A.

Well and septic; lot size.

1.

Unless otherwise approved by the planning and zoning commission and board of trustees, the minimum lot size for a single- or two-family dwelling without public sewer or water shall be at least 40,000 square feet in area.

2.

The Kane County and DeKalb County health departments may require building lots to be larger than the minimum specified above, depending upon soil suitability for such systems.

B.

Planned unit developments. Lots may be reduced in area, width, and average lot depth required by the regulations in the residential districts which follow, when subdivisions include open space beyond that otherwise required, and are processed as planned unit developments.

C.

Open space/greenbelts. Open space shall be provided for village residents in the form of parks and greenbelts, consistent with regulatory and policy directives of the village. Unless otherwise recommended by the planning and zoning commission and approved by the board of trustees, land, in lieu of cash, shall be provided according to the adopted land/cash ordinance, as may be amended from time to time, where parks and greenbelts illustrated on the land use plan pass through a proposed residential subdivision. The village has determined that the dedication of land in these areas is essential for implementing the continuous greenbelt and open space system adopted as part of the village's comprehensive land use plan.

1.

Purpose.

a.

To establish natural limits of growth around the village.

b.

To visually set Maple Park apart from adjacent communities and/or the rural environment.

c.

To preserve existing natural resources and protect critical stormwater drainage corridors.

d.

To provide conveniently located recreational amenities and facilities for residents of Maple Park.

2.

Greenbelts.

a.

Where a greenbelt illustrated on Maple Park's comprehensive land use plan passes through a proposed subdivision, a minimum width of at least 50 feet shall be set aside for this amenity. This minimum width shall be increased to incorporate floodplain, steep slopes, wetlands, high quality native plant communities, major stands of trees, riparian zones, and/or other significant natural features that may exist within, or adjacent to these areas. The location and extent of a greenbelt shall be determined at the time of preliminary plan and/or plat. Greenbelts shall not be used to satisfy any park dedication requirements.

b.

For the purpose of this title, these natural features shall be defined as follows:

Floodplain means 100-year floodplain, as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

High quality native plant communities means those areas (i.e., prairie, savanna, etc.) which have a natural area rating index (NARI) of 20 or greater, utilizing the "Natural Area Rating Index" by Swink and Wilhelm (latest published edition).

Major stands of trees means mature woodlands, such as stands of oak/hickory forest, and floodplain forest, such as mature cottonwood, silver maple, sycamore, hackberry, etc.

Riparian zone means natural vegetation along the edge of a stream that: modulates temperature; provides nutrient input into the stream system; provides a buffer that intercepts surface runoff, filtering out sediments and pollutants; provides erosion control through soil stabilization; and serves as habitat and mitigation corridors for wildlife who utilize the stream for food and drink.

Steep slopes means those land areas with slopes that equal or exceed 35 percent.

c.

The greenbelt shall be recorded with the final plan and/or plat of subdivision as open space to be maintained as such in perpetuity.

d.

At the time of final platting, an easement, not less than 15 feet wide, shall also be recorded to accommodate future development of a recreation path within the greenbelt. Said path shall be eight feet wide, and installed at such time as the village determines appropriate. Unless otherwise approved by the board of trustees, the path shall consist of crushed limestone and shall be engineered to avoid erosion.

e.

Two-inch caliper native trees shall be planted along the perimeter of the greenbelt to define its limits. Tree plantings may be waived by the planning and zoning commission and board of trustees during review of the final plan or plat if the greenbelt is wooded or includes natural features that may be inconsistent with required tree plantings. Where required:

(1)

Not less than one native tree shall be planted on each side of the greenbelt for each 50 linear feet that passes through the residential subdivision.

(2)

Trees shall be planted in naturalistic groupings, and shall be worked into the existing landscape.

f.

Native grasses, wildflowers, or other native vegetation shall be installed where necessary to stabilize slopes within the greenbelt, in lieu of lawn or other traditional ground cover.

3.

Parks. The exact location of boundaries and park land shall be determined as part of the preliminary plan or plat.

4.

Submittals. Unless otherwise waived by the planning and zoning commission and board of trustees, the following shall be submitted for staff review at the time of preliminary plat or plan to determine the existence, location and extent of wetlands, floodplain, native prairie, major stands of trees, steep slopes and other natural features that may fall within the environmental corridor depicted on the land use plan:

a.

Items listed below shall be included on a site plan, at a scale not less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), unless a larger scale is otherwise required by the village engineer:

(1)

Location of FEMA floodplain.

(2)

Existing contours at two-foot intervals.

(3)

Existing and proposed drainage system, including all discharge points, collection, conveyance and storage facilities.

(4)

Proposed contours, at two-foot intervals.

(5)

Draining features, stormwater management facilities, floodplain and wetland boundaries.

(6)

Boundaries of predominant soil types.

(7)

Location, species and size of trees six inches or greater in caliper, if any.

(8)

Delineation of riparian zones, if any, and location, species and size of trees, six inches or greater in caliper, that exist within the zone.

(9)

Delineation of high quality native plant communities, if any, and a copy of the natural area rating index for the plant communities.

b.

Where wetlands exist within, or adjacent to the greenbelt, a wetland delineation report shall be submitted which includes:

(1)

A map showing the exact location of wetlands within the development boundaries.

(2)

An aerial photograph delineating wetland, development and watershed boundaries.

(3)

Army corps of engineers' data sheets with representative color photographs.

(4)

Written description of the wetland(s) including a professional assessment of functional values.

c.

Name, address and telephone number of the individual or group responsible for maintenance of the park or greenbelt.

d.

Required maintenance provisions and responsibilities for these resources.

e.

Terms and conditions associated with the use of the land.

D.

Setback from major arterials/highways. Unless otherwise approved as part of a special use permit, all structures hereinafter constructed in residential districts shall be set back at least 60 feet from major arterials and state highways, as measured from the street right-of-way.

E.

Public utilities. Public utility and service uses shall only be allowed as a special use in the residential districts. For purpose of this title, public utilities and service uses shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1.

Essential services, including fully automated gas regulating stations, telephone exchanges, and electric substations.

2.

Railroad passenger stations.

3.

Towers and antennas, commercial, for radio, television and telephone transmitting, receiving or relay stations.

4.

Wastewater treatment plant and pumping stations.

5.

Waterworks, reservoirs, pumping stations, filtration plants and wells.

(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)

A.

Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to provide for a rural environment that allows for new single-family residential uses. It is designed for low density occupancy in areas with few or no public improvements.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Residential.

a.

Single-family detached dwellings.

b.

Home occupations.

2.

Recreation/open space.

a.

Greenbelts.

b.

Parks, forest preserves, playgrounds or play fields.

c.

Private stables for use by residents and their guests, provided:

(1)

That the total number of horses permitted on any given lot shall be determined by use of the following formula:

One horse for the first 40,000 square feet of land area, and one additional horse for each additional 20,000 square feet of land area.

(2)

Stables shall be located at least 150 feet from the front lot line, and at least 50 feet from a side and/or rear lot line.

3.

Agriculture. Agricultural uses in accordance with this title.

C.

Permitted Accessory Uses.

1.

Buildings accessory to the principal use, including private garages, provided they are located in the side or rear yard, and no closer than ten feet to a side or rear property line.

2.

Nonpaying guest homes or rooms for guests within an accessory building, provided such facilities are used for the occasional housing of guests of the occupants of the principal building, and not for permanent occupancy by others as housekeeping units.

3.

Private greenhouse, subject to setback regulations of this district.

4.

Private swimming pools and tennis courts (either unlighted or lighted), in rear yards only, and subject to the setback regulations of this district.

5.

Quarters comprising part of an accessory building and solely for occupancy by a household employee (and his or her family) of the occupants of the principal dwelling.

6.

Sheds or buildings for domestic storage, provided they are located in a rear yard only, and no closer than ten feet to a side or rear property line.

D.

Special uses.

1.

Residential.

a.

Congregate care facilities.

b.

Convalescent centers and nursing homes.

c.

Group homes.

d.

Model homes.

e.

Planned developments, according to this title.

2.

Institutional/governmental.

a.

Cemeteries, provided:

(1)

Lot area consists of one or more acres.

(2)

Buildings are set back at least 100 feet from side and rear property lines.

b.

Churches, temples or synagogues.

c.

Civic buildings, including governmental, police and fire.

d.

Community center buildings.

e.

Hospitals and/or medical clinics.

f.

Museums and galleries.

g.

Public utility and service facilities, as defined in this title.

h.

Religious retreats.

i.

Schools, boarding and private.

3.

Service.

a.

Bed and breakfast guesthouses.

b.

Daycare centers and nursery schools.

c.

Kennels.

d.

Inns.

e.

Veterinary or animal clinics.

4.

Recreation.

a.

Airports.

b.

Club or lodge building.

c.

Golf courses.

d.

Stable, commercial.

e.

Swim and/or tennis clubs.

E.

Lot size regulations.

1.

Residential.

a.

Minimum lot size: At least four acres.

b.

Minimum lot width: At least 125 feet shall be maintained at the building setback line.

2.

Special uses. Lot sizes for special uses shall be as specified in the special use permit, unless otherwise noted for a particular use listed in this district.

F.

Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:

1.

Setback from major arterials/highways: In accordance with this title.

2.

Minimum front and corner yards: At least 40 feet from the front or corner side lot line.

3.

Minimum interior side yards: At least 15 feet from an interior side lot line.

4.

Minimum rear yards: At least 40 feet from a rear lot line.

5.

Maximum lot coverage: A maximum of one-third percent of a lot can be occupied with buildings, accessory structures and impervious surfaces.

G.

Bulk regulations.

1.

Structure height.

a.

Single-family detached dwellings: A maximum of 35 feet.

b.

Special uses: Maximum height limitations shall be specified with the granting of a special use permit.

2.

Floor area. Floor areas which follow are exclusive of garages, basements or porches:

a.

Single-family detached dwellings.

(1)

One-story, single-family dwelling: A minimum of 1,600 square feet.

(2)

Two-story, single-family dwelling: A minimum of 1,800 square feet per floor.

b.

Other uses: No minimum floor area shall apply to other permitted and special uses within this district.

(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)

A.

Purpose. The R-R Rural Residential District is hereby established to:

1.

Encourage the orderly transition of land from agricultural to low density, single-family residential uses.

2.

Meet the market demand for large lots in a rural environment.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Residential.

a.

Single-family dwellings.

b.

Home occupations.

2.

Recreational/open space.

a.

Greenbelts.

b.

Public parks, forest preserves, playgrounds or play fields.

3.

Institutional.

a.

Schools, private, nonboarding.

C.

Permitted accessory uses.

1.

Buildings accessory to the principal use, including private garages, provided they are located in the side or rear yard, and no closer than ten feet to a side or rear property line.

2.

Nonpaying guest homes or rooms for guests within an accessory building; provided such facilities are used for the occasional housing of guests of the occupants of the principal building, and not for permanent occupancy by others as housekeeping units.

3.

Private greenhouse, subject to setback regulations of this district.

4.

Private swimming pools and tennis courts (unlighted), in rear yards only, and subject to the setback regulations of this district.

5.

Sheds or buildings for domestic storage; provided they are located in a rear yard only, and no closer than ten feet to a side or rear property line.

D.

Special uses.

1.

Residential.

a.

Congregate care facilities.

b.

Convalescent centers and nursing homes.

c.

Group homes.

d.

Model homes.

e.

Planned unit developments.

2.

Institutional/governmental.

a.

Churches, temples or synagogues.

b.

Civic buildings, including governmental, police and fire.

c.

Community center buildings.

d.

Hospitals and medical clinics.

e.

Libraries.

f.

Museums and galleries.

g.

Public utility and service facilities, as defined in subsection 11-6-1E of this chapter.

h.

Religious retreats.

i.

Schools, boarding.

j.

Schools, high school, college, university and trade, private.

3.

Service.

a.

Bed and breakfast guesthouses.

b.

Daycare centers and nursery schools, public or private.

c.

Inns.

4.

Recreation.

a.

Airports.

b.

Club or lodge building.

c.

Golf courses.

d.

Private stables for use by residents and their guests, provided:

(1)

That the total number of horses permitted on any given lot shall be determined by use of the following formula:

One horse for the first 40,000 square feet of land area, and one additional horse for each additional 20,000 square feet of land area.

(2)

Stables shall be located at least 150 feet from the front lot line, and at least 100 feet from a side and/or rear lot line.

e.

Swim and/or tennis clubs.

E.

Lot size regulations.

1.

Residential.

a.

Minimum lot size: At least 43,560 square feet per dwelling unit. Actual lot size shall, however, depend upon:

(1)

Soil suitability for well and septic; or

(2)

Availability of sewer and water.

2.

Special uses: Lot sizes for special uses shall be as specified in the special use permit, unless otherwise noted for a particular use listed in this district.

F.

Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain the following setbacks:

1.

Setback from major arterials/highways: In accordance with this title.

2.

Minimum front and corner yards: At least 30 feet from a front or corner side lot line.

3.

Minimum interior side yards: At least 15 feet from an interior side lot line.

4.

Maximum lot area coverage: A maximum of 35 percent of a lot can be occupied with buildings, accessory structures and impervious surfaces.

G.

Bulk regulations.

1.

Structure height.

a.

Single-family detached residences: A maximum of 35 feet.

b.

Special uses: Maximum height limitations shall be specified with the granting of a special use permit.

2.

Floor area. Floor areas which follow are exclusive of garages, basements or porches:

a.

Single-family detached residences.

(1)

One-story, single-family dwelling: A minimum of 1,450 square feet.

(2)

Two-story, single-family dwelling: A minimum of 2,100 square feet.

b.

Other uses. No minimum floor area shall apply to other permitted and special uses within this district.

(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)

A.

Permitted uses.

1.

Single-family detached dwellings.

2.

Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated.

3.

Schools, private, elementary and/or secondary.

4.

Accessory uses in accordance with this title.

B.

Special uses.

1.

Churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, and other related religious facilities.

2.

Daycare centers and nursery schools, public or private, for preschool age children, provided there is adequate outdoor play area for each child to be cared for and that the play area is fenced and screened with planting from all adjoining lots in any residential district.

3.

Golf course, regulation size, but not including commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses.

4.

Health and medical institutions as follows:

a.

Convalescent, nursing and rest homes.

b.

Hospices.

c.

Hospitals and sanatoriums.

d.

Institutional establishments providing care, or care and residence for children and adults.

5.

Public utility and civic buildings.

6.

Cemeteries.

7.

Animal related businesses.

C.

Lot size.

1.

Residential. Minimum lot area is 12,000 square feet and no less than 75 feet wide at the front setback line.

2.

All other permitted uses. Minimum lot area is 12,000 square feet and not less than 90 feet wide at the front setback line.

3.

Special uses. As specified by planning and zoning commission.

D.

Yard requirements.

E.

Building height.

1.

Permitted uses. A maximum of 35 feet.

2.

Special uses. As specified by planning and zoning commission.

F.

Lot area coverage. A maximum of 40 percent of the area of a zoning lot may be covered by buildings or structures, including accessory buildings.

G.

Dwelling standards. Every one-story dwelling hereafter erected in any R-1 district shall have a total ground floor area of not less than 1,600 square feet. Every dwelling of more than one story hereafter erected in any R-1 district shall have a total single floor area of not less than 1,800 square feet.

H.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking and loading as required by this title.

I.

Density. Density in the R-1 district shall not exceed 3.5 dwelling units per gross acre.

J.

Condition of use. Except in a planned unit development, not more than one principal building shall be located on a zoning lot.

(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)

A.

Permitted uses.

1.

Any use permitted in the R-1 district.

2.

Two-family dwellings (duplexes).

B.

Special uses.

1.

Bed and breakfast guest homes.

2.

Special uses allowed in the R-1 district.

3.

Animal related businesses.

C.

Lot size.

1.

Single-family detached dwelling. Lot area at least 10,000 square feet and a minimum of 75 feet at the front setback line.

2.

Two-family dwelling. Lot area at least 12,000 square feet and a minimum of 75 feet at the front setback line.

3.

All other permitted uses. Lot area at least 10,000 square feet and a minimum of 80 feet at the front setback line.

4.

Special uses. As specified by planning and zoning commission.

D.

Yard requirements.

For buildings 35 feet or more in height, each yard, front, side and rear as required shall be increased in width or depth by two feet for each additional one foot of building height over 35 feet.

E.

Building height.

1.

Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings: A maximum of 35 feet.

2.

Special uses: As specified by planning and zoning commission.

F.

Lot area coverage. A maximum of 40 percent of the area of a zoning lot may be covered by buildings or structures, including accessory buildings.

G.

Dwelling standards. Each dwelling unit hereafter erected in any R-2 district shall have a total ground floor area of not less than 950 square feet. Every dwelling of more than one story hereafter erected in any R-2 district shall have a total floor area of not less than 950 square feet.

H.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking and loading as required or permitted in chapter 9 of this title.

I.

Density. Density in the R-2 district shall not exceed six dwelling units per gross acre.

J.

Conditions of use. Except in a planned unit development, not more than one principal building shall be located on a zoning lot.

(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)

A.

Permitted uses.

1.

Any use permitted in the R-2 district.

2.

Multiple-family dwellings, apartments, no more than four dwelling units per building.

3.

Multiple single-family dwellings or townhouses with a limit of four units per building.

4.

Nursery schools.

B.

Special uses.

1.

Any use allowed as special use in the R-2 district.

2.

Boarding and lodging houses.

3.

Multiple-family dwellings, apartments, no more than eight dwelling units per building.

4.

Multiple single-family dwellings or townhouses with a limit of eight units per building.

5.

Mobile home parks, in accordance with this title and all other provisions of this Code.

6.

Animal related businesses.

C.

Lot Size.

1.

One- and two-family dwellings. Same as R-2 district.

2.

All townhouses and multiple-family dwellings shall be located on a lot having an area as follows:

a.

For multiple single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings allowed as a permitted use, the lot area shall be a minimum of 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

b.

For multiple single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings allowed as a special use, the lot area shall be a minimum of 3,500 square feet per dwelling unit.

3.

All other lots for permitted uses and special uses shall be a minimum of 75 feet wide at the front setback line and contain a minimum of 10,000 square feet.

D.

Yard requirements.

E.

Building height.

1.

Single-family dwellings, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings: Not to exceed 35 feet.

2.

Special uses: As specified by planning and zoning commission.

F.

Lot area coverage. A maximum of 40 percent of the area of a zoning lot may be covered by buildings or structures, including accessory buildings.

G.

Density. Density in the R-3 district shall not exceed seven dwelling units per gross acre for permitted uses and ten dwelling units per gross acre for special uses and planned unit developments.

H.

Dwelling standards. As required in the R-2 district.

I.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking and loading as required or permitted in chapter 9 of this title.

J.

Conditions of use.

1.

Except in planned unit developments, not more than one principal building shall be located on a zoning lot.

2.

Minimum setbacks shall be as set forth in this title, except that in instances where a one- or two-story townhouse is constructed, the front yard setback for each dwelling unit constructed at grade shall have a difference of at least three feet when compared to the front yard setback of the dwelling unit immediately adjacent thereto.

3.

In instances where a building is constructed having three or more dwelling units, at least one-half of the front elevation of the first (ground) floor, as measured vertically, shall have a facade or siding consisting of brick or brick veneer.

(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)