A.   In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare.

   B.   Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter upon the: 1) use of land or buildings, 2) the bulk of buildings, 3) floor area requirements, 4) lot area requirements, and 5) yard requirements, are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this chapter or of any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.

   C.   This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or other private agreement, provided that where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.

   D.   No building, structure, or use, not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter, shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter; and to the extent that, and in any manner that said unlawful building, structure or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful hereunder. (1985 Code)

   A.   In residence districts, every dwelling or multiple-family building hereinafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot, and there shall not be more than one principal building on one lot.

   B.   In single-family districts, every dwelling hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot, and there shall not be more than one principal building on one lot. (1985 Code)

The following uses of land or buildings are allocated in the districts indicated hereinafter in articles VIII, IX, and X of this chapter under the conditions specified in this chapter.

   A.   Uses lawfully established on the effective date of this chapter.

   B.   Permitted uses as designated in articles V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX of this chapter.

   C.   Special uses as designated at articles V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX of this chapter. (1985 Code)

   A.   No building or tract of land shall be devoted to any use other than one which is specified as a permitted or special use in articles VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X of this chapter in the zoning district in which such building or land is located.

   B.   However, where a building permit for a building or structure has been issued in accordance with law prior to the effective date of this Chapter, and where construction has been begun within six (6) months of such effective date and diligently prosecuted to completion, said building or structure may be completed in accordance with approved plans on the basis of which the building permit was issued; and further, may, upon completion, be occupied under a certificate of occupancy by the use originally designated, subject to the provisions of this Article. (1985 Code)

   A.   No building or premises shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure, or part thereof, shall be erected, raised, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, or altered, except in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

   B.   In residence districts a lot which was of record as of the effective date of this Chapter, even though not meeting the requirements of this Chapter as to area and width, may be used for single-family residence purposes, provided such use conforms with all other regulations of the district in which it is located. (1985 Code)

   A.   All new buildings shall conform to the bulk regulations established herein for the district in which each building is located.

   B.   No existing building shall be enlarged, reconstructed, structurally altered, converted or relocated in such a manner as to conflict or further conflict with the bulk regulations of this Chapter for the district in which such building shall be located. (1985 Code)

   A.   Accessory Uses:

      1.   Shall be compatible with the principal use;

      2.   Shall not be established prior to the establishment of the principal use; and

      3.   Shall not include the keeping of propagation of poultry or livestock, whether or not for profit, except in the F-1 Farming District, or except as in accordance with Article 6-20 of this Chapter.

   B.   Accessory Buildings, including accessory sheds, toolrooms, and other accessory buildings:

      1.   Shall not encroach upon the front half of a side yard of a corner lot which is adjacent to the street, nor upon that side yard of a reversed corner lot which is adjacent to the street, nor upon the rear yard of a through lot;

      2.   Shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height, unless otherwise permitted as an accessory use to a business, manufacturing or authorized special use; and (1985 Code)

      3.   Unless structurally a part of a principal building on the same lot, and in conformance with the requirements established for accessory buildings for special uses:

         a.   In All Residence Districts And Estate Districts:

            (1)   Shall not be erected, altered at, or moved to a location within five feet (5') of the nearest wall of the principal building located on the same lot; and

            (2)   Shall be erected only in a rear yard or in the rear half of any side yard; and

            (3)   Shall be not less than five feet (5') from any property line; and

            (4)   Shall be not less than ten feet (10') from any alley, and

            (5)   Shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the area of said yard.

         b.   In All Other Districts:

            (1)   Shall not be erected, altered at, or moved to a location within ten feet (10') of the nearest wall of the principal building; and

            (2)   Shall not be erected, altered at, or moved to a location within the required area for any front or side yard of the lot as established for said district.

      4.   Shall be constructed or erected in the same style, construction technique, and with materials substantially similar to those of the principal use; provided, in the case of an accessory shed, toolroom or similar accessory structure which is placed in line with any privacy or site-obscuring fence, the face of such structure in line with such fence may be finished with materials similar to such fence.

   C.   Satellite Dish Antennas: Satellite dish antennas with a diameter of twelve feet (12') or less shall be permitted as an accessory use in residential and business, industrial and office zoning districts subject to the following standards:

      1.   Residential: Satellite dish antennas located in a residential zoning district shall be permitted only in the rear yard, and when so located and designed as to minimize the visual impact from public streets and surrounding properties.

         a.   Any such satellite dish shall be a freestanding structure.

         b.   The outer perimeter of any such satellite dish shall be located not less than five feet (5') from any and all side and rear lot lines.

         c.   The base of any such satellite dish shall be constructed on concrete piers.

         d.   Any and all electric, transmission, or accessory cable or cables connecting the satellite dish antenna to the principal structure, shall be underground if the concrete pad for such antenna is five feet (5') or greater from the principal structure.

         e.   There shall not be allowed more than one satellite dish antenna for each parcel of property in the Village.

         f.   There shall be no writing or graphics on any satellite dish antenna, except that the manufacturer of such antenna may display his name thereon.

      2.   Business, Industrial And Office: Satellite dish antennas with a diameter of twelve feet (12') or less shall be permitted as an accessory use in business, industrial and office zoning districts, subject to the following standards:

         a.   If located on the ground, the installation of a satellite dish antenna in a business, industrial or office zoning district shall be subject to all of the terms of subsection C1 of this Section.

         b.   If installed on the roof of any building in a business, industrial or office zoning district, the dead weight of the satellite dish antenna, and any mounting accessories, shall not exceed the design weight of the roof, and the top most portion of the satellite dish antenna shall not be more than fifteen feet (15') above the highest portion of the roof.

         c.   In all cases, a satellite dish antenna installed in a business, industrial or office zoning district shall be located so as to minimize the visual impact from public streets and surrounding properties.

      3.   No satellite dish antenna shall be installed in the Village without a permit having been first obtained therefor; such permit may be obtained by application filed with the Village Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee described below; said application for permit shall be approved by the Director of Public Works.

         a.   For any satellite dish antenna installed in a residential zoning district, the fee for a permit shall be ten dollars ($10.00).

         b.   For any satellite dish antenna installed in a business, industrial or office zoning district, the fee for a permit shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00). (Ord. 85-19, 6-20-1985; amd. Ord. 98-28, 8-20-1998; Ord. 20-23, 6-18-2020; Ord. 22-12, 6-2-2022)

   A.   A classification of special uses is hereby established to provide for the location of certain uses hereinafter specified in this Chapter, which are deemed desirable for the public welfare within a given district, but which might have an adverse effect upon nearby properties or upon the character and future development of the district in which they are located, and including but not limited to:

      1.   Public and quasi-public uses affected with the public interest;

      2.   Uses which may have a unique, special or unusual impact upon the use or enjoyment of neighboring property; and

      3.   Planned developments.

   B.   The procedures governing application for and granting of special uses are set forth in subsection 6-14-3H of this Chapter.

   C.   A use shall be considered a lawful special use which exists on the effective date of this Chapter and is classified by this Chapter as a special use, provided as follows:

      1.   Additions or alterations to existing buildings or land improvements for expansion of lawful special uses may be made;

      2.   All such additions or alterations shall be made within the area of the lot on which said lawful special use is located;

      3.   All such additions or alterations shall be subject to yard, floor area ratio, and building height requirements established by this chapter for permitted uses in the districts in which such lawful special uses are located. (1985 Code)

   A.   Minimum Yard Space:

      1.   No lot shall be reduced in area so that the yards or other open space become less than required by this chapter.

      2.   The minimum yard space required for one structure shall not again be considered as yard space for another adjoining structure.

   B.   Front Yards:

      1.   Front yards shall be established according to the requirements set forth for each zoning district described in this chapter, with the following exceptions:

         a.   On streets where a front yard setback has been maintained for buildings existing on lots or tracts having a frontage of fifty percent (50%) or more of the total frontage on one side of that portion of any street lying between two (2) intersecting streets, there shall be maintained a front yard setback of not less than the average setback of the aforementioned existing buildings.

         b.   On a vacant, through or corner lot, either of the lot lines abutting in a street right of way line may be established as its front lot line except as follows:

            (1)   Where two (2) or more through lots are contiguous and a front lot line has been duly established, the same street lot line shall thereafter be deemed to be the front lot line of all such contiguous lots.

         c.   On a through lot, a front yard shall be provided along any lot line abutting a street. (1985 Code)

For the purpose of this chapter, the following shall not be considered as obstructions when located in the yards indicated, and shall be allowed as follows:

   A.   In Any Yards:

      1.   Chimneys, overhanging roof eaves, bay windows, open terraces, marquees, and awnings adjoining the principal building, if they do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the depth of the yard;

      2.   Ornamental light standards and flagpoles; and

      3.   Trees and shrubs; except that on corner lots, trees and shrubs higher than thirty inches (30") above the centerline grade of the intersecting streets, if located in that portion of a required front or side yard situated within twenty feet (20') of the lot corner formed by the intersection of any two (2) street lines shall be considered to be an obstruction.

   B.   In Side Yards:

      1.   Open, accessory off street parking spaces, subject to and as provided in Section 6-11-2.H. of this code.

      2.   Fences.

      3.   Accessory buildings, including sheds, toolrooms, and other similar accessory buildings, but only if located in the rear half of any side yard.

      4.   Private electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) provided they are located no closer than five feet (5') to any lot line.

   C.   In Rear Yards:

      1.   Private garages, if attached or structurally a part of the principal building;

      2.   Private garages, detached;

      3.   Open accessory off street parking spaces;

      4.   Accessory sheds, toolrooms, or other similar accessory buildings;

      5.   Private swimming pools in accordance with regulations of this chapter and other applicable ordinances of the village of Hampshire;

      6.   Recreational and laundry drying equipment;

      7.   Arbors and trellises;

      8.   Open terraces or decks and specifically not including permanently roofed over terraces or decks; provided, however, said open terrace or deck shall in no case occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the required rear yard area, and shall in no case be constructed within ten feet (10') of any lot line;

      9.   Fences.

      10.   Private electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) provided they are located no closer than five feet (5') to any lot line.

   D.   In Front Yards: Any item other than those described in subsection A of this section shall be considered obstructions and shall not be permitted; and

      1.   No fences shall be permitted in any front yard.

      2.   Accessory buildings, including sheds, toolrooms, and other similar accessory buildings, shall be subject to section B.3. above.

      3.   Open, accessory off-street parking spaces and spaces for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) shall be permitted in a front yard in certain districts, subject to and as provided in Section 6-11-2 H. of this code.

(1985 Code; amd. Ord. 92-2, 6-18-1992; Ord. 09-26, 8-6-2009; Ord. 20-23, 6-18-2020; Ord. 21-19, 6-3-2021; Ord. 23-09, 9-7-2023; Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)

   A.   General Requirements:

      1.   No fence shall be erected. constructed. or maintained to impede natural stormwater run-off on any portion of a lot or any adjoining lot or land.

      2.   No fence shall obstruct the view of any vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

         a.   Obstructed view shall include any fences located within the vision triangle. Vision triangle shall be the area measured from the comer of the lot adjacent to a roadway or alley. with a distance of twenty feet (20') measured in each direction along the lot lines and then connected with a straight line to create the vision triangle.

      3.   The posts and all supporting framing members of the fence shall face the interior of the lot on which the fence is located.

      4.   Fences located in utility easements shall be subject to removal, if required, at the fence owner's expenses.

      5.   Fencing shall not be installed over any stormwater or sanitary inlet (manhole).

      6.   Fencing adjacent to electrical or communication pedestals(s) or manholes shall be installed to provide adequate room to service the equipment.

         a.   If the fence is installed in any way to exclude utility equipment access. a gate permitting access to the equipment is required.

   B.    Required Fences: The following fences are required and shall be constructed as follows:

      1.   A minimum six-foot (6') and up to a maximum ten-foot (10') solid fence shall be constructed along lot lines of lots in a non-residential district that abuts a lot in a residential district.

      2.   A minimum six-foot (6') and up to a maximum ten-foot (10') solid fence or enclosure shall be provided to enclose all common trash/garbage receptacles for non-residential and multi-family residential uses.

      3.   Solid fences. where required. shall not provide more than six inches (6") clearance at the bottom of the fence.

   C.   Prohibited Fences and Gates: The following fences are hereby prohibited:

      1.   Barbed wire. chicken wire (unless to enclose a side-yard or rear-yard garden or a chicken coop), pig wire. razor wire. rope, cable. and electrically charged wire/fences (does not include invisible fences) and other similar materials.

      2.   Chain-link fences with barbed ends up.

      3.   No gate or fence is permitted across a driveway past the front wall of the principal structure in any residential district.

      4.   No gate or fence is permitted across a driveway past the comer-wall of the principal structure or detached garage for side-loading garages in any residential district.

      5.   Snow or Silt Fencing except during a snow event. during construction. or Village-approved special events.

   D.   Heights: The following maximum heights are hereby permitted:

      1.   Single-Family Residence District: A maximum fence height of six-foot (6') is permitted.

      2.    Non-Residential and Multi-Family District: A maximum fence height of ten-foot (10') is permitted.

      3.   Fences erected within five feet (5') of a retaining wall on a property shall be measured from the bottom of said retaining wall on the same property. Fences in this configuration, if they exceed maximum height permitted when measured as such, may extend above the top of a retaining wall no more than forty-two inches (42").

      4.    Height limitations shall not apply to those fences or enclosures for sports fields.

   E.    Setbacks: The following minimum setbacks are hereby required:

      1.   Front-Yard: Fences shall be setback to meet the setback of the front-wall of the principal structure.

      2.   Side-Yard: No side-yard setback is required.

      3.   Comer Side-Yard: Fences shall be setback a minimum of ten feet (10') from the comer side lot line.

      4.   Rear-Yard: No rear-yard setback is required.

(Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)

   In any floodplain area, no building or structure shall be erected with an elevation of a habitable floor, including a basement, lower than three feet (3') above the flood crest elevation established by the engineer of the village on the effective date of this chapter or as may subsequently be established.

(1985 Code; amd. Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)

   All fees incurred by the village for engineering, legal and/or consultant services rendered in regard to a request for zoning, rezoning, annexation, variation, special use, text or map amendment, or other matters related to this chapter shall be billed to and paid by the person or persons who make the petition, proposal or other inquiry as to which the services are rendered.

(Ord. 01-30, 9-20-2001; amd. Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)

   A.   The following performance standards are established to protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and the general welfare of the village and to promote a more desirable environment in which to live and work within the village.

   B.   The performance standards set forth in this section shall apply to all the zoning districts in the village.

   C.   The performance standards in the village shall be as follows:

      1.   Noise: The state of Illinois environmental protection agency noise pollution regulations as adopted by the Illinois pollution control board on August 10, 1973, and published by the Illinois environmental protection agency, and all amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter.

      2.   Air Pollution: The state of Illinois environmental protection agency air pollution regulations as adopted by the Illinois pollution control board on April 14, 1972, and published by the Illinois environmental protection agency, and all amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter.

      3.   Water Pollution: The state of Illinois environmental protection agency water pollution regulations, as adopted by the Illinois pollution control board on March 7, 1972, and published by the Illinois environmental protection agency, and all amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter.

      4.   Open Burning: The state of Illinois environmental protection agency open burning regulations as adopted by the Illinois pollution control board on September 2, 1971, and published by the Illinois environmental protection agency, and all amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter.

      5.   Fire: In accordances with the fire regulations established by the International Code Council Fire Prevention Code, 2006 edition, and any amendments to said edition adopted by the Village for purposes of Chapter 5: Building Regulations.

   D.   Any person who in any way violates the performance standards described in this section shall be subject to the penalties otherwise described in section 6-13-1 of this chapter.

(Ord. 98-26, 8-6-1998; amd. Ord. 20-22, 6-18-2020; Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)

   A.   Refuse collection areas in any R-3 or R-4 residence district, any business district, and any industrial district in the Village, shall be subject to the following regulations:

      1.   Any refuse collection area shall be located behind the front building line of the principal structure on the premises; and no refuse collection area shall be located within any required setback area on the premises; and

      2.   Any refuse collection area shall be screened from view from both any adjoining property and all public rights-of-way by a solid fence or wall a minimum height of six (6) linear feet.

      3.   Any refuse collection area shall be located so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic.

      4.   These regulations shall not apply to any refuse collection area established prior to the effective date of this section; provided, however, upon any re-development, re-construction, or new development of any property within the Village (except within the downtown area described below) wherein a refuse collection area shall be proposed or required, such refuse collection area shall be subject to these regulations.

      5.   These regulations shall not apply to any territory within the downtown area in the Village, being that property bounded by the following: Hampshire Creek on the north; Maple Street (extended) on the East; Jackson Street on the South; and Park Street - East Street on the West.

(Ord. 04-22, 7-15-2004; amd. Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)

   A.   Regulations: Collection containers for secondhand items shall be subject to the following regulations:

      1.   No articles of secondhand apparel, clothing, or footwear, and no other items of any kind, shall be allowed to be placed or allowed to remain anywhere outside the container.

      2.   No flammable or hazardous materials shall be placed in or outside, or within any enclosure surrounding the container.

      3.   The collection container shall not be located within any required yard on the property where it is situated.

      4.   The collection container must be enclosed by a fence on three (3) sides.

      5.   Any sign placed on the fence surrounding the collection container shall be deemed to be a “public information sign” as otherwise allowed pursuant to subsection 6-12-6B of this chapter, provided, such sign shall not exceed one square foot in size.

      6.   No such collection box shall be larger than fifty four (54) cubic feet in size.

   B.   Permit Application:

      1.   Prior to placing a secondhand article collection container on any property within the village, a permit must be obtained allowing such container.

      2.   The application for a permit for a collection container for secondhand items must include the following information:

         a.   A site plan showing the location of the proposed secondhand article collection container on the property.

         b.   Phone number and mailing address of the owner of the real property on which the secondhand article collection container will be placed.

         c.   Phone number and mailing address of the owner of the secondhand article collection container.

         d.   The application for the permit for a secondhand article collection container must be signed by the owner of the real property on which the secondhand article collection container will be placed as well as the owner of the container.

         e.   The application fee.

      3.   The fee for a permit for a secondhand article collection container shall be established from time to time by the board of trustees; the fee shall be due with the application for permit and is nonrefundable.

   C.   Penalty: Any person who is found to have violated the regulations of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

(Ord. 14-23, 5-1-2014; amd. Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)

   A.   Authorization: Subject to the limitations of this Section, any home occupation that is incidental to the principal use of a building as a dwelling shall be permitted in any dwelling unit.

   B.   Definition: A home occupation is a business, profession, occupation, or trade that:

      1.   Is conducted for gain or support by a full-time occupant of a dwelling unit; and

      2.   Is incidental to the use of such dwelling unit for residential purposes; and

      3.   Does not change the residential character of such dwelling unit.

   C.   Use Limitations:

      1.   The use for the home occupation must be clearly incidental to the principal use of the of the building as a dwelling.

      2.   No activity, structure or anything exterior to any structure shall indicate that the structure is being used for any non-residential purpose, and there shall be no visible evidence of conduct of such home occupation and no change in the outside appearance of the premises, except a sign as may be permitted by village regulations.

      3.   Every home occupation shall be conducted wholly within a principal dwelling unit, unless otherwise approved as a special use; provided, the limitation of this sub-section shall not apply to a day care home operated as a home occupation.

      4.   No stock-in-trade shall be displayed or sold upon the premises; stock-in-trade may be inventoried inside the premises.

      5.   No outdoor storage shall be allowed in connection with any home occupation.

      6.   No refuse in excess of the amount allowable for regular residential pick-up shall be generated by any home occupation.

      7.   No mechanical or electrical equipment shall be installed or maintained on the premises other than such as is customarily incidental to a residence.

      8.   No mechanical or electrical equipment shall be operated on the premises in such a way as to interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties or to indicate that the structure is being used for a non-residential purpose, or to place demands on public infrastructure that are excessive when compared to a typical single-family residence.

      9.   No home occupation shall cause or create any nuisance, or cause or create any substantial or undue adverse impact on any adjacent property or the character of the area, or threaten the public health, safety or general welfare, or be noxious, offensive, or hazardous, including but not limited to any of the following:

         a.   The activity will not require more vehicle parking space than exists on the residential drive or assigned parking spaces servicing the dwelling unit.

         b.   The activity shall create no noise in excess of that of normal daily activity for a residential area.

         c.   The activity will not result in the emission of odorous matter in such quantities as to be readily detectable at any point along lot lines, or exterior to party walls in multiple family areas.

         d.   The activity will not create aesthetic problems in the storing or disposing of trash or materials.

         e.   The activity will not generate more vehicular or pedestrian traffic than is typical of residences in the area.

      10.   No home occupation shall create any hazard that would or could endanger the dwelling unit or its occupants or other structures or their occupants by reason of additional fire, health, safety, or environmental hazards, including but not limited to the presence of firearms, knives, ammunition, explosives, or dangerous chemicals on the premises, other than legally-owned personal property.

      11.   Every home occupation shall comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, obtaining, maintaining, and complying with regulations applicable to any required Federal, State, or local license or permit.

   D.   Vehicle Limitations:

      1.   Parking of trucks associated with a home occupation shall conform to regulations concerning parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas as delineated in Section 2-6-3 of the Village code and in accordance with any other ordinance of the village.

      2.   Commercial vehicles used in connection with any home occupation shall conform to regulations concerning parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas as delineated in Section 2-6-3 of the Village Code and in accordance with any other ordinance of the village.

   E.   Employee Limitations: The primary operator of every home occupation shall be domiciled in the dwelling unit where such business is conducted.

   F.   Structural Limitations:

      1.   No alteration of any kind shall be made to the dwelling unit where a home occupation is conducted that would change its residential character as a dwelling unit, including the enlargement of public utility services beyond that customarily required for residential use.

      2.   No separate entrance shall be provided in connection with the conduct of any home occupation.

   G.   Operational Limitations:

      1.   Any home occupation involving the keeping or care of animals shall be subject to animal control regulation in Article 2-11 of the Village Code. Any kennel operation shall be subject to the definition and restrictions of a "KENNEL" in Section 6-2-2 of the Village Code.

      2.   No routine attendance of patients, clients, subcontractors, or employees associated with any home occupation shall be allowed at the premises of the home occupation, except:

         a.   Attendance of children in numbers allowed by current state regulations, but not more than twelve (12) in total, may be allowed at a day care home operated as a home occupation,

         b.   The attendance of up to four (4) persons at any one time may be allowed for the purpose of receiving private instruction in any subject or skill, and

         c.   Attendance of up to two (2) clients at any one time may be allowed for personal or advisory services.

      "Routine attendance" means that the conduct of the home occupation requires non-domiciled persons to visit the premises of the home occupation as part of the regular conduct of the occupation, without regard to the number, frequency, or duration of such visits.

(Ord. 22-11, 6-2-2022; amd. Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)

   A.   Purpose: Outdoor lighting standards prevent light trespass, promote energy efficiency, minimize light pollution, and enhance public safety.

   B.   Applicability:

      1.   The requirements of this section apply to all new or replacement outdoor lighting unless otherwise allowed or required in the village code; provided, replacement of bulbs/ballasts nor repairs to lighting fixtures not requiring a building permit shall not alone be considered replacement lighting.

      2.   The following are expressly exempt from the requirements of this section but shall be subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the Zoning Administrator as necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public:

         a.   Holiday lighting and lighted decorations from October 1 through January 31;

         b.   Low-voltage landscape lighting;

         c.   Public streetlights; and

         d.   Temporary lighting, defined as fewer than thirty (30) days.

   C.   General Requirements:

      1.   Photometric Plan: A photometric plan detailing conformance with the requirements and standards of this section must be approved by the village engineer prior to installation of outdoor light fixtures for non-residential uses and for multifamily uses. The photometric plan must include all information required by the village engineer but shall include at least the following information:

         a.   Scale drawing of the site with all outdoor lighting fixture locations identified;

         b.   Fixture specifications indicting the type of fixture. height, shielding, lighting type, and wattage;

         c.   Lamp type and size; and

         d.   A point-by-point illumination array along the property lines of the subject site that identifies illumination levels at (minimum) ten-foot (10') intervals along the property lines.

      2.   Prohibited Lighting: Any outdoor lighting that may be confused with a traffic control device is prohibited except if it is authorized by federal, state, county, or local government. Flashing lights, strobe lights, and laser lights, are prohibited.

      3.   Design That Prevents Glare: All lighting must be designed to prevent glare and interference with residential lots and motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic.

      4.   Fixtures: All new and replacement outdoor lighting must employ full cut-off or fully shielded fixtures, provided, other than parking lot lights, outdoor lighting located at least five feet (5') from all property lines may provide other means of screening light from shining upward to satisfy this requirement such as a roof over the area. In such case that other means of screening upward light are utilized, the photometric plan shall show no upward light beyond the screening structure.

      5.   Facade And Signage Illumination: Building facade and signage illumination must be limited to fully shielded fixtures directed towards the facade or sign. All light from such fixtures must be concentrated on the exterior surface of the building or sign being illuminated.

      6.   Light-Emitting Signs: Signs that emit light shall be subject to the requirements and standards in this section, except that the maximum height of such signs shall not be governed by the Height Standards subsection herein.

      7.   Automatic Lighting Controls: All outdoor lighting for non-residential uses must be controlled by a sensor or timer to automatically reduce outdoor lighting when sufficient daylight is available.

      8.   Mixed Use Lots: A lot in a business or industrial zoning district containing a residential use shall be considered non-residential for the purposes of this section.

      9.   Multiple-Family Dwellings: Multiple-family dwellings shall be considered non-residential uses for the purposes of this section.

   D.   Illumination Standards:

      1.   Non-Residential Uses: Outdoor lighting must not exceed one foot-candle (1 fc) at any point on a lot line for a lot containing a non-residential use; provided, outdoor lighting must not exceed one-half foot-candle (0.5 fc) at any point on a lot line for a lot adjacent to a residential use.

      2.   Residential Uses: Outdoor lighting must not exceed one-half foot-candle (0.5 fc) at any point on a lot line for a lot containing a residential use.

      3.   Recreational Facilities: The average outdoor lighting level for recreational uses must not exceed fifty foot-candles (50 fc), with the exception of golf-related facilities, which are limited to a maximum average lighting level of five foot-candles (5 fc) for courses and twenty foot-candles (20 fc) for driving ranges.

   E.   Measurement:

      1.   Metering equipment. Lighting levels must be measured in foot-candles with a direct-reading light meter. The meter must be read within an accuracy of plus or minus five percent (5%).

      2.   Method Of Measurement:

         a.   The meter must be mounted or maintained in a horizontal position not more than six inches (6") above ground level at the property line.

         b.   Readings may be taken only after the meter has been exposed long enough to provide a constant reading.

         c.   To eliminate the effects of moonlight and other ambient light, measurements must be made at least thirty (30) minutes after sunset and at least (30) minutes prior to sunrise with the light sources in question on, then with the same sources off. The difference between the two readings shall be the measurement that is compared to the applicable illumination standard.

   F.   Height Standards:

      1.   Non-Residential Uses:

         a.   In industrial zoning districts, light poles and building-mounted fixtures must not exceed thirty feet (30') in height.

         b.   Light poles for educational facilities or outdoor recreational facilities must not exceed sixty feet (60') in height.

         c.   In all other zoning districts, light poles and building-mounted fixtures must not exceed twenty feet (20') in height.

      2.   Residential Uses: Light poles must not exceed twenty feet (20') in height, and building-mounted fixtures, including under-soffit lighting, must not exceed ten feet (10') in height.

(Ord. 24-03, 1-18-2024; amd. Ord. 25-45, 12-4-2025)