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 Peoria
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
 Appendix 7.0. OVERLAY DISTRICTS

  § 7.2. RIVERFRONT  

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  • 7.2.1

    Intent Statement

    A.

    The Riverfront Overlay District (oR) is intended to provide a regulatory framework that will facilitate quality development and redevelopment of the riverfront in the Heart of Peoria in a way that will relate to both the streetfront and riverfront in a harmonious design, including appropriate landscape treatment.

    B.

    The goal of the district is to encourage uses that relate to the riverfront and implement plans that recognize and emphasize the unique characteristics of the riverfront. Several districts are envisioned, each particularly tailored through comprehensive design standards to facilitate development and/or redevelopment of commercial, office, residential, recreational, and industrial uses. These standards will be detailed in plans adopted for each district, and as a minimum include site layout and design criteria and goals and objectives sensitive to the unique character of the river as a natural resource and amenity that should be preserved and enjoyed.

    7.2.2

    Procedure for Designation

    The City Council may, in the manner provided for amending this development code, designate specific areas as a Riverfront District pursuant to the provisions of a Riverfront Overlay Plan adopted by the City Council as part of the Comprehensive Plan.

    7.2.3

    Application of the District

    A.

    Any Riverfront Overlay District designated by the City Council shall be shown as an overlay to the existing underlying district with the designation oR on the Zoning District Map, as amended. The provisions of the Riverfront Overlay Plan shall serve as a supplement to the underlying zoning district regulations.

    B.

    Except where specifically altered in the Riverfront Overlay District, or by ordinance adopting or amending the Overlay Riverfront designation for any specific area, the uses, building types, lot and yard requirements, heights, accessory uses, and signs shall be determined by the regulations applicable to the underlying district over which the Riverfront Overlay District is superimposed.

    7.2.4

    Specific Provisions for Riverfront Overlay Plans

    Any Riverfront Overlay Plan adopted pursuant to this development shall be an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan and shall be adopted in the same manner as any other amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Each Riverfront Overlay Plan shall include, but not be limited to:

    A.

    A description of the character of the particular district;

    B.

    Goals and objectives of the plan sensitive to the unique character of the river as a natural resource and amenity that should be preserved and enjoyed;

    C.

    Implementation strategy and schedule;

    D.

    Layout and design criteria:

    1.

    The location and design of buildings, parking facilities, and loading docks;

    2.

    On site circulation;

    3.

    Landscaping and screening;

    4.

    Lighting;

    5.

    Signage;

    6.

    Building orientation, height, and setbacks;

    7.

    Open space and pedestrian amenities;

    8.

    Cross access easements for a riverfront promenade; and

    9.

    Designation of entity as review board to ensure compatibility of use changes and compliance of proposed development to the adopted plan and district.

    7.2.5

    Site Plan Review

    A.

    No building permit shall be issued nor structure or building shall be erected, nor existing building altered, remodeled, or enlarged or extended until the entity identified in the approved plan as the designated Review Board, has approved a site plan as outlined in site plan review process as set forth in 2.1.3. The designated Review Board may approve the proposed site plan with or without conditions. The designated Review Board may deny approval of the total site proposal or a portion thereof if they find that conditions, standards, or purposes of the adopted Riverfront Overlay Plan and district have not been complied with.

    B.

    In those Riverfront Overlay Districts in which the Development Review Board is not the designated review board, the Development Review Board shall provide a technical review to the designated Review Board, but any decision to approve, disapprove or approve site plans with conditions shall be made by the designated Review Board.

    7.2.6

    Enforcement and Appeals

    Decisions by the designated Review Board shall be enforced by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the provisions of 2.1.3. Decisions by the designated Review Board may be appealed by a petitioner to the City Council in the same manner that decisions of the Development Review Board may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals (see 0).