It is the intent of this overlay zoning district to allow the continuation of the rural character of the Village in accord with the other provisions of this Title. The Agricultural Overlay District shall apply to every lot or parcel with an area of at least ten (10) acres and a minimum width of four hundred feet (400'). (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

The only uses permitted in a Agricultural Overlay District are:

   A.   Agricultural uses.

   B.   Apiary, but only in compliance with the terms, conditions and restrictions of Chapter 3 , "Animal Control", of Title 4, "Police Regulations", of this Village Code.

   C.   Aquarium.

   D.   Arboretum or botanical garden.

   E.   Churches.

   F.   Single family detached dwellings, one per lot.

   G.   Temporary buildings and signs for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the construction period.

   H.   Accessory uses.

   I.   Farrier.

   J.   Feed and grain sales.

   K.   Golf course.

   L.   Grain elevator.

   M.   Greenhouse and/or nursery center.

   N.   Kennels.

   O.   Museum.

   P.   Nursery.

   Q.   Animal refuge or preserve.

   R.   Private stable.

   S.   Veterinary clinic.

   T.   Pole buildings.

   U.   Christmas tree sales.

   V.   Any uses permitted by the underlying zoning classification and other applicable overlay districts. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990; amd. Ord. 2023-O-06, 3-2-2023)

The following special uses are allowed in an Agricultural Overlay District only if approved by the Board of Trustees:

   A.   Public stable.

   B.   Religious retreat. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

All uses which are not permitted or special uses are prohibited. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

Every lot shall have a minimum area of ten (10) acres and a minimum width of four hundred feet (400'). (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

The height of any building or other structure shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories above a basement story or thirty five feet (35'), whichever is lower; provided, however that, a grain elevator or silo may not exceed fifty feet (50') in height. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

One-story dwellings shall have a total ground floor area of not less than one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet. Dwellings having more than one story shall have not less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of ground floor area with a total of not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

Accessory structures shall not be closer to side or rear lot lines than ten percent (10%) of the average width of the lot nor closer to the front lot line than thirty feet (30') from the right of way of any road. In no case shall an accessory structure extend in front of the rear line of the principal building except for the following:

   A.   First floor entrance steps, open terrace (without roofs or sides) and underground utility structures.

   B.   Eaves, chimneys, bay windows and other ordinary building projections to the extent of eighteen inches (18").

   C.   Main building entrance shelters smaller than thirty five (35) square feet and projecting not more than six feet (6'). (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

   A.   Front Yard: There shall be a front yard of not less than thirty feet (30') from the nearest right-of-way boundary of any road.

   B.   Side Yard: There shall be two (2) side yards, each of which shall be not less than ten percent (10%) of the average width of the lot. A side yard adjoining a street shall be not less than thirty feet (30') wide.

   C.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard of not less than ten percent (10%) of the average width of the lot. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

It is the intent of this overlay zoning district to allow the continuation of the rural character of the Village in accord with the other provisions of this Title. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

Each lot in every residential district in the Village containing a minimum area of two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet and containing an area not in excess of ten (10) acres or four hundred thirty five thousand six hundred (435,600) square feet shall be known and referred to as a Countryside Unit. Countryside Units shall meet the provisions of the residential district in which they are located in regard to permitted uses, residential building height, residential building area and yards associated with a residential building. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

Each Countryside Unit shall have, in addition to any other permissible use which now exists in the district in which such unit is located, the following permissible accessory use: Five (5) animal units may be kept and maintained as provided herein for personal and not commercial or industrial use in each Countryside Unit. One animal unit shall mean and refer to any one of the following; provided, however, in no event shall more than five (5) animal units be permitted in any one Countryside Unit:

    1 equine 12 months or older; or

    2 equine less than 12 months of age; or

    1 bovine 12 months or older; or

    2 bovine less than 12 months of age; or

    1 porcine 12 months or older or

    2 porcine less than 12 months of age; or

    3 ovine 6 months or older; or

    4 ovine less than 6 months of age; or

    3 caprine 6 months or older; or

    4 caprine less than 6 months of age; or

    6 domestic fowl or rabbits 5 months or older; or

   10 domestic fowl or rabbits less than 5 months of age.

(Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

   A.   Definition: The term wild animal shall mean, refer to and include any of the following:

      1.   Nondomestic animals not indigenous to the State;

      2.   Nondomestic animals indigenous to the State (except for those wild animals indigenous to the State of Illinois whose keepers are properly licensed by the State of Illinois, Department of Conservation and who otherwise comply with the provisions hereof);

      3.   All subhuman primates, except when utilized by the handicapped; and

      4.   All poisonous and/or dangerous reptiles whether or not such animal is indigenous to the State and whether or not its captivity is regulated by any Federal law, State law, or any other law, rule or regulation.

   B.   Prohibition: The keeping, raising and/or propagation of any wild animal as herein defined is expressly prohibited in each and every zoning district within the Village, provided, however, this prohibition shall not be applicable to beekeeping or apiaries which are maintained and operated in compliance with the terms, conditions, and restrictions of Section 4-3-11, "Beekeeping and Apiaries", of Chapter 3, "Animal Control", of Title 4, "Police Regulations", of this Village Code. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990; amd. Ord. 2023-O-06, 3-2-2023)

Structures to provide shelter for the animals permitted to be kept and maintained hereunder shall be permitted, provided:

   A.   No such structure shall be closer than fifty feet (50') from any property line or dwelling and seventy five feet (75') from any water well.

   B.   No animal may be grazed upon or over any septic systems.

   C.   All of the other regulations provided herein with respect to the applicable district in which such Countryside Unit is located shall be complied with; provided, however, in the event that there is a conflict between any regulation in Section 8-5-2 with a regulation contained in any other provision of this Title, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.

   D.   Proper fences and/or other restraints shall be provided to prevent animals from running loose and creating any hazards or dangers. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

Any requirements of the Lake County Health Department with respect to manure piles and stockpiles of feed and bedding shall be followed. All manure piles and stockpiles of feed and bedding shall be placed in such a manner and at such a distance (not less than 100 feet) from water wells, septic systems and buildings so as to protect the public health, safety and welfare by preventing the propagation of disease, insects, other pests, obnoxious odors or any other public hazards and public nuisances. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

Pole buildings are permitted uses in the Countryside Unit Overlay District. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)