Title/Name/Summary
Land Use Moratorium Study - Discussion
History
The Board of Trustees passed Resolution No. 2526 on October 6, 2025, imposing a 9-month moratorium on the acceptance and approval of certain business licenses, development, and zoning applications to analyze land use trends and research best practices. The moratorium was subsequently extended via Resolution No. 2614 to December 31, 2026.
Staff convened a working group which met on a weekly basis to study the existing conditions of the land use categories set forth in the moratorium and recommend code and policy updates to support the long-term economic health of the Village. As part of this analysis, staff assessed how land use categories in the moratorium are currently defined and regulated under the Village’s Land Development Code (LDC).
The moratorium applies to the following uses:
1. Repossession Lots
2. Scrap or Junk Yards
3. Retail Mattress Businesses
4. Pawn Shops, Secondhand Stores, or Flea Markets
5. Unlicensed Day Labor Centers
6. Temporary Employment or Placement Agencies
7. Coffee and/or Tea Shops
8. Breakfast Restaurants
9. Alternative Financial Services
10. Grocery Stores under 50,000 square feet
11. Standalone Convenience Stores (excluding accessory uses)
12. Jewelry Stores
13. Personal Grooming Establishments
14. Lodging Establishments
15. Day Care Establishments
Staff researched and analyzed each affected land use category to determine whether code changes were necessary based on potential oversaturation, safety, and/or regulatory concerns. Research primarily involved evaluating the regulations of other municipalities and national business classifications. Staff collected data on the total number of businesses in each category within the Village, prepared location maps to evaluate saturation, and identified code discrepancies inhibiting economic development. Certain land uses were further evaluated based on sales tax revenue, applicable state regulations, and calls for emer...
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