The special districts set forth herein, when taken together, are intended to permit a range of development necessary to serve the citizens of the village of Mokena and neighboring areas. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

   A.   Land Use Interpretation: All applications for a permitted or special use which are not listed in section 9-12-3-1 of this chapter shall be submitted to the zoning official for a use interpretation pursuant to the standards and procedures set forth in section 9-4-8 of this title.

   B.   Temporary Uses: Certain temporary uses are permitted in the special districts subject to the provisions of section 9-14-13 of this title and the securing of a temporary use permit pursuant to section 9-4-10 of this title.

   C.   Parking And Loading: The parking and loading requirements applicable in the special districts are set forth in chapter 16 of this title.

   D.   Signs: Sign regulations applicable in the special districts are set forth in chapter 18 of this title.

   E.   Erosion And Sedimentation Control: Requirements relating to erosion and sedimentation control in the special districts are set forth in chapter 6 of this title.

   F.   Performance Standards: Requirements relating to performance standards in the special districts are set forth in chapter 15 of this title.

   G.   Landscaping And Screening: Requirements relating to landscaping, screening, and buffering in the special districts are set forth in chapter 17 of this title.

   H.   Fences: Requirements relating to fences in the special districts are set forth in chapter 14 of this title.

   I.   Nonconforming Lots: Requirements relating to nonconforming lots in the special districts are set forth in chapter 5 of this title. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

   A.   Permitted Uses: The uses permitted in the special districts established herein are listed in the special district use matrix set forth in section 9-12-3-1 of this chapter, and shall be considered permitted as of right, subject to any limitations therein, this title, or other village title, and the securing of a zoning certificate.

   B.   Special Uses: The uses allowed as special uses in the special districts established herein are listed in the special district use matrix set forth in section 9-12-3-1 of this chapter, and may be allowed subject to any limitations therein, this title, or other village title, and the securing of a special use permit pursuant to section 9-4-5 of this title.

   C.   Accessory Uses: Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted use or a special use may be permitted, subject to the provisions of chapter 14 of this title and any limitation contained herein. Specifically permitted or allowed accessory uses, buildings and structures are listed in section 9-12-3-2 of this chapter.

   D.   Bulk Regulations: Subject to the limitations contained therein and elsewhere in this title, the bulk regulations that apply to the special districts are listed in section 9-12-3-3 of this chapter.

   E.   Prohibited Uses: Uses not listed as permitted or special uses in the special district use matrix set forth in section 9-12-3-1 of this chapter are hereby strictly prohibited. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

 

(Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

 

   Notes:

      1.    The accessory use shall be for the sole enjoyment and benefit of the residents of the premises. No commercial activity shall be permitted.

      2.    The single-family dwelling shall be for a minister, pastor, caretaker, or other accessory and incidental uses of the property.

      3.    The accessory use shall be limited to 1 horse per 1 acre. All horses shall be housed in a barn and the barn shall be located at least 100 feet from any property line. Furthermore, horses shall not be grazed in any front or side yard.

   (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000; amd. Ord. 2012-O-033, 12-10-2012)

 

   Notes:

      1.    A separate ground area if not less than 10 acres shall be designated for the A-1 agricultural district, provided it is continuously maintained for agricultural uses or land containing a permitted or special use.

      2.    For each farm homestead, a 21/2 acre lot is required, however, no more than 2 farm homesteads may be permitted for every 10 acres.

      3.    This figure represents livable floor area, exclusive of garages and any story below grade. All residential units shall be required to have an attached garage with the minimum space to accommodate 2 passenger automobile.

   (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

   A. Purpose: The A-1 agricultural district is hereby established to further the use of lands optimally suited for agricultural use because of location, topography, soil characteristics, wetness, vegetation, or other natural or man induced factors, and to provide lands for agricultural uses which are the optimum use due to topography, soils, natural characteristics, manmade features, and/or location and existing uses. The A-1 agricultural district is also established to provide the opportunity to keep horses or other large animals and the right to practice agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, silvaculture, cultivation of field or garden crops, and similar related activities.

   B. Policy: To achieve the purpose of the A-1 agricultural district, it shall be the policy of the village to:

      1. Foster uses where adequate police and fire protection are available.

      2. Require a minimum, continuous area for the A-1 agricultural district to be ten (10) acres in area.

      3. Require a minimum two and one-half (21/2) acre lot for permitted compatible uses.

      4. Zone as A-1 lands adaptable for sustained long term agricultural uses because of location, topography, geology, soil types, other natural features of the land, or surrounding land use. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)

   A. Purpose: The P-1 public, quasi-public, and conservation district is hereby established to further the use of lands optimally suited for public, quasi-public, conservation, institutional or agriculture use because of location, topography, soil characteristics, wetness, vegetation, or other natural or man induced factors and where portions of the land may be kept open to protect and conserve hilly areas, wetlands, prairies, wooded regions, and other unique areas for the public benefit and perpetuation of the diversity of natural ecosystems. The P-1 public, quasi-public, and conservation district is also established to provide the opportunity to keep horses or other animals and the right to practice in a limited manner agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, silvaculture, cultivation of field or garden crops, and similar related activities, but within the limits of smaller lots.

   B. Policy: To achieve the purpose of the P-1 public, quasi- public, and conservation district, it shall be the policy of the village to:

      1. Foster uses where adequate police and fire protection are available.

      2. Zone as P-1 lands adaptable for sustained long term agriculture uses because of location, topography, soil types, hydrologic characteristics, or other natural features of the land.

      3. Zone as P-1 lands with unique environmental considerations.

      4. Zone as P-1 lands suitable as water retention areas, school sites, park sites, and other open spaces. (Ord. 2000-O-005, 2-14-2000)