Mettawa City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
SECTION 15.601. SCENIC EASEMENT OVERLAY.
A. Purpose. The Comprehensive Plan of the Village of Mettawa provides for the establishment of a system of scenic easements. Under the goals and objectives related to transportation policy, the Plan states: “Continue the establishment of the scenic easement system where it provides a positive impact on the character of the roadway system.”
B. Applicability. The system of scenic easements applies to all land adjacent to:
1. St. Mary's Road
2. Illinois Route 60
3. Everett Road
4. Riverwoods Road
5. Bradley Road
6. Old School Road between Bradley Road and St. Mary's Road.
C. Easement Requirements.
1. Scenic easements are established on all land 75 feet in depth measured from the nearest right-of-way line of the roads/streets listed in item B. above.
2. All required front setbacks of the district are included within the 75-foot setback for the scenic easement overlay.
3. All plats of subdivision and resubdivision presented for approval containing land within the scenic easement overlay must provide for a dedication of scenic easement.
D. Map Reference. The map in Figure 6-1 illustrates where these easements apply. In the case of conflict between item B. above (Applicability) and the map, item B. controls.
FIGURE 6-1
( Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)
SECTION 15.602. OPEN SPACE DISTRICT.
A. Purpose. The OS Open Space District is established to maintain and encourage the use of land for open space preservation and enhancement, to protect natural resources such as woodlands and wildlife areas, wetlands, and marshes, to preserve or provide for scenic vistas, and to provide for recreational activities and areas.
B. Uses. Article 7 lists permitted and special principal uses and temporary uses for the OS District.
C. Dimensional Standards. Table 6-1: OS District Dimensional Standards establishes the dimensional standards for the OS District. These regulations apply to all uses within each district unless a different standard is listed for a specific use.
BULK | |
Minimum Lot Area | None |
Minimum Lot Width | None |
Maximum Building Height - Principal Structures Only | 40' |
SETBACKS - APPLY TO PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES ONLY | |
Minimum Front Setback | 35' |
Minimum Interior Side Setback | 25' |
Minimum Corner Side Setback | 35' |
Minimum Rear Setback | 35' |
D. General Standards of Applicability.
1. Site Development Standards. See Article 8 for additional on-site development standards and requirements, such as exterior lighting, accessory structures and uses, and permitted encroachments.
2. Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Article 9 for off-street parking and loading standards and requirements.
3. Landscape. See Article 10 for landscape, buffering, and screening standards and requirements.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)