Lewistown, IL Zoning Ordinance

When a lot at time of adoption of this chapter, does not comply with the area, yard, or other requirements of this chapter, a application may be submitted to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the terms of this chapter in accordance with the procedure outlined in § 153.365. Such a lot may be used as a building site, provided however, that the setbacks and other requirements of the district are complied with.

(Ord. 1999-7, passed 5-25-1999)

(A)

Allowable projections of residential structures into yards. Architectural features of residential buildings such as window sills, cornices, roof overhangs and ramps for the specific purpose of use by the physically handicapped, may project into the required yard provided such projections are not more than four feet, except for ramps, and do not reach closer than four feet to any lot line.

(B)

Allowable projections of business structures over sidewalks. Signs, awnings, canopies and marquees are permitted to overhang the sidewalk in the B-1 and C-1 Districts only, providing that any projections are a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk at its lowest point.

(C)

Allowable projections of accessory buildings into a yard. An accessory portable building, as defined in § 153.003, when separated from the principle structure, may be placed anywhere on the rear lot provided it is no closer than five feet to any lot line, on skids and has no permanent foundation.

(Am. Ord. 2006-4, passed 3-28-2006; Am. Ord. 2002-2, passed 2-26-2002; Ord. 1999-7, passed 5-25-1999)

The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to water towers, church spires, belfries, cupolas and domes not intended for human occupancy. Monuments, transmission towers, chimneys, smoke stacks, derricks, conveyors, flag poles, radio towers, masts, and aerials may not exceed 60 feet. Exceptions from height limitations can be granted by conditional use from the Board of Appeals.

(Ord. 1999-7, passed 5-25-1999)