Franklin Park City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 4

- Residential Districts

9-4-1.- Purpose statements.

R-1 Single-family residential district. The R-1 Single-family residence district accommodates a residential neighborhood environment predominantly characterized by detached single-family dwellings on relatively large lots within the Village, with generous setbacks from adjacent streets and structures. The R-1 District also accommodates select compatible nonresidential uses.

R-2 Single-family residential district. The R-2 Single-family residence district is intended to accommodate a residential neighborhood environment characterized by a mixture of single-family dwellings on moderately sized lots, and single-family dwellings on smaller lots within the Village (called "Traditional Lots," which were established prior to September 20, 1999). The R-2 District also accommodates select compatible nonresidential uses.

R-3 General residence district. The R-3 General Residence District is intended to accommodate a neighborhood environment characterized by a predominance of single-family and two-family residential development, complemented by multi-family residential development, and select compatible nonresidential uses.

R-4 General residence district. The R-4 General residence district accommodates those residential neighborhoods within the Village characterized by a mixture of dwelling types at moderate densities. Select compatible nonresidential uses may also be permitted within the R-4 District.

R-5 General residence district. The R-5 General residence district is intended to accommodate high density residential development within the Village, in a neighborhood environment predominantly characterized by townhouse and multi-family dwellings. The R-5 District should be applied only where utilities, infrastructure, and community facilities and services can accommodate relatively high residential density. Select compatible nonresidential uses may also be permitted within the R-5 District.

9-4-2. - Uses.

Chapter 9 lists allowed principal, temporary, and accessory uses for the residential districts.

9-4-3. - Dimensional standards.

Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards establishes the dimensional standards for the residential districts. These regulations apply to all uses within each district unless a different standard is listed for a specific use.

Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards
	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	R-5
Bulk Standards
Minimum Lot Area	6,250sf NR: 10,000sf	6,000sf Traditional Lot: 4,500sf NR: 10,000sf	SF, 2F: 6,000sf TH: 3,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 3 du, 2,000sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf	SF, 2F: 6,000sf TH: 2,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 5 du, 1,250sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf	TH: 2,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 8 du, 750sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size	N/A	N/A	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du
Minimum Lot Width	50 feet NR: 90 feet	50 feet Traditional Lot: 37 feet NR: 90 feet	SF, 2F: 50 feet TH: 30 feet/du MF: 60 feet NR: 100 feet	SF, 2F: 50 feet TH: 20 feet/du MF: 75 feet NR: 100 feet	TH: 15 feet/du MF: 75 feet NR: 90 feet
Maximum Building Height ¹	35 feet	35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 35 feet MF, NR: 45 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 45 feet MF, NR: 45 feet	TH: 45 feet MF, NR: 60 feet
Maximum Building Coverage	40 percent	40 percent NR: 60 percent	SF, 2F: 40 percent TH, MF: 50 percent NR: 60 percent	SF, 2F: 40 percent TH, MF, NR: 65 percent	65 percent
Minimum Greenspace Requirement	50 percent of each required setback; However, for SF - 60 percent of front setback	50 percent of each required setback; However, for SF - 60 percent of front setback	50 percent of each required setback	50 percent of each required setback	50 percent of each required setback
Setback Requirements
Minimum Front Setback	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet
Minimum Interior Side Setback	6 feet NR: 20 feet	3 feet NR: 15 feet	5 feet MF, NR: 15 feet	5 feet MF, NR: 15 feet	10 feet plus 1 foot additional setback for each 2 feet of building height over 35 feet
Minimum Corner Side Setback	12 feet NR: 15 feet	10 feet NR: 15 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet	TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet
Minimum Rear Setback	40 feet	35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet	TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet

¹ See definition of building height (Chapter 2) for maximum building height exceptions.

9-4-4. - General standards.

Site development standards. See Chapter 10 for on-site development standards and requirements, such as exterior lighting, accessory structures, and permitted encroachments.

Off-street parking and loading. See Chapter 11 for off-street parking and loading standards and requirements.

Landscape. See Chapter 12 for landscape, buffering, and screening standards and requirements.

Signs. See Chapter 13 for sign standards.

Franklin Park City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 4

- Residential Districts

9-4-1.- Purpose statements.

9-4-2. - Uses.

Chapter 9 lists allowed principal, temporary, and accessory uses for the residential districts.

9-4-3. - Dimensional standards.

Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards
	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	R-5
Bulk Standards
Minimum Lot Area	6,250sf NR: 10,000sf	6,000sf Traditional Lot: 4,500sf NR: 10,000sf	SF, 2F: 6,000sf TH: 3,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 3 du, 2,000sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf	SF, 2F: 6,000sf TH: 2,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 5 du, 1,250sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf	TH: 2,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 8 du, 750sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size	N/A	N/A	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du
Minimum Lot Width	50 feet NR: 90 feet	50 feet Traditional Lot: 37 feet NR: 90 feet	SF, 2F: 50 feet TH: 30 feet/du MF: 60 feet NR: 100 feet	SF, 2F: 50 feet TH: 20 feet/du MF: 75 feet NR: 100 feet	TH: 15 feet/du MF: 75 feet NR: 90 feet
Maximum Building Height ¹	35 feet	35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 35 feet MF, NR: 45 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 45 feet MF, NR: 45 feet	TH: 45 feet MF, NR: 60 feet
Maximum Building Coverage	40 percent	40 percent NR: 60 percent	SF, 2F: 40 percent TH, MF: 50 percent NR: 60 percent	SF, 2F: 40 percent TH, MF, NR: 65 percent	65 percent
Minimum Greenspace Requirement	50 percent of each required setback; However, for SF - 60 percent of front setback	50 percent of each required setback; However, for SF - 60 percent of front setback	50 percent of each required setback	50 percent of each required setback	50 percent of each required setback
Setback Requirements
Minimum Front Setback	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet
Minimum Interior Side Setback	6 feet NR: 20 feet	3 feet NR: 15 feet	5 feet MF, NR: 15 feet	5 feet MF, NR: 15 feet	10 feet plus 1 foot additional setback for each 2 feet of building height over 35 feet
Minimum Corner Side Setback	12 feet NR: 15 feet	10 feet NR: 15 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet	TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet
Minimum Rear Setback	40 feet	35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet	TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet

¹ See definition of building height (Chapter 2) for maximum building height exceptions.

9-4-4. - General standards.

Site development standards. See Chapter 10 for on-site development standards and requirements, such as exterior lighting, accessory structures, and permitted encroachments.

Off-street parking and loading. See Chapter 11 for off-street parking and loading standards and requirements.

Landscape. See Chapter 12 for landscape, buffering, and screening standards and requirements.

Signs. See Chapter 13 for sign standards.

Franklin Park City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 4

- Residential Districts

9-4-1.- Purpose statements.

9-4-2. - Uses.

Chapter 9 lists allowed principal, temporary, and accessory uses for the residential districts.

9-4-3. - Dimensional standards.

Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards
	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	R-5
Bulk Standards
Minimum Lot Area	6,250sf NR: 10,000sf	6,000sf Traditional Lot: 4,500sf NR: 10,000sf	SF, 2F: 6,000sf TH: 3,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 3 du, 2,000sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf	SF, 2F: 6,000sf TH: 2,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 5 du, 1,250sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf	TH: 2,000sf/du MF: 6,000sf for 8 du, 750sf each additional du NR: 10,000sf
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size	N/A	N/A	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du	TH: 1,000sf/du MF: 900sf/du
Minimum Lot Width	50 feet NR: 90 feet	50 feet Traditional Lot: 37 feet NR: 90 feet	SF, 2F: 50 feet TH: 30 feet/du MF: 60 feet NR: 100 feet	SF, 2F: 50 feet TH: 20 feet/du MF: 75 feet NR: 100 feet	TH: 15 feet/du MF: 75 feet NR: 90 feet
Maximum Building Height ¹	35 feet	35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 35 feet MF, NR: 45 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 45 feet MF, NR: 45 feet	TH: 45 feet MF, NR: 60 feet
Maximum Building Coverage	40 percent	40 percent NR: 60 percent	SF, 2F: 40 percent TH, MF: 50 percent NR: 60 percent	SF, 2F: 40 percent TH, MF, NR: 65 percent	65 percent
Minimum Greenspace Requirement	50 percent of each required setback; However, for SF - 60 percent of front setback	50 percent of each required setback; However, for SF - 60 percent of front setback	50 percent of each required setback	50 percent of each required setback	50 percent of each required setback
Setback Requirements
Minimum Front Setback	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet	25 feet
Minimum Interior Side Setback	6 feet NR: 20 feet	3 feet NR: 15 feet	5 feet MF, NR: 15 feet	5 feet MF, NR: 15 feet	10 feet plus 1 foot additional setback for each 2 feet of building height over 35 feet
Minimum Corner Side Setback	12 feet NR: 15 feet	10 feet NR: 15 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet	TH: 10 feet MF, NR: 20 feet
Minimum Rear Setback	40 feet	35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet	SF, 2F, TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet	TH: 25 feet MF, NR: 35 feet

¹ See definition of building height (Chapter 2) for maximum building height exceptions.

9-4-4. - General standards.

Site development standards. See Chapter 10 for on-site development standards and requirements, such as exterior lighting, accessory structures, and permitted encroachments.

Off-street parking and loading. See Chapter 11 for off-street parking and loading standards and requirements.

Landscape. See Chapter 12 for landscape, buffering, and screening standards and requirements.

Signs. See Chapter 13 for sign standards.