This subchapter establishes lot and structure requirements and design/operational standards for specific, potentially troublesome, structures and uses. These regulations apply in every zoning district where the specific structure or use is permitted or allowed by special use permit; but if more stringent regulations are applicable in any particular district such regulations shall prevail.

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86)

   (A)   Farm animals. No barn, stable, shed or other structure intended to shelter farm animals shall be erected closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200 feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. Similarly, fences shall be erected or other means shall be taken to prevent farm animals from approaching closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200 feet to any lot line or residential property, whichever distance is greater.

   (B)   Farm equipment/commodities. No agricultural equipment or commodities, including, but not limited to, baled crops, fertilizer, pesticides/herbicides, shall be stored outdoors closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200 feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. If the equipment/commodities are stored within a completely enclosed structure, the structure shall be located at least 100 feet from any lot line of residential property.

   (C)   Barbed wire/electrical fences. See § 152.157(A).

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   No barbed wire or electrically-charged fence shall be erected or maintained anywhere in the village, except that one foot of barbed wire may be added to the top of a security fence which is at least six feet high in the Industrial District.

   (B)   No fence, wall or other obstruction shall be erected within any public right-of-way, except by written permission of the Zoning Administrator.

   (C)   No fence, wall or other obstruction shall be erected in violation of the Illinois Drainage Code. (ILCS Ch. 70, Act 605, §§ 2-1 through 2-12, as amended from time to time.)

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86; Am. Ord. 681, passed 6-5-95; Am. Ord. 687, passed 7-3-95) Penalty, see § 152.999

   A HOME OCCUPATION means any business, profession or occupation conducted for gain or support entirely within any dwelling or on any residential premises. Within the village every home occupation shall be considered a special use. No home occupation shall be established or conducted except in conformity with the following regulations:

   (A)   Floor space. The total area devoted to a home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling, or 300 square feet, whichever is less.

   (B)   Dwelling alterations. In any residential district, a dwelling shall not be altered to accommodate a home occupation in such a way as to materially change the residential character of the building.

   (C)   Outdoor storage. In any residential district, unenclosed storage of equipment or materials used in connection with a home occupation is prohibited.

   (D)   Nuisances. A home occupation shall not generate any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or electrical interference noticeable at or beyond the lot lines.

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   No part of any junk yard, which includes any lot on which three or more inoperable vehicles are stored, shall be located closer than 500 feet to the boundary of any residential district.

   (B)   All vehicles, parts and equipment shall be stored within a completely enclosed structure or within an area screened by a wall, solid fence, or closely-planted shrubbery at least ten feet high and of sufficient density to block the view from adjacent property.

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   The lot on which any nursing home is situated shall have a minimum width and depth of 200 feet, and a minimum area of two acres.

   (B)   The principal building of any nursing home shall be located at least 25 feet from all lot lines.

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   Note: The regulations of this section do not apply to recreational vehicles parked in a permitted travel trailer park or on a permitted recreational vehicles sales lot.

   (A)   Not more than two recreational vehicles shall be parked on any lot.

   (B)   No recreational vehicle shall be parked on any street.

   (C)   No recreational vehicle shall be used as a dwelling.

   (D)   No recreational vehicle shall be used as an office or for any other commercial purpose.

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   All gasoline pumps and other service facilities shall be located at least 25 feet from any street right-of-way line, side lot line, or rear lot line.

   (B)   Every access way shall be located at least 200 feet from the principal building of any fire station, school, public library, church, park or playground, and at least 30 feet from any intersection of public streets.

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   No private swimming pool shall be located in any front yard or closer than five feet to any side or rear lot line.

   (B)   Every swimming pool that is more than two feet deep shall be enclosed by a wall or fence at least four feet in height. The fence must be completely installed prior to the pool being filled for use. The passage through such wall or fence shall be equipped with a gate.

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86; Am. Ord. 543, passed 8-1-88) Penalty, see § 152.999

   Every electrical substation, gas regulator station, telephone exchange facility, private sewage treatment plant, private water storage facility, or similar facility shall be deemed a special use, and shall conform to the following regulations:

   (A)   Every lot on which any such facility is situated shall meet the minimum area and dimensions requirements of the district in which it is located. Every part of any such facility shall be located at least 25 feet from all lot lines, or shall meet the district setback requirements, whichever is greater.

   (B)   In any residential district, every such facility shall be designed, constructed and operated so that it is compatible with the residential character of the area.

   (C)   Screening at least ten feet in height and of sufficient density to block the view from adjacent property shall be installed around every such facility. Furthermore, if the Administrator determines that the facility poses a safety hazard (for example, if there are exposed transformers), he shall require that a secure fence at least ten feet in height be installed behind the planting screen.

(Ord. 491, passed 6-16-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

      (1)   Ground-mount solar energy systems designed to serve only the occupants of the parcel on which they are located shall require a special use. Such systems are accessory structures and are allowed only on zoning lots with a principal structure. Roof-mount solar energy systems designed to serve only the occupants of the parcel on which they are located shall not require a special use.

      (2)   An application shall be submitted to the Commissioner demonstrating compliance with all applicable provisions of the village Code and with the following requirements:

            1.   Roof-mount solar energy systems shall not exceed the height of the principal structure on the zoning lot where the system is located.

            2.   Ground-mount solar energy systems shall not exceed 20 feet in height when oriented at maximum tilt.

            3.   Ground-mount solar energy systems placed in the front yard through a special use shall not exceed 30 inches above grade.

            1.   Ground-mount solar energy systems shall meet the accessory structure setbacks for the zoning district in which the system is located.

            2.   Ground-mount solar energy systems shall not extend into the side yard or rear yard setback at any design tilt.

            3.   In addition to building setbacks, the collector surface and mounting devices for roof-mount systems shall not extend beyond the exterior perimeter of the building on which the system is mounted or built. Exterior piping for solar systems generating heated water may extend beyond the perimeter of the building on a side yard exposure.

      (1)   Community solar projects may be located on rooftops.

      (2)   An interconnection agreement must be completed with the electric utility in whose service the territory the solar energy system is located prior to the project being energized.

      (3)   Dimensional standards. All community solar projects related structures in newly platted and existing subdivisions shall comply with the principal structure setback, height, and coverage limitations for the district in which the solar energy system is located.

      (1)   A site plan with existing conditions showing the following:

         (a)   Existing property lines and property lines extending 100 feet from the exterior boundaries including the names of adjacent property owners and the current use of those properties.

         (b)   All routes that will be used for the construction and maintenance purposes shall be identified on the site plan. All routes for either egress or ingress shall be shown.

         (c)   Location and size of any abandoned wells, sewage treatment systems.

         (d)   Existing buildings and impervious surfaces.

         (e)   A contour map showing topography at two-foot intervals. A contour map of surrounding properties may also be required.

         (f)   Existing vegetation (list type and percent of coverage: i.e., cropland/plowed fields, grassland, wooded areas, etc.).

         (g)   Any delineated wetland boundaries.

         (h)   A copy of the current FEMA FIRM maps that shows the subject property including the 100-year flood elevation and any regulated flood protection elevation, if available.

         (i)   Surface water drainage patterns.

         (j)   The location of any subsurface drainage tiles.

         (k)   Location and spacing of the solar collector.

         (l)   Location of underground and overhead electric lines connecting the solar farm to a building, substation or other electric load.

         (m)    New electrical equipment other than at the existing building or substations that is to be the connection point for the solar farm.

         (a)   An acceptable weed/grass control plan for property inside and outside the fenced area for the entire property. The applicant and any successor shall during the operation of the solar farm adhere to the weed/grass control plan.

         (b)   Perimeter fencing having a maximum height of eight feet shall be installed around the boundary of the solar farm. The fence shall contain appropriate warning signage that is posted such that it is clearly visible on the site.

         (c)   The applicant shall maintain the fence in good condition and adhere to the weed/grass control plan.

         (a)   A description of the method of connecting the solar array to a building or substation.

         (b)   Utility interconnection details and a copy of written notification to the utility company requesting the proposed interconnection.

         (a)   Removal of the following within six months after the farm became non-operational:

            1.   All solar collectors and components, above ground improvements and outside storage.

            2.   Foundations, pads and underground electrical wires at reclaim site to a depth of four feet below the surface of the ground.

            3.   Hazardous material from the property and dispose in accordance with federal and state law.

         (b)    The decommissioning plan shall also include an agreement between the applicant and the village that:

            1.   The financial resources for decommissioning shall be secured by a surety bond, or cash deposited in an escrow account with an escrow agent acceptable to the Commissioner.

            2.   The agreement shall establish conditions which the funds will be disbursed.

            3.   The village shall have access to the security for the purpose of completing decommissioning if decommissioning is not completed by the owner of the project within six months of the end of project life or facility abandonment.

            4.   The village shall have the right to enter the site, pursuant to reasonable notice to effect or complete decommissioning.

            5.   The village shall have the right to seek injunctive relief to effect or complete decommissioning, and to seek reimbursement from the owner for decommissioning costs in excess of the amount deposited in escrow and to file a lien against any real estate owned by applicant or applicant's successor, or in which they have an interest, for the amount of the excess, and to take all steps allowed by law to enforce said lien.

(Ord. 1280, passed 6-10-24)