The Residential Zoning District E-1 is hereby established to further the use of lands optimally suited to neither prime agricultural nor high density urban uses because of location, topography, soil characteristics, wetness, vegetation, or other natural or man-induced factors and where portions of the land may be kept open to protect and conserve hilly areas, wetlands, prairies, wooded regions, and other unique areas for the public benefit and perpetuation of the diversity of natural eco-systems.

To provide lands for large lot, single-family residential uses which are the optimum use due to topography, soils, natural characteristics, man-made features, and/or location and existing uses.

To provide the opportunity to keep horses, or other large animals, and the right to practice in a limited manner agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, silvaculture, cultivation of field or garden crops, and similar related activities, but within the limits of smaller lots.

To achieve the purpose of the E-1 Estate Residential District, it shall be the policy of the Village to:

   A.   Foster uses where adequate police and fire protection are available.

   B.   Allow a minimum two (2) acre lot for single-family residential use and other permitted compatible uses where each domicile may be served by an on-site sewage disposal system.

   C.   Zone E-1 lands least adaptable for sustained long-term agriculture uses and/or least suitable for dense urbanized development because of location, topography, geology, soil types, hydrologic characteristics, or other natural features of the land.

No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure, or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this Title for other than one or more of the following specified uses:

   A.   Residential Uses: Single-family detached dwellings.

   B.   Public, quasi-public, and governmental buildings and facilities:

      1.   Churches and other places of worship.

      2.   Municipal buildings.

      3.   Public and parochial schools.

      4.   Public parks, public playgrounds and public community center buildings.

   C.   Agricultural Uses:

      1.   Gardening and general farming, for private use only, but not including poultry and livestock.

      2.   Greenhouses for private use only; nurseries for private use only.

The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Chapter 12 of this Title:

   A.   Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.

   B.   Clubhouses, country clubs, public or private golf courses, tennis clubs, swimming pools, and similar recreational uses.

   C.   Public utility buildings and structures.

   D.   Kennels for boarding so long as the owners of the kennel reside on the zoning lot, and an adequate means for controlling noise, wastes, and other nuisances to adjoining residential properties are in place at the time the building permit or special use is granted.

   E.   Nurseries and greenhouses for wholesale use only.

   F.   Cemeteries.

   G.   Horses, but not more than one per acre, and housed in a barn at least one hundred (100) feet from any property line. Horses shall not be grazed in a front or side yard, and over-grazing is prohibited. Approval of the construction of said barn shall also be part of the special use application.

   H.   Nursery schools, day schools, and child care centers.

   I.   More than one detached accessory structure or portions of principal buildings designed, arranged, used, or to be used for the storage of automobiles of the occupants of the premises, per principal building.

   J.   More than one detached accessory shed, tool room, or similar building or structure used for domestic storage, per principal building.

Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Official of a permit, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:

   A.   Temporary building, trailer, or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the zoning district. Each permit shall specify the location of both building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.

   B.   Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.

Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or conditioned permitted use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry.

   A.   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of the resident occupants of the premises.

   B.   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests and setback from every property line at least twenty (20) feet.

   C.   Real estate signs in accordance with the applicable regulations of Chapter 11 of this Title.

   D.   Gardening, greenhouse, and other facilities for raising of plant materials, fruits, and vegetables.

   E.   Home occupations.

All uses not expressly authorized in Sections 10-5A-3 through 10-5A-6, inclusive.

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: A separate ground area of not less than two (2) acres shall be designated, provided, and continuously maintained for each parcel containing a permitted or special use.

   B.   Minimum Lot Frontage: A minimum lot frontage of two hundred (200) feet shall be provided for each parcel containing a permitted or special use.

   C.   Yards:

      1.   Front Yard: All structures shall be set back at least fifty (50) feet from the front lot line.

      2.   Side Yard: All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance of not less than twenty (20) feet or ten percent (10%) of the lot frontage, whichever is greater.

      3.   Rear Yard: All principal structures shall be set in a distance of not less than thirty (30) feet from the rear lot line.

   D.   Maximum Height: No principal structure shall exceed thirty five (35) feet in height, and no accessory structure shall exceed twenty (20) feet in height, except as provided elsewhere in this Title.

   E.   Floor Area Ratio: Not to exceed thirty percent (30%).

   F.   Minimum Size of Dwelling: Each single-family detached dwelling, and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, shall contain at least one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet of livable floor area exclusive of garages and any story below grade. All residential units shall be required to have an attached garage having space for storage of a minimum of two (2) passenger automobiles.

   A.   Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 10 of this Title.

   B.   Sign Regulations: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 11 of this Title.

   C.   Trucks: Trucks shall be parked or stored only in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 10 of this Title.

   D.   Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used or maintained on any lot, except such tents that are customarily used for temporary purposes.

The Residential District R-1 as hereby established to provide for an environment of predominately single-family dwellings with certain additional compatible uses which serve the residents living in the District. The R-1 District is also established to implement the purpose and intent for residential districts where provision for compatible community facilities and services are available or can be made available in the near future.

To achieve the purpose of the R-1 Single-Family District, it shall be the policy of the Village to:

   A.   So locate R-1 Districts to other districts nearby or adjacent to available Municipal police and fire protection so as to protect these residential areas from the danger of fire, explosion, or noxious fumes and the irritations of offensive odors, noise, smoke, vibrations, glare, or other threats to health and well being.

   B.   So locate R-1 Single-Family Districts where paved roads meeting current Village standards may serve the residents providing convenience and safety in transportation where mobility is not impeded and where hazards and the intensity or potential for accidents are avoided or minimized.

   A.   Residential Uses:

      1.   Single-Family detached dwellings.

      2.   Small Group Home, as defined in Chapter 2 of this Title and provided no group home is established within six hundred (600) feet.

      3.   Churches and other places of worship.

      4.   Municipal buildings.

      5.   Public and parochial schools.

      6.   Public libraries.

      7.   Public parks, public playgrounds and public community center buildings.

   A.   The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Chapter 12 of this Title:

      1.   Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.

      2.   Clubhouses, country clubs, public or private golf courses, tennis clubs, swimming pools, and similar recreational uses.

      3.   Nursery schools and day care centers, when accessory to the principal residence on the premises.

      4.   Public utility buildings and structures.

      5.   Nurseries for private use only.

      6.   Greenhouses for private use only.

      7.   More than one detached accessory structure or portions of principal buildings designed, arranged, used, or intended to be used for the storage of automobiles of the occupants of the premises, per principal building.

      8.   More than one detached accessory shed, tool room or similar building or structure used for domestic storage, per principal building.

      9.   A carriage house is permitted provided it meets the minimum standards listed below:

         a.   An accessory dwelling of a principal residential structure intended for storing vehicles. It shall consist of a minimum of one full bathroom and one bedroom.

         b.   Minimum one-half acre lot size.

         c.   Minimum size of one thousand (1,000) square feet and maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of the principal structure, including the attached garage.

         d.   Height Restrictions: If the principal structure is one story, then the Carriage House cannot be taller than the principal structure. If the principal structure is two or more stories, then the Carriage House cannot be taller than seventy-five percent (75%) of a two story structure.

         e.   Driveway Construction Specifications: All driveway specifications contained in Title 8 Chapter 1 Section 7 apply.

         f.   The Carriage House must have a twenty (20) foot setback from the principal structure and a forty (40) foot setback from the front of the property. All other standard setbacks also apply.

         g.   All primary exterior materials shall match or be of similar décor to the primary exterior materials of the principal structure.

         h.   All windows shall match or be of similar décor to the windows in the principal structure.

         i.   All utilities shall be buried.

         j.   In consideration of the Village approving a Carriage House Special Use Permit, the owner must record a "Carriage House Agreement" with the Kankakee County Recorder. The Agreement shall be prepared by the Village and shall be signed by both the Village and the owner. The owner shall pay all required County recording fees. Said agreement shall be binding on the heirs, assigns, and subsequent owners of the property. Any future changes to the Agreement must be signed by the current owner and the Village and re-recorded with the Kankakee County Recorder.

Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Official of a permit, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:

   A.   Temporary building, trailer, or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the zoning district. Each permit shall specify the location of both building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.

   B.   Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.

Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or conditioned permitted use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry.

   A   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residential occupants of the premises.

   B.   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests, and set back from every property line at least ten (10) feet.

   C.   Real estate signs in accordance with the applicable regulations of Chapter 11 of this Title.

   D.   Gardening, raising of plant material, fruits, and vegetables.

   E.   Keeping of household pets exclusively for the use of personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes as defined as kennels in Chapter 2 of this Title.

   F.   Home occupations.

All uses not expressly authorized in Sections 10-5B-3 through 10-5B-6, inclusively.

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: A separate ground area of not less than ten thousand five hundred (10,500) square feet shall be designated, provided, and continuously maintained for each parcel containing a permitted and special use.

   B.   Minimum Lot Width: A minimum lot width of eighty (80) feet shall be provided for each parcel containing a permitted or special use. Comer lots shall have a minimum lot width of ninety (90) feet.

   C.   Yards:

      1.   Front Yard: All structures shall be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the front lot line.

      2.   Side Yard: All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance not less than ten feet (10) feet or ten percent (10%) of the lot width, whichever is greater.

      3.   Rear Yard: All principal structures shall be set in a distance of not less than twenty five (25) feet from the rear property line.

   D.   Maximum Height: No principal structure shall exceed thirty five (35) feet in height, no detached garage shall exceed fifteen (15) feet, or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less, and no other accessory structure shall exceed twelve (12) feet in height, except provided in Section 10-3-3.

   E.   Floor Area Ratio: Not to exceed fifty percent (50%).

   F.   Minimum Size of Dwelling: Each single-family detached dwelling, and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, shall contain at least one thousand three hundred fifty (1,350) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of garages and any story below grade. All residential units shall be required to have an attached garage having space for storage of a minimum of two (2) passenger automobiles.

   A.   Parking requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 10 of this Title.

   B.   Sign Regulations: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 11 of this Title.

   C.   Trucks: Trucks shall be parked or stored only in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 10 of this Title.

   D.   Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used, or maintained on any lot, except such tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes.

   E.   Residential Driveways: Shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete or brick pavers and meet the conditions set forth in Section 10-10-1-5M.

The Two-Family Residential District R-2 as hereby established to provide for an environment of predominately two-family attached dwellings with certain additional compatible uses which serve the residents living in the District.

The R-2 District is also established to implement the purpose and intent for residential districts where provision for compatible community facilities and services are available or can be made available in the near future.

To achieve the purpose of the R-2 Two-Family District, it shall be the policy of the Village to:

   A.   To locate R-2 Districts to other districts nearby or adjacent to available Municipal police and fire protection so as to protect these residential areas from the danger of fire, explosion, or noxious fumes and the irritations of offensive odors, noise, smoke, vibrations, glare, or other threats to health and well being.

   B.   To locate R-2 Districts where paved roads meeting current Village standards may serve the residents providing convenience and safety in transportation where mobility is not impeded and where hazards and the intensity or potential for accidents are avoided or minimized.

   A.   Residential Uses:

      1.   Two-Family attached dwellings.

      2.   Single-Family detached dwellings.

      3.   Small Group Homes, as defined in Chapter 2 of this Title and provided no group home is established within six hundred (600) feet.

      4.   Churches and other places of worship.

      5.   Municipal buildings.

      6.   Public and parochial schools.

      7.   Public libraries.

      8.   Public parks, public playgrounds and public community center buildings.

   A.   The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Board as allowed in Chapter 12 of this Title:

      1.   Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.

      2.   Clubhouses, country clubs, public or private golf courses, tennis clubs, swimming pools, and similar recreational uses.

      3.   Nursery schools and day care centers, when accessory to the principal residence on the premises.

      4.   Public utility buildings and structures.

      5.   More than one detached accessory structure or portions of principal buildings designed, arranged, used, or intended to be used for the storage of automobiles of the occupants of the premises, per principal building.

      6.   More than one detached accessory shed, tool room or similar building or structure used for domestic storage, per principal building.

Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Official of a permit, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:

   A.   Temporary building, trailer, or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the zoning district. Each permit shall specify the location of both building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.

   B.   Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation.

Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.

Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or conditioned permitted use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry.

   A.   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residential occupants of the premises.

   B.   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests, and set back from every property line at least ten (10) feet.

   C.   Real estate signs in accordance with the applicable regulations of Chapter 11 of this Title.

   D.   Gardening, raising of plant material, fruits, and vegetables.

   E.   Keeping of household pets exclusively for the use of personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes as defined as kennels in Chapter 2 of this Title.

   F.   Home occupations.

All uses not expressly authorized in Sections 10-5C-3 through 10-5C-6, inclusively.

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: A separate ground area of not less than eleven thousand five hundred (11,500) square feet shall be designated, provided, and continuously maintained for each parcel containing a permitted and special use.

   B.   Minimum Lot Width. A minimum lot width of eighty five (85) feet shall be provided for each parcel containing a permitted or special use. Corner lots shall have a minimum lot width of one hundred (100) feet.

   C.   Yards:

      1.   Front Yard: All structures shall be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the front lot line.

      2.   Side Yard: All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance not less than ten feet (10) feet or ten percent (10%) of the lot width, whichever is greater.

      3.   Rear Yard: All principal structures shall be set in a distance of not less than twenty five (25) feet from the rear property line.

   D.   Maximum Height: No principal structure shall exceed thirty five (35) feet in height, no detached garage shall exceed fifteen (15) feet, or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less, and no other accessory structure shall exceed twelve (12) feet in height, except provided in Section 10-3-3.

   E.   Floor Area Ratio: Not to exceed fifty percent (50%).

   F.   Minimum Size Of Dwelling: Each attached dwelling unit, and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, shall contain at least one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of garages and any story below grade. Each residential unit shall be required to have an attached garage having space for storage of a minimum of two (2) passenger automobiles.

   A.   Parking requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 10 of this Title.

   B.   Sign Regulations: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 11 of this Title.

   C.   Trucks: Trucks shall be parked or stored only in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 10 of this Title.

   D.   Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used, or maintained on any lot, except such tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes.

   E.   Residential Driveways: Shall be constructed of asphalt or concrete and meet the conditions set forth in Section 10-10-1-5M.

The Multiple-Family Residence District R-3 as hereby established to permit existing multi-family developments and to provide for an environment of predominately attached, semi-attached and two-family attached dwellings with certain additional compatible uses which serve the residents living in the District. The R-3 District is also established to implement the purpose and intent for residential districts by providing an appropriate density where provision for compatible community facilities and services are available or can be made available in the near future.

To achieve the purpose of the R-3 Multiple-Family Residence District, it shall be the policy of the Village to:

   A.   So locate R-3 Districts to other districts nearby or adjacent to available Municipal police and fire protection so as to protect these residential areas from the danger of fire, explosion, or noxious fumes and the irritations of offensive odors, noise, smoke, vibrations, glare, or other threats to health and well being.

   B.   So locate R-3 Districts where paved roads meeting current Village standards may serve the residents providing convenience and safety in transportation where mobility is not impeded and where hazards and the intensity or potential for accidents are avoided or minimized.

   C.   So locate R-3 Districts to minimize its effects on single-family developments.

   A.   Residential Uses:

      1.   Attached residential dwellings.

      2.   Semi-attached dwellings.

      3.   Two-Family attached dwellings and the property is under single ownership.

      4.   Large and Small Group Homes, as defined in Chapter 2 of this Title and provided no group home is established within six hundred (600) feet.

   B.   Public, quasi-public, and governmental buildings and facilities:

      1.   Churches and other places of worship.

      2.   Municipal buildings.

      3.   Public and parochial schools.

      4.   Public libraries.

      5.   Public parks, public playgrounds and public community center buildings.

   A.   The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Board as allowed in Chapter 12 of this Title:

      1.   Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.

      2.   Clubhouses, country clubs, public or private golf courses, tennis clubs, swimming pools, and similar recreational uses.

      3.   Public utility buildings and structures.

      4.   Nursery school, day nursery, and child care center, but not allowed in a multifamily residence unit.

      5.   Other multi-family dwellings not listed as permitted use.

      6.   More than one accessory structure or portions of principal buildings designed, arranged, used, or intended to be used for the storage of automobiles of the occupants of the premises, per dwelling unit.

      7.   More than one detached accessory shed, tool room or similar building or structure used for domestic storage, per principal building.

Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Official of a permit, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:

   A.   Temporary building, trailer, or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the zoning district. Each permit shall specify the location of both building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.

   B.   Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.

Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or conditioned permitted use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry.

   A.   Detached garages or structures associated with automobile storage for the exclusive use of residential occupants of the premises of residential uses, provided the parking space quantity does not exceed the number of units in a building. Said garages may exceed the size limitations stipulated in Section 10-3-3 of this Title.

   B.   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests, and set back from every property line at least twenty (20) feet.

   C.   Real estate signs in accordance with the applicable regulations of Chapter 11 of this Title.

   D.   Keeping of household pets exclusively for the use of personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes as defined as kennels in Chapter 2 of this Title.

   E.   Home occupations.

All uses not expressly authorized in Sections 10-5D-3 through 10-5D-6, inclusively.

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: A separate ground area of not less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet shall be designated, provided, and continuously maintained for each parcel containing a multi-family dwelling and special use. This requirement shall not pertain to conveyances for individual attached, semi-attached or two-family dwelling units. For:

      1.   Thirty (30) feet from the front lot line.

      2.   Side Yard: All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance not less than fifteen (15) feet.

      3.   Rear Yard: All principal structures shall be set in a distance of not less than forty (40) feet from the rear property line.

   B.   Maximum Height: No principal structure shall exceed two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty five (35) feet in height, no detached garage shall exceed fifteen (15) feet, or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less, and no other accessory structure shall exceed twelve (12) feet in height, except provided in Section 10-3-3.

   C.   Floor Area Ratio: Not to exceed seventy percent (70%).

   D.   Minimum Size Of Dwelling: Each dwelling shall contain at least the following square feet of floor area for each dwelling unit: multi-family buildings, a ground area of three thousand (3,000) square feet shall be required for each dwelling unit in the building.

   E.   Minimum Lot Width: A minimum lot width of eighty five (85) feet shall be provided for each parcel containing a two (2) unit building, and one hundred twenty (120) feet containing a multi-family building. Corner lots containing multi-family dwellings shall contain a minimum of one hundred forty (140) feet of lot width.

   F.   Yards:

   G.   Front Yard: All structures shall be set back at least thirty [text missing].

      1.   One thousand (1,000) square feet for one (1) and two (2) bedroom units.

      2.   One thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet for three (3) or more bedroom units.

   A.   Parking requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 10 of this Title.

   B.   Sign Regulations: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 11 of this Title.

   C.   Trucks: Trucks shall be parked or stored only in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 10 of this Title.

   D.   Trailers And Boats: Travel trailers and boats shall not be parked or stored on a zoning lot in an R-3 District.

   E.   Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used, or maintained on any lot, except such tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes.