A.   Permitted Uses: Uses identified with a "P" in table 4A-1 of this section are permitted as of right in each respective district, provided that uses comply with all other applicable standards of this chapter. No building or premises improved or unimproved shall be used, and no building shall be hereafter erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or structurally altered, except for a purpose permitted in the district in which the building or land use is located as shown in table 4A-1 of this section, except for: Uses lawfully established prior to the effective date of this chapter or in accordance with chapter 10, "Nonconforming Lots, Buildings And Uses", of this title.

   B.   Special Uses: Uses identified with an "S" in table 4A-1 of this section are considered special uses and may be permitted in the subject district only after review and approval in accordance with chapter 13, "Administration And Enforcement", of this title.

   C.   Prohibited Uses: Uses listed in table 4A-1 of this section and not identified with a "P" or "S" are expressly prohibited in the subject district. Uses not listed in table 4A-1 of this section are also prohibited; however the Village Board, upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, may permit a use that is not listed in accordance with subsection 10-1-3F of this title.

   D.   Accessory Uses: Accessory uses are permitted in residential districts as regulated in chapter 3, "Accessory Uses, Buildings And Structures", of this title.

 

(Ord. 2017-24, 3-21-2017; amd. Ord. 2022-17, 3-15-2022)

   A.   Community Residence:

      1.   A community residence shall have a maximum of eight (8) unrelated persons residing in it, with a minimum of one but not more than three (3) paid professional support staff provided by the sponsoring agency, either living with the residents on a twenty four (24) hour basis, or present whenever residents are present at the dwelling to provide supervision and support.

      2.   The community residence is located at least one thousand two hundred feet (1,200'), measured in all directions, from any other building used as a community residence pursuant to this title, or a "community residence" as defined pursuant to any adjacent jurisdiction's zoning ordinance.

      3.   Services, including, but not limited to, counseling and other treatment, shall be provided for only persons residing at the community residence.

   B.   Places Of Assembly, Religious Institutions And Lodges (Fraternal And Civic): A traffic impact study shall be required for all places of assembly, religious institutions and lodges (fraternal and civic) greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

   C.   Agriculture:

      1.   Distances: Land used for the shelter, feeding, keeping, propagating and culture of livestock and farm animals shall be a minimum of two (2) acres in area and all accessory structures associated with the above keeping of livestock and farm animals shall be a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from the nearest lot line. Any other structure used in the pursuit of agriculture not associated with animals shall be a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from the nearest front lot line, and a minimum of fifty feet (50') from the nearest interior and rear lot lines.

      2.   Chickens (Poultry):

         a.   The raising/keeping of chickens shall be permitted on residential zoning lots containing a minimum of six thousand (6,000) square feet.

         b.   A maximum of four (4) chickens shall be permitted on properties zoned and occupied for single family residential uses.

         c.   All chickens shall be kept within a covered enclosure/structure with an attached covered/enclosed outdoor area to prevent chickens from encroaching onto neighboring properties.

         d.   An outdoor area a minimum of six (6) square feet per chicken will be required and a maximum of one hundred (100) total square feet will be permitted for both the covered enclosure/structure and outdoor area.

         e.   All enclosures/structures shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from all lot lines.

         f.   The structure shall contain insulated walls and/or an insulated blanket shall cover the structure during the winter months.

         g.   All chickens and enclosures/structures shall be kept/located in the rear yard only.

         h.   All areas where chickens are kept shall be clean and well maintained with little to no accumulation of waste. In addition, all areas where chickens are kept shall not produce or cause odors that are detectable on adjacent properties.

         i.   Roosters are prohibited.

         j.   No slaughtering.

         k.   No other poultry, including but not limited to geese, ducks and turkeys shall be kept on the property.

         l.   An initial building permit shall be required for all enclosures/structures associated with the raising of chickens. A building inspection/approval is required prior to obtaining a chicken license.

         m.   A chicken license issued by the Village with a one-time fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be required prior to purchasing the chickens. A renewal license shall be required each year thereafter, with no additional fee or building inspection required.

         n.   A maximum of twenty five (25) residential zoning lots will be licensed to have chickens in the Village at one time.

      3.   Beekeeping:

         a.   Bees and bee hives shall be permitted on residential zoning lots containing a minimum of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

         b.   A maximum of two (2) hives/colonies shall be permitted on properties zoned and occupied for single family residential uses.

         c.   The hive(s) shall be located only in the rear yard and a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from all lot lines.

         d.   A flyway barrier at least five feet (5') in height, consisting of either a solid fence with a secure gate, or dense vegetation/landscaping shall be required for the perimeter of the rear yard in which the hive is located. Those lots exceeding twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in area shall only be required to screen the hive(s) with either dense landscaping or solid fencing at least five feet (5') in height to create a flyway barrier for the bees and to minimize the impact to adjoining properties.

         e.   Prominent signage warning of the presence of bees shall be required on the property (i.e., gate).

         f.   Each hive shall not exceed five feet (5') in height, nor shall the land area designated for the hives exceed thirty (30) square feet in total.

         g.   A source of water shall be available at all times on the property during the beehive's active months (March - November).

         h.   All areas where beehives are kept shall be clean and well maintained with no accumulation of bee combs, wax, etc., around the site.

         i.   An initial building permit shall be required for all hives and an inspection/approval is required prior to obtaining a beekeeping license.

         j.   A beekeeping license issued by the Village with a one-time fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be required prior to obtaining the bees. A renewal license shall be required each year thereafter, with no additional fee or building inspection required.

         k.   Proof of registration with the Illinois Department of Agriculture will be required with the annual license.

         l.   A maximum of twenty five (25) residential zoning lots will be licensed to have bees in the Village at one time. (Ord. 2017-24, 3-21-2017; amd. Ord. 2018-58, 5-15-2018; Ord. 2022-28, 4-19-2022)

   A.   Commercial Motor Vehicles: Commercial motor vehicles, including those that have signage and/or lettering on any surface of the vehicle, may be parked or stored on a residential zoning lot if located within a garage or fully enclosed building; or, if visible from adjacent rights-of-way or properties, shall meet all of the following requirements:

      1.   The commercial motor vehicle shall display a passenger plate, a B truck plate, a D plate, a taxi plate or a livery plate. The gross motor vehicle weight, including the vehicle and cargo, shall not exceed a maximum weight of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds.

      2.   A commercial motor vehicle including all racks, equipment and materials stored thereon, shall not exceed an overall height of nine feet (9') measured from the existing grade.

      3.   The commercial motor vehicle must be parked on asphalt, concrete or pavers a minimum of ten feet (10') from the side and/or rear property line of the zoning lot.

      4.   The equipment and materials stored in the bed of a pick-up or flatbed truck must be securely covered by a commercially manufactured bed cap, cover or tarp.

      5.   The commercial motor vehicle must be owned or legally controlled by one of the owners or occupants of the principal use.

   B.   Inoperable Vehicles: No inoperable or unlicensed vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any zoning lot in a residential district except in a garage or fully enclosed building.

   C.   Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, All-Terrain Vehicles, Watercraft And Snowmobiles:

      1.   Recreational vehicles, trailers, recreational units, all-terrain vehicles, watercraft, and snowmobiles, as defined in chapter 2 of this title shall only be parked or stored on asphalt, concrete or pavers located in the front or corner side yard on a residential or PD zoning lot containing a detached single family dwelling unit or a duplex dwelling unit: a) between May 1 and October 31 (except snowmobiles on snowmobile trailers), or b) between November 15 and April 15 for snowmobiles on a trailer.

      2.   A recreational vehicle or trailer parked or stored in a residential or PD Zoning District containing a detached single family or duplex dwelling unit shall only be occupied for living or sleeping purposes for a maximum of seven (7) consecutive days or a total of fifteen (15) days per calendar year.

      3.   A maximum of one recreational vehicle, trailer, or recreational unit (including all-terrain vehicles, watercraft, and snowmobiles on a trailer) may be located in a rear yard or that portion of an interior side yard which is located behind the front elevation of the principal residence, a minimum of five feet (5') from the side and/or rear lot line.

      4.   Recreational vehicles, trailers, all-terrain vehicles, watercraft, and snowmobiles, which are in a state of visible disrepair, partial construction or being utilized for a purpose other than what it was originally designed, shall only be stored or parked within a garage or fully enclosed building.

      5.   Recreational vehicles, trailers, all-terrain vehicles, watercraft and snowmobiles, shall be located only within a garage or fully enclosed building on a zoning lot containing a townhome, attached residential unit or a mobile home in an SR-5, SR-6, MH-1 or PD Zoning District.

      6.   Recreational vehicles, trailers, all-terrain vehicles, watercraft and snowmobiles may be parked or stored in a designated common area within a mobile home park provided the area is fenced and/or screened from view from adjacent properties.

   D.   Semi-Trailers: Semi-trailers shall not be permitted in any residential zoning district or the residential area of a PD Zoning District.

   E.   Domestic Animals: No person, group or firm shall keep more than three (3) adult domestic animals unless they are kept on a property specifically zoned to allow a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, kennel, animal training facility, pet store or zoo. For purposes of this title, when an animal reaches six (6) months of age, it shall be considered an adult animal.

   F.   Site Plan: Site plan review and approval, in accordance with the regulations in chapter 13 of this title, shall be required prior to the approval of a building permit for any multi-family or non-residential use in the following zoning districts: ER-1, ER-2, ER-3, SR-2, SR-3, SR-4, SR-5, SR-6 or MH-1 District, or prior to the rezoning of property to an SR-5, SR-6 and MH-1 District.

   G.   Sewer And Water: All uses requiring sanitary facilities shall be served by a municipal sewer and water system, however, in the ER-1 or ER-2 Districts a private individual sewage disposal system and water supply system approved by the appropriate County Health Department, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Village Engineer may be permitted.

   H.   Uses: All uses shall conform to the applicable requirements set forth in this title. (Ord. 2017-24, 3-21-2017)

   A.   Scope And Applicability Of Requirements: Except as may be provided elsewhere in this title, the provisions of this chapter shall establish the minimum and maximum requirements of area, bulk, density, and setbacks for all residential districts. No building or structures shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or structurally altered in violation of the requirements of this chapter.

 

 

(Ord. 2017-24, 3-21-2017)

   A.   Minimum Contiguous Area: Each mobile home park must be at least seventy five (75) acres in size.

   B.   Permitted Location: Mobile homes shall not be permitted except on a lot in a mobile home park.

   C.   Not Accessory: A mobile home shall not be permitted as an accessory building.

   D.   Building Height: The maximum building height shall be twenty feet (20').

   E.   Special Conditions: All mobile home parks shall be governed solely by and shall comply with the minimum site size per unit, perimeter property setback lines, spacing between units and other bulk, development and operational regulations as set forth in the Illinois Mobile Home Park Act, 210 Illinois Compiled Statutes 115 et seq., and other State of Illinois statutes and regulations governing mobile homes or mobile home parks or mobile homes as defined in said Act. (Ord. 2017-24, 3-21-2017)

   A.   The maximum impervious surface percentage for all buildings and structures (principal and accessory uses, excluding pools) including paved, impervious, or traveled surfaces on a lot shall not exceed the following:

 

 

   B.   If the Building Department determines that a material is pervious, the area covered by such material shall not count toward the total area of impervious surface. (Ord. 2017-24, 3-21-2017)