Lanark City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 5

R1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENCE

10-5-1: INTENT

The intent of this article in establishing a low density residence district is to provide for the normal outward residential expansion of Lanark according to current standards of development, and to protect the desired quiet living environment from encroachment from potential conflicting uses.

It shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of any building or premises within the city and within the area one and one-half (1 1/2) miles beyond its corporate limits from any purpose other than as listed below. (1982 Code)

10-5-2: USES PERMITTED

Churches and public and parochial schools.

Customary accessory uses incidental to the principal uses such as private garages, sheds, gazebos, screened in structures, outdoor furnaces, signs and play equipment provided that:

A. A freestanding principal dwelling shall exist as the main use of the lot area, prior to the installation of any accessory structures.

B. Any subordinate use of an accessory structure shall conform to the provisions applicable to the principal dwelling.

C. In the event that a party owns two (2) or more adjoining lots and intends to build or has built a residence on these multiple lots, said multiple lots shall be considered a single lot for purposes of this provision of the zoning ordinance. The adjoining lots must adjoin along a substantial portion of their boundary lines and two (2) lots which are adjoining only at a point where two (2) corners come together shall not be considered adjoining lots for purposes of the zoning ordinance.

Customary home occupations provided that:

A. Such occupation is carried on in the principal building.

B. Not more than twenty five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the residence is used for this purpose.

C. Only articles made or originating on the premises shall be sold on the premises unless such articles are incidental to a permitted commercial service.

D. No articles for sale shall be displayed so as to be visible from any street.

E. No mechanical or electrical equipment is used if the operation of such equipment interferes with the desired quiet residential environment of the neighborhood.

Farmsteads and agricultural operations including residences of the farm owners or tenants and their immediate families.

One- and two-family detached dwellings.

Public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and other recreational uses of a noncommercial nature.

The renting of rooms by a resident family for lodging purposes only, and for not more than two (2) roomers in a one-family dwelling.

(1982 Code; amd. Ord. 777, 11-25-2003)

10-5-3: USES BY SPECIAL PERMIT

Fire station, city hall, library, court house, hospital, nursing home, old age home, rest home, cemetery and similar uses of a public service nature.

Mobile home courts subject to section 10-11-5 of this chapter.

Multiple-family dwellings of up to two (2) stories in height.

Nurseries and greenhouses.

Roadside stands for the sale of farm products. (1982 Code; amd. Ord. 659, 3-15-1994)

Lanark City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 5

R1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENCE

10-5-1: INTENT

10-5-2: USES PERMITTED

Churches and public and parochial schools.

Customary accessory uses incidental to the principal uses such as private garages, sheds, gazebos, screened in structures, outdoor furnaces, signs and play equipment provided that:

A. A freestanding principal dwelling shall exist as the main use of the lot area, prior to the installation of any accessory structures.

B. Any subordinate use of an accessory structure shall conform to the provisions applicable to the principal dwelling.

Customary home occupations provided that:

A. Such occupation is carried on in the principal building.

B. Not more than twenty five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the residence is used for this purpose.

C. Only articles made or originating on the premises shall be sold on the premises unless such articles are incidental to a permitted commercial service.

D. No articles for sale shall be displayed so as to be visible from any street.

E. No mechanical or electrical equipment is used if the operation of such equipment interferes with the desired quiet residential environment of the neighborhood.

Farmsteads and agricultural operations including residences of the farm owners or tenants and their immediate families.

One- and two-family detached dwellings.

Public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and other recreational uses of a noncommercial nature.

The renting of rooms by a resident family for lodging purposes only, and for not more than two (2) roomers in a one-family dwelling.

(1982 Code; amd. Ord. 777, 11-25-2003)

10-5-3: USES BY SPECIAL PERMIT

Fire station, city hall, library, court house, hospital, nursing home, old age home, rest home, cemetery and similar uses of a public service nature.

Mobile home courts subject to section 10-11-5 of this chapter.

Multiple-family dwellings of up to two (2) stories in height.

Nurseries and greenhouses.

Roadside stands for the sale of farm products. (1982 Code; amd. Ord. 659, 3-15-1994)

Lanark City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 5

R1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENCE

10-5-1: INTENT

10-5-2: USES PERMITTED

Churches and public and parochial schools.

Customary accessory uses incidental to the principal uses such as private garages, sheds, gazebos, screened in structures, outdoor furnaces, signs and play equipment provided that:

A. A freestanding principal dwelling shall exist as the main use of the lot area, prior to the installation of any accessory structures.

B. Any subordinate use of an accessory structure shall conform to the provisions applicable to the principal dwelling.

Customary home occupations provided that:

A. Such occupation is carried on in the principal building.

B. Not more than twenty five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the residence is used for this purpose.

C. Only articles made or originating on the premises shall be sold on the premises unless such articles are incidental to a permitted commercial service.

D. No articles for sale shall be displayed so as to be visible from any street.

E. No mechanical or electrical equipment is used if the operation of such equipment interferes with the desired quiet residential environment of the neighborhood.

Farmsteads and agricultural operations including residences of the farm owners or tenants and their immediate families.

One- and two-family detached dwellings.

Public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and other recreational uses of a noncommercial nature.

The renting of rooms by a resident family for lodging purposes only, and for not more than two (2) roomers in a one-family dwelling.

(1982 Code; amd. Ord. 777, 11-25-2003)

10-5-3: USES BY SPECIAL PERMIT

Fire station, city hall, library, court house, hospital, nursing home, old age home, rest home, cemetery and similar uses of a public service nature.

Mobile home courts subject to section 10-11-5 of this chapter.

Multiple-family dwellings of up to two (2) stories in height.

Nurseries and greenhouses.

Roadside stands for the sale of farm products. (1982 Code; amd. Ord. 659, 3-15-1994)