The COS district is intended:

   A.   To control development in areas subject to flooding and high groundwater levels and thereby prevent property damage in these areas and in their surroundings.

   B.   To protect areas of special environmental sensitivity by directing development to other portions of a site.

   C.   To preserve natural drainageways for economical disposal of stormwater.

   D.   To ensure that adverse soil conditions are overcome prior to development. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)

The following uses supersede the permitted uses in the applicable underlying zoning districts:

Accessory uses, but not accessory buildings or structures, to all permitted uses in the COS district.

Bridle paths.

Golf fairways, but not clubhouses or other accessory buildings.

Hiking trails.

Nurseries for trees and shrubbery.

Parks, playgrounds, forest preserves, wildlife, and other publicly owned open space without buildings or structures. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)

Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning commission, after public hearing on petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth for such hearing in chapter 3, article C of this title, the corporate authorities of the village may, by conditional use permit, allow the following uses in the COS district:

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all conditional uses in the COS district, and accessory buildings and structures to all permitted uses in the COS district.

Dams, flowages, ponds, and relocation of watercourses.

Dredging.

Filling.

Golf course, country club, park, playground, or forest preserve buildings. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999; amd. Ord. 2023-55, 9-7-2023)

   A.   Specific district requirements, other than use (such as, but not limited to, lot area, floor area ratio, height and minimum required yards), shall be those established on a site plan to be approved by the village board after consideration and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning commission, provided such requirements are consistent with the purpose of the conservation open space district, and provided further, that any potential adverse impact on the surrounding properties resulting from the establishment and operation of the proposed use and/or structure is minimized by design, architectural treatment, screening, landscaping, and/or placement on the site.

   B.   For purposes of calculating the lot area, lot area per dwelling unit, or floor area ratio, the land and water area located in the COS district within any development may be added on a prorated basis to the area of each lot in the same development located outside the COS district. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999; amd. 2011 Code)

As set forth in chapter 4 of this title. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)

As set forth in chapter 5 of this title. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)

As set forth in chapter 6 of this title. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)

The public and institutional buildings district is intended to provide for attractive and well designed sites for public and institutional buildings in an environment characterized by controlled ingress and egress to streets and providing the screening and landscaping necessary to create a proper relationship with adjacent uses. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)

Uses permitted in the public and institutional buildings district shall be restricted to those which require a pleasant, hazard free and nuisance free environment and to not create either a nuisance or hazard to other property, individuals, or the public in general, as follows:

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all permitted uses in the PIB district, and accessory buildings and structures to all permitted uses in the PIB district.

Cemeteries.

Library, public.

Municipal buildings and structures.

Museum or art gallery.

Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, forest preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and other publicly owned open space.

Post offices.

Temporary leasing of public school property. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999; amd. 2011 Code)

Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning commission, after public hearing on petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth for such hearing in chapter 3, article C of this title, the corporate authorities of the village may, by conditional use permit, allow the following uses in the public and institutional buildings district:

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all conditional uses in the PIB district, and accessory buildings and structures to all permitted uses in the PIB district.

Child daycare.

Convention and exhibit halls.

Educational institutions.

Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, group homes and mental health centers.

Public utility and service uses.

Religious institutions. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999; amd. Ord. 2023-55, 9-7-2023)

Specific district requirements, other than use (such as but not limited to: lot area, floor area ratio, height and minimum required yards and setbacks) shall be those established on a site plan to be approved by the village board after consideration and recommendation by the plan commission, provided such requirements are consistent with the purpose of the public and institutional buildings district, and provided further, that any potential adverse impact on the surrounding properties resulting from the establishment and operation of the proposed use and/or structure is minimized by design, architectural treatment, screening, landscaping, and/or placement on the site. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999; amd. 2011 Code)

As set forth in chapter 4 of this title. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)

As set forth in chapter 5 of this title. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)

As set forth in chapter 6 of this title. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999)