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Lake Barrington City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 3

ESTABLISHMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS

8-3-1: DISTRICTS:

   A.   Zoning Districts: The following districts are established for this zoning title:
 
R-5
Single-family residential district two hundred thousand (200,000) square foot lots
R-2
Single-family residential district eighty thousand (80,000) square foot lots
R-1
Single-family residential district forty thousand (40,000) square foot lots
B
Business district
O
Office and research district
M
Manufacturing and industrial district forty thousand (40,000) square foot lots
C
Conservation district
 
   B.   Overlay Districts: In addition, the following overlay districts are established in chapter 5 of this title:
   Agricultural overlay district
   Countryside unit overlay district
   C.   Conformity Required: No building, structure or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected or altered in any district unless it is in conformity with the regulations established and set forth in this title. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990; amd. Ord. 2021-O-12, 9-7-2021)

8-3-2: ZONING MAP:

   A.   Boundaries: The boundaries of the districts are shown on the village of Lake Barrington zoning map which is part of zoning ordinance 90-O-16.
   B.   Map On File: The zoning map with all the notations, references and other information shown has the same force and effect as if it were all fully set forth or described. The original zoning map is properly attested and on file with the village clerk. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

8-3-3: BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS:

   A.   District boundaries are the centerline of the rights of way unless otherwise shown.
   B.   Where the property has been or may be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be the lot lines.
   C.   In any unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the zoning map shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

8-3-4: ZONING OF ANNEXED LAND:

Any territory annexed to the village shall be automatically classified as an R-5 single-family residential district unless an annexation agreement takes precedence. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

8-3-5: HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS:

   A.   Purposes: Home occupations, as defined in section 8-2-2, “Definitions”, of this code, are allowed as long as they are uses that conform to the standards of this Section. In general, a home occupation is an accessory use so located and conducted that the average neighbor, under normal circumstances, would not be aware of its existence. The standards for home occupations are intended to ensure compatibility with other permitted uses and the residential character of the Village and to maintain the subordinate and incidental status of the home occupation.
   B.   Location: A home occupation may be conducted in any dwelling unit or in any building or structure accessory to the dwelling unit in any zoning district in which dwelling units are permitted.
   C.   Permitted Uses: Home occupations shall include and are limited to the following uses:
      1.   Babysitting services;
      2.   Instruction in music, dance, home crafts and art; provided, that the total class size does not exceed four (4) students at any time;
      3.   Occasional sales;
      4.   Offices of accountants, architects, brokers, consultants, engineers, insurance agents, lawyers, real estate agents and urban planners;
      5.   Offices of medical, dental or veterinary practitioners;
      6.   Offices of ministers, priests and rabbis;
      7.   Offices of sales personnel, sales representatives or manufacturers' representatives; provided, that no retail transactions shall be made on the premises except through telephone, telegraph, fax or mail communication and no wholesale transactions shall include the acceptance or delivery or merchandise on the premises;
      8.   Repair services, but not including retail sales;
      9.   Studios of artists, authors, composers, photographers and sculptors;
      10.   Workrooms of dressmakers, seamstresses and tailors;
      11.   Workrooms for home crafts, such as model making, rug weaving, lapidary work and cabinet making.
   D.   Prohibited Uses: All home occupations not permitted are prohibited.
   E.   Standards: The following standards shall govern the operation of a home occupation:
      1.   The building or structure in which the home occupation is located shall be subject to the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.
      2.   The home occupation shall be conducted completely within the dwelling unit or within an accessory building or structure.
      3.   Only the permanent residents of the dwelling unit shall be employed in the home occupation.
      4.   The home occupation shall be subordinate and incidental to the principal use of the building or structure for residential purposes. Not more than the lesser of five hundred (500) square feet or fifteen percent (15%) of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit and accessory buildings or structures on the premises on which the home is located shall be devoted to the home occupation.
      5.   The outside display of goods and the outside storage of equipment, materials or motor vehicles utilized in the home occupation shall be prohibited.
      6.   Off-street parking for the home occupation shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8 of this Title.
      7.   No home occupation shall generate noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference in excess of that permitted in M, B and O Districts and such home occupation shall be further restricted so that in no event shall it generate noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference beyond that which normally occurs in the residential zoning district in which it is located.
   F.   Occasional Sales:
      1.   General: As used herein "occasional sales" shall mean those sales of goods, wares and merchandise owned by the occupant or former occupant of the premises or owned by a group of persons having a common sale generally known as garage sales, basement sales, house sales, estate sales, yard sales and rummage sales conducted on an infrequent and irregularly scheduled basis on premises zoned or used for residential purposes. Bulk sales, the sale of multiple new items of the same description and the sale of consigned merchandise, merchandise brought to the premises for resale or for reconditioning for resale are prohibited.
      2.   Time Limitation: It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or to allow to be conducted an occasional sale as defined herein on premises zoned or used for residential purposes over a period of time in excess of two (2) days or to conduct more than one such occasional sale on the same premises, by the same household, within any six (6) month period. It is further provided that no occasional sale as defined herein shall begin before nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. nor continue later than six o'clock (6:00) P.M.
      3.   Permit; Application; Fee:
         a.   Permit Required: Whenever three (3) or more persons from different households conduct a combined occasional sale on the same day or days, which sale offers items for sale at three (3) or more residences, a permit shall be required.
         b.   Application: The permit application shall be filed with the village clerk by appearing in person or by mail utilizing a permit application provided by the village clerk. The application shall contain the names and addresses of all persons offering items for sale from their residences in the combined occasional sale. The permit application shall be signed by one or more members of each household offering goods for sale in the combined occasional sale and the application shall state that all those whose names are listed in the application shall comply with the provisions of this section.
         c.   Display Of Permit: Each permit shall be prominently displayed on one of the premises covered by the permit in such a manner that it is easily visible to persons passing by the premises.
         d.   Permit Fee: The fee for each such permit issued shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00).
         e.   Exceptions: No permit shall be required for other occasional sales as defined in this title except as provided by this section.
      4.   Signs:
         a.   No more than two (2) signs shall be displayed designating the location of any such occasional sale. One sign shall be a directional sign which may be located off of the sale premises, provided any off premises sign shall not interfere with traffic or cause a safety hazard. A second sign may be displayed only in the area between the public street and the front building line of the house at which the sale is being held and not within any portion of dedicated right of way of any street, road, highway or on other public property. Signs for such sales shall not exceed a gross surface area of six (6) square feet on each of two (2) display surfaces and each sign shall not exceed a height of three feet (3') as measured from the ground to the top of the sign. All other items which might be used to draw attention to such sales, including, but not limited to, banners, streamers, balloons and flags are hereby prohibited.
         b.   All signs authorized under this section shall be removed no later than three (3) hours after conclusion of the sale and in no event later than nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. on the second day of the sale.
      5.   Display Of Merchandise: It shall be unlawful for any person to display for sale any goods, wares or merchandise under the provisions of this section beyond the property lines of his or her lot. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990; amd. Ord. 2022-O-15, 12-6-2022)

8-3-6: CORNER LOTS:

On any corner lot, no structure of any kind or vegetation in excess of eighteen inches (18") above street level at the edge of pavement shall be located in any portion of such lot within fifty feet (50') of the lot corner formed by the intersection of any two (2) streets. (Ord. 2007-O-20, 10-2-2007)

8-3-7: ANTENNAS:

   A.   Intent And Purpose: It is the determination of the village that antennas of all sizes, shapes, varieties and uses, including, but not limited to, those used for private or public radio and television transmitting and receiving, microwave and parabolic, dish, spherical, horn and disk type antennas constitute physical additions to the village of such character and degree of unsightliness that their construction, placement, installation and use require regulation by the village.
The purpose and intent of this section is to promote and protect the general health, safety and welfare of the people and to protect and to preserve the taxable value of real estate in the village.
   B.   General Requirements:
      1.   Building Permit Required: Every installation of an antenna shall require a building permit prior to commencement.
      2.   Permit Null And Void: Any such building permit issued for an antenna shall be null and void if such antenna is used in violation of any applicable state or federal law.
      3.   Advertising, Illumination, Etc.: No advertising, logos or symbols shall be permitted on any antenna, nor shall any antenna be illuminated except by such safety lighting as required by applicable state or federal law. Each antenna shall be of one and only one color and shall have a flat, matte, nongloss and nonfluorescent type finish. All antenna installations shall exhibit architectural design and coloration to blend with the surroundings and structural integrity. Installations of inferior materials or of questionable stability shall not be permitted.
      4.   Screening Required: Every parabolic, dish, spherical, horn and/or disk type antenna, including the base therefor shall be substantially eighty five percent (85%) screened from the view from any point within two hundred fifty feet (250') from the center point of the proposed location of each such antenna and from a point or points that are between ground level and twenty feet (20') above ground level.
      5.   Number Permitted: Not more than one parabolic, dish, spherical, horn and/or disk type antenna may be installed on a single zoning lot.
      6.   Roof Installations: Roof installations of parabolic, dish, spherical, horn and disk type antennas, including the base, shall be identical in color to the roof and the height thereof shall not exceed the highest point of the roof. Flat roof installations shall be enclosed by a penthouse, fence, false mansard or other visual screen consistent with the materials and color of the building. Penthouses, fences and false mansards or other structures used as a visual screen shall not be used in determining the highest point of the roof.
      7.   Temporary Installations: Temporary mobile or trailer installations of antennas exceeding one given or specific week within any calendar year shall not be permitted.
      8.   Ground Installations: Ground installations shall be landscaped so as to be compatible with the surrounding properties.
      9.   Screening Methods: Appropriate screening methods may include, but are not necessarily limited to, evergreen shrubs, evergreen trees, wood or brick fence or a house. Any humanmade screening material shall be limited to seven feet (7') in height, except for a house which shall meet the height restrictions contained in this title.
      10.   Construction And Installation: The construction and installation of antenna shall strictly conform to all applicable provisions of this code.
      11.   Quality Of Installations: All installations shall exhibit architectural quality, coloration to blend with surroundings and structural integrity.
      12.   Experimental Installations: Experimental or temporary installations, inferior materials and questionable stability are not permitted.
      13.   Permanent Foundations: Permanent foundations shall be adequate for anticipated wind loads.
      14.   Electrical Connections: Electrical connections shall be low voltage direct or pulsed current except where the device connected is Underwriters Laboratory approved in which case alternating current will be allowed to code requirements.
      15.   Access Secured: Installations shall be secured from access by children as in the case of an attractive nuisance.
      16.   Freestanding Antennas: No freestanding antennas shall exceed the maximum permitted height for a building in the zoning district where it is located.
   C.   Residential Areas: In addition to the general requirements, all installations on properties within any residential zoning district shall also comply with the following requirements:
      1.   In every case the installation shall not be located within any required setbacks or side yards.
      2.   The maximum allowable size of any antenna in a residential area shall be determined by the corresponding lot size as indicated on the following table:
 
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Diameter Or Span For Parabolic, Dish, Spherical, Horn And Disk Antennas
Maximum Height For Parabolic, Dish, Spherical, Horn, And Disk Antennas For Ground Based And Flat Roof Installations
40,000 sq. ft.
6 ft.
9 ft.
80,000 sq. ft.
8 ft.
11 ft.
200,000 sq. ft.
10 ft.
13 ft.
More than 200,000 sq. ft.
10 ft.
13 ft.
 
 
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Span For Tower, Rod Or Frame Type Antennas
Maximum Span For Tower, Rod Or Frame Type Antennas Above Highest Point Of Roof
40,000 sq. ft.
6 ft.
12 ft.
80,000 sq. ft.
8 ft.
12 ft.
200,000 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12 ft.
More than 200,000 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12 ft.
 
   D.   Nonresidential Areas: In addition to the general requirements, all installations of antennas on properties lying within nonresidential zoning districts shall also comply with the following requirements:
      1.   Installation Setback: In every case the installation shall be set back from the property lines a minimum distance equal to two (2) times the height or equal to the required building setback, whichever is greater.
      2.   Antenna Size: The maximum allowable size of any antennas in a nonresidential zoning district shall be determined by the corresponding lot size as indicated on the following table:
 
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Diameter Or Span For Parabolic, Dish, Spherical, Horn And Disk Antennas
Maximum Height For Parabolic, Dish, Spherical, Horn, And Disk Antennas For Ground Based And Flat Roof Installations
40,000 sq. ft.
6 ft.
9 ft.
80,000 sq. ft.
8 ft.
11 ft.
200,000 sq. ft.
10 ft.
13 ft.
More than 200,000 sq. ft.
10 ft.
13 ft.
 
 
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Span For Tower, Rod Or Frame Type Antennas
Maximum Span For Tower, Rod Or Frame Type Antennas Above Highest Point Of Roof
40,000 sq. ft.
12 ft.
12 ft.
80,000 sq. ft.
14 ft.
12 ft.
200,000 sq. ft.
16 ft.
12 ft.
More than 200,000 sq. ft.
16 ft.
12 ft.
 
      3.   Special Uses: Where an approved antenna does not comply with one or more of the requirements of this section or any other applicable provisions of this title, then a special use permit shall be required.
Any antenna installed permanently on the effective date hereof and which has been installed pursuant to a building permit issued on or before said date shall be deemed to be a legal nonconforming use and subject to the applicable provisions of this title. All other antennas shall be removed or otherwise modified to comply with this section within six (6) months of the effective date hereof. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

8-3-8: FENCES; BERMS:

The following requirements shall be applicable relative to the installation, construction, and/or maintenance of any fence or berm within the village. (Ord. 2013-O-12, 9-3-2013)

8-3-8-1: REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE R-1, R-2, R-5, AND C DISTRICTS:

   A.   Permitted height of fences and berms in R-1, R-2, R-5, and C districts:
      1.   Front Yard: Fences and berms are prohibited in front yards.
      2.   Rear Yards And Side Yards: Fences and berms, or any combination thereof, shall not exceed seven feet (7') in height in any rear yard or side yard.
      3.   Corner Lot Side Yards: Fences and berms, or any combination thereof, shall not exceed four feet (4') in height in any corner lot side yard.
      4.   Through Lots: On any lot that has a rear yard abutting any road, street, or right of way, fences and berms or any combination thereof, shall not exceed seven feet (7') in height.
   B.   Location, construction, and maintenance of fences and berms in R-1, R-2, R-5, and C districts:
      1.   All fences shall be constructed of wood, brick, stone, wrought iron, extruded aluminum with a wrought iron appearance, vinyl, plastic, composite or similar decorative materials.
      2.   A gated entrance shall be provided. Gates shall not swing open into any sidewalk, street, alley, or across any property line.
      3.   Chainlink fences and temporary fencing shall be prohibited, except on construction sites or unless authorized as part of a planned development.
      4.   Barbed wire, woven wire, and/or livestock fencing shall be prohibited, except in the agricultural and countryside overlay districts.
      5.   Concrete and imitation concrete walls are prohibited.
      6.   Electrified fences shall be prohibited, except in agricultural and countryside overlay districts.
      7.   Fences may be constructed up to the property line, except as otherwise provided in this section.
      8.   No fence or berm shall be installed, erected, constructed, located, and/or maintained in such a manner so as to impede or block stormwater and/or surface water flows, except as may be approved in advance in writing by the village engineer.
      9.   No fence or berm shall be installed, erected, constructed, located, and/or maintained in such manner so as to impede the sightlines of any vehicle on, entering, or leaving any public right of way.
      10.   If a fence is designed so that one side has a more finished appearance, the side with the more finished appearance shall be located on the exterior so as to face adjoining properties and away from the property on which it is located.
      11.   If a fence is designed with posts, the posts shall be placed on the inside of the fence or centered on the plane of the fence.
      12.   No fence or berm shall be erected within any public right of way.
      13.   The installation of any impervious surface on a berm is and shall be prohibited, except as otherwise approved in advance by the village administrator, or his designee.
      14.   Fences shall be maintained in good repair and in structurally sound condition and in a neat, clean, attractive, and good condition. (Ord. 2013-O-12, 9-3-2013)

8-3-8-2: REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE B, M, AND O DISTRICTS:

   A.   Permitted height of fences and berms in the B, M and O districts:
      1.   Front Yards: Fences and berms are prohibited in front yards.
      2.   Rear Yards And Side Yards: Fences and berms, or any combination thereof, shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height in any rear yard or side yard.
      3.   Corner Lot Side Yards: Fences and berms, or any combination thereof, shall not exceed six feet (6') in height on any corner lot side yard.
      4.   Through Lots: On any lot which has a rear yard abutting any road, street, or right of way, fences and berms or any combination thereof, shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height.
   B.   Location, construction, and maintenance of fences and berms in the B, M, and O districts:
      1.   Fences may be constructed of wood, brick, stone, wrought iron, extruded aluminum with a wrought iron appearance, vinyl, plastic, chainlink, composite, or similar material.
      2.   A gated entrance shall be provided. Gates shall not swing open into any sidewalk, street, alley, or across any property line. Where gates are kept locked or are lockable, the applicable fire department shall be provided access by keys and/or a knox box.
      3.   Barbed wire is prohibited, except in agricultural and countryside overlay districts.
      4.   Concrete and imitation concrete walls are prohibited.
      5.   Electrified fences shall be prohibited, except in agricultural and countryside overlay districts.
      6.   Temporary fencing is prohibited except when used on a construction site.
      7.   Fences may be constructed up to the property line, except as otherwise provided in this section.
      8.   No fence or berm shall be installed, erected, constructed, located and/or maintained in such a manner so as to impede or block stormwater and/or surface water flows, except as may be approved in advance in writing by the village engineer.
      9.   No fence or berm shall be installed, erected, constructed, located, and/or maintained in such manner so as to impede the sightlines of any vehicle on, entering, or leaving any public right of way.
      10.   If a fence is designed so that one side has a more finished appearance, the side with the more finished appearance shall be located on the exterior so as to face adjoining properties and away from the property on which it is located.
      11.   If a fence is designed with posts, the posts shall be placed on the inside of the fence or centered on the plane of the fence.
      12.   No fence or berm shall be erected within any public right of way.
      13.   The installation of any hard surface on a berm is and shall be prohibited, except as otherwise approved in advance by the village administrator, or his designee.
      14.   Fences shall be maintained in good repair and in structurally sound condition and in a neat, clean, attractive, and good condition. (Ord. 2013-O-12, 9-3-2013)

8-3-8-3: MAXIMUM SLOPE OF BERMS:

The maximum permitted slope of any berm hereafter constructed or any existing berm subject to any substantial modification shall be a four to one (4:1) slope. Any such slope of any berm hereafter constructed or subject to any substantial modification shall be no steeper than four to one (4:1). (Ord. 2013-O-12, 9-3-2013)

8-3-9: GAS POWERED RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT:

The operation of any vehicle, watercraft, equipment or device powered by internal combustion of any kind for recreational purposes, including, but not limited to, dirt bikes, motorcycles, motorbikes, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft and gas powered models, on any zoning lot or parcel within the village when: a) such operation(s) in the aggregate, exceeds two (2) hours within any twenty four (24) hour period; or b) when such operation(s) occurs before seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. or after ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.; and c) when any such operation is audible at the property line of such lot or parcel, is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited, provided, however, operations inconsistent with the provisions of this section may be authorized on property which is not within any residential zoning district by a special use permit granted in accordance with the terms of this section. (Ord. 95-O-4, 1-17-1995)

8-3-10: TEMPORARY USES:

   A.   Permittance; Limitations; Restrictions And Standards: Temporary uses, as defined in this title, shall be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the limitations, restrictions and standards established in this section and any other applicable provisions of this code. No temporary use shall continue for such a length of time that it constitutes a permanent use.
   B.   Restrictions On Occasional Sales: Restrictions on occasional sales in subsection 8-3-5F of this chapter are exempt from the standards of this section.
   C.   Temporary Uses Subject To Administrative Review: The following temporary uses may be permitted in any zoning district if the enforcement officer determines that same are reasonably necessary to address emergency or unique circumstances, such uses meet the requirements of this title and the other applicable provisions of this code, and except as specifically provided herein, shall only be located on property within the village only after a temporary use permit therefor has been issued by the village's enforcement officer, and shall be subject to the following limitations, restrictions and/or conditions:
Construction trailers, storage sheds and yards used for construction equipment and material, excluding bulk storage of hazardous or flammable materials, and portable lavatories, subject to timely and continued compliance with the following conditions:
      1.   The trailer, shed, storage area or portable lavatory is incidental to the construction of a building or development for which one or more village building or site development permit(s) has been issued.
      2.   The trailer, shed, storage area or portable lavatory is located on the same lot as the building or development, or an abutting lot with the written consent of that property owner.
      3.   The trailer, shed, storage area, or portable lavatory shall remain within the village as permitted by this section no longer than the time of construction, as determined by the issuance of any occupancy permit for the building or development, if applicable.
      4.   The trailer, shed, storage area or portable lavatory shall be located no closer than thirty feet (30') from any other property located in a residential district.
Dumpsters and/or roll-offs for refuse and/or recycling containers ("dumpsters"), subject to timely and continued compliance with the following conditions:
      1.   A dumpster shall be permitted to be located on a property in conjunction with a valid building permit, provided however, the owner(s) and/or occupant(s) of the subject property shall be responsible to immediately remove said dumpster from the property as soon as said dumpster is no longer reasonably necessary to serve the property, or when the enforcement officer determines that said dumpster is no longer reasonably necessary to serve the property, whichever first occurs.
      2.   A dumpster shall be permitted to be located on a property for a period of not to exceed fifteen (15) days in the aggregate from the date of issuance by the enforcement officer of a temporary use permit therefor for purposes other than construction and when not in conjunction with a valid building permit. An extension for an additional fifteen (15) days in the aggregate may be granted by the enforcement officer if the enforcement officer determines that such extension is reasonably necessary.
      3.   No dumpster shall be placed on any property within the village, not in conjunction with a valid building permit, until and unless a temporary use permit therefor shall have been obtained from the enforcement officer, and the applicant for said temporary use permit shall be required to provide to the enforcement officer any and all such information as determined to be reasonably necessary by the enforcement officer for issuance of the required permit.
      4.   Dumpsters shall be located only on the property being served and only with the written permission of the property owner(s).
      5.   No dumpster shall be located on village property (including, but not limited to, any village right of way), except with the prior written permission of the village board and/or village administrator.
Mobile home or trailer for temporary use as a construction office or a construction and sales office, subject to timely and continued compliance with the following conditions:
      1.   The construction, if any, is on the same property as the mobile home or trailer.
      2.   It is not moved to the site more than thirty (30) days prior to construction and is removed no later than thirty (30) days after construction has been completed as determined by the issuance of any occupancy permit for the building or development, if applicable.
      3.   It is not used for any purpose other than that connected with on site construction.
      4.   It is determined by the enforcement officer to be reasonably necessary, given the size and nature of the construction project.
      5.   It remains for a period not to exceed twenty four (24) months in the aggregate.
      6.   It is utilized only incidental to on site construction during daylight hours and not for residential living quarters.
      7.   It is parked in a location approved in advance in writing by the enforcement officer.
      8.   It is skirted in a manner approved in advance in writing by the enforcement officer.
      9.   If it is also to be utilized as a sales office, it shall provide adequate designated customer parking, as determined to be appropriate and necessary by the enforcement officer.
Portable storage units, subject to timely and continued compliance with the following conditions:
      1.   A portable storage unit located on any private property for a period of fifteen (15) days or less in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period shall not require a temporary use permit issued by the enforcement officer but shall otherwise be subject to the restrictions and requirements of this section.
      2.   A portable storage unit located on private property for a period of greater than fifteen (15) days in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period shall require a temporary use permit issued by the enforcement officer.
      3.   Except as provided in subsection 1 of this use, no portable storage unit shall be erected on any property within the village until and unless a temporary use permit therefor shall have been obtained from the enforcement officer, and the applicant for said temporary use permit shall be required to provide to the enforcement officer any such information as determined necessary by the enforcement officer for issuance of the required permit.
      4.   A portable storage unit shall be permitted to be located on any private property for not to exceed ninety (90) days in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period. An extension of an additional ninety (90) day period in the aggregate in the same twelve (12) month period may be granted by the enforcement officer if the enforcement officer determines that such extension is reasonably necessary.
      5.   No portable storage unit may be located on any property, except with the written permission of the property owner(s).
      6.   No portable storage unit shall be located on any village property (including, but not limited to, any village right of way), except with the prior written permission of the village board and/or the village administrator.
      7.   A portable storage unit shall be located only on the private property being served, at least five feet (5') from any property line, and only on a hard surface driveway.
      8.   Only one portable storage unit shall be located on any private property at one time.
      9.   No such portable storage unit located on private property shall exceed sixteen feet (16') in length, eight feet (8') in width, and eight feet (8') in height.
Tents, or other temporary structures, subject to timely and continued compliance with the following conditions:
      1.   A tent or other temporary structure(s) erected on any property for fifteen (15) days or less in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period shall not require a temporary use permit issued by the enforcement officer but shall otherwise be subject to the restrictions and requirements of this section.
      2.   A tent or other temporary structure(s) erected on any property for more than fifteen (15) days in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period shall require a temporary use permit issued by the enforcement officer and shall be subject to the restrictions and requirements of this section.
      3.   Except as provided in subsection 1 of this use, no tent or other temporary structure(s) shall be erected on any property within the village until and unless a temporary use permit therefor shall have been obtained from the enforcement officer, and the applicant for said temporary use permit shall be required to provide to the enforcement officer any and all such information as determined necessary by the enforcement officer for issuance of the required permit.
      4.   No tents or other temporary structure(s) shall be erected on any property for more than forty five (45) days in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period.
      5.   No tents or other temporary structure(s) shall be erected on any property, except with the prior written permission of the property owner(s).
      6.   No tent or other temporary structure(s) may be located on any village property, except with the prior written permission of the village board and/or the village administrator.
      7.   The height of the tent or other temporary structure(s) and setbacks applicable to the location of the tent or other temporary structure(s) shall conform to the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located, unless otherwise determined to be reasonably necessary and approved in advance in writing by the enforcement officer.
      8.   The use conducted in the tent or other temporary structure(s) shall be a use permitted in the respective zoning district in which the property is located, unless otherwise determined to be reasonably necessary and approved in advance in writing by the enforcement officer.
      9.   Other such temporary uses as may be determined necessary by the enforcement officer, to address emergency or unique circumstances, provided, however, such temporary uses shall be permitted on a property for not to exceed ninety (90) days in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period, with a maximum renewal or extension of an additional ninety (90) days in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period, if determined to be reasonably necessary by the zoning enforcement official, and such temporary uses shall not adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of occupants and users of the temporary use, or adjacent properties or persons, or to the public.
      10.   Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions and requirements of this Paragraph C, but without any limitation on said restrictions and requirements, a tent used for a use which is accessory to and subordinate to a principal use may be permitted on a property from May 1 through November 1, or for any part of such period, provided that: (i) the principal use on the subject property is otherwise in compliance with this Zoning Ordinance; (ii) the use of such tent otherwise complies with the provisions of this Paragraph C; (iii) a temporary use permit for such tent is issued by the Enforcement Officer only after such tent has been approved for occupancy by both the Building Commissioner and by the applicable Fire Protection District; (iv) such tent shall be removed on or before November 1 of each calendar year and shall not again be erected on the same property until on or after the following May 1; and (v) such tent shall not be erected or maintained on the same property during the same calendar year, other than during the period from May 1 through November 1 of the same calendar year.
   D.   Temporary Uses Subject To Review By The Village Board: Carnivals, outdoor festivals, sidewalk sales, educational, health and/or fitness exhibitions and events, farmers' market(s), or other public interest and special events ("the event") are permitted as temporary uses in any zoning district if such temporary uses meet the requirements of this title and the other applicable provisions of this code, shall only be located on property within the village after a temporary use permit therefor has been issued by the village board, and shall be subject to timely and continued compliance with the following conditions:
      1.   Vehicles, trailers, and other equipment related to the event shall not be permitted to block driveways or other points of emergency vehicular access to any property, or any portion of the public way.
      2.   The operation of the event shall be located entirely within the private or public property designated for the respective event(s).
      3.   The event(s) shall only be permitted during hours when the facility's parking would not be used for the primary use's high traffic generation activities.
      4.   If determined necessary by the village board, or by the applicable law enforcement or fire protection agency, access to the event(s) and security therefor may be controlled by qualified personnel paid for by the permit applicant. Prior to, and as a condition for, receiving a temporary use permit for any event, the permit applicant must provide to the village board, for its approval, written communication from the applicable law enforcement or fire protection agency that adequate access and security provisions for the respective event(s) have been made.
      5.   Prior to receiving a permit, and as a condition thereof, the permit applicant must provide to the village board, for its approval, written evidence that adequate provisions have been made for sanitary facilities for the respective event(s).
      6.   Prior to the commencement of any event(s) for which a temporary use permit is required, the building commissioner shall approve all electrical and lighting facilities for the respective event(s). Prior to receiving the required temporary use permit, the permit applicant must provide to the village board, for its approval, written communication from the building commissioner that adequate provisions have been made for electrical and lighting facilities.
      7.   Maximum noise levels and/or hours of operation for the event may be established by the village board, or its designee. The approved noise levels and/or hours of operation may be based on the distance of the site to adjoining residential uses and any history of complaints about similar events, or other factors reasonably determined to be relevant by the village board, or its designee.
      8.   The permit applicant shall provide to the village a security deposit in a form and in an amount approved by the village board, or its designee, for complete site restoration upon the event's conclusion or should the respective temporary use permit be revoked, if required by the village board. (Ord. 2010-O-20, 11-3-2010; amd. Ord. 2020-O-12, 5-5-2020)

8-3-11: ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED:

Pursuant to the authority reserved to municipalities under Section 55-25 of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, the following adult use cannabis business establishments are hereby prohibited in all Zoning Districts of the Village:
   Adult Use Cannabis Cultivation Center,
   Adult Use Cannabis Craft Grower,
   Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization,
   Adult Use Infuser Organization or Infuser,
   Adult Use Cannabis Processing Organization or Processor,
   Adult Use Cannabis Transporting Organization or Transporter, and
   Any other Adult Use Cannabis Business Establishment(s) as defined in this Title 8. (Ord. 2019-O-13, 12-10-2019)

8-3-12-1: PURPOSES:

The purposes of this Section are to:
   A.   Establish zoning regulations relative to the installation and operation of renewable energy systems permitted to be installed within the Village, i.e., Small Wind Energy Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Systems.
   B.   Accommodate sustainable energy production from renewable energy sources.
   C.   Preserve the character and aesthetics of the Village's zoning districts in the interest of maintaining property values, and promoting the public health, safety and welfare of Village residents and businesses. (Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)

8-3-12-2: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements set forth in this Section shall govern the Renewable Energy Systems which may be installed within the Village.
   A.   Applicability: The provisions of this Section are intended to establish zoning regulations for Solar Energy Systems and Small Wind Energy Systems which may be installed in the Village. Geothermal Energy Systems and Large Wind Energy Systems are not permitted within any zoning district of the Village. Renewable energy installations not explicitly addressed herein may be authorized by a special use permit issued by the Village subject to compliance with the applicable provisions of this Village Code.
   B.   Use: Except as authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Village for public utility purposes, a Renewable Energy System shall be accessory to the principal permitted use of a site.
   C.   Approvals: No approval granted for a Renewable Energy System under the provisions of this Section shall be construed to prevent ordinary or permitted building, landscaping, or other accessory improvements on adjacent properties.
   D.   Permitting and Installation:
      1.   A building permit is required to be obtained from the Village prior to commencement of any construction activity relative to the installation of any Renewable Energy System.
      2.   The owner of a Renewable Energy System shall ensure that it is installed and maintained in good condition and in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Village Code and the laws, statutes, codes, and regulations enforced by any State or Federal agency of competent jurisdiction.
      3.   All Small Wind Energy Systems shall be equipped with manual and/or automatic controls to limit rotation of blades to a speed below the manufacturer's designed limits.
      4.   All wiring associated with a Renewable Energy System shall be underground or contained within a raceway that complements the building materials of the principal structure.
      5.   Interconnection: Energy produced by a Renewable Energy System shall be utilized on-site, except for Net Metering as authorized by the appropriate regulatory agencies required by law.
      6.   Illumination of a Renewable Energy System shall be prohibited, except to accommodate co-installation of parking lot lighting luminaries, where applicable.
      7.   Signage: No commercial signage or attention-getting device is permitted on any Renewable Energy System. A sign of a plain white background with black lettering not exceeding four (4) square feet in size shall be provided on each Small Wind Energy System which indicates the emergency contact information of the property owner or operator.
      8.   Screening: There shall be no required mechanical screening for Renewable Energy Systems. (Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)

8-3-12-3: SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS:

   A.   Authorization of Use:
      1.   Building-Mounted Small Wind Energy System:
         a,   Building-Mounted Small Wind Energy Systems shall be permitted in the B, O, and M Zoning Districts and shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of this Section and the other applicable provisions of this Village Code.
         b.   Maximum Permitted Height: The maximum total permitted height of a Building-Mounted Small Wind Energy System shall not exceed ten feet (10') above the peak roof height of the building upon which said System is installed, or ten feet (10') above the maximum building height permitted in the respective zoning district in which said System will be located, whichever is less.
         c.   Location:
            (1)   Building-Mounted Small Wind Energy Systems shall be affixed to the roof deck of a flat roof or to the ridge or slope of a pitched roof and may not be affixed to the parapet or chimney of any structure.
            (2)   Such systems shall be set back a minimum of five feet (5') from the edge or eave of the roof.
      2.   Ground-Mounted Small Wind Energy System: Ground-mounted Small Wind Energy Systems shall be prohibited in all Zoning Districts of the Village.
   B.   Noise: Sound levels for any Building-Mounted Small Wind Energy System shall not exceed the maximum decibels established in Section 8-4-8 (Performance Standards) of this Title. The Village may, at its discretion, require a professional sound measurement by a third party expert at the expense of the property owner, to confirm that the performance of such a wind energy system complies with said Performance Standards.
   C.   Color: Building-Mounted Small Wind Energy Systems shall be monochromatic in color, finished with a neutral and non-reflective coating, such as white or light grey. Ground equipment, such as cabinets and associated facilities, shall be factory-finished to match or complement the color of other structures on the respective property. (Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)
8-3-12-4: SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS:
   A.   Authorization of Use:
      1.   Permitted Use: Building-Mounted Solar Energy Systems may be authorized administratively by a building permit in all zoning districts in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the other applicable provisions of this Village Code and shall be subject to prior review of the plans therefor and written approval thereof by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Building Commissioner, or their designees.
      2.   Special Use: Any Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System must be specifically authorized by a special use, but such systems shall only be located within the Village's B, O, or M Zoning District.
   B.   Height:
      1.   Building-Mounted Solar Energy System:
         a.   When installed on a flat roof, a Building-Mounted Solar Energy System shall not exceed a maximum height of six feet (6') as measured from the roof surface of the building on which the system will be mounted to the highest point of the system as installed;
         b.   When installed on a pitched roof, a Building-Mounted Solar Energy System shall be mounted parallel to the pitch of the roof and not extend more than one (1) foot off of the roof surface;
         c.   In any event, the height of a Building-Mounted Solar Energy System shall not exceed five feet (5') above the peak roof height of said building or five feet (5') above the maximum permitted building height of the respective zoning district, whichever is less.
      2.   Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System: The maximum height of a Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System shall be six feet (6') as measured from the average grade at the base of the system to the highest edge of the system as installed.
   C.   Location of Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems:
      1.   All Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems shall be subject to and shall require a special use permit authorizing installation and maintenance thereof by an ordinance approved by the Corporate Authorities of the Village after a required public hearing thereon, which special use permit shall require and include, but not be limited to, the Applicant's submission to the Village of a landscape screening plan and a plan for the decommissioning of such System, including a performance guarantee, all of which shall be approved by the special use ordinance.
      2.   Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems shall not be located within any portion of the required front yard or corner side yard of any lot or parcel or in any utility, water, sewer, or other type of public or Village easement.
      3.   All parts of any Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System shall be set back at least fifteen feet (15') from any interior side lot line(s) and at least fifteen feet (15') from any rear property line(s) of any lot or parcel, and a clear, brush-free and vegetation-free area not less than ten feet (10') in width, which area shall be required and maintained between the System and any property line.
      4.   To the extent the respective requirements of Subparagraphs (2) and (3) are inconsistent, the more restrictive requirement of such Subparagraphs shall prevail and control.
      5.   Each ground-Mounted Solar Energy System shall be located on a lot or parcel so that no portion of the System is visible from any street. Where the Village Administrator determines that it is necessary to accomplish the foregoing requirement of this Subparagraph 5, any Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System shall be effectively screened by fencing or landscaping in a manner approved in advance by the Village Administrator in order that no portion of said System is visible from any street(s) adjacent to the subject property. (Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)ã

8-3-12-5: PROHIBITED RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS:

   A.   Geothermal Energy Systems shall be prohibited within all Zoning Districts of the Village as they present a risk to the aquifer which is relied upon by most of the Village for its potable water supply.
   B.   Large Wind Energy Systems and ground-mounted small wind energy systems shall be prohibited within all Zoning Districts of the Village as they are inconsistent with the character and/or the scale of permitted uses within each of the Village's Zoning Districts. (Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)

8-3-12-6: SPECIAL USES:

   A.   Application: A petition for a special use permit for installation of a Renewable Energy System on any lot or parcel within the Village shall be initiated by submission to the Village of an application therefor in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the other applicable provisions of this Village Code, but such special use permit may only be issued when authorized by this Title. A special use permit issued by the Village shall be required for installation of a Renewable Energy System when specifically required by this Title.
   B.   Issuance of Special Use Permit: The Village Board may issue or deny a special use permit pursuant to this Title and the procedures described in Chapter 10 of this Title (Variances and Special Uses).
   C.   Standards for Granting a Special Use:
      1.   A special use shall be required for a Renewable Energy System when specifically required by this Section; and
      2.   The Village Board shall determine that the application has met all of the general requirements of this Section; and
      3.   The proposed Renewable Energy System shall provide demonstrable benefits in furthering the intent of this Section and providing renewable energy to the property on which it is proposed; and
      4.   The proposed Renewable Energy System is located in such a manner as to minimize intrusions on adjacent residential uses through siting on the lot, selection of appropriate equipment, and such other appropriate means; and
      5.   The establishment of the proposed Renewable Energy System will not prevent the normal and orderly use, development, or improvement of the adjacent property for uses permitted in the respective zoning district.
   D.   Suspension or Revocation of Special Use Permit: The Village does and shall have the authority to suspend or revoke any special use permit issued for any such Renewable Energy System upon the failure by any property owner or occupant, or any system owner or lessee, to maintain such system in proper operating condition and in compliance with this Village Code and with the special use granted to authorize such system, or to properly repair such system within a reasonable time frame, and such failure shall constitute a violation of any special use permit issued therefor. (Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)

8-3-12-7: MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS:

   A.   The owner(s) and/or occupant(s) of the property upon which a Renewable Energy System is located shall be responsible to maintain said System: (1) in good repair and proper operating condition, (2) in compliance with this Village Code, including compliance with all applicable standards to ensure structural integrity of such facilities, (3) in compliance with (i.e., not exceeding) the noise level standards set from time to time by the Illinois Pollution Control Board for noise emissions from Class C land to Class A land and such other noise regulations as set forth in this Village Code, as amended from time to time, and (4) in compliance with the special use granted by the Village to authorize such system at all times. If a system becomes inoperable or damaged, operation of such system must cease and be promptly and properly remedied, or such system shall be removed.
   B.   If the Village determines that a Renewable Energy System fails to comply with the applicable provisions of this Village Code, the Village shall provide written notification to the property owner. The property owner shall have a period of sixty (60) days from the date of notification to either restore the Renewable Energy System to proper operating condition and to a condition of compliance with the applicable provisions of this Village Code, or remove the system.
   C.   In the event such Renewable Energy System is not brought into compliance with this Village Code within the specified time period, the Village may, and shall have the authority to remove or to cause the removal of said system at the property owner's expense and record a lien against the respective property for the Village's costs incurred relative to removal thereof, including but not limited to attorneys' fees.
   D.   The Village may pursue any and all available legal remedies to ensure that a Renewable Energy System which fails to comply with this Village Code or which constitutes a danger or a nuisance to persons or property is brought into compliance or removed.
   E.   Any delay by the Village in taking enforcement action against the owner of a Renewable Energy System and the owner of the property upon which such system is located, if such owner is different from the owner of such system, shall not constitute any waiver of the Village's right to take any action thereon at a later time.
   F.   The Village may seek to have the Renewable Energy System removed regardless of the owner's or operator's intent to repair or remove said system, and regardless of any permits that may have been issued or granted therefor.
   G.   After the Renewable Energy System is removed, the owner and occupant of the subject property shall be jointly and severally obligated to promptly restore the subject property to a condition consistent with such property's condition prior to the installation of said system. (Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)