(A)   Number of buildings on a lot. Except in the case of a planned development, not more than one principal detached single-family residential building shall be located on a residential lot, nor shall a principal detached single-family residential building be located on the same zoning lot with any other principal building.

   (B)   Division of lots. No lot shall hereafter be divided into two or more lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership, unless all lots resulting from each such division shall conform with all the applicable regulations required by this chapter.

   (C)   Through lots. On vacant through lots the front lot lines shall be along the street right-of-way designated by the Building Commissioner, except that when a front lot line has been established on one or more lots in the same block, and all have front lot lines established along the same street right-of-way line, the street right-of-way line designated as the front lot line for such lot or lots shall be the front line on all vacant through lots in such block. Only such obstructions as herein permitted in front yards shall be located in that part of a rear yard adjoining a street that is equivalent in depth to a required front yard, except for lots backing to thoroughfares in subdivisions where no-access strips have been provided on the recorded plats.

   (D)   Corner lots. On a corner lot the required front yard setback shall apply to each side of a lot fronting on a public street.

   (E)   Two uses on a lot. Where two or more permitted or special uses, each requiring a minimum lot area, are provided in the same building or on the same lot, the required lot area shall be the sum of the areas required for each use individually.

   (F)   Lots without street frontage. Every structure or group of structures, and every use or group of uses, shall be located upon a lot. Where unique land planning designs are employed in a subdivision or planned development to conserve the natural character of the land or to create a functional or compatible arrangement of structures or uses, a lot which does not abut upon a public or private street may be permitted provided that:

      (1)   Adequate provision is made for free access to the lot for the property owner, or in the case of a nonresidential lot, for those persons who would normally require access to the lot.

      (2)   Adequate provision is made for the unobstructed access of firefighting services, police protection, mail-carrier letter service, rubbish collection and other governmental services.

      (3)   Adequate provision is made for the extension and maintenance of public and private utility services.

      (4)   The arrangement will not contribute toward congestion in nearby streets as a result of delivery services, lack of guest parking or other reasons.

      (5)   The character of proposed structures and landscaping are of a quality which will minimize maintenance.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 173, passed 1-24-78)

   (A)   The general provisions set forth in this section dealing with open spaces, lot coverage, yards, setbacks, vision clearance and permitted obstructions are provided for herewith.

   (B)   Maintenance of open spaces. The maintenance of yards, courts, and other open spaces and minimum lot area legally required for a building shall be a continuing obligation of the owner of such building or of the property on which it is located, as long as the building is in existence. Furthermore, no legally required yards, courts or other open space or minimum lot area allocated to any building shall by virtue of change of ownership or for any other reason be used to satisfy yard, court, other open space or minimum lot area requirements for any other building.

   (C)   Location of open spaces. All yards, courts and other open space allocated to a building or group of buildings shall be located on the same zoning lots as such building or group of buildings.

   (D)   Yards for existing buildings. No yards now or hereafter provided for a building existing on the effective date of this chapter shall subsequently be reduced below, if already less than, the minimum yard requirements of this chapter for equivalent new construction. However, a yard adjoining a street may be reduced to provide right-of-way for a street widening.

   (E)   Required setback. Minimum setbacks on lots abutting a street or thoroughfare shall be the distance required for a front yard, or side yard, adjoining a street, in the districts where such lots are located, measured from the existing right-of-way line of the street or thoroughfare, or from the proposed right-of-way line as designated on the official map, and as duly established by other ordinances or as established by county or state highway authorities whichever has the greater right-of-way width requirements.

   (F)   Exceptions for established setbacks.  

      (1)   Where 50% or more of the frontage on one side of a street between two intersecting streets is developed with buildings that have observed (within a variation of five feet or less) a front yard greater in depth than required herein, new buildings shall not be erected closer to the street than the average front yard so established by the existing buildings.

      (2)   Where 50% or more of the frontage on one side of a street between two intersecting streets is developed with buildings that have not observed a front yard as herein required, then:

         (a)   Interior lots.

            1.   Where a building is to be erected within 100 feet of existing buildings on both sides, the minimum front yard shall be a line drawn between the closest front corners of the two existing buildings.

            2.   Where a building is to be erected within 100 feet of an existing building on one side only, it may be erected as close to the street as the existing building.

         (b)   Corner lots. The depth of the setback lines shall be as normally required in the district where the lot is located.

   (G)   Vision clearance - corner lots. On corner lots, no structures or plant materials shall obstruct a clear path of motor vehicle drivers' vision of approaching vehicles within 25 feet of the street intersections. In any business district the distance may be reduced to ten feet and shall not apply to that part of a building above the first floor.

   (H)   Permitted obstructions in required yards. The following shall not be considered to be obstructions when located in the required yards specified:

      (1)   In all yards.

         (a)   Open terraces not over four feet above the average level of the adjoining ground, but not including permanently roofed over terrace or porch;

         (b)   Awnings and canopies, but not projecting more than ten feet, and at least seven feet above the average level of the adjoining ground;

         (c)   Steps, four feet or less above grade, which are necessary for access to a permitted building or for access to a zoning lot from a street or alley;

         (d)   Chimneys projecting 18 inches or less into the yard;

         (e)   Arbors, trellises, flag poles, fountains, sculptures, plant boxes and other similar ornamental objects;

      (2)   In front yards. All front yards require a 30-foot setback. Any additions and/or projections are to be such as to avoid infringement of this setback.

      (3)   In rear yards. Rear yards require a ten-foot setback and infringement by additions and/or projections is prohibited.

      (4)   In side yards. Side yards require a ten-foot setback and infringement by additions and/or projections is prohibited.

   (I)   Chain link security fences.

      (1)   Chain link fences may be constructed on and around territory located in the zoning classifications C-3 General Business District, C-4 Automotive Services District and I-1 Limited Manufacturing District, provided that the territory is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare and the chain link fences are necessary for security purposes. The fences may only be constructed in accordance with other existing applicable ordinances of the village following the filing of the necessary application, payment of fees and approval of the Building Inspector. The fences shall not be greater than eight feet in height and may contain no more than three strands of barb wire at the top of the chain link fence.

      (2)   A major or secondary thoroughfare shall be defined as any street in the village of considerable continuity which serves or is intended to serve as a principal traffic artery in the village and which is designated as such on the Comprehensive Plan of the village. The Building Inspector shall not approve the height of any chain link fence if the same obstructs the visibility of automotive traffic or pedestrians.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 319, passed 7-11-83; Am. Ord. 335, passed 12-5-83)

   (A)   The requirements set forth in this section qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the district regulations appearing elsewhere in this chapter.

   (B)   Public, semi-public hospitals, institutions, schools or public utility and service buildings, when permitted in a district, may be erected to a height not exceeding 60 feet, provided the specified buildings shall be set back from the front, rear and side lot lines on the ratio of two feet for every one foot of building height greater than 40 feet. However, the specified requirements shall apply in addition to the other requirements for building line setbacks and for rear and side yards specifically set forth in this chapter.

   (C)   Chimneys, parapet walls, skylights, steeples, flag poles, smokestacks, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, monuments, water towers, stacks, stage towers or scenery lofts, tanks, ornamental towers and spires, wireless towers, necessary mechanical appurtenances, or penthouses to house mechanical appurtenances, may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed.

   (D)   Planned unit developments may exceed the height limits established for the district in which the structure is located.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71)

   (A)   Authority. Accessory buildings and uses are allowed in the various districts as prescribed in each district and shall be compatible with the principal use.

   (B)   Location. When a side yard is required, no part of an accessory building shall be located closer than ten feet to the side lot line along such side yard. When a rear yard is required, no part of an accessory building shall be located closer than ten feet to the rear lot line or to those portions of the side lot lines abutting such required rear yard. In a residential district, no detached accessory building shall be closer than ten feet to the principal building, and for each foot over 20 feet in length that the wall of an accessory structure parallels and is next to the principal structure, the required distance between the structures shall be increased by an additional foot.

   (C)   Time of construction. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any lot prior to the start of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.

   (D)   Rear yard. No accessory building or buildings shall occupy more than 40% of the area of a required rear yard.

   (E)   Height in rear yards. No accessory building or portion thereof located in a required rear yard shall exceed 15 feet in height.

   (F)   Reversed corner lots. On a reversed corner lot in a residential district, no accessory building or portion thereof located in a required rear yard shall be closer to the side lot line abutting the street than the required front yard on the adjacent lot to the rear. Further, in the above instance, no such accessory building shall be located within five feet of any part of a rear lot line which coincides with a side lot line or portion thereof of property in a residential district.

   (G)   Swimming pool. Noncommercial swimming pools in residence districts shall have a safety fence surrounding the pool.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71)

   The provisions of this chapter shall not be exercised so as to impose regulations or require permits with respect to land used or to be used for agricultural purposes or with respect to the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration, remodeling or extension of buildings or structures used or to be used for agricultural purposes upon such land, except that such buildings or structures for agricultural purposes shall conform to building or setback lines, and shall be subject to the improvement location permit requirements of §§ 156.020 through 156.028. In the event that the land ceases to be used solely for agricultural purposes, then and only then shall the provisions of this chapter apply.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71)

   Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no building or structure shall be erected, constructed, structurally altered or enlarged closer to the centerline of an existing major street or easement and/or proposed major street or easement than one-half the right-of-way width specified for that type of street in the trafficway standards. In addition, front yard requirements of the districts shall be added to these distances required by major streets.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71)

   (A)   In order to protect watershed areas subject to periodic flooding or other hazards resulting from interruption of flood flow, spreading or overflow of streams or channels, certain areas may be established as flood plain reservation areas, and be so designated upon the Zoning District Map. No building or portion thereof which is designed for living purposes as a dwelling, school, hospital, institution or home for the treatment of convalescent persons, children, aged persons or for any combination thereof shall be built and no existing building may be altered so as to be used in whole or in part for any one or more of such uses where the land to be covered by such building or portion thereof is unfit for human habitation.

   (B)   All other permitted uses within the use district designated for such property on the Zoning District Maps shall be authorized subject to the regulations of the district. Any structure shall be firmly anchored to prevent the structure from floating away and threatening river traffic, bridge openings or other restricted sections of the stream.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71)

   (A)   Authority. When required by this chapter, screening shall be designed, planted or constructed, and maintained in accordance with the conditions set forth in this section.

   (B)   Front property line.

      (1)   All landscape screening shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.

      (2)   Masonry wall.

         (a)   Height - not more than two feet.

         (b)   Density - solid or pierced.

         (c)   Other - as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (C)   Side or rear property line.

      (1)   All landscape screening shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.

      (2)   Masonry wall or wood fence.

         (a)   Height - at least five feet six inches.

         (b)   Density - so that vision and lights shall be obscured.

         (c)   Other - as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (D)   Materials. All materials shall conform to the following requirements:

      (1)   Plant materials shall be permanent type evergreens hearty to state climate.

      (2)   Wood and masonry materials shall be new materials in wood condition, properly installed and with initial maintenance materials applied.

   (E)   Time of installation.  

      (1)   New development. All screening shall be installed, constructed or provided before the property is occupied or used.

      (2)   Existing uses. All uses actually established and in operation on the effective date of this chapter shall be made to comply with the screening requirements within a period of three years from the effective date of this chapter.

   (F)   Maintenance. All screening materials shall be properly and adequately maintained and kept free of trash and litter.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 4-7-08)

   (A)   Premises to be kept clean and free of debris. All nonsingle-family zoned property shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition free from debris, litter and other trash.

   (B)   Utilization and screening of trash dumpsters. 

      (1)   Whenever trash dumpster are utilized, all garbage placed into the trash dumpsters shall be at a height lower than the top of the trash dumpster and lids shall be used to securely keep the trash in the dumpster at all times. All trash dumpsters shall be completely screened from public view. The screening herein required shall be effected by the erection of a fence conforming in all respects to all ordinances of the village in addition to any other applicable ordinance or statute. Fencing may be used in conjunction with other structures located upon the nonsingle-family zoned property to effect the required screening.

      (2)   This division (B) shall not apply to the following whenever permission is first obtained from the Village Board:

         (a)   Churches;

         (b)   Recycling operations;

         (c)   Not for profit organizations; and

         (d)   Units of local government.

   (C)   Single-family residences and construction in the village. The provisions of this section shall not apply to single-family residences nor to any trash dumpsters being used for construction purposes in the village.

(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 570, passed 1-22-90) Penalty, see § 156.999

   (A)   Home occupations when permitted in each district shall be subject to the following restrictions and regulations:

      (1)   The area of the dwelling utilized for the house shall be no more than 25% of the total floor area of the dwelling or 400 square feet, whichever is less.

      (2)   The home occupation shall be conducted within the dwelling unit and not from a detached or attached garage or other accessory structure. Equipment, materials, samples and vehicles incidental to the home occupation may be stored in a detached or attached garage or other accessory structure so long as the business activity is limited to the dwelling.

      (3)   Not more than one person other than members of the immediate family residing in the dwelling shall be employed on the premises.

      (4)   The home occupation shall not involve the sale of goods which are stored and delivered to the buyer on the zoning lot, except as incidental to a permitted service. The term "sale of goods" as used herein does not include the sale of household goods in what is commonly known as a garage sale, so long as the sales last for a period no longer than four consecutive days and are held no more than four times in any calendar year.

      (5)   There shall be no exterior display or sign, except for a single sign which satisfies the following criteria:

         (a)   The sign shall not be freestanding. The sign shall be mounted flush against the wall of the principal building, with no part of the sign extending beyond the roof line.

         (b)   The sign face area shall be no more than four square feet.

         (c)   The sign content shall be limited to the name, address, phone number, occupation, or any combination thereof, of the resident.

         (d)   The sign shall not be illuminated by its own source of artificial light, either within the sign or outside of the perimeter of the sign face, other than those lights incidental to the residential use of the premises.

      (6)   There shall be no outdoor storage of equipment or materials used in connection with the home occupation.

      (7)   There shall be no mechanical equipment which emits an odor, noise, radio interference or other nuisance which is discernible at the property line.

      (8)   The home occupation shall not require or permit the regular receipt or delivery of merchandise, goods or equipment by any motor vehicle bearing a Division of Motor Vehicles License Class "C" or higher.

      (9)   The home occupation shall not result in the simultaneous presence on the zoning lot and the adjoining street of more than three motor vehicles in excess of the number of vehicles attributable to the residential use of the premises.

      (10)   No home occupation by its nature or conduct shall generate undue traffic in excess of that normally expected in and consistent with the character of a residential neighborhood.

      (11)   In the event that more than one home occupation is conducted within the dwelling, the conditions established by his section shall apply to the sum total of the activity related to the home occupations.

   (B)   Prohibited home occupations. Permitted home occupations shall not in any event be deemed to include the following:

      (1)   Animal hospitals.

      (2)   Clinics or hospitals.

      (3)   Dancing schools, except as permitted above.

      (4)   Mortuaries.

      (5)   Nursery schools.

      (7)   Renting of trailers.

      (8)   Repair shops or service establishments, except the repair of small electrical appliances, typewriters, cameras, personal computers or other similar small items.

      (9)   Restaurants.

      (10)   Stables or kennels.

      (11)   Tourist homes or bed and breakfasts.

      (12)   Any activity requiring the storage, transfer or sale of hazardous or illegal materials or substances.

(Ord. 819, passed 10-3-94)

   (A)   Cargo containers are a prohibited use in all Residential, Agricultural, Parks and Recreational, and Town Center Zoning Districts.

   (B)   Cargo containers are a prohibited use in all commercial districts.

   (C)   Cargo containers are a permitted use in the I-1 Limited Industrial District, subject to the following conditions:

      (1)   Cargo containers may only be stored in conjunction with an intermodal facility, a manufacturing facility, a warehousing facility or a distribution facility.

      (2)   Cargo containers may only be stored on a parcel of property that is no less than 20 acres in size.

      (3)   Cargo containers may only be stored on a parcel of property that is located adjacent to rail access.

      (4)   The area for storage of cargo containers shall be limited to less than 30% of the buildable area of the site.

      (5)   The area for storage of cargo containers may be more than 30%, but not greater than 60% of the buildable area of the site, subject to a special use permit.

      (6)   Cargo containers shall not be stacked greater than three containers in height.

      (7)   Cargo containers may be stacked more than three, but not greater than five containers in height subject to a special use permit.

      (8)   Cargo containers shall be stored on gravel or other comparable material.

      (9)   Cargo containers are permitted pursuant to the terms of an existing executed annexation agreement.

      (10)   Cargo containers shall not be used as accessory structures for the purpose of the storage of materials.

   (D)   Cargo containers are a permitted use in the I-2 Limited Industrial District, subject to the following conditions:

      (1)   Cargo containers may only be stored in conjunction with an intermodal facility, a manufacturing facility, a warehousing facility or a distribution facility.

      (2)   Cargo containers may only be stored on a parcel of property that is no less than 20 acres in size.

      (3)   Cargo containers may only be stored on a parcel of property that is located adjacent to rail access.

      (4)   Cargo containers may be located on a parcel of property that is not located adjacent to rail access subject to a special use permit.

      (5)   The area for storage of cargo containers shall be limited to less than 60% of the buildable area of the site.

      (6)   Cargo containers shall not be stacked greater than five containers in height.

      (7)   Cargo containers shall be stored on gravel or other comparable material.

      (8)   Cargo containers are permitted pursuant to the terms of an existing executed annexation agreement.

      (9)   Cargo containers shall not be used as accessory structures for the purpose of the storage of materials.

   (E)   Licensed and bonded contractors may use cargo containers in any zoning district for temporary storage of equipment and/or materials at a construction site during construction that is authorized by a village building permit.

(Ord. 1283, passed 4-7-03; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)

   Ancillary buildings, structures or uses incidental and commonly associated to a residential use which is on an adjacent lot with a consolidated permanent index number that is detached and subordinate to the main building or residential use may be permitted provided:

   (A)   The adjacent lot must be contiguous to a lot that contains a permitted principal residential building;

   (B)   Both lots must be under single, common ownership at the time of building permitting;

   (C)   Neither lot may be divided, transferred or conveyed in parts as long as the ancillary buildings or structures remain intact on the empty lot;

   (D)   Contain no driveway(s) directly or indirectly connected to the village right-of-way;

   (E)   Structural features are consistent with the accessory uses permitted in that zoning district and § 156.023;

   (F)   Do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry;

   (G)   Ancillary storage buildings or sheds must be located in the rear of the empty lot along the rear ten-foot setback line; and

   (H)   Ancillary storage buildings or sheds must be of the same or similar material and color of the principal building.

(Ord. 1742, passed 5-6-13)

   (A)   Cannabis cafes are prohibited in all zoning districts.

   (B)   Adult-use recreational cannabis business establishments are prohibited as home occupations.

(Ord. 2010, passed 3-16-20)

   No truck tractor of any size, semi-trailer, stinger-steered semi-trailer, road tractor, pole trailer, converter, dolly, apportionable trailer, apportionable semi-trailer, bus whether privately owned or a school bus, implement of husbandry or any diesel powered vehicle requiring an Illinois Registration plate suffix of "H" or greater, any gasoline powered vehicle requiring a "J" or greater registration (as both provided by the Illinois Vehicle Code), including foreign registered vehicles, which would require such registration, if registered in Illinois, any vehicle required to have mileage plates of "MJ" suffix or greater, farm plates of "VH" or greater, or tow trucks capable of towing any vehicle which is prohibited under this section, shall at any time be parked orstored within any residential district, including the residential areas of the Town Center District. Provided, however, that this prohibition does not apply to any vehicle owned by a public utility company.

(Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)

   (A)   Travel trailers, pick-up campers and coaches, vans and conversion vans, motorized dwellings, travel trailers, tent trailers, boats, snowmobiles, trailers, dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles and other equipment designated and normally used for recreational purposes (hereinafter referred to as "vehicle") may be parked in the driveway of the owner of the property or in a specially constructed parking area adjacent to the driveway or in the rear yard, provided that the vehicle is parked no closer than eight feet from the front lot line to provide for safe ingress or egress and for safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.

   (B)   Any automobile, truck or recreational vehicle undergoing repair must be repaired in the garage of the owner to permit emergency services access to the front and rear of the residence. No pick-up caps or pick-up campers, trailers without wheels, or any such R.V. equipment which cannot be easily moved can be stored in the portion of the lot to the rear of the principle structure.

   (C)   Any bus, whether privately owned or a school bus, shall not at any time be parked or stored outside of an enclosed structure within any residential district.

   (D)   For purposes of this section, the residential areas of the Town Center District are considered a Residential District.

(Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)

   (A)   Raising and maintaining hens is a permitted use subject to the following conditions:

      (1)   Roosters are prohibited.

      (2)   In the R-1, R-2, RE-1 and RE-2 Zoning Districts, a minimum lot size of 12,500 square feet is required for the keeping of chickens.

      (3)   Not more than four hens are permitted on the property at any time.

      (4)   The keeping of hens is an accessory use.

      (5)   Prior to keeping a hen on the property, a coop and a pen must be constructed in conformance with village code.

      (6)   The hens must at all times remain in the coop or pen.

      (7)   The coop may not exceed 50 square feet and must have a minimum of four square feet for each hen. The pen must have a minimum of ten square feet for each hen.

      (8)   The coop must be setback a minimum of ten feet from any lot line and must be set back at least 30 feet from any existing residence on an adjacent or nearby lot.

      (9)   Coops are "accessory structures" under this Zoning Code.

      (10)   Coops may not be constructed on or over municipal easements, public utility easements or drainage easements.

      (11)   A building permit must be obtained for all coops and pens.

      (12)   Not more than one coop is permitted on any lot.

      (13)   A pen is required for each coop. The pen must adjoin the coop.

      (14)   The pen may not cover more than 25% of the rear yard.

      (15)   The pen must have a permanent, secure cover capable of deterring predators.

      (16)   Pens must be setback a minimum of five feet from all property lines.

      (17)   Pens and coops must not exceed six feet in height.

      (18)   The pen and coop must be completely surrounded by a six-foot solid wood or PVC fence. If a six-foot solid wood or PVC fence encloses the perimeter of the residential rear yard, the pen and coop may be surrounded by an open fence of six feet in height.

      (19)   Feed must be stored in a rodent proof container.

      (20)   All pens and coops shall be kept in a clean, sanitary condition free from refuse and waste.

      (21)   Chickens are only permitted within the pen and the coop.

      (22)   No odors emanating from the pen or coop may be detectable from an adjoining property.

      (23)   No hen slaughtering is permitted.

      (24)   Hens may not be kept in the R-1, R-2, RE-1 and RE-2 Districts without first having obtained a hen house license from the village. Applications for a hen house license shall be on a form provided by the Village Administrator. Such license shall be valid for one year. Licensing requirements shall be established by the President and Board of Trustees.

      (25)   After issuance of a hen house license the applicant is eligible to apply for a building permit for the coop and pen.

      (26)   Keeping of hens or roosters other than as permitted by this section is prohibited except in A-I and A-2 Districts as provided in this code.

      (27)   The following are the construction standards for the coop:

            1.   Coops shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner, to be moisture resistant and either raised off the ground or placed on a hard surface such as concrete, patio block or gravel.

            2.   Wood posts or precast concrete posts are acceptable foundations if they are placed at least 24 inches into the ground and firmly tamped with dirt or gravel. Wooden or pre-cast concrete posts may also be secured into the ground using anchor posts that are otherwise typically used for fencing or decks. Concrete must be used to secure the posts. All wood in contact with the ground must be pressure treated in accordance with AWPA or be decay resistant.

            1.   Wall framing must consist of two-inch by three-inch studs at 16 inches on center. Floor and roof framing must consist of two-inch by three-foot joists and rafter at 24 inches on center.

            2.   Wall sheathing must be three-eighths inch thick, roof sheathing three-eighths inches, floor sheathing five-eighths inches.

            3.    Pre-fabricated coops shall be allowed when in conformance with the building code requirements for accessory structures.

      (28)   The keeping of chickens is only allowed as an accessory use to a residential use on a lot or parcel.

   (B)   Any person found to have violated this section shall be fined not more than $100 nor less than $75 for each offense. Each day upon which an offense occurs is deemed a separate offense. Prosecutions for violators may be under the Village Administrative Compliance Ticket (Act) powers or otherwise.

(Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)