This Article establishes lot and structure requirements and design/operational standards for specific, potentially troublesome structures and uses. These regulations apply in every zoning district where the specific structure or use is permitted or allowed by special use permit; but if more stringent regulations are applicable in any particular district, such regulations shall prevail.

(A)

Farm Animals. No barn, stable, shed or other structure intended to shelter farm animals shall be erected closer than three hundred (300) feet to any existing dwelling, or closer than two hundred (200) feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. Similarly, fences shall be erected or other means shall be taken to prevent farm animals from approaching closer than three hundred (300) feet to any existing dwelling or closer than two hundred (200) feet to any lot line or residential property, whichever distance is greater.

(B)

Farm Equipment/Commodities. No agricultural equipment or commodities (including, but not limited to, baled crops, fertilizer, pesticides/herbicides) shall be stored outdoors closer than three hundred (300) feet to any existing dwelling or closer than two hundred (200) feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. If said equipment/commodities are stored within a completely enclosed structure, said structure shall be located at least one hundred (100) feet from any lot line of residential property.

(C)

Barbed Wire/Electrical Fences. See Section 40-7-3(A).

(A)

No barbed wire or electrically charged fence shall be erected or maintained anywhere in the City, except in the I-1 Industrial District or B-2 Highway Business District by special use permit.

(B)

No fence, wall, or other obstruction shall be erected within any public right-of-way or easement, except by written permission of the City Council.

(C)

No fence, wall, or other obstruction shall be erected in violation of the Illinois Drainage Code, 70 ILCS 605/2-1 through 605/2-12, as amended from time to time.

(D)

Every fence, wall or other obstruction shall be constructed from one of the following materials:

Masonry;

Stone;

Wood as manufactured for fencing;

Chain link;

Steel;

Aluminum;

Wrought Iron; or

Vinyl.

Any other materials not specified above must be approved by Special Use Permit.

The following materials are expressly prohibited from use as fencing materials in areas zoned residential:

Farm-type cattle fencing;

Barbwire;

Electrical fencing;

Chicken wire (except that chicken wire may be used for fencing for vegetable gardens located in rear of residential properties);

Wire fabric and similar welded or woven wire fabrics;

Netting;

Paper;

Reflective surfaces (i.e. galvanized metal);

Plywood;

Snow fencing;

Fiberglass panels or plastice panels that are not manufactured specifically for use as fencing material; and

Orange construction fencing.

(E)

Every fence, wall or other obstruction shall conform to the special height restrictions applicable in areas near intersections (see Section 40-3-10(B)).

(Ord. No. 1100, 04-08-91; Ord. No. 1207, 05-28-96; Ord. No. 1672, 8-12-19)

A "home occupation" means any business, profession, or occupation conducted for gain or support entirely within any dwelling or on any residential premises. Within the City, every home occupation shall be considered a special use. No home occupation shall be established or conducted except in conformity with the following regulations:

(A)

Floor Space. The total area devoted to a home occupation shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the dwelling, or three hundred (300) square feet, whichever is less.

(B)

Dwelling Alterations. In any residential district, a dwelling shall not be altered to accommodate a home occupation in such a way as to materially change the residential character of the building.

(C)

Outdoor Storage. In any residential district, unenclosed storage of equipment or materials used in connection with a home occupation is prohibited.

(D)

Nuisances. A home occupation shall not generate any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, or electrical interference noticeable at or beyond the lot lines.

(E)

Parking. See Article V.

(F)

Signs. See Article VI.

(A)

No part of any junk yard, which includes any lot on which three (3) or more inoperable vehicles are stored, shall be located closer than five hundred (500) feet to the boundary of any residential district.

(B)

All vehicles, parts, and equipment shall be stored within a completely enclosed structure or within an area screened by a wall, solid fence, or closely-planted shrubbery at least ten (10) feet high and of sufficient density to block the view from adjacent property.

Cross reference— Junk yard, § 40-2-2.

(A)

The lot on which any hospital is situated shall have a minimum width and depth of two hundred (200) feet, and minimum area of five (5) acres.

(B)

The lot on which any nursing home is situated shall have minimum width and depth of two hundred (200) feet, and a minimum area of two (2) acres.

(C)

The principal building of any hospital or nursing home shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from all lot lines.

The regulations of this Section do not apply to recreational vehicles parked in a permitted travel trailer park or on a permitted recreational vehicles sales lot. The following shall be applicable:

(A)

Not more than one (1) recreational vehicle shall be parked on any lot. They shall not be parked on a street.

(B)

No recreational vehicle shall be used as a dwelling.

(C)

No recreational vehicle shall be used as an office or for any other commercial purpose.

(A)

All gasoline pumps and other service facilities shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any street right-of-way line, side lot line, or rear lot line.

(B)

Every access way shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from the principal building of any fire station, school, public library, church, park, or playground, and at least thirty (30) feet from any intersection of public streets.

(C)

Every device for dispensing or selling milk, ice, soft drinks, snacks, and similar products shall be located within or adjacent to the principal building.

(D)

All trash receptacles, except minor receptacles adjacent to the gasoline pumps, shall be screened from view.

(E)

Whenever the use of a service station has been discontinued for twelve (12) consecutive months, or for eighteen (18) months during any three-year period, the Administrator shall order that all underground storage tanks be removed or filled with material approved by the Fire Marshall.

(A)

No private swimming pool shall be located in any front yard or closer than fifteen (15) feet to any side or rear lot line.

(B)

Every swimming pool that is more than two (2) feet deep shall be enclosed by a wall or fence at least four (4) feet in height. The passage through such wall or fence shall be equipped with a gate.

Every electrical substation, gas regulator station, telephone exchange facility, private sewage treatment plant, private water storage facility, or similar facility shall be deemed a special use, and shall conform to the following regulations:

(A)

Every lot on which any such facility is situated shall meet the minimum area and dimensions requirements of the district in which it is located. Every part of any such facility shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from all lot lines, or shall meet the district setback requirements, whichever is greater.

(B)

In any residential district, every such facility shall be designed, constructed, and operated so that it is compatible with the residential character of the area.

(C)

Screening at least ten (10) feet in height and of sufficient density to block the view from adjacent property shall be installed around every such facility. Furthermore, if the Administrator determines that the facility poses a safety hazard (for example, if there are transformers exposed), he shall require that a secure fence at least ten (10) feet in height be installed behind the planting screen.

(A)

The lot on which any school is situated shall have the minimum area indicated below:

(B)

The principal building of every school shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from all lot lines.