7.1 R-1 one-family residence district.

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:

One-family detached dwellings and permitted accessory uses.

Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated.

Home occupations.

Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the completion date of such construction.

Signs, subject to the provisions of Section XI.

Schools, public, denominational-elementary and high, including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto.

Accessory uses, including off-street parking facilities in accordance with the provisions of Section XII.

Colleges and universities, including dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and other accessory buildings necessary for operation, but not including business colleges or trade schools when operated for profit.

Rest homes, nursing homes, hospitals and sanitariums, for human beings only.

Institutions for the aged and for children.

Public service uses:

Municipal administration buildings;

Filtration plant, pumping station, water reservoir;

Sewage treatment plant;

Police and fire stations;

Public libraries;

Telephone exchange;

Electric substations;

Other similar public service uses.

Radio and television towers, commercial.

Schools, day or nursery, public or private.

Planned developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished, provided the property proposed for development shall have a gross area of at least twenty (20) acres. For such developments, the city council may vary the regulations herein, provided such variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and to the community.

Cemeteries, including crematories and mausoleums in conjunction therewith.

Off-street open parking area, provided there is a need for this facility in the interest of public necessity and convenience and that no appropriate site is available in nearby business or manufacturing districts.

Community residences. The sponsoring agency must obtain an administrative occupancy permit prior to establishing a community residence. No dwelling unit shall be occupied as a community residence until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building commissioner. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a community residence unless:

(1)

The community residence is located at least one thousand (1,000) feet from any existing community residence, as measured from lot line to lot line; and

(2)

The applicant demonstrates that it has either obtained or is eligible for state or local licensing or certification to operate the proposed community residence, or that the proposed community residence is licensed or certified or eligible for licensing or certification.

The building commissioner may revoke a certificate of occupancy for a community residence if its license or certification, or the operator's license or certification to operate community residences, is revoked. A certificate of occupancy is not transferable to another operator or to another location.

Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in section 10.4.

Height of buildings:

One-family detached dwellings: Thirty (30) feet,

Church: Seventy-five (75) feet for towers or steeples, but not more than forty-five (45) feet for the main structure.

Lot size.

(1)

Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than five thousand seven hundred fifty (5,750) square feet, and a width at the established building line of not less than fifty (50) feet.

(2)

All nonresidential principal uses of buildings as permitted herein shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet with a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet at the building line.

(3)

Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and a width of seventy-five (75) feet at the established building line.

Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:

(1)

Front yard. A front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet.

(2)

Side yards. A side yard on each side of the principal building of not less than ten (10) percent of the lot width with a minimum of three (3) feet, except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width on the street side shall be increased to ten (10) feet. A principal use which does not provide a vehicular front access drive shall have a side yard on one (1) side of not less than ten (10) feet in width.

(3)

Rear yard. A rear yard not less than forty (40) feet.

Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratios in this district shall be as follows:

One-family residences: 0.5.

Permitted nonresidential uses: 1.0.

Special uses: To be specified as part of the special use permit but shall not exceed 2.0.

Dwelling standards:

(1)

Every single family detached dwelling of one (1) story hereafter erected in any R-1 district shall contain an area of not less than one thousand three hundred fifty (1,350) square feet of habitable space measured from exterior wall to exterior wall as described in the adopted BOCA codes of Calumet City.

(2)

Every single family detached dwelling of more than one (1) story hereafter erected in any R-1 district shall contain an area of not less than one thousand six hundred fifty (1,650) square feet of habitable space measured from exterior wall to exterior wall as described in the adopted BOCA codes of Calumet City.

(3)

Architectural appearance: In order to enhance the values of property throughout the city and to protect and to stabilize the general appearance of residential structures, landscapes and open areas, the following appearance codes shall be included in the requirements for all new residential construction:

a.

The project shall enhance both the site on which it is located and the sites surrounding the project.

b.

No project shall adversely affect the current market values of any existing property in the neighborhood.

c.

No project shall adversely affect the environment.

d.

Architectural design is not restricted. Evaluation by the appearance of a project shall be based on quality of its design and relationship to the surroundings.

e.

Buildings shall have good scale and be in harmony with existing permanent neighboring development.

f.

Materials shall have good architectural character and should be selected for harmony of the building with adjoining buildings.

g.

No more than three (3) different types of exterior wall materials shall be used. Materials shall be suitable to the type of building and design for which they are used.

h.

All sides of the structure shall receive design consideration. A facade unrelated to the rest of the building is not in keeping with acceptable design.

i.

Monotony of design in any construction shall be avoided. Variation of detail, form and siding shall be used to provide visual interest.

(4)

Relationship of building to site:

a.

The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable aesthetic transition with the streetscape and to provide for adequate off street parking.

b.

The site in R-1 districts shall include the off street parking in the form of a paved drive meeting the standard requirements.

c.

The off street parking shall not remove the acceptable open land space requirement established.

(5)

Landscape and site treatment:

a.

Where natural or existing topographic patterns contribute to the beauty and utility of the site, they shall be preserved as well as developed.

b.

Each site shall be addressed by a landscape plan which shall include the use of sod (front), sod/seeding (rear and side) or a decorative means to cover exposed soil of all open spaces in order to promote drainage, prevent soil erosion and for dust abatement.

c.

Each site will include the planting of at least one (1) tree in order to promote energy conservation, to enhance the environment, for sound absorption and to contribute to good appearance.

Lot coverage. No building with its accessory building shall occupy in excess of fifty (50) percent of an interior lot nor in excess of sixty (60) percent of a corner lot.

Special uses. The following uses may be allowed if their site locations and proposed development plans are first approved as provided in the Administrative Section:

Churches, rectories, seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation.

Community residences that fail to meet all requirements for an administrative occupancy permit, excluding community residences denied a required local or state license.

7.2 R-2 two-family and three-family residence.

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:

Any use permitted in the R-1 one-family residence district.

Two-family dwellings.

Three-family dwellings.

Special uses. Any use which may be allowed as a special use in the R-1 one-family residence district, in accordance with the provisions of the administrative section.

Automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in section 10.4.

Height of buildings. Same as R-1.

Lot size.

(1)

For dwellings hereafter erected, the same regulations shall apply as are required for one-family dwellings in the R-1 one-family residence district.

(2)

Every two-family dwelling hereafter erected shall be on a zoning lot having a minimum area of not less than six thousand (6,000) square feet and a minimum width of not less than fifty (50) feet at the building line, provided that where a lot has less width than herein required and was recorded under separate ownership from adjoining lots prior to the date of adoption of this ordinance, such lot may be occupied by a two-family dwelling, but in no case shall the lot area per dwelling unit be less than three thousand (3,000) square feet.

(3)

Every three-family dwelling hereafter erected shall be on a zoning lot having a minimum area of not less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and a minimum width of not less than seventy-five (75) feet at the building line, provided that where a lot has less width than herein required and was recorded under separate ownership adjoining lots prior to the date of adoption of this ordinance, such lot may be occupied by a three-family dwelling, but in no case shall the lot area per dwelling unit be less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.

(4)

All nonresidential principal uses of buildings as permitted herein shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet with a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet at the established building line.

(5)

Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and a width of seventy-five (75) feet at the established building line.

Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained:

(1)

Front yard. A front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet shall be provided and maintained.

(2)

Side yards. A side yard on each side of the principal building of not less than ten (10) percent of the lot width, except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width on the street side shall be not less than ten (10) feet. In no case shall a side yard be less than five (5) feet.

(3)

Rear yard. A rear yard of not less than forty (40) feet.

Dwelling standards. One-family and two-family dwellings hereafter erected in the R-2 residence district shall conform to the floor areas as required for one-family dwellings in the R-1 residence district for each dwelling unit.

Lot coverage. Same as R-1. Three-family dwellings hereafter erected shall have a total ground floor area of not less than one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet, measured as provided in R-1.

Dwelling standards.

(1)

For one-family dwellings hereafter erected in this R-4 general residence district, the same floor area shall be required as in the R-2 one-family residence district.

(2)

For two-family dwelling structures hereafter erected, the same floor areas shall be required as in the R-3 two-family residence district.

7.3 R-3 multiple-family residence district.

Permitted uses. No building or land shall be used and no building shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, or enlarged unless otherwise provided herein except for the following uses:

Multiple-family dwellings and apartments.

One-family row dwellings (party) walls.

Apartment hotels.

Hotels in which incidental business may be conducted only as a service for the persons living therein, provided there is no entrance to such places of business except from the inside of the building and provided that no sign advertising such business shall be visible from outside the business.

Transitional living residences. Subject to the following:

1.

The sponsoring agency must obtain an administrative occupancy permit prior to establishing a transitional living residence. No dwelling shall be occupied as a transitional living residence until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building commissioner. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a transitional living residence unless:

a.

The transitional living residence is located at least two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet from any existing transitional living residence, substance abuse treatment facility, or similar facility as measured from lot line to lot line; and

b.

The transitional living residence is located at least two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet from any religious assembly, school, or other educational institution.

c.

The applicant demonstrates that it has either obtained or is eligible for state or local licensing or certification to operate the proposed transitional living residence, or that the transitional living residence is licensed or certified or eligible for licensing or certification.

2.

The building commissioner may revoke a certificate of occupancy for a transitional living residence if its license or certification, or the operator's license or certification to operate a transitional living residence is revoked. A certificate of occupancy is not transferable to another operator or to another location.

Special uses. The following uses may be allowed if their site locations and proposed development plans are first approved as provided in the administrative section:

Boarding-houses and lodging houses.

Fraternity or sorority houses.

Hospitals (but not including animal hospitals), convalescent homes, rest homes and nursing homes.

Medical and dental offices and group medical centers.

Philanthropic or eleemosynary uses or institutions.

Private clubs or lodges, except those the chief activity of which is a service normally carried on as a business.

Automobile parking and loading facilities. Automobile parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in section 10.4.

Lot area per dwelling.

(1)

For every building hereafter erected or structurally altered containing four (4) or more units, the following minimum lot areas per dwelling unit shall be provided:

Apartment with three (3) or more bedrooms: Two thousand (2,000) square feet.

Apartment with one (1) or two (2) bedrooms: One thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.

Efficiency apartments: Eight hundred (800) square feet.

When open space is provided and maintained on the zoning lot in excess of that required by the regulations in this R-5 district, the number of dwelling units may be increased in accordance with the following schedule: For each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area devoted to open space one (1) additional one (1) bedroom or efficiency dwelling unit shall be permitted; for each one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of open space one (1), two (2) bedroom dwelling unit; for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of open space one (1) dwelling unit of three (3) or more bedrooms. When such open space is provided the maximum floor area ratio may be increased by an amount necessary to accommodate the added dwelling units and necessary off-street parking when such parking is provided within the principal building.

No existing use shall be converted in such a way as to conflict with or further conflict with, the foregoing requirements.

(2)

Further, no residential building shall be established hereafter on a lot which is less than six thousand (6,000) square feet in area and fifty (50) feet in width at the established building line.

(3)

For nonresidential principal uses permitted in this district, the lot area shall be not less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet with a width at the established building line of not less than seventy-five (75) feet.

(4)

Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed by the zoning board of appeals, with the approval of the city council, at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot size be less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area nor less than seventy-five (75) feet in width.

Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained:

(1)

Front yard. For each building on a zoning lot, a front yard shall be provided of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. For buildings exceeding twenty-five (25) feet in height, the minimum front yard shall be increased by one (1) foot for each two (2) feet or fraction thereof by which the building height exceeds twenty-five (25) feet, but in no case shall a front yard or more than forty (40) feet be required. Required front yards shall be unobstructed from ground level to sky, except as otherwise provided in Section IV.

(2)

Side yards. For each building on a zoning lot, side yards shall be provided as follows:

a.

For multiple-family dwellings, the side yard on each side of each residential building shall be a minimum of five (5) feet in width plus an additional two (2) feet in width for each additional story above two (2) stories in height. On corner lots there shall be maintained a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet on the side adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which the building maintains frontage, and in the case of a reversed corner lot there shall be maintained a setback from the side street of not less than fifty (50) percent of the front yard required on the lots in the rear of such corner lots, but such setback need not exceed fifteen (15) feet. No accessory building on said reversed corner lot shall project beyond the front yard required on the adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than five (5) feet to the side lot line of said adjacent lots.

b.

For lots improved with a nonresidential building, there shall be a side yard of not less than twelve (12) feet on each side of the main structure and a combined total of side yards of not less than thirty (30) feet.

c.

For special uses side yards shall be established in the ordinance permitting the special use but in no case shall the side yards be less than that required for nonresidential use in "b" above.

(3)

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than thirty (30) feet.

Lot coverage. No building with its accessory building shall occupy in excess of fifty (50) percent of the area of an interior lot not in excess of sixty (60) percent of the area of a corner lot.

(Code 1980, App. B, § VII; Ord. No. 85-37, §§ 1, 2, 10-24-1985; Ord. No. 90-36, § 1, 7-26-1990; Ord. No. 91-7, §§ 3, 4, 3-14-1991; Ord. No. 93-11, § 1, 4-8-1993; Ord. No. 21-03, § 3, 1-14-2021)