(a)

The requirements for each district mentioned in this article contain a statement of purpose, detailing the intent and any special requirements for each district.

(b)

Permitted uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter listed, shall be permitted in the districts indicated under the conditions specified. Any use not listed as a permitted use may be permitted if the board of trustees, by a two-thirds vote, affirms that the nonlisted use is similar in nature and clearly compatible with the listed permitted uses.

(c)

Special uses, as hereinafter listed, may be allowed in the zoning districts indicated, subject to the issuance of a special use permit in accordance with the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter. An application for a special use permit for a nonlisted use may be made if the board of trustees by a two-thirds vote has affirmed that the nonlisted use is similar in nature and clearly compatible with the listed special uses of that district.

(d)

Lot size requirements shall be expressed in terms of minimum lot area and minimum lot width. A variance from the required lot area and lot width shall only be allowed under the provisions of division 4 of article II of this chapter.

(e)

Yard requirements shall be expressed minimum building setback from the front, corner side yard, interior side yard and rear property lines. In the case of more than one principal structure on a single zoning lot a separation of structures shall be required. A variance from the specified yard requirements shall only be allowed under the provisions of division 4 of article II of this chapter. Only those permitted obstructions detailed in section 28-252 shall be allowed in a required yard.

(f)

Building bulk limitations shall be expressed as maximum building height, maximum floor area ratio, or minimum building size. A variance from any building bulk limitation shall only be allowed under the provisions of division 4 of article II of this chapter.

(g)

Points on ingress and egress onto dedicated streets for all uses other than single and two-family units shall be approved by the director of public works prior to the beginning of any grading or earthwork.

(h)

A performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or other guarantee of improvement for an amount determined by the village engineer in a form approved by the village attorney shall be provided to guarantee all improvements required by this chapter not completed at the time of issuance of an occupancy permit.

(i)

All signs located in residence districts shall be in accordance with the regulations established in article X.

(j)

Off-street parking and loading facilities, accessory to uses allowed in residence districts shall be in accordance with the regulations established in article IX.

(k)

Uses already established on May 28, 1982 shall be subject to the provisions of article III.

(Ord. No. 850, § 4.0, 5-24-82)

(a)

The R-E single-family residential district is designed to provide for estate-type single-family residential development and is intended to create an environment of homes on lots larger than typical for urban-type residential areas. The permitted uses, lot area, setbacks, and other requirements are designed to encourage a quality residential area in a rural setting. The district will be located where this type of development presently exists and where similar residential development appears likely to occur in the future.

(b)

The following uses are permitted in the R-E single-family residential district:

(1)

Single-family detached dwellings.

(2)

Recreational and social facilities, as follows:

Golf courses, but not golf driving ranges, pitch and putt, or miniature golf courses.

Grounds of recreational clubs, noncommercial.

Parks and playgrounds.

Recreational buildings and community centers, noncommercial.

Swimming pools, noncommercial.

Tennis clubs and courts.

(3)

Religious institutions, as follows:

Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues.

Rectories, parsonages, parish houses.

(4)

School: Elementary and/or secondary schools meeting all requirements of the compulsory education laws of the state, and not providing residential accommodations.

(5)

Accessory uses and buildings incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal uses and subject to the provisions of section 28-246, as follows:

Athletic fields and playgrounds.

Clubhouses and other structures on the grounds of private clubs, golf courses, and tennis clubs.

Garages and carports.

Home occupations.

Secondary religious facilities servicing a principal religious institution.

Storage of building materials and equipment, and temporary buildings for construction purposes—for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction.

Swimming pools and tennis courts, private (noncommercial).

Temporary real estate tract offices for the purpose of conducting the sale of lots of the tract upon which such tract office is located; provided such office is removed within a period not to exceed two years after the date of final plat approval for the subdivision such office is located in.

Tool houses, sheds, and other similar buildings for the storage of domestic supplies.

(c)

The following special uses may be allowed in the R-E district, subject to the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter:

(1)

Cemeteries.

(2)

Cultural institutions, including:

Public libraries and public art galleries.

Public museums.

(3)

Planned developments; residential—in accordance with division 7 of article II of this chapter.

(4)

Religious institutions, as follows:

Seminaries, monasteries and convents.

Religious retreats.

(5)

Public service uses, as follows:

Filtration plant, pumping station and water reservoir.

Sewage treatment plant.

Police and fire stations, other municipal buildings.

Telephone exchange repeater stations and other telephone facilities.

Electric substations.

Gas regulator station.

Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including reclassification yards, terminal facilities or maintenance facilities.

Telephone exchange, telephone transmission equipment buildings and microwave relay towers.

Other similar public service uses.

(d)

With the exception of planned developments, a separate ground area, herein called the zoning lot, shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure containing a permitted use or special use.

(1)

Permitted uses:

(2)

Special uses:

(e)

Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the space resulting from the following setbacks (yard requirements) shall be open and unobstructed:

(1)

Permitted uses:

(2)

Special uses:

(3)

Accessory uses. Except as indicated below, the yard requirements of the principal uses shall apply to their accessory buildings:

Clubhouses and other structures on the grounds of private clubs, golf courses and tennis clubs, shall be located not less than 150 feet from the nearest residential property line.

Mausoleums, crematories and columbariums in cemeteries, shall be located not less than 150 feet from the nearest residential property line.

Temporary buildings for construction purposes, shall be located not less than 150 feet from the nearest residential property line with an existing residential building.

(f)

The absolute building height of all uses shall not exceed 35 feet or 2½ stories. Each single-family detached dwelling shall have at least 1,800 square feet of livable floor area. All other permitted and special uses shall be regulated on the basis of maximum floor area ratio as well as absolute height limitations. The maximum floor area ratio for all other permitted uses shall be 0.25, and such ratio for all special uses shall be 0.25.

(Ord. No. 850, § 4.1, 5-24-82; Ord. No. 2012-03, § 2, 2-13-12)

(a)

The R-1A single-family residence district is intended to preserve prime single-family areas of the community and to allow further development of similar neighborhoods on undeveloped land suitable for development. This section shall apply to such district.

(b)

Any permitted use allowed in the R-E district shall be permitted in the R-1A district.

(c)

Any use allowed as a special use in the R-E district shall be allowed as a special use in the R-IA district subject to the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter.

(d)

With the exception of planned developments, a separate ground area, herein called the "zoning lot," shall be designated, provided, and continuously maintained for each structure containing a permitted use or special use. For single-family detached dwellings the minimum lot area shall be 9,500 square feet and the minimum lot width shall be 75 feet. Single-family detached dwellings shall have a minimum of 1,400 square feet of livable floor area. All other lot size requirements for permitted and special uses are the same as the lot size requirements of the R-E district for permitted and special uses respectively.

(e)

Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the space resulting from the following setbacks (yard requirements) shall be open and unobstructed:

(1)

Permitted uses:

(2)

Special uses:

(3)

Accessory uses. Except as indicated below, the yard requirements of the principal uses in the R-1A district shall apply to their accessory buildings:

Clubhouses and other structures on the grounds of private clubs, golf courses, and tennis clubs, shall be located not less than 125 feet from the nearest residential property line.

Mausoleums, crematories and columbariums in cemeteries shall be located not less than 150 feet from the nearest residential property line.

Temporary buildings for construction purposes shall be located not less than 125 feet from the nearest residential property line.

(f)

The absolute building height of all uses shall not exceed 35 feet or 2½ stories. Each single-family detached dwelling shall have at least 1,500 square feet of livable floor area. All other permitted and special uses shall be regulated on the basis of maximum floor area ratio as well as absolute height limitations. The maximum floor area ratio for all other permitted uses shall be 0.35 and such rates for all special uses shall be 0.35.

(Ord. No. 850, § 4.2, 5-24-82; Ord. No. 96-05, § 2, 1-22-96)

(a)

The R-1 single-family residence district is intended to preserve and protect moderate density single-family areas of the community. This section shall apply to the R-1 district. These provisions and this zoning district is limited to areas zoned R-1 prior to January 22, 1996 (or subject to annexation agreements executed prior to January 22, 1996).

(b)

Any use permitted in the R-E district is permitted in the R-1 district.

(c)

Any use allowed as a special use in the R-E district shall be a permitted special use subject to the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter.

(d)

With the exception of planned developments, a separate ground area, herein called the "zoning lot" shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure containing a permitted or special use.

(1)

Permitted uses:

(2)

Special uses:

(e)

Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the space resulting from the following setbacks (yard requirements) shall be open and unobstructed:

(1)

Permitted uses:

(2)

Special uses:

(3)

Accessory uses. Except as indicated the yard requirements of the principal uses shall apply to their accessory buildings:

Clubhouses and other structures on the grounds of private clubs, golf courses and tennis clubs, shall be located not less than 100 feet from the nearest residential property line.

Mausoleums, crematories, and columbariums in cemeteries shall be located not less than 150 feet from the nearest residential property line.

Temporary building for construction purposes, shall be located not less than 100 feet from the nearest residential property line with an existing residential structure.

(f)

Absolute building height of all uses shall not exceed 35 feet or 2½ stories. Each single-family detached dwelling shall have at least 1,250 square feet of livable floor area. All other permitted and special uses shall be regulated on the basis of maximum floor area ratio as well as absolute height limitations. The minimum floor area ratio shall be as follows:

(1)

For schools, 0.40;

(2)

For all other permitted uses, 0.45;

(3)

For planned developments, 0.35;

(4)

For all other special uses, 0.45.

(Ord. No. 850, § 4.3, 5-24-82; Ord. No. 96-05, § 2, 1-22-96; Ord. No. 2012-03, § 2, 2-13-12)

(a)

The R-2 general residence district is intended to preserve and protect the existing single and two-family residential neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area. The district should be located to include the existing neighborhoods adjacent to the downtown area as well as the remaining small parcels of undeveloped land. This section shall apply to such district.

(b)

Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Single-family detached dwellings;

(2)

Two-family dwellings;

(3)

Any use permitted in the R-E district.

(c)

The following special uses may be allowed in the R-2 district subject to the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter:

(1)

Any special use allowed in the R-E district.

(2)

Educational institutions, as follows:

Colleges, junior colleges and universities, including residential accommodations;

Vocational schools.

(3)

Day care centers, day nurseries and child care centers.

(4)

Health and medical institutions, as follows:

Nursing home;

Home for the aged;

Homes for ill or physically infirm persons;

Hospital or sanitarium;

Intermediate care facility;

Sheltered care house;

Skilled nursing facility.

(5)

Philanthropic or charitable institutions, not including businesses sponsored by such institutions, except such as are necessary or incidental to and located in the same building as the institution proper.

(6)

Nonprofit corporations, service or fraternal organizations.

(7)

Transitional uses, any of the following transitional uses may be permitted where a portion of a zoning lot with an existing residential structure is located within 100 feet of an area zoned commercial or industrial. Transitional uses shall be principal offices for professional persons for the practice of medicine, dentistry, law, architecture, engineering, accounting, insurance or real estate. The residential character of the exterior of a building used for a transitional use shall be continuously maintained.

(8)

Planned developments in accordance with division 7 of article II of this chapter.

(d)

With the exception of planned developments, a separate ground area, herein called the "zoning lot" shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure containing a permitted or special use.

(1)

Permitted uses:

(2)

Special uses:

For all special uses permitted in the R-E district and not specifically mentioned in this section the minimum lot area and width requirements are the same as the R-E district requirements.

(e)

Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the space resulting from the following setbacks (yard requirements) shall be open and unobstructed:

(1)

Permitted uses:

(2)

Special uses:

Planned development, subject to the provisions of division 7 of article II of this chapter.

For all special uses permitted in the R-E district and not specifically mentioned in this section the yard requirements are the same as the R-E district specifications.

(f)

The absolute building height of all uses shall not exceed 40 feet or 3½ stories. Each single-family detached dwelling and each dwelling unit of a two-family residence shall have at least 1,000 square feet of livable floor area. All other permitted uses shall be regulated on the basis of maximum floor area ratio as well as absolute height limitations. The maximum floor area ratio shall be as follows:

(1)

For recreational and social buildings, 0.75;

(2)

For religious institutions, 0.75;

(3)

For schools, 0.40;

(4)

For educational institutions, 0.40;

(5)

For day care centers, day nurseries and child care centers, 0.75;

(6)

For health and medical institutions, 0.75;

(7)

For philanthropic or charitable institutions, 0.75;

(8)

For cultural institutions, 0.75;

(9)

Nonprofit corporations, service or fraternal organizations, 0.75;

(10)

Transitional uses, 0.35;

(11)

Planned developments, 0.40;

(12)

For all special uses permitted in the R-E district and not specifically mentioned above, the maximum floor area ratio requirements are the same as the R-E district special use maximum floor area ratio requirements.

(Ord. No. 850, § 4.4, 5-24-82)

(a)

The R-3 multiple-family residence district is intended to provide moderate density, owner occupied multifamily neighborhoods. The district should be located in close proximity to a collector or arterial road link and essential commercial services. Each independent R-3 district should contain ample open space and recreational lands for the residents of that district. Any request to rezone property to a R-3 district shall be processed as a planned development in accordance with the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter. This section shall apply to the R-3 district.

The following uses are permitted in the R-3 multiple-family residence district:

(1)

Townhomes, not to exceed eight units per structure.

(2)

Condominiums, not to exceed eight units per structure.

(3)

Recreational and social facilities, as follows:

Golf courses, but not golf driving ranges, pitch and putt or miniature golf courses.

Grounds of recreational clubs, noncommercial.

Parks and playgrounds.

Recreational buildings and community centers noncommercial and for the primary benefit of residents of the district it is located in.

Swimming pools, noncommercial.

Tennis clubs and courts.

(4)

Religious institutions, as follows:

Churches, chapels, temples and synagogues.

Seminaries and monasteries.

Rectories, parsonages, parish houses and convents.

Religious retreats.

(5)

Accessory uses and buildings incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal uses and subject to the provisions of section 28-246, as follows:

Athletic fields and playgrounds.

Clubhouses and other structures on the grounds of private clubs, golf courses and tennis clubs.

Garages and carports.

Home occupations.

Secondary religious facilities servicing a principal religious institution.

Storage of building materials and equipment and temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction.

Temporary real estate tract offices, for the purpose of conducting the sale of dwelling units upon which such tract office is located, provided such office is removed within a period not to exceed two years after the date of final approval for the development such office is located in.

(6)

School, elementary and/or secondary meeting all requirements of the compulsory education laws of the state, and not providing residential accommodations.

(c)

The following special uses may be allowed in the R-3 district subject to the provisions of division 6 of article ii of this chapter:

(1)

Educational institutions, as follows:

Colleges, junior colleges and universities, including fraternity and sorority houses, dormitories and other structures or facilities necessary to the operation of any such institution.

Elementary and secondary schools (boarding).

Vocational schools.

(2)

Day care centers, day nurseries and child care centers.

(3)

Cultural institutions, including:

Public libraries and public art galleries.

Public museums.

(4)

Public service uses, as follows:

Filtration plant, pumping station and water reservoir.

Sewage treatment plant.

Police and fire stations, other municipal buildings.

Telephone exchange repeater stations and other telephone facilities.

Electric substations.

Gas regulator station.

Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including reclassification yards, terminal facilities or maintenance facilities.

Telephone exchange, telephone transmission equipment buildings and microwave relay towers.

Other similar public service uses.

(5)

Health and medical institutions as follows:

Nursing home.

Home for aged.

Homes for ill or physically infirm persons.

Hospital or sanitarium.

Intermediate care facilities.

Sheltered care home.

Skilled nursing facility.

(6)

Cemeteries.

(7)

Planned developments; residential - in accordance with division 7 of article II of this chapter.

(8)

Private roads.

(d)

The following lot areas shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each dwelling unit constructed in an R-3 district. The lot area may be provided for either in the form of an individual zoning lot or as a proportional share of a collectively owned complex.

(1)

Permitted uses:

(2)

Special uses:

(e)

Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the space resulting from the following setbacks (yard requirements) shall be open and unobstructed.

(1)

Permitted uses:

_____

_____

(2)

Special uses:

(f)

The absolute building height of all uses shall not exceed 40 feet or 3½ stories. The minimum livable floor area for townhomes and condominiums shall be as follows:

Four-bedroom, 1,250 square feet;

Three-bedroom, 1,100 square feet;

Two-bedroom, 950 square feet;

One-bedroom, 800 square feet.

All other permitted and special uses shall be regulated on the basis of maximum floor area ratio as well as absolute height limitations. The maximum floor area ratio shall be as follows:

(1)

For recreational and social buildings, 0.75;

(2)

For religious institutions, 0.75;

(3)

For schools, 0.40;

(4)

Educational institutions, 0.40;

(5)

Day care centers, day nurseries and child care centers, 0.75;

(6)

Cultural institutions, 0.75;

(7)

Public service uses, 0.75;

(8)

Health and medical institutions, 0.75;

(9)

Planned developments, 0.40.

(g)

A site plan in accordance with the provisions of section 28-254, shall be submitted to the zoning administrator for review and approval by the board of trustees prior to the issuance of any building permit for land zoned R-3 on May 28, 1982. Subsequent development on such land shall be in accordance with the approved site plan. Any significant modifications of an approved site plan shall be approved by the board of trustees.

(Ord. No. 850, § 4.5, 5-24-82; Ord. No. 95-04, § 4, 3-13-95)

(a)

The R-4 multifamily residential district is intended to provide areas of land ranging in size from one to ten acres to be used to provide multifamily housing. This section shall apply to such district.

The R-4 district should be located in various areas of the village in close proximity to collector or arterial roads, recreational facilities and essential commercial services. The R-4 district should be a complimentary or secondary district to the single-family districts. Any request to rezone property to an R-4 district shall be processed as a planned development, in accordance with the provisions of division 7 of article II of this chapter.

(b)

Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Apartments.

(2)

Any use permitted in the R-3 district.

(c)

The following special uses may be allowed in the R-4 district subject to the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter:

(1)

Any special use permitted in the R-3 district.

(2)

Mobile home parks, in accordance with the provisions of division 8 of article II of this chapter.

(d)

The following lot areas shall be designated, provided and maintained for each dwelling unit constructed in an R-4 district. The lot area may be provided for either in the form of an individual zoning lot or as a proportional share of an individually or collectively owned complex:

(1)

Permitted uses: All structures or buildings containing three or more dwelling units shall be located on a lot which provides a minimum lot area per dwelling unit as follows, provided that such lot does not contain less than 15,000 square feet in area and have a lot width of less than 90 feet:

(2)

All other permitted and special use lot size requirements are the same as the lot size requirements for permitted and special uses of the R-3 district.

(e)

Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the space resulting from the following setbacks (yard requirements) shall be open and unobstructed:

(2)

When more than one multifamily structure occupies a single zoning lot a minimum 25 feet of separation between the separate structures shall be maintained.

(3)

All other permitted and special use yard requirements are the same as the yard requirements for permitted and special uses for the R-4 district.

(f)

The absolute building height of all uses shall not exceed 40 feet or 3½ stories. The minimum livable floor area for apartments shall be as follows:

Four or more bedrooms, 1,000 square feet;

Three-bedroom, 850 square feet;

Two-bedroom, 700 square feet;

One-bedroom, 550 square feet;

Efficiency, 400 square feet.

All other permitted and special uses shall be regulated on the basis of maximum floor area ratio as well as height limitations. The maximum floor area ratio shall be as follows:

(1)

For recreational and social buildings, 0.75;

(2)

For religious institutions, 0.75;

(3)

For schools, 0.40;

(4)

For educational institutions, 0.40;

(5)

For day care centers, day nurseries and child care centers, 0.75;

(6)

For cultural institutions, 0.75;

(7)

For public service uses, 0.75;

(8)

For health and medical institutions, 0.75;

(9)

For planned developments, 0.45.

(g)

A site plan in accordance with the provisions of section 28-254 shall be submitted to the zoning administrator for review and approval by the board of trustees prior to the issuance of any building permits for land zoned R-4 on May 28, 1982. Subsequent development on such land shall be in accordance with the approved site plan. Any significant modification of an approved site plan shall be approved by the board of trustees.

(Ord. No. 850, § 4.6, 5-24-82)

(a)

The R-EU single-family residential district is designed to provide for upscale single-family residential development of an exclusive fashion and style and is intended to create a spacious living environment utilizing large lots with significantly enhanced development standards. The following regulations are designed to protect the integrity of the resulting residential area and especially to prohibit intrusive uses, which are deemed incompatible with the overall character and style of the district. The regulations are further designed to preserve the natural state and geographical and topographical qualities of the area to the fullest extent possible.

(b)

The following uses are permitted in the R-EU single-family residential district:

(1)

Single-family detached dwellings.

(2)

Recreational and social facilities, as follows: Golf courses (but not including, driving ranges, pitch and putt, or miniature golf courses); grounds of noncommercial recreational clubs; parks and playgrounds; noncommercial recreational buildings and community centers; noncommercial swimming pools; noncommercial tennis clubs and courts.

(3)

Only those accessory uses and incidentals listed below are allowed within the aforementioned district. All accessory uses shall be subject to the provisions of section 28-246, except as otherwise provided hereinafter: permitted accessory buildings shall include athletic fields and playgrounds; clubhouses and other structures on the grounds of private clubs, golf courses, and tennis clubs; attached garages, provided such garages are at least 500 square feet in floor area but not exceeding 30 percent of the floor area of the principle structure; guesthouse, sized up to a maximum ratio of 50 percent of the square footage of the main floor of the principle structure; shed; private and noncommercial swimming pools and tennis courts.

(c)

Special uses may be allowed in the R-EU district in accordance with the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter.

(d)

With the exception of planned developments and special uses, separate ground area (hereinafter referred to as the "zoning lot") shall be designated. Such zoning lot shall be maintained for each structure containing a permitted use. The minimum area of such zoning lot shall be 20,000 square feet, with a minimum lot width of 100 feet. The minimum ratio of landscaped area to living floor area shall be four to one.

(e)

The minimum front yard and corner side yard setback shall be 50 feet. The minimum interior side yard shall be 15 feet. The minimum rear yard shall be 50 feet.

(f)

Building height shall be restricted to three stories and not to exceed 40 feet. The minimum livable floor space is as follows:

(1)

For single-story dwellings—2,000 square feet;

(2)

For multi-story dwellings—2,500 square feet.

(g)

All architectural features attending the principal structure (e.g., the primary home or structure) and accessory buildings, sheds or guesthouse must be reviewed and approved in accordance with the provisions of section 28-255 (entitled "Appearance review requirements"), and must include the following minimum requirements:

(1)

Forty percent of the front elevation of the house must be face brick or natural stone.

(2)

The main roof pitch must be six feet of height over 12 feet of horizontal run or greater, except as approved through the required appearance review.

(3)

The roofing material shall be natural cedar shakes, "minimum-to-heavy weight" fiber glass shingles, or other equivalent approved through the required appearance review.

(4)

The color scheme to be used on the exterior of the buildings must be approved as part of the appearance review.

(h)

All development within this district shall be accompanied by a landscaping plan. Such plan must be approved as part of the required appearance review and satisfy the minimum requirements set forth hereinabove.

(i)

It shall be unlawful to store any boat(s), trailer(s), motorized home(s) or recreational vehicle(s) in any open area on such zoning lot. Such equipment and paraphernalia shall be stored only in the attached garage (or garages).

(Ord. No. 91-12, § 1, 4-22-91; Ord. No. 95-18, § 5, 4-24-95; Ord. No. 2012-03, § 2, 2-13-12)

(a)

The AG agriculture district is intended to preserve and protect those lands within the village which are still used for agricultural purposes. This section shall apply to such district.

The land being used for agricultural purposes provides the community with a valuable natural resource, a sound economic base, open space, and is an aid to maintaining the stability on the natural environment, and should be preserved and protected to maintain these benefits to the community as well as allowing those engaged in agricultural pursuits freedom from encroachment of incompatible uses.

All agricultural uses established prior to May 28, 1982 shall be allowed to be continued. No use involving the raising, breeding or maintaining of animals, with the exception of domestic animals and those animals specifically mentioned herein shall be established after May 28, 1982.

This district has a minimum contiguous acreage requirement of 20 acres.

(b)

The following uses are permitted in the AG agriculture district:

(1)

Agricultural uses:

Farming, horticulture, forestry, crop and tree farming, truck farming and gardening together with the operation of any machinery or vehicles incidental to above uses.

Research and/or experimental farm.

Greenhouses, sale of products produced on-premises.

Nurseries, sale of products produced on-premises.

(2)

Residential uses, each of the following shall have at least five acres in lot size:

Farm homestead and one additional dwelling for immediate family of the farm owner or operator of the same parcel.

Two-family dwelling.

Single-family detached dwelling.

Religious retreats.

(3)

Public, quasi-public and governmental buildings and facilities:

Apiary.

Aquarium.

Arboretum or botanical garden.

Camps (day or youth).

Cemeteries.

Churches.

Country club.

Essential services.

Federal, state, county or village garage or facility.

Forest preserves.

Golf course.

Governmental military reservations.

Meeting halls and offices for agricultural, horticultural, rural or public conservation groups.

Public parks, playgrounds and community centers.

Rod and gun clubs.

Sewage treatment facilities.

Waterworks, well sites, reservoir.

(4)

Commercial uses:

Agricultural implement sales and service.

Sale of farm supplies by farmers as agents where elevators or similar commercial facilities are not maintained on the farm premises.

(c)

The following special uses may be allowed in the AG district subject to the provisions of division 6 of article II of this chapter:

(1)

Commercial recreational uses, such as, but not limited to:

Polo clubs;

Race tracks, horse and auto;

Riding stables or horse farms not nearer than 500 feet from any boundary line of a residence district or 600 feet from an existing dwelling other than the dwelling of the owner or lessee of the site, and not less than 100 feet from any property line of the site;

Shooting ranges (indoor).

(2)

Educational institutions.

(3)

Fairgrounds and exposition grounds.

(4)

Hospitals, clinics and sanitariums.

(5)

Utility installation.

(6)

Bed and breakfast operation, providing the new construction or conversion of existing structure complies with building code minimum room requirements.

(7)

Cannabis business establishments including:

Adult-use cannabis Cultivation center, adult-use cannabis craft grower, adult-use cannabis processing organization or processor, or adult-use infuser organization or infuser, all subject to the following conditions: Maintain proper state licensing and village business location registration permit; maintain 24-hour, seven-day a week security operational coverage; not located within 250 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school or day care center, day care home, group day care home, part time childcare facility or park district facility or property; not within 100 feet of any residential zoning district; and maintenance of exhaust air cleaning system to prevent odor from operations to escape to adjoining or surrounding properties if residential properties are within 500 feet of the facility.

Cannabis transporting organization or transporter, subject to the following conditions: Maintain proper state and village business location registration permit, no on-site storage of cannabis products unless 24-hour, seven-day a week security operational coverage, if on-site storage is not located within 250 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school or day care center, day care home, group day care home, part-time childcare facility or park district facility or property; any storage of cannabis product may be within a building; if this use abuts a residential district, a berm, opaque fence or wall hedge five to eight feet in height in accordance with the provisions of section 28-253 herein sahll be maintained along the lot lines that abut the residential district.

(8)

Ground-mounted solar energy systems subject to all rules and regulations of article XIII (ground-mounted solar energy systems) of this chapter.

(9)

Battery energy storage facility, subject to all rules and regulations of article XIV (battery energy storage facilities) of this chapter.

(d)

A separate ground area, herein called the "zoning lot", shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure containing a permitted or special use. The minimum lot area shall be five acres and the minimum lot width shall be 250 feet.

(e)

Except as hereinafter provided, the space resulting from the following setbacks (yard requirements) shall be open and unobstructed:

(1)

Front yard, 75 feet;

(2)

Corner side yard, 75 feet;

(3)

Interior side yard, 100 feet;

(4)

Rear yard, 100 feet.

(f)

Absolute building height of all uses shall not exceed 40 feet or three and one-half stories. The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.20. Each dwelling unit shall have at least 1,000 square feet of livable floor area.

(Ord. No. 850, § 4.7, 5-24-82; Ord. No. 2002-37, § 1, 11-25-02; Ord. No. 2019-23, § 3, 12-23-19; Ord. No. 2023-17, § 3, 11-13-23; Ord. No. 2025-01, § 3, 2-10-25)