This title shall be known and may be cited as the ZONING ORDINANCE OF ALEDO, ILLINOIS. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)

Except as provided by this title it shall be unlawful:

   (A)   To establish any use of a building, structure or land, either by itself or in addition to another use.

   (B)   To expand, change or reestablish any nonconforming use.

   (C)   To erect a new building or structure or part thereof.

   (D)   To rebuild, structurally alter, add to or relocate any building or structure or part thereof.

   (E)   To reduce the open space or plot area required for a building or structure, or to include any part of such open space or plot area as that required for an adjoining building or structure. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)

Unless otherwise prohibited or restricted, a permitted use also allows uses, buildings and structures incidental thereto if located on the same site or building plot. However, such incidental uses, buildings and structures shall not be established or erected prior to the establishment or construction of the principal use or building and shall be compatible with the character of the principal use. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)

Permitted anywhere is a temporary yard for a contractor's plant required for highway construction, if not nearer than eight hundred feet (800') to any residence other than that of the owner or lessor of the site. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)

It is not intended by this title to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that wherever, this title imposes greater restriction upon the use of buildings, structures or land, or requires more restrictive building lines, then the provisions of this title shall control. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)