The regulations of the agriculture district are designed to regulate the use of land, buildings and structures within the areas of the village where soil and topographic conditions are best adapted to the pursuit of agriculture and utilization of other natural land resources, and preservation of land for further agricultural uses. (Ord., 5-15-1974)

Permitted uses of the A agricultural district shall be as follows:

   Agriculture, on a lot not less than twenty (20) acres in area. After the effective date hereof, the following uses, either as a dominate or accessory use in the pursuit of agriculture, shall not be established, and existing structures shall not hereafter be structurally altered or enlarged.

      A.   Commercial livestock feedlots located nearer than one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320') from an existing dwelling or a residence district boundary line.

      B.   Land used for the disposal of garbage, sewage, rubbish or offal.

   Cemeteries, including crematories and mausoleums, provided no buildings shall be located less than three hundred thirty feet (330') from a lot line.

   Churches, temples or synagogues.

   Dog kennels, provided no buildings or structures are located less than one hundred feet (100') from a lot line.

   Energy plant water storage pond, including all fencing, pumps, aeration, and other mechanical equipment related to the development and operation of the energy plant water storage pond, which is accessory to a power plant or related energy use located within an M2 manufacturing district.

   Golf courses, regulation size, but not including "par 3" golf 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 lot line.

   Greenhouses, wholesale or retail.

   Home occupations.

   Hospitals, on a lot not less than ten (10) acres in area.

   Milk depots.

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

   Private recreational areas or camps, when not operated for profit.

   Railroad rights of way and trackage.

   Rest homes, nursing homes, sanitariums and institutions for children and the aged.

   Schools, public or private, day or nursery, elementary, junior high and high.

   Seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions.

   Single-family detached dwelling on a lot not less than three (3) acres in area and two hundred thirty one feet (231') in width.

   Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to exceed such construction and when located on the same lot where such construction is being undertaken or on a contiguous lot thereto.

   Accessory uses. Uses, buildings and structures, accessory to agricultural uses:

      A.   Those customarily accessory to the pursuit of agriculture; provided, that buildings and structures for the shelter of farm animals set back no less than one hundred feet (100') from a property line.

      B.   Roadside stands for the sale of farm products grown and raised on the farmer's land, but not including live animals, and provided that such stand shall contain not more than six hundred (600) square feet of floor area. The stand, and items on sale, shall not be located nearer than fifty feet (50') from a street or highway right of way line, except a temporary roadside stand may be within ten feet (10') of a street or highway right of way line, provided the stand shall be at such location only during the selling period. There shall be provided with each roadside stand facilities approved by the building inspector for vehicular ingress and egress and adequate off street parking facilities for the customers. (Ord., 5-15-1974; amd. Ord. 2006-10, 2-28-2006)

Airports, public or private, on a lot not less than five (5) acres in area.

Animal feed, storage, preparation, grinding and mixing; and fertilizer and seed sales, including bulk storage and mixing; provided, no building or structure is located nearer than one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320') from an existing dwelling or a residence district boundary line.

Battery Energy Storage Facility, subject to all rules and regulations of Chapter 16 (Battery Energy Storage Facilities) of this Title.

Commercial solar farm (ground mounted only), subject to all rules and regulations of Chapter 15 (Commercial Solar Farms) of this Title.

Community centers and fairgrounds for such uses as: agricultural fairs, exhibits conducted by rural and agricultural organizations and other public or semipublic voluntary organizations; provided, that no commercial race tracks shall be erected or operated. The operations of all uses shall conform with performance standards set forth in this title for the M1 manufacturing district. The setback areas bordering the property lines shall be landscaped and so maintained as permanent open areas but may contain driveways, walks, fences and buildings or structures at entrances for admission controls.

Colleges, junior colleges and universities including fraternity and sorority houses, dormitories and other accessory structures and facilities necessary to the operation of a college or university, on a lot not less than ten (10) acres in area and provided no buildings, structures or use of land, including off street parking and loading spaces shall be located nearer than one hundred feet (100') from a lot line.

General uses. Each of the conditional permitted uses hereunder shall be on a lot which is located no nearer than five hundred feet (500') from a residence district boundary line. On such lots no building, structure or use of land, including off street parking and loading spaces, but not including growing of farm crops, floriculture or horticulture, shall be located nearer than one hundred feet (100') from a lot line except as hereinafter set forth for excavations.

   A.   Landfills, public or private, including sanitary landfills and dry waste dumps; application for a conditional use permit shall also include an agreement between the village and the operator of the landfill, in the form approved by the state's attorney, binding the operator and his successors to comply with scope and method of operation in accordance with standards and specifications set forth therein. A bond, other security or guarantee in the form approved by the state's attorney and as required by the board of trustees shall be filed with the village in the amount established by the board of trustees to cover the estimated cost of improvements to the landfill area upon completion of filling operations. The above mentioned bond shall not apply to a public body.

   B.   Mining, loading and hauling of coal, clay, sand, gravel, topsoil or other aggregate or minerals, and oil or gas well drilling, including equipment, buildings or structures for screening, crushing, mixing, washing or storage; provided, that 1) no excavation shall take place within forty feet (40') of any property line fronting upon a public road or a greater distance if required by Illinois statutes; 2) the entire property is fenced in by a stationary fence; 3) a plan of development for the reclamation of the land is provided as part of the application for a conditional use permit; 4) buildings, structures, equipment and operations for processing on the premises of material secured by such uses shall be allowed only when authorized by the board of trustees for a specified period of time, and provided the operations shall conform with performance standards set forth in the M2 manufacturing district measured at the lot line.

Grain storage when not accessory to the pursuit of agriculture.

Heliports, public or private, on a lot not less than one acre in area.

Marinas, including boat storage and incidental service facilities and clubhouses or recreation buildings, on a lot not less than one acre in area.

Outdoor recreational areas, private, used for one of the following uses: equestrian sports, horse shows and hunter trails; dog shows and field trials; hunt clubs and gun clubs; conservation clubs; archery ranges; fishing ponds; swimming clubs and tennis clubs; picnic and camping grounds; and accessory buildings, structures or uses such as off street parking and loading spaces, administration, maintenance and clubhouse buildings, including sale of food and beverages, provided that such accessory buildings and uses are located not less than two hundred feet (200') from a lot line.

Public service uses.

   A.   Filtration plant, pumping station, well and water reservoir.

   B.   Sewage treatment plant.

   C.   Police and fire stations.

   D.   Other governmental uses.

Resorts, privately owned and operated containing dwelling units and lodging rooms for guests and employees of the resort; indoor recreation facilities for use only by guests of the resort and when located in the principal building or a detached recreation building or clubhouse; and outdoor recreation facilities, on a lot not less than twenty (20) acres in area and provided no building or structure is located less than two hundred feet (200') from a lot line.

(Ord., 5-15-1974; amd. Ord. 2023-40 10-24-2023; Ord. 2024-39, 8-27-2024)

The lot area requirement shall be not less than five (5) acres, except as otherwise regulated herein for a specific permitted or conditional permitted use. (Ord., 5-15-1974)

The required lot width shall be not less than three hundred thirty feet (330') except as otherwise regulated herein for a specific permitted or conditional permitted use. (Ord., 5-15-1974)

The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1. (Ord., 5-15-1974)

Except as may be herein otherwise required, yards shall be in accordance with the following regulations:

   A.   Front Yard: Not less than fifty feet (50').

   B.   Side Yards: Not less than thirty feet (30') for an interior side yard and not less than fifty feet (50') for a side yard adjoining a street.

   C.   Rear Yard: Not less than one hundred feet (100'). (Ord., 5-15-1974)

Sign regulations shall be as set forth in chapter 13 of this title. (Ord. 1998-1, 1-13-1998)

The off street parking and loading requirements shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth in chapter 9 of this title. (Ord., 5-15-1974)