La Grange Park City Zoning Code

RESIDENTIAL ZONING

DISTRICTS

§ 153.115 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS PURPOSE STATEMENTS.

(A) Purpose of R-1A Single-Family Residential Zoning District. The R-1A Single-Family Residential Zoning District is intended for those areas of single-family homes located upon larger lots than the typical single-family zoning lot in the village. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted, as provided herein.

(B) Purpose of R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District. The R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District is intended for those areas of single-family homes located upon sites of the typical zoning lot size for single-family housing within the village. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted, as provided herein.

(C) Purpose of R-2 Two-Family Residential Zoning District. The R-2 Two-Family Residential Zoning District is intended for areas of moderate density where single-family and two-family dwellings are located, similar in dimension to the typical lot size for single-family housing within the community. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted, as provided herein.

(D) Purpose of R-3 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District. The R-3 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District is intended to create a moderate density environment of single-family, two-family, three-family and four-family dwellings. This district may function as a transition zone between single-family neighborhoods and adjacent higher intensity land uses. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted, as provided herein.

(E) Purpose of R-4 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District. The R-4 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District is intended to create a higher density environment of multi-family dwellings and townhomes, as well as three-family and four-family dwellings. Such areas may function as a transition zone between residential neighborhoods and adjacent higher intensity and non-residential land uses. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted, as provided herein.

(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18)

§ 153.116 PERMITTED AND SPECIAL USES.

Table 7-1: Residential Zoning Districts Permitted and Special Uses lists permitted and special uses for the residential districts. A “P” indicates that a use is considered permitted within that district. An “S” indicates that a use is considered a special use in that district and must obtain a special use permit as required in § 153.058 . No letter (i.e., a blank space), or the absence of the use from the table, indicates that use is not permitted within that district.

VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE PARK, ILLINOIS TABLE 7-1: RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS PERMITTED AND SPECIAL USES P = Permitted Use S = Special Use
USE1	DISTRICT					SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS
USE1	R-1A	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS
Residential Uses
Assisted Living Facility					P	§ 153.177(A)
Community Residence, Large (More than 8 persons)				P	P	§ 153.177(B)
Community Residence, Small (8 or less persons)	P	P	P	P	P	§ 153.177(B)
Dwelling, Four-Family				P	P
Dwelling, Multi-Family (5 or more units)					P	§ 153.177(G)
Dwelling, Single-Family	P	P	P	P
Dwelling, Three-Family				P	P
Dwelling, Townhouse					P	§ 153.177(G)
Dwelling, Two-Family			P	P
Independent Living Facility					P	§ 153.177(A)
Nursing Home					P	§ 153.177(A)
Religious Uses
Place of Worship	S	S	S	S	S	§ 153.177(Q)
Commercial Uses
Day Care Home, Adult or Child	P	P	P	P	P	§ 153.177(E)
Open Space Uses
Outdoor Recreation		S				§ 153.177(I)
Parks and Playgrounds	P	P	P	P	P	§ 153.177(E)
Other
Planned Unit Development	S	S	S	S	S	§§ 153.080 - 153.090
Utilities, Private					S	§ 153.177(S)
Wireless Telecommunications Antenna	S, P2	S, P2	S, P2	S, P2	S, P2	§ 153.177(R)
Wireless Telecommunications Facility	S	S	S	S	S	§ 153.177(R)
Wireless Telecommunications Tower	S	S	S	S	S	§ 153.177(R)
1 The terms in the column (“Use”) are defined in §§ 153.300 through 153.304. 2 Only wireless telecommunications antennas that comply with the stealth design standards of § 153.177(R)(1) shall be considered permitted uses.

(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 993, passed 7-8-14; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.117 BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS.

Table 7-2: Residential Zoning Districts Bulk and Setback Regulations establishes bulk and setback regulations for the residential zoning districts.

VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE PARK, ILLINOIS TABLE 7-2: RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
Bulk	R-1A	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4
Minimum lot area	6,700 sq. ft.	6,250 sq. ft.	5,800 sq. ft.	2,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit, but in no case less than 5,800 sq. ft.	1,400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit, but in no case less than 5,800 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width	55 ft.	50 ft.	50 ft.	50 ft.	50 ft.
Minimum lot depth	90 ft.	90 ft.	90 ft.	90 ft.	90 ft.
Maximum principal building height	30 ft. but no more than 2 1/2 stories	30 ft. but no more than 2 1/2 stories	30 ft. but no more than 2 1/2 stories	SF & 2F: 30 ft. but no more than 2 1/2 stories 3F & 4F: 40 ft. but no more than 3 stories	3F & 4F: 40 ft. but no more than 3 stories MF: 45 ft. but no more than 4 stories
Building height setback plane	See § 153.117	See § 153.117	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum building coverage	Interior lot: 30%2 Corner lot: 35%	Interior lot: 30%2 Corner lot: 35%	Interior lot: 35% Corner lot: 40%	Interior lot: 35% Corner lot: 40%	3F & 4F: Interior lot: 35% Corner lot: 40% MF: Interior lot: 50% Corner lot: 60%
Maximum impervious surface coverage3, 4	50%	50%	50%	SF & 2F: 50% 3F & 4F: 60%	3F & 4F: 60% MF: 80%
Setback Requirements	R-1A	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4
Minimum front setback1	Average of front setbacks on the blockface or 35 sq. ft., whichever is less	Average of front setbacks on the blockface or 35 ft., whichever is less	Average of front setbacks on the blockface, with a minimum requirement of 25 ft. and a maximum requirement of 35 ft.	Average of front setbacks on the blockface, with a minimum requirement of 25 ft. and a maximum requirement of 35 ft.	15 ft.
Minimum interior side setback	10% of lot width or 15 ft., whichever is less, but a minimum of 5 ft.	10% of lot width or 15 ft., whichever is less, but a minimum of 5 ft.	10% of lot width or 10 ft., whichever is less, but a minimum of 5 ft.	SF, 2F & 3F: 10% of lot width or 10 ft., whichever is less, but a minimum of 5 ft. 4F: 10% of lot width or 20 ft., whichever is less, but a minimum of 10 ft.	10% of lot width or 15 ft., whichever is less, but a minimum of 10 ft.
Minimum corner side setback	Average of front setbacks on the blockface of 15 ft., whichever is less	Average of front setbacks on the blockface or 15 ft., whichever is less	Average of front setbacks on the blockface or 15 ft., whichever is less	Average of front setbacks on the blockface or 15 ft., whichever is less	15 ft.
Minimum rear setback	15% of lot depth	15% of lot depth	20% of lot depth	25% of lot depth but a minimum of 20 ft.	20% of lot depth but a minimum of 20 ft.
1 On double frontage lots, the required front setback is required on both street frontages. 2 See § 153.193(E)(2)(g) for building coverage bonus for existing principal structures with existing one-car or one-and-a- half-car detached garages. 3 Semi-pervious surface areas (e.g., permeable pavers) may be counted as impervious surface at a reduced rate based on the coefficient of permeability. 4 Lots existing as of January 25, 2011 shall not be considered nonconforming if they exceed the maximum impervious surface requirement of this chapter, and all current impervious surfaces may be repaired and reconstructed. However, if the lot is redeveloped, in that the principal structure is torn down, such lots must then conform to the impervious surface limitations of this chapter. 5 See § 153.193(J) for building coverage bonus for single-family homes with unenclosed front porches.

(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18; Ord. 1201, passed 5-23-23) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.118 BUILDING HEIGHT SETBACK PLANE.

In addition to the general height restrictions in Table 7-2 of this chapter, all buildings on any lot within the R-1A or R-1 District shall be subject to, and shall comply with, the following building height setback plane restrictions. (See Figure 7-1: Building Height Setback Plane.

(A) No portion of a structure shall intersect the planes that begin at a point 20 feet above grade at the side lot line and run at a 45- degree angle toward the interior of the lot until they reach the maximum building height permitted.

(B) Dormers and gable ends may extend into and through the height setback plane, but must comply with the building height restrictions of this chapter.

(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.119 GENERAL STANDARDS OF APPLICABILITY.

(A) Temporary uses. See § 153.195 for standards governing temporary uses.

(B) Accessory structures and uses. See § 153.193 for standards covering accessory structures and uses. Attached garages are not considered an accessory structure but are subject to the requirements of § 153.193(E)(1).

(D) Off-street parking and loading. See §§ 153.205 through 153.218 for standards governing off-street parking and loading.

(E) Landscaping and screening. See §§ 153.230 through 153.242 for standards governing landscaping and screening.

(F) Signs. See §§ 153.255 through 153.265 for standards governing signs.

(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18) Penalty, see § 153.999

La Grange Park City Zoning Code

RESIDENTIAL ZONING

DISTRICTS