Manhattan City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 5
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
4-5-1: PURPOSE:
The residential district regulations are intended to govern the location, intensity and method of development of the residential areas of Manhattan. The regulations of each district are designed to provide for the protection of existing residential areas and to provide for new residential growth in accord with the design and density objectives of the community. There are eight (8) residential districts:
ER Estate Residential District
GR General Residential District
R-1 Single-Family Residence District
R-2 Multi-Family Residence District
R-3 Multi-Family Residence District
R-4 Two-Family Residence District
R-5 Multiple-Family Residence District
R-6 Residential Apartment District
(Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5A-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The Estate Residential District is established to provide for detached, single-family residential developments having a low density and a rural character. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5A-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure, or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this Title, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
A. Single-family detached dwellings.
B. General farming, provided on a tract a minimum of ten (10) acres in size. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5A-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Section 4-12-5 of this Title:
A. Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.
B. Churches, temples, synagogues, or other places of worship.
C. Cemeteries on a lot not less than ten (10) acres and provided no building shall be located less than three hundred feet (300') from a lot line.
D. Golf courses, public or private, but not including Par 3 courses, commercially operated driving ranges, or miniature golf courses; and provided that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be located less than two hundred feet (200') from a property line.
E. Planned unit developments.
F. Public land, including, but not limited to, parks, playgrounds, forest preserves, recreational areas, and public golf courses.
G. Public utility and governmental service uses on lots having areas, widths, yards, and other conditions as approved by the Village Board. Including, but not limited to:
Electric substations and booster stations.
Filtration plants, pumping stations, water reservoirs, and wells.
Gas regulator stations.
Police and fire stations.
Sewage treatment plant.
Telephone exchange and microwave relay towers.
Other government and utility service uses.
H. Schools, public or private.
I. Seminaries, convents, monasteries, and similar religious institutions on a lot not less than five (5) acres in area and provided no building or structure shall be located less than one hundred feet (100') from a lot line.
J. Public libraries.
K. Group homes subject to the following additional standards:
1. Group homes must be licensed and/or certified by the appropriate Federal, State or local agencies.
2. All group homes must conform to the requirements set forth in the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code.
3. No proposed group home shall be located within one thousand feet (1,000') of an existing group home as measured from the lot line.
4. Group home structures and sites must be visually and structurally compatible with the surrounding area.
5. Only one identification sign, not to exceed two (2) square feet, may be displayed on the lot.
6. Paid professional support staff, provided by a sponsoring agency, either living with the residents on a twenty four (24) hour basis or present whenever residents are present at the dwelling, shall be required unless an additional special use permit is obtained to eliminate the requirement of supervision. A "group home" shall comply with the zoning regulations for the district in which the site is located.
7. There shall be not less than one off-street parking space per bedroom. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5A-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
A. Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the Zoning District. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.
B. Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
C. Real estate subdivision sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet for each face. Sign shall be nonilluminated. Each permit shall specify the location of the sign. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
D. Trailer, to be used during the construction of a residence by the trailer owner and not to exceed one year. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5A-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted, provided, that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises.
B. Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use or personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.
C. Home occupations.
D. Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
E. Real estate signs, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet for each face and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10').
F. Roomers and boarders, not to exceed two (2).
G. Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10'). (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5A-6: PROHIBITED USES:
4-5A-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
Except as otherwise provided herein, a separate ground area called the zoning lot shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure or land containing a permitted or special use.
A. Minimum lot area:
Single-family detached dwelling: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
Special uses: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet.
B. Minimum lot width:
Single-family detached dwelling: One hundred feet (100').
Special uses: One hundred forty feet (140'). (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
C. Yards:
Front: Not less than thirty feet (30').
Side: Not less than ten feet (10').
Rear: Not less than forty feet (40'). (Ord. 820, 8-3-2004)
D. Building height:
Principal building: Not greater than two and one-half (21/2) stories (35 feet).
Accessory buildings: Not greater than one story (15 feet).
E. Floor area ratio: Not applicable to residential, but all others 0.25. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Minimum size of dwelling:
1. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded prior to December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each single-family detached dwelling and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes shall contain at least one thousand (1,000) square feet of finished livable floor area, exclusive of basement or garage space.
2. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
b. Each multi-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
c. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling and two-story single-family detached dwelling must include a basement equal in square footage to at least one-half (1/2) the ground floor square footage. (Ord. 879, 1-3-2006)
d. Each dwelling unit must include an attached garage with a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and a minimum total size of four hundred eighty (480) square feet. (Ord. 1031, 8-4-2009)
e. Each dwelling unit must include a paved driveway designed and constructed specifically for use by motorized vehicles as a path for the vehicle to be driven across or as a location at which a vehicle could be parked or stored. The paving material for a "paved driveway" shall consist of concrete, asphalt, paving bricks or similar material. The minimum width of the paved driveway between the property line and the building line shall be eighteen feet (18'). (Ord. 1047, 2-2-2010)
4-5A-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable parking regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable sign regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
C. Trucks: No truck tractor of any size, apportioned power unit, semitrailer, stinger steered semitrailer, road tractor, pole trailer, converter dolly, apportioned trailer, apportioned semitrailer, type B or greater bus, whether privately owned or a school bus, implement of husbandry or any vehicle requiring an Illinois registration plate suffix of "H" or greater, including foreign registered vehicles, which would require such registration, if registered in Illinois, any vehicle required to have mileage plates of "MG" suffix or greater, farm plates of "VG" or greater, or tow trucks capable of towing any vehicle which is prohibited under this section, shall at any time be parked or stored within any residential district. (Ord. 1048, 2-2-2010)
D. Mobile Travel Trailers, Camper Trailers And Boats: Only one mobile travel trailer, camper trailer or boat may be parked or stored on a lot in the ER district, except that additional mobile travel trailers, camper trailers, and/or boats may be parked or stored on the lot only when located in a garage or other fully enclosed structure.
E. Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used or maintained in any lot, except such small tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Design Requirements: All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following: (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
1. Anchored masonry including, but not limited to, brick, stone or cut stone shall be placed on all four (4) sides of all dwellings. The amount of required masonry shall be, at minimum, fifty percent (50%) of the building's exterior surface area, excluding doors and windows. The village prefers a more varied elevation design, rather than a horizontal brick line at the top of the first floor. If the brick line is varied including some two-story brick portions, the balance of the building shall have a minimum of a three foot (3') brick wainscot. Ranch style dwellings shall be full masonry. If an elevation includes brick, stone or masonry which is adjacent to and extends above the top plane of a window, the brick, stone or masonry must be included above the window. (Ord. 1102, 3-3-2012)
2. Brick or stone that is used on a front elevation shall minimally incorporate a return around the corners of all structures. (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
4-5B-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The General Residential District is established to provide for the development of detached single-family dwellings at a medium suburban density. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5B-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure, or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this Title, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
A. Single-family detached dwellings.
B. General farming, provided on a tract a minimum of ten (10) acres in size. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5B-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Section\ of this Title:
Special uses permitted in the GR District shall be the same as in the ER District. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5B-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
A. Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the Zoning District. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.
B. Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
C. Real estate subdivision sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet for each face. Sign shall be nonilluminated. Each permit shall specify the location of the sign. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
D. Trailer, to be used during the construction of a residence by the trailer owner and not to exceed one year. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5B-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted, provided, that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises.
B. Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use or personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.
C. Home occupations.
D. Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
E. Real estate signs, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet for each face and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10').
F. Roomers and boarders, not to exceed two (2).
G. Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10'). (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5B-6: PROHIBITED USES:
4-5B-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
Except as otherwise provided herein, a separate ground area called the zoning lot shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure or land containing a permitted or special use.
A. Minimum lot area:
Single-family detached dwelling: Twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet
Special uses: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet
B. Minimum lot width:
Single-family detached dwelling: Eighty five feet (85')
Special uses: One hundred forty feet (140')
(Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
C. Yards:
Front: Not less than thirty feet (30')
Side: Not less than ten feet (10')
Rear: Not less than thirty feet (30')
(Ord. 820, 8-3-2004)
D. Building height:
Principal building: Not greater than two and one-half (21/2) stories (35 feet)
Accessory buildings: Not greater than one story (15 feet)
E. Floor area ratio: Not applicable to residential, but all others 0.25. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Minimum size of dwelling:
1. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded prior to December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each single-family detached dwelling and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes shall contain at least one thousand (1,000) square feet of finished livable floor area, exclusive of basement or garage space.
2. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
b. Each multi-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
c. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling and two-story single-family detached dwelling must include a basement equal in square footage to at least one-half (1/2) the ground floor square footage. (Ord. 879, 1-3-2006)
d. Each dwelling unit must include an attached garage with a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and a minimum total size of four hundred eighty (480) square feet. (Ord. 1031, 8-4-2009)
e. Each dwelling unit must include a paved driveway designed and constructed specifically for use by motorized vehicles as a path for the vehicle to be driven across or as a location at which a vehicle could be parked or stored. The paving material for a "paved driveway" shall consist of concrete, asphalt, paving bricks or similar material. The minimum width of the paved driveway between the property line and the building line shall be eighteen feet (18'). (Ord. 1047, 2-2-2010)
4-5B-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable parking regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable sign regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
C. Trucks: No truck tractor of any size, apportioned power unit, semitrailer, stinger steered semitrailer, road tractor, pole trailer, converter dolly, apportioned trailer, apportioned semitrailer, type B or greater bus, whether privately owned or a school bus, implement of husbandry or any vehicle requiring an Illinois registration plate suffix of "H" or greater, including foreign registered vehicles, which would require such registration, if registered in Illinois, any vehicle required to have mileage plates of "MG" suffix or greater, farm plates of "VG" or greater, or tow trucks capable of towing any vehicle which is prohibited under this section, shall at any time be parked or stored within any residential district. (Ord. 1048, 2-2-2010)
D. Mobile Travel Trailers, Camper Trailers And Boats: Only one mobile travel trailer, camper trailer or boat may be parked or stored on a lot in the GR district, except that additional mobile travel trailers, camper trailers, and/or boats may be parked or stored on the lot only when located in a garage or other fully enclosed structure.
E. Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used or maintained in any lot, except such small tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Design Requirements: All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following: (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
1. Anchored masonry including, but not limited to, brick, stone or cut stone shall be placed on all four (4) sides of all dwellings. The amount of required masonry shall be, at minimum, fifty percent (50%) of the building's exterior surface area, excluding doors and windows. The village prefers a more varied elevation design, rather than a horizontal brick line at the top of the first floor. If the brick line is varied including some two-story brick portions, the balance of the building shall have a minimum of a three foot (3') brick wainscot. Ranch style dwellings shall be full masonry. If an elevation includes brick, stone or masonry which is adjacent to and extends above the top plane of a window, the brick, stone or masonry must be included above the window. (Ord. 1102, 3-3-2012)
2. Brick or stone that is used on a front elevation shall minimally incorporate a return around the corners of all structures. (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
4-5C-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The R-1 Single-Family Residence District is established to provide for detached, single-family residential dwellings at a medium to high suburban density. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5C-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure, or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this Title, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
Single-family detached dwellings. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5C-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Section 4-12-5 of this Title:
Special uses permitted in the R-1 District shall be the same as in the ER District. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5C-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
A. Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the Zoning District. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.
B. Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
C. Real estate subdivision sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet for each face. Sign shall be nonilluminated. Each permit shall specify the location of the sign. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
D. Trailer, to be used during the construction of a residence by the trailer owner and not to exceed one year. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5C-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted; provided, that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises.
B. Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use or personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.
C. Home occupations.
D. Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
E. Real estate signs, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet for each face and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10').
F. Roomers and boarders, not to exceed two (2).
G. Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10'). (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5C-6: PROHIBITED USES:
4-5C-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
Except as otherwise provided herein, a separate ground area called the zoning lot shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure or land containing a permitted or special use.
A. Minimum lot area:
Single-family detached dwelling: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet
Special uses: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet
B. Minimum lot width:
Single-family detached dwelling: Seventy five feet (75')
Special uses: One hundred forty feet (140')
(Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
C. Yards:
Front: Not less than thirty feet (30')
Side: Not less than ten feet (10')
Rear: Not less than thirty feet (30')
(Ord. 820, 8-3-2004)
D. Building height:
Principal building: Not greater than two and one-half (21/2) stories (35 feet)
Accessory buildings: Not greater than one story (15 feet)
E. Floor area ratio: Not applicable to residential, but all others 0.25. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Minimum size of dwelling:
1. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded prior to December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each single-family detached dwelling and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes shall contain at least one thousand (1,000) square feet of finished livable floor area, exclusive of basement or garage space.
2. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
b. Each multi-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
c. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling and two-story single-family detached dwelling must include a basement equal in square footage to at least one-half (1/2) the ground floor square footage. (Ord. 879, 1-3-2006)
d. Each dwelling unit must include an attached garage with a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and a minimum total size of four hundred eighty (480) square feet. (Ord. 1031, 8-4-2009)
e. Each dwelling unit must include a paved driveway designed and constructed specifically for use by motorized vehicles as a path for the vehicle to be driven across or as a location at which a vehicle could be parked or stored. The paving material for a "paved driveway" shall consist of concrete, asphalt, paving bricks or similar material. The minimum width of the paved driveway between the property line and the building line shall be eighteen feet (18'). (Ord. 1047, 2-2-2010)
4-5C-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable parking regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable sign regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
C. Trucks: No truck tractor of any size, apportioned power unit, semitrailer, stinger steered semitrailer, road tractor, pole trailer, converter dolly, apportioned trailer, apportioned semitrailer, type B or greater bus, whether privately owned or a school bus, implement of husbandry or any vehicle requiring an Illinois registration plate suffix of "H" or greater, including foreign registered vehicles, which would require such registration, if registered in Illinois, any vehicle required to have mileage plates of "MG" suffix or greater, farm plates of "VG" or greater, or tow trucks capable of towing any vehicle which is prohibited under this section, shall at any time be parked or stored within any residential district. (Ord. 1048, 2-2-2010)
D. Mobile Travel Trailers, Camper Trailers And Boats: Only one mobile travel trailer, camper trailer or boat may be parked or stored on a lot in the R-1 district, except that additional mobile travel trailers, camper trailers, and/or boats may be parked or stored on the lot only when located in a garage or other fully enclosed structure.
E. Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used or maintained in any lot, except such small tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Design Requirements: All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following: (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
1. Anchored masonry including, but not limited to, brick, stone or cut stone shall be placed on all four (4) sides of all dwellings. The amount of required masonry shall be, at minimum, fifty percent (50%) of the building's exterior surface area, excluding doors and windows. The village prefers a more varied elevation design, rather than a horizontal brick line at the top of the first floor. If the brick line is varied including some two-story brick portions, the balance of the building shall have a minimum of a three foot (3') brick wainscot. Ranch style dwellings shall be full masonry. If an elevation includes brick, stone or masonry which is adjacent to and extends above the top plane of a window, the brick, stone or masonry must be included above the window. (Ord. 1102, 3-3-2012)
2. Brick or stone that is used on a front elevation shall minimally incorporate a return around the corners of all structures. (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
4-5D-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
This District is composed of certain medium-density residential areas representing a compatible commingling of single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings, including certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. It is the intent of this District to provide for an environment of medium-density dwellings plus certain additional uses such as schools, parks, churches, and certain public facilities which serve the residents living in the District. Large apartments, with corresponding proportions of open space, may also be developed under prescribed standards of density and open space. In addition to large areas allocated for this District, it has useful application as a buffer or transition zone along highways, major streets, and bordering shopping centers. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5D-2: USES PERMITTED:
A. Permitted Uses: As of September 17, 1996, no land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected or used as provided in this Article except in the following conditions:
1. An existing use in an R-2 District as of September 17, 1996, may be continued provided that the use conforms to the requirements for the use as provided in this Article. No other use than that which existed at the aforementioned date is permitted under this Article.
2. Any R-2 parcel for which a preliminary plat has been approved by the Village Board in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 3 of the Subdivisions Regulations Ordinance 1 may be improved and developed in accordance with the approved preliminary plat and the regulations provided in this Article.
All vacant land in an R-2 District for which no formally approved preliminary plat exists as of September 17, 1996, may only be used or occupied as provided in the R-1 or R-4 Districts.
B. Residential Uses:
Single-family detached dwellings.
Two-family dwellings.
Multi-family dwellings.
C. Public, Quasi-Public, And Governmental Buildings And Facilities: Such as, but not limited to:
Public, quasi-public, and governmental buildings permitted in the R-1 District.
Churches and other places of worship, provided the property for said use fronts on a primary or secondary thoroughfare so designated in the Comprehensive Plan.
D. Agriculture Uses: Such as, but not limited to:
Gardening and general farming.
Greenhouses.
Nurseries. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5D-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Section 4-12-5 of this Title:
A. Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.
B. Clubs, lodges, social or recreational buildings or properties; not-for-profit.
C. Convalescent or nursing home.
D. Country clubs, tennis clubs, swimming pools, and similar recreational uses.
E. Hospitals, clinics, and sanitariums.
F. Mobile home parks.
G. Nursery school, day nursery, and child care center; at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of outdoor play area must be provided for each child that is cared for.
H. Planned unit developments.
I. Private schools or colleges. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5D-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
Temporary uses permitted in the R-1 District. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5D-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted; provided that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Accessory uses permitted in the ER District.
B. Professional office or resident in his dwelling involving the employment of not to exceed one person not a resident on the premises.
C. Roomers or boarders, not to exceed four (4) by a resident family. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5D-6: PROHIBITED USES:
4-5D-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Minimum Lot Area: A separate ground area of not less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet for single- family use, nine thousand (9,000) square feet for two-family use, twelve thousand (12,000) square feet for multi-family use with at least three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet for each multi-family dwelling unit of one or two (2) bedrooms, with an additional five hundred (500) square feet for each bedroom over two (2) bedrooms in the multi-family units, and six thousand (6,000) square feet for other uses, shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each permitted or special use.
B. Minimum Lot Width: A minimum lot width of sixty feet (60') shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.
C. Yards:
1. Front Yard: All structures shall be set back at least twenty five feet (25') from the front lot line.
2. Side yard: All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance of not less than five feet (5') on the least side, with the sum of the two (2) sides not less than fifteen feet (15').
3. Rear yard: All structures shall be set in a distance of not less than twenty five feet (25') from the rear lot line.
D. Maximum Height: No principal structure shall exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories or thirty five feet (35') in height, and no accessory structure shall exceed one story or fifteen feet (15') in height, except as provided in section 4-3-3 of this title.
E. Floor Area Ratio: Not to exceed 0.7. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Minimum Size Of Dwelling:
1. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded prior to December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least seven hundred twenty (720) square feet of livable floor area, each two-family dwelling shall contain at least six hundred (600) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling unit, and each multi-family dwelling shall contain at least five hundred (500) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling.
2. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
b. Each multi-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
c. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling and two- story single-family detached dwelling must include a basement equal in square footage to at least one-half (1/2) the ground floor square footage.
d. Each attached, multi-family or two-family dwelling shall contain at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling unit, exclusive of basement and garage space. (Ord. 879, 1-3-2006)
e. Each dwelling unit must include an attached garage with a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and a minimum total size of four hundred forty (440) square feet. (Ord. 1031, 8-4-2009)
f. Each dwelling unit must include a paved driveway designed and constructed specifically for use by motorized vehicles as a path for the vehicle to be driven across or as a location at which a vehicle could be parked or stored. The paving material for a "paved driveway" shall consist of concrete, asphalt, paving bricks or similar material. The minimum width of the paved driveway between the property line and the building line shall be eighteen feet (18'). (Ord. 1047, 2-2-2010)
4-5D-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Special provisions as required in the ER district.
B. There shall be no application for any map amendment to the R-2 multi-family residence district accepted after September 17, 1996.
C. No land annexed into the village after September 17, 1996, shall be zoned R-2 multi-family residence district. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
D. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following: (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
1. Anchored masonry including, but not limited to, brick, stone or cut stone shall be placed on all four (4) sides of all dwellings. The amount of required masonry shall be, at minimum, fifty percent (50%) of the building's exterior surface area, excluding doors and windows. The village prefers a more varied elevation design, rather than a horizontal brick line at the top of the first floor. If the brick line is varied including some two-story brick portions, the balance of the building shall have a minimum of a three foot (3') brick wainscot. Ranch style dwellings shall be full masonry. If an elevation includes brick, stone or masonry which is adjacent to and extends above the top plane of a window, the brick, stone or masonry must be included above the window. (Ord. 1102, 3-3-2012)
2. Brick or stone that is used on a front elevation shall minimally incorporate a return around the corners of all structures. (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
4-5E-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
This District provides for certain high-density residential areas within the community. It is the intent of this District to create a predominantly residential environment of all types of residential structures, plus certain additional uses such as schools, parks, churches, and certain public facilities which serve the residents of the District. General commercial or industrial uses, except certain enumerated uses, are prohibited. This District normally abuts major thoroughfares and expressways that provide direct access to the site. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5E-2: USES PERMITTED:
A. Permitted Uses: As of September 17, 1996, no land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected or used as provided in this Title except in the following conditions:
1. An existing use in an R-3 District as of September 17, 1996, may be continued provided that the use conforms to the requirements for the use as provided in this Article. No other use than that which existed at the aforementioned date is permitted under this Article.
2. Any R-3 parcel for which a preliminary plat has been approved by the Village Board in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 3 of the Subdivisions Regulations Ordinance 1 may be improved and developed in accordance with the approved preliminary plat and the regulations provided in this Article.
All vacant land in an R-3 District for which no formally approved preliminary plat exists as of September 17, 1996, may only be used or occupied as provided in the R-1 or R-4 Districts.
B. Residential Uses:
Single-family detached dwellings.
Two-family dwellings.
Multi-family dwellings.
C. Public, Quasi-Public, And Governmental Buildings And Facilities: Such as, but not limited to:
Public, quasi-public and governmental buildings and facilities permitted in the R-2 District.
Clubs, lodges, social or recreational buildings or properties; not-for-profit.
Convalescent or nursing homes.
Private schools or colleges. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5E-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Section 4-12-5 of this Title:
A. Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.
B. Country clubs, tennis clubs, swimming pools, and similar recreational uses.
C. Hospitals, clinics, and sanitariums.
D. Hotels and motels.
E. Planned unit developments. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5E-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
A. Temporary permit uses permitted in the R-1 District. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5E-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Accessory uses permitted in the R-2 District.
B. Multi-family uses may contain one or more of the hereinafter set forth accessory uses if each such use meets the following conditions:
1. Is provided for the convenience of the owner and/or tenant only;
2. Does not have exterior signs except for one nonilluminated sign not exceeding three (3) square feet in area attached to the building;
3. Does not have a separate outside entrance; and
4. Is not evident from the street:
Barber shop.
Beauty shop.
Delicatessen.
Eating place.
Gift shop.
Laundry and dry cleaning collection station.
News, cigar and/or candy shop. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5E-6: PROHIBITED USES:
4-5E-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Minimum Lot Area: A separate ground area of not less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet for single- family use, nine thousand (9,000) square feet for two-family use, twelve thousand (12,000) square feet for multi-family use, with the minimum lot area per dwelling unit being not less than provided for in the following table:
Number Of Bedrooms
| Minimum Lot Area
|
Efficiency dwelling unit | 800 sq. ft. |
One bedroom | 1,000 sq. ft. |
Two bedroom | 1,500 sq. ft. |
Three bedroom | 3,000 sq. ft. |
Each additional bedroom | 1,500 sq. ft. |
and six thousand (6,000) square feet for other uses, shall be designated, provided, and continuously maintained for each permitted or special use.
B. Minimum Lot Width: A minimum lot width of sixty feet (60') shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.
C. Yards:
1. Front Yard: All structures shall be set back at least twenty five feet (25') from the front lot line.
2. Side Yard: All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance of not less than five feet (5') on the least side, with the sum of the two (2) sides not less than fifteen feet (15') for one or one and one-half (11/2) story structures; the least side shall be increased by two feet (2') and the sum of the two (2) sides by three feet (3') for each additional story.
3. Rear Yard: All structures shall be set in a distance of not less than twenty five feet (25') from the rear lot line for one or one and one-half (11/2) story structures; the rear yard shall be increased by four feet (4') for each additional story.
D. Maximum Height: No principal structure shall exceed eight (8) stories or eighty five feet (85') in height, and no accessory structures shall exceed two (2) stories or twenty five feet (25') in height, except as provided in section 4-3-3 of this title.
E. Floor Area Ratio: Not to exceed 2.5. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Minimum Size Of Dwelling:
1. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded prior to December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least seven hundred twenty (720) square feet of livable floor area, each two-family dwelling shall contain at least six hundred (600) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling unit, and each multi-family dwelling shall contain at least five hundred (500) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling.
2. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
b. Each multi-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
c. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling and two- story single-family detached dwelling must include a basement equal in square footage to at least one-half (1/2) the ground floor square footage.
d. Each attached, multi-family or two-family dwelling shall contain at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling unit, exclusive of basement and garage space. (Ord. 879, 1-3-2006)
e. Each dwelling unit must include an attached garage with a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and a minimum total size of four hundred forty (440) square feet. (Ord. 1031, 8-4-2009)
f. Each dwelling unit must include a paved driveway designed and constructed specifically for use by motorized vehicles as a path for the vehicle to be driven across or as a location at which a vehicle could be parked or stored. The paving material for a "paved driveway" shall consist of concrete, asphalt, paving bricks or similar material. The minimum width of the paved driveway between the property line and the building line shall be eighteen feet (18'). (Ord. 1047, 2-2-2010)
4-5E-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Special provisions as required in the ER district.
B. There shall be no application for any map amendment to the R-3 multi-family residence district accepted after September 17, 1996.
C. No land annexed into the village after September 17, 1996, shall be zoned R-3 multi-family residence district. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
D. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following: (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
1. Anchored masonry including, but not limited to, brick, stone or cut stone shall be placed on all four (4) sides of all dwellings. The amount of required masonry shall be, at minimum, fifty percent (50%) of the building's exterior surface area, excluding doors and windows. The village prefers a more varied elevation design, rather than a horizontal brick line at the top of the first floor. If the brick line is varied including some two-story brick portions, the balance of the building shall have a minimum of a three foot (3') brick wainscot. Ranch style dwellings shall be full masonry. If an elevation includes brick, stone or masonry which is adjacent to and extends above the top plane of a window, the brick, stone or masonry must be included above the window. (Ord. 1102, 3-3-2012)
2. Brick or stone that is used on a front elevation shall minimally incorporate a return around the corners of all structures. (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
4-5F-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The R-4 Two-Family Residence District is established to provide for two-family residential dwellings at a medium to high suburban density. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5F-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used except as otherwise provided in this Article, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
A. Single-family detached dwellings.
B. Two-family dwellings. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5F-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Section 4-12-5 of this Title:
Special uses permitted in the R-4 District shall be the same as in the ER District. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5F-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
A. Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the Zoning District. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.
B. Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale of rental or real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
C. Real estate subdivision sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet for each face. The sign shall not be illuminated. Each permit shall specify the location of the sign. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
D. Trailer, to be used during the construction of a residence by the trailer owner and not to exceed one year. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5F-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structure or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Garages, carports or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises.
B. Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use or personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.
C. Home occupations.
D. Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
E. Real estate signs, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet for each face and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10').
F. Roomers and boarders, not to exceed two (2).
G. Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10'). (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5F-6: PROHIBITED USES:
4-5F-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
Except as otherwise provided herein, a separate ground area called the zoning lot shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure or land containing a permitted or special use.
A. Minimum lot area:
Single-family detached dwelling: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet
Two-family dwelling: Twelve thousand (12,000) square feet
Special uses: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet
B. Minimum lot width:
Single-family detached dwelling: Seventy five feet (75')
Two-family dwelling: Eighty feet (80')
Special uses: One hundred forty feet (140')
(Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
C. Yards:
Front: Not less than thirty feet (30')
Side: Not less than ten feet (10')
Rear: Not less than thirty feet (30')
(Ord. 820, 8-3-2004)
D. Building height:
Principal building: Not greater than two and one-half (21/2) stories (35 feet)
Accessory buildings: Not greater than one story (15 feet)
E. Floor area ratio: Not applicable to residential, but all others 0.25. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Minimum size of dwelling:
1. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded prior to December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each single-family detached dwelling, shall contain at least one thousand (1,000) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space and each two-family dwelling shall contain at least eight hundred (800) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling unit, exclusive of basement and garage space.
2. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
b. Each multi-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
c. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling and two- story single-family detached dwelling must include a basement equal in square footage to at least one-half (1/2) the ground floor square footage.
d. Each attached, multi-family or two-family dwelling shall contain at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling unit, exclusive of basement and garage space. (Ord. 879, 1-3-2006)
e. Each dwelling unit must include an attached garage with a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and a minimum total size of four hundred forty (440) square feet. (Ord. 1031, 8-4-2009)
f. Each dwelling unit must include a paved driveway designed and constructed specifically for use by motorized vehicles as a path for the vehicle to be driven across or as a location at which a vehicle could be parked or stored. The paving material for a "paved driveway" shall consist of concrete, asphalt, paving bricks or similar material. The minimum width of the paved driveway between the property line and the building line shall be eighteen feet (18'). (Ord. 1047, 2-2-2010)
4-5F-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable parking regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable sign regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
C. Trucks: No truck tractor of any size, apportioned power unit, semitrailer, stinger steered semitrailer, road tractor, pole trailer, converter dolly, apportioned trailer, apportioned semitrailer, type B or greater bus, whether privately owned or a school bus, implement of husbandry or any vehicle requiring an Illinois registration plate suffix of "H" or greater, including foreign registered vehicles, which would require such registration, if registered in Illinois, any vehicle required to have mileage plates of "MG" suffix or greater, farm plates of "VG" or greater, or tow trucks capable of towing any vehicle which is prohibited under this section, shall at any time be parked or stored within any residential district. (Ord. 1048, 2-2-2010)
D. Mobile Travel Trailers, Camper Trailers And Boats: Only one mobile travel trailer, camper trailer or boat may be parked or stored on a lot in the R-4 district, except that additional mobile travel trailers, camper trailers, and/or boats may be parked or stored on the lot only when located in a garage or other fully enclosed structure.
E. Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used or maintained on any lot, except such small tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
F. Design Requirements: All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following: (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
1. Anchored masonry including, but not limited to, brick, stone or cut stone shall be placed on all four (4) sides of all dwellings. The amount of required masonry shall be, at minimum, fifty percent (50%) of the building's exterior surface area, excluding doors and windows. The village prefers a more varied elevation design, rather than a horizontal brick line at the top of the first floor. If the brick line is varied including some two-story brick portions, the balance of the building shall have a minimum of a three foot (3') brick wainscot. Ranch style dwellings shall be full masonry. If an elevation includes brick, stone or masonry which is adjacent to and extends above the top plane of a window, the brick, stone or masonry must be included above the window. (Ord. 1102, 3-3-2012)
2. Brick or stone that is used on a front elevation shall minimally incorporate a return around the corners of all structures. (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
4-5G-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The R-5 Multiple-Family Residence District is established to provide for a variety of medium- or high-density residential uses, plus certain additional uses to serve the residents living in the districts. All structures and uses are to be planned so as to create a cohesive and unified development. All R-5 developments must be planned unit developments in accordance with Chapter 9 of this Title. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5G-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used except as otherwise provided in this Article, for other than one or more of the following specified uses in a planned unit development:
A. Single-family detached dwellings.
B. Two-family dwellings.
C. Attached single-family dwellings (townhomes, coach homes).
D. Multiple-family dwellings, excluding rental apartments. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5G-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Section 4-12-5 of this Title:
A. Special uses permitted in the ER District.
B. Senior citizen housing subject to the following additional standards:
1. Community Need: No special permit for senior citizen housing shall be granted unless sufficient evidence is provided to demonstrate that there is, and for the foreseeable future will continue to be, a market demand among current area residents for all of the dwelling units in the proposed development.
2. Location: Every senior citizen housing development shall be located in an area of the Village so as to provide convenient access to public transportation (if available), retail stores, medical services, recreation, and cultural and religious activities.
3. Design Requirements: Every senior citizen housing development shall be designed and constructed so as to be convertible to a permitted use in the District. The design should include sufficient developable open space to meet all ordinance requirements should the development be converted from senior housing to a permitted use.
4. Required Approvals: No special permit for a senior housing development shall be granted without the prior licensing, certification or approval of every public agency charged with the regulation of any facet of the activity of the proposed development.
C. Nursing or personal care facilities subject to the following additional standards:
1. Availability Of Facilities: Every nursing or personal care facility shall be provided with, or have ready access to, facilities and services necessary and appropriate to the needs of its residents for public transportation (if available), retail stores, medical services, recreation, and cultural and religious activities.
2. Required Approvals: No special permit for a nursing or personal care facility shall be granted without the prior licensing, certification or approval of every public agency charged with the regulation of any facet of the activity of the proposed facility. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5G-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
A. Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the Zoning District. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.
B. Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale of rental or real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
C. Real estate subdivision sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet for each face. The sign shall not be illuminated. Each permit shall specify the location of the sign. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
D. Trailer, to be used during the construction of a residence by the trailer owner and not to exceed one year. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5G-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structure or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises.
B. Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use or personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.
C. Home occupations.
D. Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
E. Real estate signs, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet for each face and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10').
F. Roomers and boarders, not to exceed two (2).
G. Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10'). (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5G-6: PROHIBITED USES:
4-5G-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
Every tract of land upon which an R-5 use is maintained shall have a minimum total area, a minimum gross area per dwelling unit, and a minimum lot width.
A. Minimum total lot area:
Single-family detached dwelling: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet
Two-family dwellings: Twelve thousand (12,000) square feet
Attached single-family: Thirty thousand (30,000) square feet
Multiple-family dwellings: Thirty thousand (30,000) square feet
Senior citizen housing: One hundred thousand (100,000) square feet
Nursing or personal care facility: One hundred thousand (100,000) square feet
All other special uses: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet
B. Minimum gross lot area per dwelling unit:
Single-family detached dwelling: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet
Two-family dwellings: Six thousand (6,000) square feet
Attached single-family: Seven thousand two hundred fifty (7,250) square feet
Multiple-family dwellings: Three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) square feet
Senior housing: Three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet (excluding detached dwellings)
Nursing or personal care facility1: Two thousand (2,000) square feet
Note:
1. When calculating the gross lot area per dwelling unit of a nursing or personal care facility, each patient bed shall be counted as a dwelling unit. In addition, any beds or dwelling units available for occupancy by staff of the facility shall be counted as a dwelling unit.
C. Minimum lot width:
Single-family detached dwelling: Seventy five feet (75')
Two-family: Eighty feet (80')
Attached single-family: One hundred twenty feet (120')
Multiple-family: One hundred twenty feet (120')
Senior housing: One hundred eighty feet (180')
Nursing or personal care facility: One hundred eighty feet (180')
Special uses: One hundred forty feet (140')
D. Yards:
Front:
Single-family detached: Not less than thirty feet (30')
Two-family: Not less than thirty feet (30')
Single-family attached: Not less than twenty five feet (25')
Multiple-family: Not less than thirty feet (30')
Special uses: Not less than fifty feet (50') (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
Side:
Single-family: Not less than ten feet (10')
Two-family: Not less than ten feet (10')
Attached single-family: Not less than fifteen feet (15')
Multiple-family: Not less than fifteen feet (15')
Special uses: Not less than fifty feet (50') (Ord. 820, 8-3-2004)
Rear:
All permitted uses: Not less than thirty feet (30')
Special uses: Not less than fifty feet (50')
E. Building Height:
Single-family, two-family, attached single-family: Thirty five feet (35').
Multiple-family: Forty feet (40').
Senior housing: Thirty five feet (35').
Nursing or personal care facility: Forty five feet (45').
All other special uses: Thirty five feet (35').
Accessory buildings: Fifteen feet (15').
F. Floor Area Ratio: Not applicable to residential, but all other uses not to exceed 0.5.
G. Spacing Between Buildings: When two (2) or more structures which contain two-family dwellings, attached single-family dwellings or multiple-family dwellings, or combinations thereof, are on a lot or on contiguous lots comprising a unified development under the same ownership or control, the distance between the exterior structure walls shall be as follows:
1. When the front wall of a structure faces any wall of another structure, the distance between the two (2) structure walls shall be not less than sixty feet (60').
2. When the rear wall of a structure faces the rear wall of the nearest structure, the distance between the two (2) structure walls shall not be less than fifty feet (50').
3. When the side wall of a structure faces the side wall of the nearest structure, the distance between the two (2) structure walls shall not be less than twenty feet (20').
4. Where structures are not parallel to each other, the required spacing shall be measured at the midpoint of the distance along which they face each other; however, the spacing between the structures at the narrowest point shall in no event be less than one-half (1/2) the required distance. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
H. Minimum Size Of Dwelling:
1. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded prior to December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each single-family detached dwelling, single-family attached dwelling, two-family attached dwelling and multi-family dwelling shall contain at least one thousand (1,000) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
2. All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following:
a. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
b. Each multi-story single-family detached dwelling shall contain at least one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement and garage space.
c. Each one-story single-family detached dwelling and two-story single-family detached dwelling must include a basement equal in square footage to at least one-half (1/2) the ground floor square footage.
d. Each attached, multi-family or two-family dwelling shall contain at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet of livable floor area for each dwelling unit, exclusive of basement and garage space. (Ord. 879, 1-3-2006)
e. Each dwelling unit must include an attached garage with a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and a minimum total size of four hundred forty (440) square feet for attached dwellings and four hundred eighty (480) square feet for detached dwellings. (Ord. 1031, 8-4-2009)
f. Each dwelling unit must include a paved driveway designed and constructed specifically for use by motorized vehicles as a path for the vehicle to be driven across or as a location at which a vehicle could be parked or stored. The paving material for a "paved driveway" shall consist of concrete, asphalt, paving bricks or similar material. The minimum width of the paved driveway between the property line and the building line shall be eighteen feet (18'). (Ord. 1047, 2-2-2010)
4-5G-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Planned Unit Developments: All developments in the R-5 district must be processed and approved as planned unit developments in accordance with chapter 9 of this title.
B. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable parking regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
C. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable sign regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
D. Trucks: No truck tractor of any size, apportioned power unit, semitrailer, stinger steered semitrailer, road tractor, pole trailer, converter dolly, apportioned trailer, apportioned semitrailer, type B or greater bus, whether privately owned or a school bus, implement of husbandry or any vehicle requiring an Illinois registration plate suffix of "H" or greater, including foreign registered vehicles, which would require such registration, if registered in Illinois, any vehicle required to have mileage plates of "MG" suffix or greater, farm plates of "VG" or greater, or tow trucks capable of towing any vehicle which is prohibited under this section, shall at any time be parked or stored within any residential district. (Ord. 1048, 2-2-2010)
E. Mobile Travel Trailers, Camper Trailers And Boats: Only one mobile travel trailer, camper trailer or boat may be parked or stored on a lot in the R-5 district, except that additional mobile travel trailers, camper trailers, and/or boats may be parked or stored on the lot only when located in a garage or other fully enclosed structure.
F. Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used or maintained on any lot, except such small tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
G. Design Requirements: All land, parcels or lots for which a final plat of subdivision has been approved and recorded after December 1, 2005, shall be improved in accordance with the following: (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
1. Anchored masonry including, but not limited to, brick, stone or cut stone shall be placed on all four (4) sides of all dwellings. The amount of required masonry shall be, at minimum, fifty percent (50%) of the building's exterior surface area, excluding doors and windows. The village prefers a more varied elevation design, rather than a horizontal brick line at the top of the first floor. If the brick line is varied including some two-story brick portions, the balance of the building shall have a minimum of a three foot (3') brick wainscot. Ranch style dwellings shall be full masonry. If an elevation includes brick, stone or masonry which is adjacent to and extends above the top plane of a window, the brick, stone or masonry must be included above the window. (Ord. 1102, 3-3-2012)
2. Brick or stone that is used on a front elevation shall minimally incorporate a return around the corners of all structures. (Ord. 878, 1-3-2006)
4-5H-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The R-6 District is established for the development of rental apartment buildings and apartment communities. All apartment developments are to be planned so as to create a cohesive, functional development that complements the Village as a whole. All R-6 developments shall be processed and approved as planned unit developments in accordance with Chapter 9 of this Title. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5H-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used except as otherwise provided in this Article, for other than one or more of the following specified uses in a planned unit development:
Residential apartments. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5H-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
Special uses permitted in the ER District. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5H-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
A. Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the Zoning District. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.
B. Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale of rental or real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
C. Real estate subdivision sign not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet for each face. The sign shall not be illuminated. Each permit shall specify the location of the sign. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location.
D. Trailer, to be used during the construction of a residence by the trailer owner and not to exceed one year. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5H-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, do not include structure or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises.
B. Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use or personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.
C. Home occupations.
D. Real estate signs, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet for each face and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10').
E. Roomers and boarders, not to exceed two (2).
F. Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests and set back from every property line at least ten feet (10'). (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5H-6: PROHIBITED USES:
4-5H-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
All R-6 developments shall be submitted as planned unit developments. Every tract of land upon which an R-6 use is maintained shall have a minimum total area, a minimum gross area per dwelling unit, and a minimum lot width.
A. Minimum Total Lot Area:
Apartment building or complex: | 100,000 square feet | |
Special uses: | 100,000 square feet | |
B. Minimum Gross Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit:
Apartment building or complex: | 3,500 square feet |
C. Minimum Lot Width:
Apartment building or complex: | 180 feet | |
Special uses: | 180 feet | |
D. Yards:
Front: | ||
Apartment building or complex: | 50 feet | |
Special uses: | 50 feet | |
Side: | ||
Apartment building or complex: | 50 feet | |
Special uses: | 50 feet | |
Rear: | ||
Apartment building or complex: | 50 feet | |
Special uses: | 50 feet | |
E. Building Height:
Principal building: | 40 feet (3 stories) |
Accessory buildings: | 15 feet |
F. Floor Area Ratio: Not to exceed 0.50
G. Spacing Between Buildings: When two (2) or more apartment structures are on a lot or on contiguous lots comprising a unified development under the same ownership or control, the distance between the exterior structure walls shall be as follows:
1. When the front wall of a structure faces any wall of another structure, the distance between the two (2) structure walls shall be not less than sixty feet (60').
2. When the rear wall of a structure faces the rear wall of the nearest structure, the distance between the two (2) structure walls shall not be less than fifty feet (50').
3. When the side wall of a structure faces the side wall of the nearest structure, the distance between the two (2) structure walls shall not be less than twenty feet (20').
4. Where structures are not parallel to each other, the required spacing shall be measured at the midpoint of the distance along which they face each other; however, the spacing between the structures at the narrowest point shall in no event be less than one-half (1/2) the required distance. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
4-5H-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Planned Unit Developments: All developments in the R-6 district must be processed and approved as planned unit developments in accordance with chapter 9 of this title.
B. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
C. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)
D. Trucks: No truck tractor of any size, apportioned power unit, semitrailer, stinger steered semitrailer, road tractor, pole trailer, converter dolly, apportioned trailer, apportioned semitrailer, type B or greater bus, whether privately owned or a school bus, implement of husbandry or any vehicle requiring an Illinois registration plate suffix of "H" or greater, including foreign registered vehicles, which would require such registration, if registered in Illinois, any vehicle required to have mileage plates of "MG" suffix or greater, farm plates of "VG" or greater, or tow trucks capable of towing any vehicle which is prohibited under this section, shall at any time be parked or stored within any residential district. (Ord. 1048, 2-2-2010)
E. Mobile Travel Trailers, Camper Trailers And Boats: Only one mobile travel trailer, camper trailer or boat may be parked or stored on a lot in the R-6 district, except that additional mobile travel trailers, camper trailers, and/or boats may be parked or stored on the lot only when located in a garage or other fully enclosed structure.
F. Tents: Tents shall not be erected, used or maintained on any lot, except such small tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes. (Ord. 634, 9-17-1996)