graphics to illustrate bicycle parking regulations (dimensions, permitted bike rack styles, etc.).

Appendix C Planned Unit Developments and Other Developments with Special Legislation A list of PUDs and developments with special legislation. Developments are listed in chronological order with a number that corresponds to a number on the Zoning Map. Basic information on each development is also provided (number of units, style of development, relevant legislation, etc.).

Parking Table This table from Chapter 19-11 lists the parking requirement for each land use.