Geneva City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1268

Districts Generally and Zoning Maps

1268.01 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.

(a) The City is hereby divided into the following zones or districts:

(1) R-2 Single-Family Residential (Low Density) District

(2) R-3 Single-Family Residential (Moderate Density) District

(3) R-4 Single-Family Residential (High Density) District

(4) PRD Planned Residential District

(5) B-1 Office/Service District

(6) B-2 Limited Service District

(7) B-ISD Interchange Service District

(8) CBD Central Business District

(9) I Industrial District

(10) CON Conservation, Public Use/Recreation District

(11) MHD Mobile Home Park District

(b) The following special districts may be established where it is determined by the City Council that special treatment is in the public interest. Such districts shall overlay the regular zoning classification, and the regulations and standards associated with such special districts shall apply in addition to the requirements of the regular zoning classifications.

(1) Downtown Design District.

(2) Flood Plain District.

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.02 OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS.

The location and boundaries of the districts established by Section 1268.01 are set forth and indicated on a set of maps entitled "Official Zoning Maps," which Maps have been approved and recommended by the Planning Commission and approved and adopted by the Council of the City of Geneva, and are so noted with the date of adoption. Said Official Zoning Maps, as presently constituted, or as the same may be hereinafter amended, shall be a part of this Zoning Code and shall be located in the office of the Administrator.

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.03 DETERMINATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Maps, the following rules shall apply:

(a) Boundaries shall be as generally designated in the City of Geneva Comprehensive Plan, adopted February 10, 1992;

(b) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets shall be construed to follow such centerlines;

(d) Boundaries indicated as approximately following City boundaries shall be construed as following such boundaries;

(e) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main track;

(f) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (a) through (e) hereof shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Maps shall be determined by the scale of the Maps.

(g) Where physical features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Maps or in other circumstances not covered by subsections (a) through (e) hereof, the Planning Commission shall interpret the district boundaries.

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.04 CONFORMITY WITH DISTRICT REGULATIONS; DIMENSIONS AND

No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered, except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this Zoning Code shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this Zoning Code shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this Zoning Code, except as provided herein.

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.05 SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS.

District regulations for individual districts shall be as set forth in the following Schedule of District Regulations, which shall be a part of this Zoning Code, and in Chapter 1280 - Supplementary Regulations.

Densities, as shown on the schedule, should be calculated based on the gross acreage of the property. Minimum floor area requirements refer to main structures. Minimum setbacks refer to all structures.

1268.05
District and Statement of Purpose	Permitted Uses	Minimum Area and Width	Minimum Setbacks	Maximum Height	Minimum Floor Area	Max. Units Per Acre
(a) R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOW DENSITY) The purpose of this District is to provide locations for low density single-family development. Certain other uses compatible with and supportive of such uses shall be permitted.	(1) Single-family residences (2) Greenhouses, the products of which are used only for the persons living on the premises (3) Accessory uses incidental to single-family uses (4) Public facilities, with a conditional use permit (CUP) (5) Schools, public or private, with a CUP (6) Library or museum, with a CUP (7) Park, playground or golf course and/or recreational (8) Church or other place of worship, excluding funeral chapel or mortuary chapel (9) Hospital and/or medical center (10) Family homes for mentally dis-abled children or adult, with a CUP (11) Accessory living quarters (see Supplementary Regulations) (12) Home occupation, with a CUP (13) Public utility structures, with a CUP, provided that such use is not injurious to adjacent premises or occupants by reason of emission of dust, gases, fumes, odors, smoke, electric disturbances, noise, vibration or appearance and is not dangerous to life or property (14) Funeral home and accessory uses (15) Business and professional offices: (architect, engineer, doctor, attorney, planner, insurance, financial planners, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics and other like uses) in residences fronting on St. Rt. 534 (from North Ave. to St. Rt. 84) and along US Rt. 20 with a CUP	22,000 sq.ft. 90' width	50' front 50' rear 10' ea. side	35' main structure 15' accessory structure	1,800 sq.ft.	2
(b) R-3 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MODERATE DENSITY) The purpose of this District is to provide locations for moderate density single-family development. Certain other uses compatible with and supportive of such uses shall be permitted.	Same as R-2	14,500 sq.ft. 70' width	40' front 50' rear 15' total with a minimum of 6'	Same as R- 2 Except 1270.03	1,400 sq.ft.	3
(c) R-4 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (HIGH DENSITY) Same as R-3	Same as R-2	11,000 sq.ft. 60' width	40' front 40' rear 10' total with a minimum of 5'	Same as R- 3 Except 1270.03	1,100 sq.ft.	4
(d) B-1 OFFICE/SERVICE The purposes of this District are to: (1) Locate certain service and professional office uses that are supportive and compatible with each other and with residential uses adjacent to such residential areas; (2) Provide an entrance and definition to the Central Business District (CBD) and not negatively impact the Central Business District; (3) Provide a transition between the CBD and residential zones; (4) Provide such locations in a manner which minimize negative impacts on other districts; and (5) Establish site improvements and criteria to mitigate potential negative impacts between office and residential uses.	Nonretail service activities, nonprofit agencies, funeral homes, professional services (legal, medical, dental, engineering, real estate, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics and financial) and like uses, as determined by the Plan. Comm. (1) Offi ces: bus ines s and prof essi ona l ass oc. (arc hite ct, eng inee r, doctor, atto rne y, pla nne r, ins ura nce , financial planners, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics, etc.) (2) Financial institutions (3) Restaurants (4) Churches and places of worship (5) Funeral homes (6) Nursing homes (7) Photographic studios (8) Hospitals/clinics (9) Animal hospitals (10) Barber/beauty shops and related incidental uses (11) Party Centers (12) Multifamily residences, as defined in the PRD District and per PRD regs. (13) Radio/TV studios, with a CUP (14) Libraries (15) Recreational facilities, with a CUP (16) Beds and breakfast (17) Other like uses, as determined appropriate by the Plan. Comm., with a CUP (18) Retail sales related to specialty items, gifts, antiques, specialty foods and crafts, with a CUP (19) Service stations and related uses, including auto engine repair, with a CUP.	22,000 sq.ft. 75' width	25' front 10' rear 10' each side	35'	None	N/A
(e) B-2 LIMITED SERVICE The purposes of this District are to: (1) Locate certain commercial retail uses with residential uses that are supportive and compatible with residential areas adjacent to such residential uses; (2) Limit commercial/retail growth and encourage residential/redevelopme nt; and (3) Mitigate commercial/retail impacts upon adjacent residential areas.	(1) Commercial/retai l strip centers limited to seven (7) stor es (2) Offices (See B- 2) (3) Financial instituti ons (4) Restaurants (5) Photographic studios (6) Barber/beauty shops and related incidental uses (7) Retail sales (8) Health clubs/spas (9) Service stations and related uses, including automobile engine repair, with a CUP (10) Warehousing and storage with a CUP	Established by develop- ment plan	40' front 10' ea. side 20' rear- Comm. 20' real- Res.	35'	Established by develop- ment plan	N/A- commercial retail use - See PRD regulations
(f) B-ISD INTERCHANGE SERVICE DISTRICT The purpose of this District is to: (1) Provide locations for activities most suited to freeway interchange access by their nature and the needs of freeway travelers; (2) Take advantage of the special opportunities available to the community at freeway interchanges; and (3) Promote attractive development of the freeway interchange entrance to the community.	(1) Motels (2) Office parks (3) Restaurants (4) Gasolin e service station s (5) Health/racquet clubs, with a CU P (6) Drive-in or drive-thru restau rants (7) Vehicle repair and service (8) Gasoline service stations with retail sales or services not related to vehicular operation or repair	None	80' front rear and side as estab- lished in site plan review. Adjacent to residential - rear and side; setbacks shall be minimum of 30'	50'	None	N/A
(g) CBD DOWNTOWN DISTRICT The purposes of this District are to promote the general community health, safety, convenience and welfare by maintaining a high quality of community development; to protect and preserve the value, use and appearance of property; to promote the stability of property values; and to protect real estate from impairment or destruction of value. These purposes will be served by the regulation of exterior design, use of materials, dimensions, landscaping and orientation of all buildings, other structures and other physical elements hereinafter altered, constructed, reconstructed, erected, enlarged or remodeled in the Downtown Design District The intent and purpose of this section are to utilize these standards for the Downtown Design District only.	(1) First Floor: (a) Retail sales (b) Restaurants (c) Furniture, appliance stores (d) Jewelry stores (e) Financial institutions (f) Churches/places of worship, with a CUP (g) Barber/beauty shops (h) Libraries (i) Radio/TV studios (j) Bars/taverns (k) Recreational facility, with a CUP (l) Postal service offices (m) Theaters (n) Game rooms, with a CUP (o) Short-term vacation rentals (2) Second and Third Floors: (a) Professional offices and services, as defined in Mixed Use Districts (B-1) (b) Nonprofit agencies (c) Insurance, medical, legal offices (d) Public uses and court houses (e) Party centers (f) Retail/service incubators, with a CUP (g) Health club/spa, with a CUP (h) Short-term vacation rentals	As determined by the Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . See also 1272.07				N/A
(h) I INDUSTRIAL This District is intended to provide for the creation of industrial parks within the City of Geneva	(1) Research and development (2) Office (3) Warehousing and storage (4) Printing and publishing (5) Welding/machine shops (6) Landscaping with 25 % retail (7) Photographic/blue printing (8) Animal hospital/kennels (9) Auto repair, with a CUP (10) Recreational facilities, with a CUP (11) Terminal facilities for motor freight, not including truck stops, with a CUP (12) Trade shops, carpenters, plumbers, upholsterers (13) Sales and service of agricultural and construction equipment (14) Sales, service, rental and storage of recreational vehicles and boats (15) Wholesale trade (16) Manufacture of medical, dental, optical, drafting, computer and musical instruments and like products (17) Manufacture of textiles and fabric products (18) Manufacture of cork products (19) Bottling and distributing plants (20) Manufacture of signs (21) Similar uses, as determined by the Planning Commission (22) Other uses of land and buildings for manufacturing, processing, fabrication or assembly	No minimum area 75' min. width	40' front 10' rear 10' ea. side	45' None Accessory structures may be higher with conditional use permit		N/A
(i) PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The purposes of the PRD District are to permit the use of new techniques for the planning and development of residential areas within the City which meet the varied housing needs of residents; to provide for the conservation of natural features; to promote the creation of special amenities in residential developments; and to ensure the authority and means for the Planning Commission to control and manage the design while exercising flexibility in permitting such developments.	See Section 1270.12
(j) RMH RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME DISTRICT The purpose of this District is to provide locations for mobile home residences and certain uses compatible with and supportive of such uses.	(1) Mo bile ho me resi den ces (2) Rec reat ion al faci litie s (3) Acc ess ory use s inci den tal to mo bile ho me resi den ces	4,000 sq.ft. 40' width	20' front 10' rear 10' ea. side	25 ft.	None	6

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92; Ord. 2364. Passed 7-26-93; Ord. 2380. Passed 11-8-93; Ord. 2571. Passed 9-8-97; Ord. 2767. Passed 4-22-02; Ord. 3108. Passed 5-13-13.)

Geneva City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1268

Districts Generally and Zoning Maps

1268.01 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.

(a) The City is hereby divided into the following zones or districts:

(1) R-2 Single-Family Residential (Low Density) District

(2) R-3 Single-Family Residential (Moderate Density) District

(3) R-4 Single-Family Residential (High Density) District

(4) PRD Planned Residential District

(5) B-1 Office/Service District

(6) B-2 Limited Service District

(7) B-ISD Interchange Service District

(8) CBD Central Business District

(9) I Industrial District

(10) CON Conservation, Public Use/Recreation District

(11) MHD Mobile Home Park District

(1) Downtown Design District.

(2) Flood Plain District.

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.02 OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS.

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.03 DETERMINATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Maps, the following rules shall apply:

(a) Boundaries shall be as generally designated in the City of Geneva Comprehensive Plan, adopted February 10, 1992;

(b) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets shall be construed to follow such centerlines;

(d) Boundaries indicated as approximately following City boundaries shall be construed as following such boundaries;

(e) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main track;

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.04 CONFORMITY WITH DISTRICT REGULATIONS; DIMENSIONS AND

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.05 SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS.

1268.05
District and Statement of Purpose	Permitted Uses	Minimum Area and Width	Minimum Setbacks	Maximum Height	Minimum Floor Area	Max. Units Per Acre
(a) R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOW DENSITY) The purpose of this District is to provide locations for low density single-family development. Certain other uses compatible with and supportive of such uses shall be permitted.	(1) Single-family residences (2) Greenhouses, the products of which are used only for the persons living on the premises (3) Accessory uses incidental to single-family uses (4) Public facilities, with a conditional use permit (CUP) (5) Schools, public or private, with a CUP (6) Library or museum, with a CUP (7) Park, playground or golf course and/or recreational (8) Church or other place of worship, excluding funeral chapel or mortuary chapel (9) Hospital and/or medical center (10) Family homes for mentally dis-abled children or adult, with a CUP (11) Accessory living quarters (see Supplementary Regulations) (12) Home occupation, with a CUP (13) Public utility structures, with a CUP, provided that such use is not injurious to adjacent premises or occupants by reason of emission of dust, gases, fumes, odors, smoke, electric disturbances, noise, vibration or appearance and is not dangerous to life or property (14) Funeral home and accessory uses (15) Business and professional offices: (architect, engineer, doctor, attorney, planner, insurance, financial planners, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics and other like uses) in residences fronting on St. Rt. 534 (from North Ave. to St. Rt. 84) and along US Rt. 20 with a CUP	22,000 sq.ft. 90' width	50' front 50' rear 10' ea. side	35' main structure 15' accessory structure	1,800 sq.ft.	2
(b) R-3 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MODERATE DENSITY) The purpose of this District is to provide locations for moderate density single-family development. Certain other uses compatible with and supportive of such uses shall be permitted.	Same as R-2	14,500 sq.ft. 70' width	40' front 50' rear 15' total with a minimum of 6'	Same as R- 2 Except 1270.03	1,400 sq.ft.	3
(c) R-4 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (HIGH DENSITY) Same as R-3	Same as R-2	11,000 sq.ft. 60' width	40' front 40' rear 10' total with a minimum of 5'	Same as R- 3 Except 1270.03	1,100 sq.ft.	4
(d) B-1 OFFICE/SERVICE The purposes of this District are to: (1) Locate certain service and professional office uses that are supportive and compatible with each other and with residential uses adjacent to such residential areas; (2) Provide an entrance and definition to the Central Business District (CBD) and not negatively impact the Central Business District; (3) Provide a transition between the CBD and residential zones; (4) Provide such locations in a manner which minimize negative impacts on other districts; and (5) Establish site improvements and criteria to mitigate potential negative impacts between office and residential uses.	Nonretail service activities, nonprofit agencies, funeral homes, professional services (legal, medical, dental, engineering, real estate, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics and financial) and like uses, as determined by the Plan. Comm. (1) Offi ces: bus ines s and prof essi ona l ass oc. (arc hite ct, eng inee r, doctor, atto rne y, pla nne r, ins ura nce , financial planners, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics, etc.) (2) Financial institutions (3) Restaurants (4) Churches and places of worship (5) Funeral homes (6) Nursing homes (7) Photographic studios (8) Hospitals/clinics (9) Animal hospitals (10) Barber/beauty shops and related incidental uses (11) Party Centers (12) Multifamily residences, as defined in the PRD District and per PRD regs. (13) Radio/TV studios, with a CUP (14) Libraries (15) Recreational facilities, with a CUP (16) Beds and breakfast (17) Other like uses, as determined appropriate by the Plan. Comm., with a CUP (18) Retail sales related to specialty items, gifts, antiques, specialty foods and crafts, with a CUP (19) Service stations and related uses, including auto engine repair, with a CUP.	22,000 sq.ft. 75' width	25' front 10' rear 10' each side	35'	None	N/A
(e) B-2 LIMITED SERVICE The purposes of this District are to: (1) Locate certain commercial retail uses with residential uses that are supportive and compatible with residential areas adjacent to such residential uses; (2) Limit commercial/retail growth and encourage residential/redevelopme nt; and (3) Mitigate commercial/retail impacts upon adjacent residential areas.	(1) Commercial/retai l strip centers limited to seven (7) stor es (2) Offices (See B- 2) (3) Financial instituti ons (4) Restaurants (5) Photographic studios (6) Barber/beauty shops and related incidental uses (7) Retail sales (8) Health clubs/spas (9) Service stations and related uses, including automobile engine repair, with a CUP (10) Warehousing and storage with a CUP	Established by develop- ment plan	40' front 10' ea. side 20' rear- Comm. 20' real- Res.	35'	Established by develop- ment plan	N/A- commercial retail use - See PRD regulations
(f) B-ISD INTERCHANGE SERVICE DISTRICT The purpose of this District is to: (1) Provide locations for activities most suited to freeway interchange access by their nature and the needs of freeway travelers; (2) Take advantage of the special opportunities available to the community at freeway interchanges; and (3) Promote attractive development of the freeway interchange entrance to the community.	(1) Motels (2) Office parks (3) Restaurants (4) Gasolin e service station s (5) Health/racquet clubs, with a CU P (6) Drive-in or drive-thru restau rants (7) Vehicle repair and service (8) Gasoline service stations with retail sales or services not related to vehicular operation or repair	None	80' front rear and side as estab- lished in site plan review. Adjacent to residential - rear and side; setbacks shall be minimum of 30'	50'	None	N/A
(g) CBD DOWNTOWN DISTRICT The purposes of this District are to promote the general community health, safety, convenience and welfare by maintaining a high quality of community development; to protect and preserve the value, use and appearance of property; to promote the stability of property values; and to protect real estate from impairment or destruction of value. These purposes will be served by the regulation of exterior design, use of materials, dimensions, landscaping and orientation of all buildings, other structures and other physical elements hereinafter altered, constructed, reconstructed, erected, enlarged or remodeled in the Downtown Design District The intent and purpose of this section are to utilize these standards for the Downtown Design District only.	(1) First Floor: (a) Retail sales (b) Restaurants (c) Furniture, appliance stores (d) Jewelry stores (e) Financial institutions (f) Churches/places of worship, with a CUP (g) Barber/beauty shops (h) Libraries (i) Radio/TV studios (j) Bars/taverns (k) Recreational facility, with a CUP (l) Postal service offices (m) Theaters (n) Game rooms, with a CUP (o) Short-term vacation rentals (2) Second and Third Floors: (a) Professional offices and services, as defined in Mixed Use Districts (B-1) (b) Nonprofit agencies (c) Insurance, medical, legal offices (d) Public uses and court houses (e) Party centers (f) Retail/service incubators, with a CUP (g) Health club/spa, with a CUP (h) Short-term vacation rentals	As determined by the Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . See also 1272.07				N/A
(h) I INDUSTRIAL This District is intended to provide for the creation of industrial parks within the City of Geneva	(1) Research and development (2) Office (3) Warehousing and storage (4) Printing and publishing (5) Welding/machine shops (6) Landscaping with 25 % retail (7) Photographic/blue printing (8) Animal hospital/kennels (9) Auto repair, with a CUP (10) Recreational facilities, with a CUP (11) Terminal facilities for motor freight, not including truck stops, with a CUP (12) Trade shops, carpenters, plumbers, upholsterers (13) Sales and service of agricultural and construction equipment (14) Sales, service, rental and storage of recreational vehicles and boats (15) Wholesale trade (16) Manufacture of medical, dental, optical, drafting, computer and musical instruments and like products (17) Manufacture of textiles and fabric products (18) Manufacture of cork products (19) Bottling and distributing plants (20) Manufacture of signs (21) Similar uses, as determined by the Planning Commission (22) Other uses of land and buildings for manufacturing, processing, fabrication or assembly	No minimum area 75' min. width	40' front 10' rear 10' ea. side	45' None Accessory structures may be higher with conditional use permit		N/A
(i) PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The purposes of the PRD District are to permit the use of new techniques for the planning and development of residential areas within the City which meet the varied housing needs of residents; to provide for the conservation of natural features; to promote the creation of special amenities in residential developments; and to ensure the authority and means for the Planning Commission to control and manage the design while exercising flexibility in permitting such developments.	See Section 1270.12
(j) RMH RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME DISTRICT The purpose of this District is to provide locations for mobile home residences and certain uses compatible with and supportive of such uses.	(1) Mo bile ho me resi den ces (2) Rec reat ion al faci litie s (3) Acc ess ory use s inci den tal to mo bile ho me resi den ces	4,000 sq.ft. 40' width	20' front 10' rear 10' ea. side	25 ft.	None	6

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92; Ord. 2364. Passed 7-26-93; Ord. 2380. Passed 11-8-93; Ord. 2571. Passed 9-8-97; Ord. 2767. Passed 4-22-02; Ord. 3108. Passed 5-13-13.)

Geneva City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1268

Districts Generally and Zoning Maps

1268.01 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.

(a) The City is hereby divided into the following zones or districts:

(1) R-2 Single-Family Residential (Low Density) District

(2) R-3 Single-Family Residential (Moderate Density) District

(3) R-4 Single-Family Residential (High Density) District

(4) PRD Planned Residential District

(5) B-1 Office/Service District

(6) B-2 Limited Service District

(7) B-ISD Interchange Service District

(8) CBD Central Business District

(9) I Industrial District

(10) CON Conservation, Public Use/Recreation District

(11) MHD Mobile Home Park District

(1) Downtown Design District.

(2) Flood Plain District.

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.02 OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS.

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.03 DETERMINATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Maps, the following rules shall apply:

(a) Boundaries shall be as generally designated in the City of Geneva Comprehensive Plan, adopted February 10, 1992;

(b) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets shall be construed to follow such centerlines;

(d) Boundaries indicated as approximately following City boundaries shall be construed as following such boundaries;

(e) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main track;

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.04 CONFORMITY WITH DISTRICT REGULATIONS; DIMENSIONS AND

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)

1268.05 SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS.

1268.05
District and Statement of Purpose	Permitted Uses	Minimum Area and Width	Minimum Setbacks	Maximum Height	Minimum Floor Area	Max. Units Per Acre
(a) R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOW DENSITY) The purpose of this District is to provide locations for low density single-family development. Certain other uses compatible with and supportive of such uses shall be permitted.	(1) Single-family residences (2) Greenhouses, the products of which are used only for the persons living on the premises (3) Accessory uses incidental to single-family uses (4) Public facilities, with a conditional use permit (CUP) (5) Schools, public or private, with a CUP (6) Library or museum, with a CUP (7) Park, playground or golf course and/or recreational (8) Church or other place of worship, excluding funeral chapel or mortuary chapel (9) Hospital and/or medical center (10) Family homes for mentally dis-abled children or adult, with a CUP (11) Accessory living quarters (see Supplementary Regulations) (12) Home occupation, with a CUP (13) Public utility structures, with a CUP, provided that such use is not injurious to adjacent premises or occupants by reason of emission of dust, gases, fumes, odors, smoke, electric disturbances, noise, vibration or appearance and is not dangerous to life or property (14) Funeral home and accessory uses (15) Business and professional offices: (architect, engineer, doctor, attorney, planner, insurance, financial planners, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics and other like uses) in residences fronting on St. Rt. 534 (from North Ave. to St. Rt. 84) and along US Rt. 20 with a CUP	22,000 sq.ft. 90' width	50' front 50' rear 10' ea. side	35' main structure 15' accessory structure	1,800 sq.ft.	2
(b) R-3 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MODERATE DENSITY) The purpose of this District is to provide locations for moderate density single-family development. Certain other uses compatible with and supportive of such uses shall be permitted.	Same as R-2	14,500 sq.ft. 70' width	40' front 50' rear 15' total with a minimum of 6'	Same as R- 2 Except 1270.03	1,400 sq.ft.	3
(c) R-4 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (HIGH DENSITY) Same as R-3	Same as R-2	11,000 sq.ft. 60' width	40' front 40' rear 10' total with a minimum of 5'	Same as R- 3 Except 1270.03	1,100 sq.ft.	4
(d) B-1 OFFICE/SERVICE The purposes of this District are to: (1) Locate certain service and professional office uses that are supportive and compatible with each other and with residential uses adjacent to such residential areas; (2) Provide an entrance and definition to the Central Business District (CBD) and not negatively impact the Central Business District; (3) Provide a transition between the CBD and residential zones; (4) Provide such locations in a manner which minimize negative impacts on other districts; and (5) Establish site improvements and criteria to mitigate potential negative impacts between office and residential uses.	Nonretail service activities, nonprofit agencies, funeral homes, professional services (legal, medical, dental, engineering, real estate, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics and financial) and like uses, as determined by the Plan. Comm. (1) Offi ces: bus ines s and prof essi ona l ass oc. (arc hite ct, eng inee r, doctor, atto rne y, pla nne r, ins ura nce , financial planners, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics, etc.) (2) Financial institutions (3) Restaurants (4) Churches and places of worship (5) Funeral homes (6) Nursing homes (7) Photographic studios (8) Hospitals/clinics (9) Animal hospitals (10) Barber/beauty shops and related incidental uses (11) Party Centers (12) Multifamily residences, as defined in the PRD District and per PRD regs. (13) Radio/TV studios, with a CUP (14) Libraries (15) Recreational facilities, with a CUP (16) Beds and breakfast (17) Other like uses, as determined appropriate by the Plan. Comm., with a CUP (18) Retail sales related to specialty items, gifts, antiques, specialty foods and crafts, with a CUP (19) Service stations and related uses, including auto engine repair, with a CUP.	22,000 sq.ft. 75' width	25' front 10' rear 10' each side	35'	None	N/A
(e) B-2 LIMITED SERVICE The purposes of this District are to: (1) Locate certain commercial retail uses with residential uses that are supportive and compatible with residential areas adjacent to such residential uses; (2) Limit commercial/retail growth and encourage residential/redevelopme nt; and (3) Mitigate commercial/retail impacts upon adjacent residential areas.	(1) Commercial/retai l strip centers limited to seven (7) stor es (2) Offices (See B- 2) (3) Financial instituti ons (4) Restaurants (5) Photographic studios (6) Barber/beauty shops and related incidental uses (7) Retail sales (8) Health clubs/spas (9) Service stations and related uses, including automobile engine repair, with a CUP (10) Warehousing and storage with a CUP	Established by develop- ment plan	40' front 10' ea. side 20' rear- Comm. 20' real- Res.	35'	Established by develop- ment plan	N/A- commercial retail use - See PRD regulations
(f) B-ISD INTERCHANGE SERVICE DISTRICT The purpose of this District is to: (1) Provide locations for activities most suited to freeway interchange access by their nature and the needs of freeway travelers; (2) Take advantage of the special opportunities available to the community at freeway interchanges; and (3) Promote attractive development of the freeway interchange entrance to the community.	(1) Motels (2) Office parks (3) Restaurants (4) Gasolin e service station s (5) Health/racquet clubs, with a CU P (6) Drive-in or drive-thru restau rants (7) Vehicle repair and service (8) Gasoline service stations with retail sales or services not related to vehicular operation or repair	None	80' front rear and side as estab- lished in site plan review. Adjacent to residential - rear and side; setbacks shall be minimum of 30'	50'	None	N/A
(g) CBD DOWNTOWN DISTRICT The purposes of this District are to promote the general community health, safety, convenience and welfare by maintaining a high quality of community development; to protect and preserve the value, use and appearance of property; to promote the stability of property values; and to protect real estate from impairment or destruction of value. These purposes will be served by the regulation of exterior design, use of materials, dimensions, landscaping and orientation of all buildings, other structures and other physical elements hereinafter altered, constructed, reconstructed, erected, enlarged or remodeled in the Downtown Design District The intent and purpose of this section are to utilize these standards for the Downtown Design District only.	(1) First Floor: (a) Retail sales (b) Restaurants (c) Furniture, appliance stores (d) Jewelry stores (e) Financial institutions (f) Churches/places of worship, with a CUP (g) Barber/beauty shops (h) Libraries (i) Radio/TV studios (j) Bars/taverns (k) Recreational facility, with a CUP (l) Postal service offices (m) Theaters (n) Game rooms, with a CUP (o) Short-term vacation rentals (2) Second and Third Floors: (a) Professional offices and services, as defined in Mixed Use Districts (B-1) (b) Nonprofit agencies (c) Insurance, medical, legal offices (d) Public uses and court houses (e) Party centers (f) Retail/service incubators, with a CUP (g) Health club/spa, with a CUP (h) Short-term vacation rentals	As determined by the Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . See also 1272.07				N/A
(h) I INDUSTRIAL This District is intended to provide for the creation of industrial parks within the City of Geneva	(1) Research and development (2) Office (3) Warehousing and storage (4) Printing and publishing (5) Welding/machine shops (6) Landscaping with 25 % retail (7) Photographic/blue printing (8) Animal hospital/kennels (9) Auto repair, with a CUP (10) Recreational facilities, with a CUP (11) Terminal facilities for motor freight, not including truck stops, with a CUP (12) Trade shops, carpenters, plumbers, upholsterers (13) Sales and service of agricultural and construction equipment (14) Sales, service, rental and storage of recreational vehicles and boats (15) Wholesale trade (16) Manufacture of medical, dental, optical, drafting, computer and musical instruments and like products (17) Manufacture of textiles and fabric products (18) Manufacture of cork products (19) Bottling and distributing plants (20) Manufacture of signs (21) Similar uses, as determined by the Planning Commission (22) Other uses of land and buildings for manufacturing, processing, fabrication or assembly	No minimum area 75' min. width	40' front 10' rear 10' ea. side	45' None Accessory structures may be higher with conditional use permit		N/A
(i) PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The purposes of the PRD District are to permit the use of new techniques for the planning and development of residential areas within the City which meet the varied housing needs of residents; to provide for the conservation of natural features; to promote the creation of special amenities in residential developments; and to ensure the authority and means for the Planning Commission to control and manage the design while exercising flexibility in permitting such developments.	See Section 1270.12
(j) RMH RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME DISTRICT The purpose of this District is to provide locations for mobile home residences and certain uses compatible with and supportive of such uses.	(1) Mo bile ho me resi den ces (2) Rec reat ion al faci litie s (3) Acc ess ory use s inci den tal to mo bile ho me resi den ces	4,000 sq.ft. 40' width	20' front 10' rear 10' ea. side	25 ft.	None	6

(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92; Ord. 2364. Passed 7-26-93; Ord. 2380. Passed 11-8-93; Ord. 2571. Passed 9-8-97; Ord. 2767. Passed 4-22-02; Ord. 3108. Passed 5-13-13.)