The R-1 district is established to encourage the orderly transition of land from agricultural to low density residential use, to provide areas well suited as to location and topography, to meet the market demands for large lots and to prohibit any uses which are incompatible. The principal use of land is for one-family dwellings on large lots where minimum community services may be appropriate. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

The following uses are permitted:

One-family detached dwellings and permitted accessory uses.

Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas of five (5) acres or less, when publicly owned and operated 1 .

Signs, as permitted in chapter 12 of this title. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987; amd. Ord. 1012-02, 12-16-2002)

The following uses may be allowed by special use permit in accordance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title:

Cemeteries, including crematories and mausoleums in conjunction therewith.

Churches, rectories, seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation.

Daycare homes, provided:

   A.   The daycare activities shall be accessory to an owner occupied single-family residential structure.

   B.   The applicant shall obtain a license from the state of Illinois department of children and family services ("DCFS") authorizing the conduct of the daycare home on the subject realty, unless DCFS does not require such a license. A copy of the license, and each renewal thereof, shall be provided to the village. Should such license expire or be revoked, the special use permit shall automatically expire.

   C.   The conduct of daycare activities shall be limited to Monday through Friday, inclusive, of each week.

   D.   The conduct of daycare activities shall be limited to the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. through seven o'clock (7:00) P.M. each day.

   E.   The conduct of daycare activities shall be subject to all business license regulations and fees imposed now or in the future by the village.

   F.   The applicant shall maintain liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), or such other amount as DCFS may require. A copy of the insurance policy and any renewals thereof or changes thereto shall be provided to the village.

   G.   No daycare home shall be located within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of another daycare home, as measured in a straight line, from all property lines.

   H.   The issuance of the special use permit shall not be in conflict with any other village ordinance.

   I.   The special use permit shall be valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance. At the end of the third year, the special use permit shall automatically expire and the applicant shall be required to apply for a new special use permit.

   J.   Should the applicant move from the subject realty, the special use shall automatically expire.

Display homes, which shall refer to a home built for the purpose of temporary demonstration of quality of construction options and amenities available to buyers and for the purpose of sale after completion of construction, and not for the purpose of providing a model or prototype for substantially similar homes within the subdivision or otherwise in violation of the village's antimonotony regulations, provided, however:

   A.   Such special use permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed two (2) years in duration;

   B.   No display homes shall be occupied for residential living purposes during the term of the special use permit;

   C.   The applicant shall provide such necessary off street parking facilities on the display home site, in accordance with the provisions of this title, so as to eliminate traffic obstruction on the public right of way, subject to review by the plan commission and approval by the village board. In no event shall any such off street parking facility contain less than two (2) spaces;

   D.   A special use permit to operate a display home shall not relieve the applicant from otherwise complying with all applicable ordinances pertaining to construction and occupancy of residential dwellings including, but not limited to, building permits, inspections and occupancy permits;

   E.   The applicant shall not seek, or accept, any favorable real estate assessment or property tax treatment which may be available under the revenue act of 1939, 35 Illinois Compiled Statutes 205/1 et seq., as amended, including, but not limited to, section 205/20d-4, or any successor act thereto, with respect to the parcel upon which the display home is located.

Farmstands.

Golf courses, including ancillary uses normally provided, such as restaurants, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, residential uses for guests, managers and other employees, but not including commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and provided, that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be located nearer than five hundred feet (500') to any dwelling on another zoning lot.

Addition of acceptable fill material in holes, pits, lowlands or to alter the grade from its existing state.

Home occupations (see section 9-3-4 of this title).

Horticultural uses, including the growing of grains, fruits, vegetables and flowers (but not other agricultural uses), provided:

   A.   The horticultural use is a temporary use and shall be maintained for only so long as the real estate cannot be used for its zoned residential purpose; and

   B.   No farm equipment shall be operated on village rights of way except upon one day prior notice to the village police department.

Lot in depth subdivisions.

One-family detached dwellings and permitted accessory uses on lots not meeting the minimum lot size requirements set forth in section 9-5A-4 of this article, provided that such lot was platted prior to March 10, 1958.

Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas of more than five (5) acres, when publicly owned and operated 1 , provided:

   A.   In order to preserve open space, no more than one soccer, baseball or football field per ten (10) acres of land, one basketball court per one and one-half (11/2) acres or one tennis court per two (2) acres shall be permitted on the premises. The uses per acre shall be calculated separately, not cumulatively (e.g., a 10 acre parcel of land may have a soccer field, but may not have a soccer field and a tennis court).

   B.   No building in excess of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet shall be permitted on the premises. Such building shall comply with the building materials and architectural requirements set forth in the village's architectural overlay ordinance (section 9-9A-5 of this title). No administrative offices shall be permitted on the premises.

   C.   No temporary bathrooms or other temporary structures shall be permitted on the premises.

   D.   No wetland mitigation shall be permitted either on or off of the premises.

   E.   The premises shall comply with the parking requirements set forth in chapter 11 of this title. A minimum of forty eight (48) parking spaces shall be provided for each baseball or soccer field and eighty (80) parking spaces shall be provided for each football field. Additional parking spaces for other uses shall be provided in such amount as is determined by the zoning administrator. To the extent that the provisions of this section are more restrictive than chapter 11 of this title, the provisions of this section shall apply.

   F.   The perimeter of the premises shall contain sufficient landscaping and berming so as to provide seventy five percent (75%) opacity from all adjacent property. Such landscaping shall, at a minimum, provide for one coniferous tree of a minimum height of ten feet (10') every fifteen feet (15'). In addition, the applicant shall comply with all other requirements set forth in chapter 17 of this title, including, but not limited to, filing a landscape plan with the village. To the extent that the provisions of this section are more restrictive than chapter 17 of this title, the provisions of this section shall apply. If the property is to be maintained solely as open space, with no improvements located thereon, it shall not be subject to this requirement.

   G.   No outdoor lighting or public address (or other similar audio amplification) systems shall be permitted on the premises.

   H.   No fencing, parking lot, playing field, equipment, apparatus, structure or other amenity or improvement shall be placed or permitted within one hundred feet (100') of any property line, wetland or right of way.

   I.   No fencing or gates may be used except as an integral part of a playing field. Perimeter fencing shall not be permitted on the premises.

   J.   Any seating, stands, bleachers, storage containers, gang boxes or similar structures must be reviewed by the architectural review committee and approved by the village board.

   K.   Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas not owned and operated by the village of Hawthorn Woods shall have a minimum front, side and rear yard of not less than two hundred fifty feet (250').

   L.   The use of the premises shall comply with all other applicable village codes and ordinances, including, but not limited to, title 10, chapter 4 of this code, relating to storm water management. To the extent that the provisions of this section are more restrictive than other applicable codes and ordinances, the provisions of this section shall apply.

Planned developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished, provided the property proposed for development shall have a gross area of at least five (5) acres. For such developments, the village board may vary the regulations herein, provided such variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit to both the occupants of the development and to the community.

Private recreational areas or camps, when not operated for profit.

Private roads serving no more than four (4) one-family detached dwellings.

Public service uses, including filtration plant, pumping station and water reservoir, sewage treatment plant, sanitary landfill, police and fire stations, telephone exchanges, electric substations and other similar public service uses.

Public utility facilities.

Schools, public denominational or private, elementary and high, including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto.

Tennis courts, private, as accessory uses which shall be located in the rear yard and may be an obstruction in the required rear yard. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987; amd. Ord. 520-92, 6-8-1992; Ord. 554-93, 1-11-1993; Ord. 827-98, 5-11-1998; Ord. 843-98, 9-14-1998; Ord. 977-02, 2-18-2002; Ord. 983-02, 5-20-2002; Ord. 987-02, 5-20-2002; Ord. 1012-02, 12-16-2002; Ord. 1103-05, 1-24-2005; Ord. 1242-07, 12-17-2007)

   A.   Minimum Lot Size:

      1.   One-Family Dwellings, Lot Size:

         a.   Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected, and to be served by sanitary and water facilities, shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet, and a width at the established front lot line of not less than one hundred thirty feet (130').

         b.   The minimum width of a lot at the front lot line of a lot fronting on a cul-de-sac shall be not less than ninety feet (90').

      2.   Nonresidential Uses: All nonresidential principal uses of buildings as permitted herein shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet with a minimum width of one hundred thirty feet (130') at the front lot line. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

      3.   Special Uses: Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area of less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet and a width at the established front lot line of one hundred thirty feet (130'), except in the case of lots that were platted prior to March 10, 1958. (Ord. 977-02, 2-18-2002)

      4.   Lots In Depth: Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum lot size for lots in depth shall be fifty thousand (50,000) square feet. (Ord. 843-98, 9-14-1998)

   B.   Yard Areas: No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building structures or enlargement:

      1.   Front Yard: A front yard of not less than thirty feet (30') measured between that part of the building nearest the front property line and the front property line, except for lots on a cul-de-sac terminus where the distance shall not be less than fifty feet (50'). Note: In the case of irregularly shaped buildings, the area in front of that part of the building facade farthest from the front property line is also to be considered as part of the front yard.

      2.   Side Yards: A side yard on each side of the main building of not less than twenty feet (20'), except where a side yard adjoins to a street the minimum width of such yard shall be not less than thirty feet (30').

      3.   Rear Yard: A rear yard of not less than fifty feet (50'). (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

      4.   Lot In Depth: Notwithstanding the foregoing, for a lot in depth, a minimum setback of fifty feet (50') shall be required from all property lines and from the edge of any contiguous access area abutting the lot as measured from the easement line of said access area. For a front lot within a lot in depth subdivision, the setbacks shall be as required in subsections B1, B2, and B3 of this section, except that the yard adjacent to the contiguous access area shall be fifty feet (50') as measured from the easement line of said access area. (Ord. 843-98, 9-14-1998)

      5.   Special Uses: Notwithstanding the foregoing, lots with a special use shall have a front yard of not less than two hundred feet (200'), side yards of not less than one hundred fifty feet (150') and a rear yard of not less than one hundred fifty feet (150'). (Ord. 1021-03, 4-21-2003)

   C.   Maximum Lot Coverage: Not more than fifteen percent (15%) of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.

   D.   Building Height: No principal building shall exceed a height of thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is lower. No accessory building or use shall exceed a height of twenty feet (20').

   E.   Floor Area Per Dwelling: For each one-story dwelling located in the R-1 one-family residence district, there shall be provided a minimum of one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet of floor area, and for dwellings having more than one story there shall be provided a minimum of two thousand two hundred (2,200) square feet of total floor area. Dwellings of more than one story shall have a minimum ground floor area of not less than one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

   A.   Number Of Lots: No more than three (3) lots in depth or five (5) total lots may be served by a private road. Approval of the further subdivision of an existing lot in depth where the number of lots exceeds these limits may be approved by the village board if it is determined that such an additional subdivision will not have an adverse impact on surrounding properties and existing developments.

   B.   Ingress/Egress Easement: All lots in depth shall have access to a public street by a private road located in a permanent ingress/egress easement. Said easement shall not be counted as part of the lot in depth for purposes of the minimum lot area requirement. The private road shall be built in conformance with the applicable standards for private roads set forth in the subdivision control ordinance of the village, and shall be located so as to have minimal impact on adjacent properties and existing vegetation. No buildings or structures shall be placed or constructed within the boundary lines of the easement.

   C.   Front Lot Ingress/Egress: A front lot within a lot in depth subdivision shall gain access to the public street from the contiguous private road; provided, however, that upon recommendation of the plan commission, the village board may waive such requirement if it finds that because of topography of the area, existing development or significant vegetation of the property, or other unique circumstances, such requirements would result in a hardship and waiver of the requirement would not produce adverse effects on adjacent properties.

   D.   Adjacent Subdivisions: Two (2) adjacent lot in depth subdivisions, each of which consists of one front lot and one lot in depth, may share a single private roadway located in either subdivision or partly on both. (Ord. 843-98, 9-14-1998)

The R-2 district is established to encourage the orderly transition of land from agricultural to low density residential use to provide areas well suited as to location and topography, to meet the market demands for large lots; and to prohibit any uses which are incompatible. The principal use of land is for one-family dwellings on large lots where minimum community services may be appropriate. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

The following uses are permitted:

One-family detached dwellings.

Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated.

Signs, as permitted in chapter 12 of this title. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

The following uses may be allowed by special use permit in accordance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title:

Cemeteries, including crematories and mausoleums in conjunction therewith.

Churches, rectories, seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation.

Daycare homes, provided:

   A.   The daycare activities shall be accessory to an owner occupied single-family residential structure.

   B.   The applicant shall obtain a license from the state of Illinois department of children and family services ("DCFS") authorizing the conduct of the daycare home on the subject realty, unless DCFS does not require such a license. A copy of the license, and each renewal thereof, shall be provided to the village. Should such license expire or be revoked, the special use permit shall automatically expire.

   C.   The conduct of daycare services shall be limited to Monday through Friday, inclusive, of each week.

   D.   The conduct of daycare services shall be limited to the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. through seven o'clock (7:00) P.M. each day.

   E.   The conduct of daycare services shall be subject to all business license regulations and fees imposed now or in the future by the village.

   F.   The applicant shall maintain liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), or such other amount as DCFS may require. A copy of the insurance policy and any renewals thereof or changes thereto shall be provided to the village.

   G.   No daycare home shall be located within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of another daycare home, as measured in a straight line, from all property lines.

   H.   The issuance of the special use permit shall not be in conflict with any other village ordinance.

   I.   The special use permit shall be valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance. At the end of the third year, the special use permit shall automatically expire and the applicant shall be required to apply for a new special use permit.

   J.   Should the applicant move from the subject realty, the special use shall automatically expire.

Display homes, which shall refer to a home built for the purpose of temporary demonstration of quality of construction, options and amenities available to buyers and for the purpose of sale after completion of construction, and not for the purpose of providing a model or prototype for substantially similar homes within the subdivision or otherwise in violation of the village's antimonotony regulations, provided, however:

   A.   That such special use permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed two (2) years in duration, unless such period is extended by the mayor and board of trustees for such time as it shall determine, up to a maximum of two (2) additional years, which extension the mayor and board of trustees may grant without further public hearing;

   B.   That no display homes shall be occupied for residential living purposes during the term of the special use permit;

   C.   That the applicant shall provide such necessary off street parking facilities on the display home site, in accordance with the provisions of this title, so as to eliminate traffic obstruction on the public right of way, subject to review by the plan commission and approval by the village board. In no event shall any such off street parking facility contain less than two (2) spaces;

   D.   That a special use permit to operate a display home shall not relieve the applicant from otherwise complying with all applicable ordinances pertaining to construction and occupancy of residential dwellings including, but not limited to, building permits, inspections and occupancy permits;

   E.   That the applicant shall not seek, or accept, any favorable real estate assessment or property tax treatment which may be available under the revenue act of 1939, 35 Illinois Compiled Statutes 205/1 et seq., as amended, including, but not limited to, section 205/20d-4, or any successor act thereto, with respect to the parcel upon which the display home is located.

Golf courses, including ancillary uses normally provided, such as restaurants, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, residential uses for guests, managers and other employees, but not including commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and provided, that no club accessory building shall be located nearer than five hundred feet (500') to any dwelling on another zoning lot.

Addition of acceptable fill material in holes, pits, lowlands or to alter the grade from its existing state.

Home occupations (see section 9-3-4 of this title).

Horticultural uses, including the growing of grains, fruits, vegetables and flowers (but not other agricultural uses), provided:

   A.   The horticultural use is a temporary use and shall be maintained for only so long as the real estate cannot be used for its zoned residential purpose; and

   B.   No farm equipment shall be operated on village rights of way except upon one day prior notice to the village police department.

Planned developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished, provided the property proposed for development shall have a gross area of at least four (4) acres. For such developments, the village board may vary the regulations herein, provided such variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit to both the occupants of the development and to the community.

Private recreational areas or camps, when not operated for profit.

Public service uses, including filtration plant, pumping station and water reservoir; sewage treatment plant; sanitary landfill; police and fire stations; telephone exchanges, electric substations and other similar public service uses.

Public utility facilities.

Radio and television stations and towers.

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

School bus shelters, provided:

   A.   The shelter is located on property owned by a private, not for profit homeowners' association.

   B.   The homeowners' association assumes all responsibility for maintaining the shelter.

   C.   The provisions of this title regarding minimum lot size and yard areas shall not apply; provided, that the applicant establishes to the satisfaction of the plan commission that the shelter is located a sufficiently safe distance from all drives and roadways and does not adversely affect adjacent property owners.

Schools, public, denominational or private, elementary and high, including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto.

Swimming club, private (commercial).

Swimming club, private (nonprofit).

Swimming pool, public.

Tennis courts, private, as accessory uses which shall be located in the rear yard and may be an obstruction in the required rear yard. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987; amd. Ord. 554-93, 1-11-1993; Ord. 838-98, 8-10-1998; Ord. 905-00, 7-10-2000; Ord. 983-02, 5-20-2002; Ord. 1125-05, 5-16-2005; Ord. 1242-07, 12-17-2007)

   A.   Minimum Lot Size:

      1.   One-Family Dwellings, Lot Size:

         a.   Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected and to be served by public sanitary sewer facilities and public or private water facilities shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, and a width at the front lot line of not less than one hundred feet (100'). Private septic systems are prohibited for any lot less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet.

         b.   The minimum width of a lot at the front lot line of a lot fronting on a cul-de-sac shall be not less than sixty feet (60').

      2.   Nonresidential Uses: All nonresidential principal uses of buildings as permitted herein shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet with a minimum width of one hundred feet (100') at the front lot line.

      3.   Special Uses: Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area of less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a width at the established front lot line of one hundred (100) square feet.

   B.   Yard Areas: No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building structures or enlargement:

      1.   Front Yard: A front yard of not less than thirty feet (30') measured between that part of the building nearest the front property line and the front property line, except for lots on a cul-de-sac terminus where the distance shall not be less than fifty feet (50'). Note: In the case of irregularly shaped buildings, the area in front of that part of the building facade farthest from the front property line is also to be considered as part of the front yard.

      2.   Side Yards: A side yard on each side of the main building of not less than fifteen feet (15'), except where a side yard adjoins a street the minimum width of such yard shall be not less than thirty feet (30').

      3.   Rear Yard: A rear yard of not less than forty feet (40'). (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

      4.   Special Uses: Notwithstanding the foregoing, lots with a special use shall have a front yard of not less than two hundred feet (200'), side yards of not less than one hundred fifty feet (150') and a rear yard of not less than one hundred fifty feet (150'). (Ord. 1021-03, 4-21-2003)

   C.   Maximum Lot Coverage: Not more than twenty five percent (25%) of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures.

   D.   Building Height: No principal building shall exceed a height of thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is lower. No accessory building or use shall exceed a height of twenty feet (20').

   E.   Floor Area Per Dwelling: For each one-story dwelling located in the R-2 one-family residence district there shall be provided a minimum one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of floor area, and for dwellings having more than one story there shall be provided a minimum of one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of total floor area. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

The R-3 district is established as a general residence district to provide for a wider variety of dwelling accommodations with a higher density of dwelling units, to provide for multiple-family dwellings with adequate space for family living, and to provide for a transition between nonresidential areas and one-family areas of lower density. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

The following uses are permitted:

Any of the uses permitted in the R-1 and R-2 one-family districts. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

The following uses may be allowed by special use permit:

Any use which may be allowed as a special use in the R-1 and R-2 one-family district.

Multiple-family dwellings and apartments.

Off street parking areas, provided there is a need for this facility in the interest of public necessity and convenience and that no appropriate site is available in nearby business or manufacturing districts.

One-family row dwellings (party wall) with not more than six (6) dwellings in a row or building.

Planned developments under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished, provided the property proposed for development shall have a gross area of at least four (4) acres. For such developments, the village board may vary the regulations herein, provided such variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this title and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and to the community.

Private clubs or lodges, except those the chief activity of which is a service normally carried on as a business.

Public utility facilities.

Signs, as permitted in chapter 12 of this title.

Tennis courts, private, as accessory uses which shall be located in the rear yard and may be an obstruction in the required rear yard.

Two-family dwellings. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987; amd. Ord. 1242-07, 12-17-2007; Ord. 1465-13, 10-21-2013)

   A.   Minimum Lot Sizes:

      1.   Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a width at the front lot line of not less than one hundred feet (100').

      2.   All two-family dwellings hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a width at the front lot line of not less than one hundred feet (100').

      3.   Multiple Dwelling Units:

         a.   All structures or buildings containing two (2) but not more than four (4) dwelling units shall be located on a lot which provides a minimum lot area per dwelling unit as follows:

 

 

         b.   Provided however, that in no case shall the minimum lot area be less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet with a width at the front lot line of not less than one hundred feet (100').

         c.   At no time in calculating the dwelling unit density in the R-3 general residence district shall it be greater than four (4) dwelling units per gross acre.

         d.   Existing residential buildings in the R-3 district may be altered to provide for not more than four (4) dwelling units, provided that no existing residential building is altered in such a way as to conflict with or further conflict with the foregoing requirements.

      4.   All nonresidential principal uses permitted in this district shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a width at the building line of not less than one hundred feet (100').

      5.   Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot be less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

      6.   Private septic systems are prohibited in R-3 districts. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

   B.   Yard Areas: No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained:

      1.   Front Yard: In the R-3 district, the minimum front yard requirements shall be not less than those itemized below:

         a.   For permitted uses, a front yard of not less than thirty feet (30') measured between that part of the building nearest the front property line and the front property line, except for lots on a cul-de-sac terminus where the distance shall not be less than fifty feet (50'). Note: In the case of irregularly shaped buildings, the area in front of that part of the building facade farthest from the front property line is also to be considered as part of the front yard.

         b.   For special uses, a front yard of not less than two hundred feet (200').

      2.   Side Yards: In the R-3 district, the minimum side yard requirements shall be not less than those itemized below:

         a.   For permitted residential buildings, a side yard on each side of the building of not less than fifteen feet (15'), except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width of such yard shall be not less than thirty feet (30').

         b.   For permitted nonresidential buildings, a side yard on each side of each building of not less than fifteen feet (15') plus one foot (1') for each two feet (2') by which the building height exceeds fifteen feet (15'), except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width of such yard shall be not less than one hundred fifty feet (150').

         c.   For special uses containing one building, the minimum width of all side yards shall be not less than one hundred fifty feet (150').

         d.   For special uses containing two (2) or more residential buildings, a side yard on each side of each building of fifteen feet (15'), except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width of such yard shall be not less than one hundred fifty feet (150').

         e.   For special uses containing two (2) or more nonresidential buildings, a side yard on each side of each building of not less than fifteen feet (15') plus one foot (1') for each two feet (2') by which the building height exceeds fifteen feet (15'), except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width of such yard shall be not less than one hundred fifty feet (150').

      3.   Rear Yard: In the R-3 district, the minimum rear yard requirements shall be not less than those itemized below:

         a.   For permitted uses, a rear yard of not less than forty feet (40').

         b.   For special uses, a rear yard of not less than one hundred fifty feet (150'). (Ord. 1021-03, 4-21-2003)

   C.   Maximum Lot Coverage: Not more than forty five percent (45%) of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures.

   D.   Building Height: No principal building shall exceed a height of thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is lower. No accessory building or use shall exceed a height of twenty feet (20'). (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)

Off street parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 381-87, 6-9-1987)