This district is composed of those areas of the township intended to accommodate single-family residential development at a density of one dwelling unit per two acres in areas not intended to be serviced with sanitary sewer or water facilities. The regulations of this district are designed to preserve a predominantly rural character, including agricultural operations. In addition to the dwellings permitted in this zoning district, there are permitted certain residential and public uses which have been strictly regulated to make them compatible with the principal use of this district.

(Ord. of 7-22-2013, § 20.01; Ord. of 6-4-2014, § 20.01)

The following buildings and structures, and uses of parcels, lots, buildings and structures are permitted in this district:

(1)

A single-family dwelling.

(2)

Family child care homes.

(3)

Adult foster care family homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.

(4)

An open space development where a minimum of 50 percent of the total buildable area is permanently preserved as dedicated open space in accordance with sections 36-718 and 36-726 and density does not exceed the standards set forth in section 36-718(e)(1).

(5)

Farms and farming operations, including a riding academy or stable.

(6)

A parcel may be used for the maintenance of animals, not as part of a farm or farm operation and not for the purpose of commercial production of farm products, but incidental to the use of a parcel principally for single-family residential purposes, and further subject to the following standards:

a.

The following standards establish the number of non-farm animals permitted:

1.

One horse (equine) or cow (bovine), or three pigs or hogs (swine), or six sheep or goats (ovine) or similar animal shall be permitted for each one acre.

2.

Poultry, rabbits, and similar animals may be kept in addition to the animals noted above. All setback, fencing, and maintenance standards found below apply.

b.

There shall be adequate fencing, or other restraining device, for the purpose of maintaining animals. Fencing for animal pens, including chicken coops, shall meet the required setbacks of this district.

c.

Structures housing animals shall meet all required setbacks of this district.

d.

The refuse and wastes resulting from the maintenance of animals shall be controlled upon the premises, and shall be cared for or disposed of within a reasonable time so as to minimize hazards of health and offensive effects upon neighboring people and uses.

e.

All feed and other substances and materials on the premises for the maintenance of animals shall be stored so as to not attract rats, mice, or other vermin.

(7)

Pick your own agricultural products including berries and similar products.

(8)

Farm market/roadside stand.

(9)

Public and private recreation areas, such as forest preserves, game refuges, recreation parks and reservations, and similar public and private use of low intensity use.

(10)

Public and private conservation areas and structures of the development, protection, and conservation of open space, watersheds, water, soil, forest, and wildlife resources.

(11)

Distribution lines and structures of essential services, not including buildings, when located within an existing public or utility right-of-way and repeater buildings of a telephone utility company when location is approved by the township planning commission.

(12)

A sign, only in accordance with the regulations specified in article XXVI of this chapter.

(13)

An accessory use, building, or structure.

(14)

Home occupation.

(Ord. of 7-22-2013, § 20.02; Ord. of 5-14-2014(1); Ord. of 6-4-2014, § 20.02)

The following buildings and structures, and uses of parcels, lots, buildings and structures are permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit as provided in article XXVII of this chapter:

(1)

Child care centers and group child care homes.

(2)

An open space development where less than 50 percent of the total buildable area is permanently preserved as dedicated open space in accordance with sections 36-718 and 36-726 or density exceeds the standards set forth in section 36-718(e)(1).

(3)

Bed and breakfast operations.

(4)

Farm labor housing as an accessory use to a farm. Farm labor housing must comply with all state, county, and local health, building, and zoning regulations.

(5)

Golf course with golf driving range.

(6)

Country club, public swimming pool, and recreation club, public and private park and playground.

(7)

A church, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or other building used for public worship, or a cemetery; public building.

(8)

Public and private nursery school, primary and secondary school.

(9)

Public utility structure.

(10)

Essential services, as provided in section 36-65.

(11)

Commercial communications apparatus, subject to the provisions of section 36-720.

(Ord. of 7-22-2013, § 20.03; Ord. of 5-14-2014(1); Ord. of 6-4-2014, § 20.03)

The following regulations shall apply in all LR—Low Density Residential Districts:

(1)

Lot area.

a.

The minimum lot area in this district shall be two acres for single-family dwellings and accessory structures thereto without application of the residential cluster option regulations set forth in section 36-718.

b.

The minimum lot area shall be reduced to one acre for single-family dwellings located in areas which are not served by public sewers and 33,000 square feet for single-family dwellings located in areas which are served by public sewers for the purposes of determining allowable density with application of the residential cluster option regulations, set forth in section 36-718. The number of dwelling units permitted under the residential cluster option regulations shall be determined in the manner set forth in section 36-718(e), pertaining to density calculations.

(2)

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 150 feet. Furthermore, the minimum lot width shall be 125 feet in areas which are served by public sewers.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 20 percent.

(4)

Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area shall not exceed 20 percent of the lot area.

(5)

Yard and setback requirements.

a.

Front yard. Not less than 35 feet, except as modified by the application of the residential cluster option regulations set forth in section 36-718.

b.

Side yards. Least width of either yard shall not be less than 20 feet, except in the case of a corner lot where the side yard on the road or street side shall not be less than 35 feet.

c.

Rear yard. Not less than 35 feet.

The requirements in this subsection (5) shall apply to every lot, building, or structure.

(6)

Height. Except as otherwise provided in article IV of this chapter, no structure shall exceed a height of two stories or 35 feet.

(Ord. of 7-22-2013, § 20.04; Ord. of 6-4-2014, § 20.04)