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The R1A district is intended to provide single-family areas of a low density character with lots containing a minimum of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

1.

Primary and secondary schools that do not have boarding facilities.

2.

Preschools, when accessory to a primary or secondary school.

3.

Golf courses.

4.

Parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves.

5.

Single-family detached dwellings.

6.

Residential care homes.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Civic buildings.

2.

Nursery schools, preschools and daycare centers.

3.

Planned unit developments.

4.

Public and private utility facilities.

5.

Religious institutions.

6.

Swim and/or tennis clubs not for profit.

7.

Offices for architects, brokers, engineers, insurance agents, lawyers, real estate agents, planners and other professionals, including, medical and dental practitioners, ministers, priests, rabbis, salesmen, sales representatives, or manufacturing representatives, provided that any such office shall be completely situated within a building or structure located on a parcel within the boundaries of an R1A district, except where fronting Route 59:

7.1.

The parcel fronts, has primary access to, and is addressed on either Washington Street or Ogden Avenue (Illinois State Route 34);

7.2.

The corner side yard of any parcel abuts one of the three (3) arterial roadways specified in Subsection 6-6A-3.7.1 of this Section and said parcel is adjacent to and abuts a parcel meeting all the requirements of Subsection 6-6A-3.7.1 of this Section; or

7.3.

The corner side yard of any parcel abuts one of the three (3) arterial roadways specified in Subsection 6-6A-3.7.1 of this Section and said parcel is adjacent to and abuts a parcel that is immediately adjacent to or abuts a property which is zoned for nonresidential use.

(Ord. 95-251, 11-7-1995)

There are no conditions required in the R1A district except for offices permitted as conditional uses pursuant to Section 6-6A-3 of this Article, which shall be subject to the following conditions:

1.

The building or structure in which the office is located shall be subject to all of the provisions of the R1A district as well as to other applicable provisions of this Title;

2.

The business related to the office use shall be conducted completely within the building or structure in which it is situated;

3.

There shall be no outside display of goods or outside storage of equipment, materials, or motor vehicles used in the business related to the office use;

4.

The office use shall not generate noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference beyond that which normally occurs in the R1A district;

5.

Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of this Title;

6.

Limited expansion of a residential building, structure or of any accessory building in which an office use is proposed to be situated may be permitted upon the submission of a site plan and accurate drawings showing all elevations of such proposed building or structure to the Plan Commission for its review and recommendation, and upon approval by the City Council:

6.1.

Any such expansion shall not exceed either twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor areas of said building or structure or a floor area ratio of 0.25 (whichever is greater);

6.2.

All such site plan and drawings shall clearly delineate compliance with all City codes and requirements, including, without limitation:

6.2.1.

The location of existing structures and any proposed additions thereto;

6.2.2.

Adequate facilities for traffic movement, parking;

6.2.3.

The design, area, and appearance of all sides of the existing building or structure, together with any proposed expansions thereof;

6.2.4.

The existing and proposed landscaping and buffering to the rear of the lot, together with such other buffering or features as may be necessary or appropriate to maintain the residential character of the premises, to fit harmoniously with the character, use and zoning of adjoining and surrounding properties, and to avoid any appreciable adverse effect upon such properties; and

6.2.5.

If it is found to be impractical to convert the existing residential structure into an office due to physical limitation, orientation of the structure on the lot, etc., the existing structure may be demolished and replaced by a new structure of residential character and appearance, provided any new structure shall not exceed either twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor areas of the existing building or structure or a floor area ratio of 0.25 (whichever is greater);

7.

No sign, other than one identification sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area shall be permitted for any such office use; and

8.

Rooftop mechanicals shall be screened.

(Ord. 95-251, 11-7-1995)

The minimum area in the R1A district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet per lot.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

2.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

3.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

4.

Religious institutions; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs: Two (2) acres.

5.

Planned unit developments: Ten (10) acres.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R1A district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Seventy (70) feet per lot.

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum yard requirements in the R1A district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings:

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980; amd. Ord. 89-10, 1-16-1989)

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the R1A district shall be two and one-half (2½) stories not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The R1B district is intended to provide single-family areas of medium density character with lots containing a minimum of six thousand (6,000) square feet.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

No building, structure or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Any permitted use in the R1A district.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Any conditional use in the R1A district.

(Ord. 96-23, 2-6-1996)

2.

Offices for architects, brokers, engineers, insurance agents, lawyers, real estate agents, planners and other professionals, including medical and dental practitioners, ministers, priests, rabbis, salesmen, sales representatives, or manufacturing representatives, provided that any such office shall be completely situated within a building or structure located on a parcel within the boundaries of an R1B district, including:

2.1.

The lots abutting the westerly right-of-way of Washington Street between Ogden Avenue and 11th Avenue.

2.2.

The lots abutting the northerly right-of-way of Ogden Avenue and 210 Ogden Avenue on the south side of the Ogden Avenue right-of-way, between Mill Street and Washington Street.

(Ord. 05-175, 9-20-2005)

There are no conditions required in the R1B district except for offices permitted as conditional uses pursuant to Section 6-6B-3 of this Article which shall be subject to the following conditions:

1.

The building or structure in which the office is located shall be subject to all of the provisions of the R1B district as well as to other applicable provisions of this Title;

2.

The business related to the office use shall be conducted completely within the building or structure in which it is situated;

3.

There shall be no outside display of goods or outside storage of equipment, materials, or motor vehicles used in the business related to the office use;

4.

The office use shall not generate noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference beyond that which normally occurs in the R1B district;

5.

Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of this Title;

6.

Limited expansion of a residential building, structure, or of any accessory building in which an office use is proposed to be situated may be permitted upon the submission of a site plan and accurate drawings showing all elevations of such proposed building or structure to the Plan Commission for its review and recommendation, and upon approval by the City Council;

6.1.

Any such expansion shall not exceed either twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor areas of said building or structure or a floor area ratio of 0.25 (whichever is greater);

6.2.

All such site plans and drawings shall clearly delineate compliance with all City codes and requirements, including, without limitation:

6.2.1.

The location of existing structures and any proposed additions thereto;

6.2.2.

Adequate facilities for traffic movement, parking;

6.2.3.

The design, area, and appearance of all sides of the existing building or structure, together with any proposed expansions thereof;

6.2.4.

The existing and proposed landscaping and buffering to the rear of the lot, together with such other buffering or features as may be necessary or appropriate to maintain the residential character of the premises, to fit harmoniously with the character, use and zoning of adjoining and surrounding properties, and to avoid any appreciable adverse effect upon such properties; and

6.2.5.

If it is found to be impractical to convert the existing residential structure into an office due to physical limitation, orientation of the structure on the lot, etc., the existing structure may be demolished and replaced by a new structure of residential character and appearance, provided any new structure shall not exceed either twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor areas of the existing building or structure, or a floor area ratio of 0.25 (whichever is greater);

7.

No sign, other than one identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area, shall be permitted for any such office use; and

8.

Rooftop mechanicals shall be screened.

(Ord. 96-23, 2-6-1996)

The minimum area in the R1B district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers:

2.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

3.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

4.

Religious institutions; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs: Two (2) acres.

5.

Planned unit developments: Four (4) acres.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R1B district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Fifty (50) feet.

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum yard required in the R1B district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings:

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the R1B district shall be two and one-half (2½) stories not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The R2 district is intended to provide multiple-family areas of a low density character accommodating a variety of housing types and compatible uses.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

No building, structure or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Any use permitted use in the R1A district.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

2.

Two-family dwellings and duplexes.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Any conditional use in the R1A district.

2.

Reserved. (Ord. No. 10-087, § 4, 7-20-2010)

3.

Clubs, lodges, and meeting places for organizations, not including any use that is customarily conducted as a gainful business.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

4.

Offices of architects, brokers, engineers, insurance agents, lawyers, real estate agents, planners and other professionals, medical and dental practitioners, ministers, priests, rabbis, salesmen, sales representatives or manufacturing representatives, provided that the location of such offices shall be within a building or structure located only in that portion of the properties located within the following described boundaries which is zoned as an R2 district:

4.1.

Bounded on the north by Benton Avenue, on the south by Jefferson Avenue, on the west by Eagle Street and on the east by Ellsworth Street.

4.2.

Bounded on the north by Water Street, on the south by lots with frontage on the south side of Aurora Avenue, on the west by Webster Street and on the east by Washington Street.

4.3.

The lots abutting the westerly right-of-way of Washington Street between Aurora Avenue and Hillside Road.

4.4.

The lots abutting the southerly right-of-way of Ogden Avenue between Loomis Street and Center Street.

(Ord. 04-050, 3-16-2004)

5.

Single-family attached dwellings.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

6.

Undertaking establishments and funeral parlors.

(Ord. 89-23, 2-6-1989)

There are no conditions required in the R2 district except for offices, undertaking establishments and funeral parlors permitted as conditional uses in Section 6-6C-3 of this Article, which shall be subject to the following:

1.

Offices:

1.1.

The building or structure in which the office is located shall be subject to all of the provisions of the R2 zoning district as well as to other applicable provisions of this Title.

1.2.

The office shall be conducted completely within the building or structure in which it is located.

1.3.

There shall be no outside display of goods or outside storage of equipment, materials, or motor vehicles utilized in conducting the office use.

1.4.

The office use shall not generate noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference beyond that which normally occurs in the R2 zoning district.

1.5.

Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of this Title.

(Ord. 89-23, 2-6-1989)

1.6.

Limited demolition and expansion of a residential building, structure or of any accessory building in which an office use is located may be permitted upon the submission of a site plan and drawings showing all sides of such building or structure to the Plan Commission for its review and recommendation and upon action by the City Council. In no event shall such demolition or expansion exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of said building or structure. Such site plan and drawings shall indicate the location of existing structures and any proposed or existing additions thereto, properly arranged facilities for traffic movement, parking, the design and appearance of all sides of such building or structure, any areas of demolition or expansion and the size thereof, landscaping, buffering to the rear of the lot, and such other buffering or features as are necessary or appropriate to maintain the residential character of the premises and to fit harmoniously with the character, use and zoning of adjoining and surrounding properties and to avoid any appreciable adverse effect upon such properties. New structures shall be residential in character.

(Ord. 93-14, 1-19-1993)

1.7.

No sign, other than one identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area shall be permitted.

2.

Undertaking Establishments And Funeral Parlors:

2.1.

The establishment must have frontage onto a major or minor arterial as delineated on the master thoroughfare plan adopted in Section 1-11-1 of this Code.

2.2.

Minimum lot area shall be thirty-thousand (30,000) square feet with principal and accessory buildings limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total lot area.

2.3.

Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of this Title.

(Ord. 89-23, 2-6-1989)

2.4.

Limited expansion of a residential building, structure or of any accessory building in which an establishment is located may be permitted upon the submission of a site plan and drawings showing all sides of such building or structure to the Plan Commission for its review and recommendation and upon action by the City Council. In no event shall such demolition or expansion exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of said building or structure. Such site plan and drawings shall indicate the location of existing structures and any proposed or existing additions thereto, properly arranged facilities for traffic movement, parking, the design and appearance of all sides of such building or structure, any areas of demolition or expansion and the size thereof, landscaping, buffering to the rear of the lot, and such other buffering or features as are necessary or appropriate to maintain the residential character of the premises and to fit harmoniously with the character, use and zoning of adjoining and surrounding properties and to avoid any appreciable adverse effect upon such properties. No new structures shall be permitted. Expanded and remodeled structures shall maintain a residential character.

(Ord. 93-14, 1-19-1993)

2.5.

No undertaking establishment or funeral parlor shall be located in a historic preservation district as established pursuant to Section 6-11-4 of this Title.

(Ord. 89-23, 2-6-1989)

The minimum area in the R2 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; duplexes, except as otherwise provided in Section 6-6C-5.2 below; clubs and lodges; fraternities; nursery schools; preschools, and daycare centers: Six thousand (6,000) square feet per lot.

2.

Duplexes approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations); and single-family attached dwellings: Four thousand (4,000) square feet per dwelling unit.

3.

Boarding, lodging, and rooming houses; dormitories: Three thousand (3,000) square feet per dwelling unit.

4.

Primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities (nonboarding and boarding): Seven (7) acres.

5.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

6.

Religious institutions; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs; planned unit developments: Two (2) acres.

7.

Offices allowed as a conditional use in Section 6-6C-3 of this Article: No minimum area required.

8.

Undertaking establishments and funeral parlors allowed as a conditional use in Section 6-6C-3 of this Article: Thirty thousand (30,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; Ord. No. 89-23, 2-6-1989; Ord. No. 06-264, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R2 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; duplexes, except as otherwise provided in Section 6-6C-6:2 below; boarding, lodging, and rooming houses; clubs and lodges; fraternities; dormitories; nursery schools, preschools and daycare centers: Fifty (50) feet.

2.

Duplexes approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations) and all other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

The minimum yards required in the R2 district shall be as follows:

1.

All residential uses:

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

3.

For any subdivision containing one or more buildings utilized for single-family attached dwellings and/or duplexes approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations), the applicable yard requirements provided in this Section shall be measured from the building to the edge of the abutting public right-of-way or the perimeter of the subdivision, whichever is applicable, provided that there shall also be a minimum of twelve (12) feet of separation between all primary structures located within the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-12-1980; amd. Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989; Ord. No. 15-188, § 2, 11-17-2015; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

1.

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the R2 district, except for single-family detached dwelling units and duplexes, shall be three (3) stories not to exceed forty (40) feet. The maximum height for all single-family detached dwelling units and duplexes in the R2 district shall be two and one-half (2½) stories not to exceed thirty five (35) feet; except that duplexes approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations) shall be permitted to have a maximum height of three (3) stories not to exceed forty (40) feet.

2.

Undertaking establishments and funeral parlors: Lot coverage for principal and accessory buildings limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of lot area.

(Ord. No. 89-23, 2-6-1989; Ord. No. 05-125, 7-5-2005; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The R3A district is intended to provide multiple-family areas of a medium density character accommodating a variety of housing types and compatible uses, but less dense than the R3 district.

(Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989)

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Any use permitted in the R1A district.

2.

Multiple-family dwellings.

3.

Single-family attached dwellings.

4.

Swim and/or tennis clubs.

5.

Two-family dwellings and duplexes.

(Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Any conditional use in the R1A district except those that are now permitted uses in the R3A district.

2.

Offices/clinics—Medical and dental.

3.

Convalescent and nursing homes.

(Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989; Ord. No. 10-073, § 1, 6-15-2010)

There are no conditions required in the R3A district.

(Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989)

The minimum area in the R3A district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; duplexes except as otherwise provided in Subsection 6-6D-5.2 below; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers; clinics: Six thousand (6,000) square feet per lot.

2.

Duplexes approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations); single-family attached dwellings; and multiple-family dwellings: For all properties zoned R3A prior to August 17, 1999, there shall be no minimum lot area provided that the sum of the area of the lots on which the structure(s) is located shall not be less than the number of dwellings times four thousand three hundred fifty (4,350) square feet.

3.

Duplexes approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations); single-family attached dwellings; and multiple-family dwellings: For all properties annexed or rezoned to R3A on August 17, 1999, or thereafter, there shall be no minimum lot area provided that the sum of the area of the lots on which the structure(s) is located shall not be less than the number of dwellings times four thousand (4,000) square feet and shall not be more than eight (8) dwelling units per acre on a modified gross density basis.

4.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

5.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

6.

Religious institutions; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs; convalescent and nursing homes; planned unit developments: Two (2) acres.

(Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989; Ord. No. 93-178, 9-21-1993; amd. Ord. No. 99-142, 8-17-1999; Ord. No. 06-264, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R3A district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; two-family dwellings, and duplexes; multiple-family dwellings; nursery schools; preschools, and daycare centers; clinics: Fifty (50) feet.

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989)

The minimum yards required in the R3A district shall be as follows:

1.

All residential uses, except multiple-family dwellings:

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

3.

For any subdivision containing one or more buildings utilized for single-family attached, duplexes, or multi-family dwellings approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations), the applicable yard requirements provided in this Section shall be measured from the building to the edge of the abutting public right-of-way or the perimeter of the subdivision, whichever is applicable, provided that there shall also be a minimum of twelve (12) feet of separation between all primary structures located within the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989; Ord. No. 15-188, § 2, 11-17-2015; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

1.

The maximum height of all buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet.

2.

For nonresidential uses, principal and accessory buildings shall cover not more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross lot area.

(Ord. No. 89-10, 1-16-1989)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The R3 district is intended to provide multiple-family areas of a medium density character accommodating a variety of housing types and compatible uses.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Any use permitted in the R1A district.

2.

Multiple-family dwellings.

3.

Single-family attached dwellings.

4.

Swim and/or tennis clubs.

5.

Two-family dwellings and duplexes.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Any conditional use in the R1A district except those that are now permitted uses in the R3 district.

2.

Offices/clinics—Medical and dental.

3.

Convalescent and nursing homes.

4.

Structures in excess of forty-three (43) feet in height, but not greater than seventy-five (75) feet in height.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; Ord. No. 84-74, 6-4-1984; Ord. No. 10-073, § 1, 6-15-2010)

There are no conditions required in the R3 district.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum area in the R3 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; two-family duplexes except as otherwise provided in Subsection 6-6E-5:4 below; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers; clinics: Six thousand (6,000) square feet per lot.

2.

Single-family attached dwellings, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 6-6E-5:4 below: There shall be no minimum lot area for a single-family attached dwelling, provided that the sum of the area of the lots on which a structure consisting of three (3) or more single-family attached dwellings is located shall not be less than the number of dwellings times four thousand (4,000) square feet.

3.

Multiple-family dwellings: The lot area for a structure consisting of multi-family dwellings shall not be less than the number of dwellings times two thousand six hundred (2,600) square feet.

4.

Developments containing a mix of single-family attached dwellings, duplexes, and/or multiple-family dwellings in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations): There shall be no minimum lot area provided that the sum of the area of the lots on which the structures are located shall not be less than the number of dwellings times three thousand three hundred (3,300) square feet.

5.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

6.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

7.

Religious institutions; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs; convalescent and nursing homes; planned unit developments: Two (2) acres.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; Ord. No. 93-178, 9-21-1993; Ord. No. 95-153, 7-18-1995; Ord. No. 06-264, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R3 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; two-family dwellings, and duplexes; multiple-family dwellings; nursery schools; preschools, and daycare centers; clinics: Fifty (50) feet.

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum yards required in the R3 district shall be as follows:

1.

All residential uses, except multiple-family dwellings:

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

3.

For any subdivision containing one or more buildings utilized for single-family attached, duplexes, or multi-family dwellings approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations), the applicable yard requirements provided in this Section shall be measured from the building to the edge of the abutting public right-of-way or the perimeter of the subdivision, whichever is applicable, provided that there shall also be a minimum of twelve (12) feet of separation between all primary structures located within the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; amd. Ord. No. 84-74, 6-4-1984; Ord. No. 15-188, § 2, 11-17-2015; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

1.

The maximum height of all buildings and structures shall be forty-three (43) feet.

2.

For nonresidential uses, principal and accessory buildings shall cover not more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross lot area.

(Ord. 84-74, 6-4-1984)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The R4 district is intended to provide multiple-family areas at a high density character accommodating a variety of housing types and compatible uses. They should be adjacent to major shopping areas and convenient to place of employment. This district requires utilities of high capacity, community facilities sufficient to service the population, and a street system capable of accommodating relatively heavy traffic.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Any permitted use in the R3 district.

2.

Apartment hotels and multiple-family dwellings.

3.

Civic buildings.

4.

Convalescent and nursing homes.

5.

General retail and services located within an apartment hotel or multiple-family dwelling building or structure, including, but not limited to, eating and drinking establishments, drugstores, food stores, barbershops, beauty shops, dry cleaning establishments, laundries, shoe repair and tailor shops.

6.

Religious institutions.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; Ord. No. 06-264, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 10-073, § 1, 6-15-2010)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Offices/clinics—Medical or dental.

2.

Parking lots and garages, principal.

3.

Planned unit developments.

4.

Public and private utility facilities.

5.

Structures in excess of seventy-five (75) feet in height, but not greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet in height.

6.

Nursery schools, preschools and daycare centers.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; Ord. No. 84-74, 6-4-1984; Ord. No. 06-264, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 10-073, § 1, 6-15-2010)

The following conditions shall be required: The business uses in apartment hotels or multiple-family dwellings shall be located in buildings or structures containing fifty (50) or more dwelling units, shall not contain advertising visible from the outside of the building or structure, and shall not exceed in total floor area an amount equal to sixty (60) square feet for each residential unit within the building or structure. Public access to the business uses shall be separated from the entrance to the residential uses. There shall be provided a private entrance for the residents of the apartment hotel or multiple-family dwelling leading from the residential area to the business area. Such business uses shall be primarily for the service and convenience of residents of the building or structure in which located.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum area in the R4 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; two-family duplexes, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 6-6F-5:4 below; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers; clinics: Six thousand (6,000) square feet per lot.

2.

Single-family attached dwellings, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 6-6F-5:4 below: There shall be no minimum lot area for a single-family attached dwelling, provided that the sum of the area of the lots on which a structure consisting of three (3) or more single-family attached dwellings is located shall not be less than the number of dwellings times four thousand (4,000) square feet.

3.

Apartment hotels and multiple-family dwellings, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 6-6F-5:4 below: The lot area for a structure consisting of an apartment hotel or multi-family dwellings shall not be less than the number of dwellings times two thousand one hundred fifty (2,150) square feet.

4.

Developments containing a mix of single-family attached dwellings, duplexes, and/or multiple-family dwellings in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations): There shall be no minimum lot area provided that the sum of the area of the lots on which the structures are located shall not be less than the number of dwellings times three thousand three hundred (3,300) square feet.

5.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

6.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities; parking lots and garages: None.

7.

Religious institutions; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs; convalescent and nursing homes; planned unit developments: Two (2) acres.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; Ord. No. 93-178, 9-21-1993; Ord. No. 06-264, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R4 district shall be seventy-five (75) feet.

(Ord. No. 84-74, 6-4-1984)

The minimum yards required in the R4 district shall be as follows:

1.

All residential uses except apartment hotels and multiple-family dwellings:

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

3.

For any subdivision containing one or more buildings utilized for single-family attached, duplexes, or multi-family dwellings approved in accordance with Section 7-1-3 (Applicability, Compliance and Definitions) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations), the applicable yard requirements provided in this Section shall be measured from the building to the edge of the abutting public right-of-way or the perimeter of the subdivision, whichever is applicable, provided that there shall also be a minimum of twelve (12) feet of separation between all primary structures located within the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 80-5, 1-21-1980; Ord. No. 84-74, 6-4-1984; Ord. No. 15-188, § 2, 11-17-2015; Ord. No. 20-124, § 5, 11-17-2020)

1.

The maximum height of all buildings and structures shall be seventy-five (75) feet.

2.

For nonresidential uses, principal and accessory buildings shall cover not more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross lot area.

(Ord. No. 84-74, 6-4-1984)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The R5 mobile home park district is intended to regulate low density residential development composed entirely of mobile homes with regard to providing adequate standards to protect the public health, safety, morals, convenience and welfare.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

1.

Primary and secondary schools that do not have boarding facilities.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

2.

Golf courses.

3.

Parks, playgrounds and forest preserves.

4.

Single-family mobile homes.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

5.

Residential care mobile homes.

(Ord. 90-217, 10-16-1990)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Civic buildings.

2.

Nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers.

3.

Planned unit developments.

4.

Public and private utility facilities.

5.

Religious institutions.

6.

Swim and/or tennis clubs.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The following conditions shall be required:

1.

Landscape screening by trees or compact hedge of at least seventy-five percent (75%) opacity shall be provided along all property lines of the mobile home park.

2.

A map, directory or sign shall be erected at each entrance to the mobile home park, which identifies the exact location of each mobile home and mobile home site.

3.

Accessory buildings, structures and uses, such as laundry facilities and storage areas, shall be for the sole use of the residents of the mobile home park. Offices shall be used only in the management and operation of the mobile home park.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum area in the R5 district shall be as follows:

1.

Mobile home park: Eight (8) acres.

2.

Mobile home; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Three thousand (3,000) square feet per lot.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

3.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

4.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

5.

Religious institutions; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs: Two (2) acres.

6.

Planned unit developments: Four (4) acres.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R5 district shall be as follows:

1.

Mobile home lot; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Forty (40) feet.

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum yards required in the R5 district shall be as follows:

1.

Mobile Home Parks: All buildings and structures shall be set back not less than twenty (20) feet from all mobile home park boundary lines and not less than fifty (50) feet from the Illinois State tollway; roadway and tollway setbacks shall be measured from the adjacent right-of-way line.

2.

Mobile Home Lot:

3.

All Other Permitted And Conditional Uses:

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the R5 district shall be two and one-half (2½) stories not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The E2 estate district is intended to provide an environment suitable for single-family residence and compatible uses at a low rate of urban population density.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

No building, structure, or parcle of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Any use permitted in the E1 district.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Any conditional use in the E1 district.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

There are no conditions required in the E2 district.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum area in the E2 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

2.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

3.

Cemeteries; religious institutions; civic buildings; convalescent and nursing homes: Two (2) acres.

4.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

5.

Airports; hospitals and sanitariums; swim and/or tennis clubs; planned unit developments: Five (5) acres.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the E2 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: One hundred twenty five (125) feet.

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum yards required in the E2 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings:

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the E2 district shall be two and one-half (2½) stories not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

A minimum setback of fifty (50) feet shall be required from Hobson Road and all major arterials as designated on the master thoroughfare plan.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The E3 district is intended to provide an environment suitable for single-family residence and compatible uses at a low transition rate of urban population density.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Any uses permitted in the E2 district.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Any conditional use in the E2 district.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

The minimum area in the E3 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

2.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

3.

Cemeteries; religious institutions; civic buildings; convalescent and nursing homes: Two (2) acres.

4.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

5.

Airports; hospitals and sanitariums; swim and/or tennis clubs; planned unit developments: Five (5) acres.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the E3 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: One hundred (100) feet.

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

The minimum yards required in the E3 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings:

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the E3 district shall be two and one-half (2½) stories not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

A minimum setback of fifty (50) feet shall be required from Hobson Road and all major arterials as designated on the master thoroughfare plan.

(Ord. 88-163, 9-6-1988)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The AG agricultural district is intended to provide an environment suitable for and limited to those uses, activities, and structures related to agriculture.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Farm stands for the sale only of produce grown on the lot or parcel on which the farm stand is located.

2.

Farming of any kind, including, but not limited to, agriculture, floriculture, forestry, grazing of dairy animals, greenhouses, hatcheries, horticulture, nurseries, orchards, paddocks, truck farming, viticulture, raising of furbearing animals and poultry.

3.

Golf course.

4.

Parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves.

5.

Single-family detached dwellings.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

6.

Residential care homes.

(Ord. 90-217, 10-16-1990)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations, in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Dairies.

2.

Swim and/or tennis clubs, not for profit.

3.

Veterinary offices.

(Ord. 08-114, 6-17-2008)

The following conditions shall be required:

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

1.

All buildings and structures utilized for the conduct of a veterinary office shall be located not less than two hundred (200) feet from any property line.

(Ord. 08-114, 6-17-2008)

2.

Animals and fowl shall be stabled not less than two hundred (200) feet from any property line.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum area in the AG district shall be five (5) acres.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line in the AG district shall be two hundred fifty (250) feet.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

The minimum yards required in the AG district shall be as follows:

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the AG district shall be two and one-half (2½) stories not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet except for barns and silos which may have a maximum height of fifty (50) feet.

(Ord. 80-5, 1-21-1980)

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

The R1 district is intended to provide single-family areas of a low density character with lots containing a minimum of thirteen thousand (13,000) square feet.

(Ord. 87-81, 6-2-1987)

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

(Ord. 87-81, 6-2-1987)

1.

Primary and secondary schools that do not have boarding facilities.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

2.

Golf courses.

3.

Parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves.

4.

Single-family detached dwellings.

(Ord. 87-81, 6-2-1987)

5.

Residential care homes.

(Ord. 90-217, 10-16-1990)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 6-3-8 and Chapter 4 of this Title, as appropriate:

1.

Civic buildings.

2.

Nursery schools, preschools and daycare centers.

3.

Planned unit developments.

4.

Public and private utility facilities.

5.

Regions institutions.

6.

Swim and/or tennis clubs not for profit.

7.

Offices for architects, brokers, engineers, insurance agents, lawyers, real estate agents, planners and other professionals, including, medical and dental practitioners, ministers, priests, rabbis, salesmen, sales representatives, or manufacturing representatives, provided that any such office shall be completely situated within a building or structure located on a parcel within the boundaries of an R1 district, where:

7.1.

The parcel fronts, has primary access to, and is addressed on either Washington Street or Ogden Avenue (Illinois State Route 34);

7.2.

The corner side yard of any parcel abuts one of the three (3) arterial roadways specified in Subsection 6-6L-3.7.1 of this Section and said parcel is adjacent to and abuts a parcel meeting all the requirements of Subsection 6-6L-3.7.1 of this Section; or

7.3.

The corner side yard of any parcel abuts one of the three (3) arterial roadways specified in Subsection 6-6L-3.7.1 of this Section and said parcel is adjacent to and abuts a parcel that is immediately adjacent to or abuts a property which is zoned for nonresidential use.

(Ord. 95-251, 11-7-1995)

There are no conditions required in the R1 district except for offices permitted as conditional uses pursuant to Section 6-6L-3 of this Article, which shall be subject to the following conditions:

1.

The building or structure in which the office is located shall be subject to all of the provisions of the R1 district as well as to other applicable provisions of this Title;

2.

The business related to the office use shall be conducted completely within the building or structure in which it is situated;

3.

There shall be no outside display of goods or outside storage of equipment, materials, or motor vehicles used in the business related to the office use;

4.

The office use shall not generate noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference beyond that which normally occurs in the R1 district;

5.

Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of this Title;

6.

Limited expansion of a residential building, structure or of any accessory building in which an office use is proposed to be situated may be permitted upon the submission of a site plan and accurate drawings showing all elevations of such proposed building or structure to the Plan Commission for its review and recommendation, and upon approval by the City Council;

6.1.

Any such expansion shall not exceed either twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor areas of said building or structure or a floor area ratio of 0.25 (whichever is greater);

6.2.

All such site plans and drawings shall clearly delineate compliance with all City codes and requirements, including, without limitation:

6.2.1.

The location of existing structures and any proposed additions thereto;

6.2.2.

Adequate facilities for traffic movement, parking;

6.2.3.

The design area, and appearance of all sides of the existing building or structure, together with any proposed expansions thereof;

6.2.4.

The existing and proposed landscaping and buffering to the rear of the lot, together with such other buffering or features as may be necessary or appropriate to maintain the residential character of the premises, to fit harmoniously with the character, use and zoning of adjoining and surrounding properties, and to avoid any appreciable adverse effect upon such properties; and

6.2.5.

If it is found to be impractical to convert the existing residential structure into an office due to physical limitation, orientation of the structure on the lot, etc., the existing structure may be demolished and replaced by a new structure of residential character and appearance, provided any new structure shall not exceed either twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor areas of the existing building or structure or a floor area ratio of 0.25 (whichever is greater);

7.

No sign, other than one identification sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area shall be permitted for any such office use; and

8.

Rooftop mechanicals shall be screened.

(Ord. 95-251, 11-7-1995)

The minimum area in the R1 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Thirteen thousand (13,000) square feet per lot.

(Ord. 87-81, 6-2-1987)

2.

Primary and secondary schools: Seven (7) acres.

(Ord. 06-264, 11-21-2006)

3.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves; public and private utility facilities: None.

4.

Religious institutions; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs: Two (2) acres.

5.

Planned unit developments: Twelve (12) acres.

(Ord. 87-81, 6-2-1987)

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R1 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings; nursery schools, preschools, and daycare centers: Eighty-five (85) feet per lot.

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses: None.

(Ord. 87-81, 6-2-1987)

The minimum yards required in the R1 district shall be as follows:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings:

2.

All other permitted and conditional uses:

(Ord. 87-81, 6-2-1987)

The maximum height for all buildings and structures in the R1 district shall be two and one-half (2½) stories not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. 87-81, 6-2-1987)