(A)   Where an unimproved lot is situated between two improved lots having on each a principal building within 25 feet of the side boundary line of such unimproved lot, which extends into the required front yard of each such unimproved lot has been so maintained since the effective date of this chapter, the front yard depth of such unimproved lot may be the average depth of the front yard of the two adjacent improved lots, not withstanding the yard requirements of the district in which it is located.

   (B)   Where an unimproved lot adjoins only one improved lot having a principal building thereon within 25 feet of the common side lot line which extends into the required front yard of such improved lot and has been so maintained since the effective date of this chapter, the front yard depth of such unimproved lot may be the average depth of the front yard of such adjacent improved lot and the front yard required for the district in which such unimproved lot is located, notwithstanding the yard requirements for such district.

(1995 Code, § 153.150) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)

   One single-family detached dwelling may be erected and used on any lot located in any industrial district which is unimproved and held in single and separate ownership at the effective date of this chapter, if permitted by, and subject to, the zoning regulations applicable to such lot immediately prior to the effective date of this chapter, and such lot shall be used only for such dwelling purpose and accessory uses customarily incidental thereto.

(1995 Code, § 153.151) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)

   No building and no part of a building shall be erected within or shall project into any required yard in any district except that:

   (A)   An unenclosed porch, not more than 14 feet in height, may be erected to extend into a required front or rear yard at a distance of not more than ten feet, provided that in no case shall it extend into such front or rear yards more than 1/2 of the required depth of the yard;

   (B)   A terrace, platform, or land place, not covered by a roof, canopy, or trellis, which does not extend above the level of first floor of the building, may be erected to extend into a required yard a distance of not more than 12 feet provided that it shall not extend into such yard more than 40% of the required depth or width of the yard;

   (C)   A porte cochere may be erected over a driveway in a required side yard, provided that such structure is:

      (1)   Not more than 14 feet in height and 20 feet in length;

      (2)   Entirely open on at least three sides, exclusive of the necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features; and

      (3)   At least three feet from the side lot line.

   (D)   A buttress, chimney, cornice, pier, or pilaster of a building may project not more than 18 inches into a required yard; or

   (E)   Open unenclosed fire escapes, steps, bay windows, and balconies may project not more than three feet into a required yard;

(1995 Code, § 153.152) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   A single-family detached dwelling existing on the effective date of this chapter, may be converted into and used as a two-family or multi-family dwelling, when authorized as a special exception, provided that:

   (A)   The plan for the conversion of such dwelling shall be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals;

   (B)   Such plan shall provide adequate and suitable parking or storage space, at a safe distance from the public highway, for not less than one automobile per family;

   (C)   Such dwelling shall be subject to the height, area, width, and yard regulations effective in the district wherein such dwelling is situated, except that there shall be a lot area not less than the product of the minimum lot area prescribed in the district regulations and the number of families for the use of which such dwelling is to be converted;

   (D)   There shall be no external alteration of the building except as may be necessary for reasons of safety, and, fire escapes and outside stairways shall, where practical, be located to the rear of the building; and

   (E)   The Zoning Board of Appeals shall specify the maximum number of families permitted to occupy such dwelling, and prescribe such further conditions and restrictions in respect to conversion and use of such dwelling, and to the use of the lot, as the Board may consider appropriate.

(1995 Code, § 153.153) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   On any corner lot, no wall, fence, or other structure shall be erected or altered and no hedge, tree or shrub, or other growth, shall be maintained which may cause danger to traffic on a street by obscuring the view.

(1995 Code, § 153.154) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   No fence or wall except a retaining wall, or a wall of a building permitted under the terms of this chapter, over six feet in height shall be erected within any of the open spaces required for this chapter unless that portion of the fence or wall which exceeds six feet in height has a ratio of open area to solid area of at least four to one.

(1995 Code, § 153.155) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Accessory buildings, except as otherwise permitted in this chapter, shall be subject to the following regulations.

   (A)   Where the accessory building is structurally attached to a main building, it shall be subject to and must conform to, all regulations of this chapter applicable to main buildings.

   (B)   In residential districts accessory buildings shall not be erected in any yard, except a rear yard.

   (C)   An accessory building not exceeding one story or 15 feet in height may occupy not more than 25% of a required rear yard, plus 40% of any nonrequired rear yard.

   (D)   No detached accessory building shall be located closer than ten feet to any main building nor shall it be located closer than five feet to any side lot line with eaves no closer than four feet to any lot line.

(1995 Code, § 153.156) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   In any district, more than one structure housing a permitted or permissible principal use may be erected on a single lot, provided that yard and other requirements of this chapter shall be met for each structure as though it were on an individual lot.

(1995 Code, § 153.157) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)

   The height limitations contained in the schedule of district regulations do not apply to spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, ventilators, chimneys, or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy.

(1995 Code, § 153.158) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)

   Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street, or with access to an approved private street, and all structures shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection, and required off-street parking.

(1995 Code, § 153.159) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)

   For purposes of this chapter, MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT is defined as including boats and boat trailers, travel trailers, pickup campers or coaches (designed to be mounted on automotive vehicles), motorized dwellings, tent trailers, and the like, and cases or boxes used for transporting recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not. No major recreational equipment shall be parked or stored on any lot in a residential district except in a carport or enclosed building or behind the nearest portion of a building to a street, provided, however, that such equipment may be parked anywhere on residential premises for not to exceed 24 hours during loading or unloading. No such equipment shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any location not approved for such use.

(1995 Code, § 153.160) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type without current license plates shall not be parked or stored on any residentially zoned property other than in completely enclosed buildings.

(1995 Code, § 153.161) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Excavations of, or the removal of topsoil from any property in the village is prohibited except as such excavations or removal of topsoil is incidental to the erection and maintenance of structures or appurtenances thereto or the use of property permitted by this and other ordinances of the village.

(1995 Code, § 153.162) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Signs in residential districts.

      (1)   Illuminated nameplates are permitted, subject to the following regulations.

         (a)   In R-1 and R-2 Districts, a nameplate shall not exceed 48 square inches in area, and shall indicate only the name or name and address of the occupant. There shall be not more than one such nameplate for each dwelling.

         (b)   In R-3 Districts, only such a nameplate shall be permitted for a single-family or a two-family dwelling; but for a multiple-family dwelling, a nameplate may be not more than three square feet in area, provided it indicates only the name or name and address of the dwelling; such a nameplate may be located in a front yard not less than four feet from the front lot line, or one-half the depth of the front yard, whichever is greater, nor be higher than one story, or 20 feet above the curb level, whichever is lower.

      (2)   Unilluminated “For Sale” and “For Rent” signs are permitted, except, there shall be not more than one sign per lot, except that on a corner lot, two signs, one facing each street shall be permitted. No sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area; nor be closer than eight feet to any side and rear lot line, and four feet to the front lot line, or one-half the depth of the front yard, whichever is greater; nor project higher than one story, or 20 feet above curb level, whichever is lower.

      (3)   Illuminated, nonflashing church-bulletin signs are permitted subject to the following regulations that there shall be not more than one sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two signs, one facing each street shall be permitted. No sign shall exceed 16 square feet in area, nor be closer than eight feet to any side and rear lot line, and four feet to the front lot line, or 1/2 the depth of the front yard, whichever is greater, nor project higher than one story, or 20 feet above curb level, whichever is lower.

   (B)   Signs in commercial districts. Nonflashing but illuminated business signs with no moving parts, awnings, and marquees are permitted subject to regulations set forth elsewhere in the ordinances of the village and the following.

      (1)   Exterior signs may be illuminated between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., or the close of business, whichever is later. Where a sign is illuminated by light reflected on it, direct rays of light shall not beam on any part of any part of any existing residential building nor into a residential district, or into a street. A sign in direct line of vision of any traffic signal shall not have red, green, or amber illumination.

      (2)   The gross surface area in square feet of all signs on a lot shall not exceed six times the lineal feet of frontage of the lot, and for lots fronting on more than one street, only the established front lot line shall be considered as frontage of the lot.

      (3)   Any sign affixed to a building shall not project therefrom nearer than two feet from the abutting street right-of-way line. A ground sign shall be not nearer than two feet from the nearest street right-of-way line and not nearer than five feet from a side or rear lot line.

      (4)   A sign affixed to a building shall not project higher than four feet above building height, and a sign projecting more than 15 inches from a building wall shall have its lowest level not less than ten feet above the grade below it. A ground sign shall not project higher than 24 feet above the grade below it. However, such signs located within 50 feet of the intersection of two or more streets shall have their lowest levels not less than ten feet above the grade below it, and when located within three feet of a driveway or parking area they shall have their lowest levels not less than 12 feet above the grade below it. Such signs may be supported by not more than two columns, each having a dimension of not more than 8 by 15 by 12 inches, and an additional structural part thereof not more than two feet above grade. The narrow dimensions of the columns shall be parallel to the line connecting the 50 foot points back from the street intersection.

      (5)   In a unified shopping center, in single ownership or control, one additional sign may be erected for it, the sign shall not exceed 150 square feet in area nor display more than the name and location of the shopping center, such sign shall be set back at least half the required yard depth distance from each abutting street and its bottom edge shall be at least ten feet above the level of the ground, and its overall height shall not exceed 24 feet above the curb level.

(1995 Code, § 153.163) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Right-of-way requirements for single tracks should be 18 feet and not less than 33 feet for two tracks. The minimum radius for curves shall not be less than 300 feet and 2% is the maximum grade of trackage.

(1995 Code, § 153.164) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)