To establish the A-1, Agricultural District with its intent to maintain existing farmland and certain related uses as principal and primary uses of the land; To provide for the preservation of fertile and tillable soils as a natural resource; To provide open areas which contribute to the stability of the environment and enhancement of air and water quality; and, To provide for a continuation of the food supply for local residents, county, state as well as the world.

   The following uses are permitted within the district:

   (A)   Agricultural activities:

      (1)   Farming, horticulture, forestry, crop and tree farming, truck farming, gardening, dairy farming, stock raising, horse breeding, domestic animals, poultry breeding and raising, together with the operation of any machinery or vehicles incidental to the above uses;

      (2)   Research and/or experimental farms;

      (3)   Greenhouses and/or nurseries;

      (4)   Roadside stand for the display of agricultural products raised on the premises but not including live animals and provided that the stand shall contain not more than 600 square feet of floor area. Such stands or produce offered for sale shall be located not less than 50 feet from the center line of the highway, except a temporary roadside stand may be located not less than 20 feet from the nearest edge of pavement. They shall be placed at such locations only during the harvest season of produce offered for sale and shall contain not more than 200 square feet of floor area. Each roadside stand shall have facilities approved by the Zoning Administrator for vehicle ingress and egress and adequate off-street parking;

      (5)   Farmer's market.

   (B)   Residential uses:

      (1)   Farm homestead on a parcel which meets the site and structure requirements within this district.

      (2)   A single family detached dwelling on a parcel which was legally created consisting of five acres or more, recorded on or before the amendment date of this chapter/section.

   (C)   Cemeteries, including any mausoleum located thereon;

   (D)   Public buildings erected by any governmental agency;

   (E)   Meeting halls and offices for agricultural, horticultural, rural, or public conservation agencies;

   (F)   One sign not larger than 20 square feet in area pertaining to the sale, lease or identification of the premises on which it is located or the sale of products produced thereon;

   (G)   Poultry farms;

   (H)   The storage and grinding of grain, farm products and machinery and equipment related thereto;

   (I)   Truck gardening, nurseries, mushroom barns and apiaries;

   (J)   Waterways and such hydraulic power plants and terminals as may be erected by the village, county, state or federal government or by the Greater Metropolitan Sanitary District of Chicago;

   (K)   Golf courses, club houses and country clubs;

   (L)   Dog kennels not nearer than 500 feet to any zone, residential district, or an existing dwelling other than the dwelling of the owner or lessee of the property;

   (M)   Essential services such as: gas regulatory stations, telephone exchanges, electric substations, and well sites, which are not municipally/governmentally owned;

   (N)   Transmission pipelines, utilities, easements and rights-of-way not directly serving a specific premises, but used for the general transportation of the pipelines, utilities, product, or services;

   (O)   Railroad rights-of-way and passenger stations;

   (P)   Uses not explicitly enumerated in this section as permitted uses, but closely similar thereto, provided those uses are not explicitly mentioned as permitted or special uses elsewhere in this chapter.

(Am. Ord. 12-0984, passed 5-2-12)

   The following uses may be allowed by a "special use permit' in accordance with the provisions of § 159.176 of this chapter, and provided the uses are located on a lot of not less than five acres with a minimum width of 400 feet and a minimum depth of 400 feet. If a "special use permit" is granted and portions of the property are sold reducing the lot size to less than four acres or reducing the width or depth of the property to less than 400 feet the "special use permit" will be deemed to have been revoked concurrent to that action. The following uses are special uses within the district:

   (A)   Mining or extraction of minerals, sand, gravel, topsoil, or other aggregates, including equipment, buildings, or structures for screening, crushing, mixing, washing, or storage, provided that:

      (1)   No open pit or shaft will be less than 200 feet from any property line or public roadway;

      (2)   All buildings or structures shall be located not less than 200 feet from any property line;

      (3)   The borders of the property shall be fenced with a solid fence or wall at least six feet in height when the property is adjacent to or across the street from any district other than an industrial district;

      (4)   A plan of development for the reclamation of the land shall be provided as part of the application for the special use permit. The plan of development shall be accompanied by a written agreement between the owner or his agent and the village and a performance bond in an amount equal to the cost of the reclamation of the land as set forth in the development plan;

      (5)   No blasting or other use of explosives is permitted unless specifically requested and authorized within the special use permit after the required public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC). If permitted by the Village Board, blasting must conform to the following standards:

         (a)   The use handling and detonation of explosives (sometimes referred to as "blasting") in connection with said quarrying operations shall be under the direct supervision of persons having the requisite experience and knowledge to conduct such operations with safety. If such persons are hereafter required to be licensed by any federal agency, state or county, such persons shall meet the licensing requirements and obtain such license and furnish such proof to the village.

         (b)   The storage of explosives shall be in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and shall be stored in magazines, buildings, or structures which shall meet the safety requirements of such laws and regulations.

         (c)   Blasting procedures shall be in accordance with modern techniques, generally accepted in the quarrying industry, whereby a shot shall consist of a series of drill holes containing quantities of explosives fired or detonated in sequence of multiple delays at intervals of milliseconds, so as to counteract and reduce the ground motion or earthborne vibration from each successive detonation (sometimes referred to as "short period delay blasting"). Blasting procedures shall be designed, on the basis of maximum charge per delay (that is, quantity of explosives in pounds per detonation) and distances in feet, so that the maximum ground vibration intensity shall not exceed 0.5 inches per second of ground particle velocity resulting from any shot or blast measured by any one of three mutually perpendicular planes of ground motion as recorded at the nearest existing building.

         (d)   Blasting procedures shall be subject to and comply with the applicable lawful requirements of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals, Mine Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA) of the United States Department of the Interior, and any other governmental agency having jurisdiction thereof.

         (e)   Blasting procedures shall be in conformity with approved safety regulations, customs, and practices generally accepted in the quarrying industry, and the safety regulations of governmental agencies having jurisdiction thereof.

         (f)   Compliance with the provision of these regulations governing blasting procedures and quarrying operations shall be subject to review and inspection from time-to-time by authorized village officials, upon reasonable prior notice and during reasonable business hours.

         (g)   The actual detonation of any blast will be restrictive to the local time period between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday of each week. No blasting shall take place on Sunday or on the following legal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

   (B)   Parks and forest preserves.

   (C)   Essential services, including, but not limited to: police and fire stations, communication reception and transmission facilities, public utilities, gas regulator stations, telephone exchanges, electric substations.

   (D)   Membership riding clubs, including but not limited to polo clubs, rodeo clubs and similar uses.

   (E)   Agribusiness uses:

      (1)   Riding stables, not nearer than 500 feet to any zoned residential district or 500 feet from an existing dwelling other than the dwelling of the owner or lessee of the site, but not less than 100 feet from any property line of the owner or lessee of the site;

      (2)   Mechanized industrial animal farms;

      (3)   Buying or selling of livestock, but not a stockyard or a slaughter house;

      (4)   Sale of farm supplies by farmers as agents, where grain elevators or similar commercial facilities are not maintained on the farm premises;

      (5)   Agricultural implement sales and services;

      (6)   Grain storage, when not accessory to the pursuit of agriculture;

      (7)   Animal Feed: preparation, grinding, mixing, and storage;

      (8)   Feed yards;

   (F)   Sanitary landfills, public or private, provided that the facilities are not less than 1,000 feet from any residential use and potable municipal well;

   (G)   Private schools or colleges;

   (H)   Convalescent or nursing homes;

   (I)   Railroad yards and shops;

   (J)   Hunting, fishing, game preserves and recreational clubs or camps;

   (K)   Floodplain development;

   (L)   Off premise or outdoor advertising (billboard) sign, see requirements contained in §§ 159.121 et seq. (Signage);

   (M)   Uses not explicitly enumerated in this section as special uses, but closely similar thereto, provided those uses are not explicitly mentioned as permitted or special uses elsewhere in this chapter;

   (N)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).

   (O)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship.

(Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1- 06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2- 21-07; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

   (A)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020);

   (B)   Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling;

   (C)   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests that are setback from every property line at least ten feet and are not to be located in the front yard;

   (D)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

   (E)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes; and

   (F)   Home occupations: See § 159.034 of this chapter.

(Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07)

   (A)   Minimum lot area. A separate ground area of not less than five acres shall be designated, provided, and continuously maintained for each structure or land containing a permitted or special use.

   (B)   Minimum lot width/frontage. A minimum lot frontage of 500 feet shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.

   (C)   Maximum lot depth. A maximum lot depth of not over three times the width of the lot shall be permitted.

   (D)   Lot coverage. Lot coverage shall not exceed 5% percent.

   (E)   Building height. No principal building or structure shall exceed 2-1/2 stories or 25 feet in height, and no accessory structure shall exceed one story or 20 feet in height, except as provided for within a normal farming operation.

   (F)   Setbacks. Yard area for principal building or structure setbacks are as follows:

      (1)   Front yards, for all buildings or structures shall be setback at least 100 feet from the center line of all roadways.

      (2)   Side yards, for all buildings or structures shall be set in from the side lot line with a distance of not less than 20 feet on the least side, with the sum of the two sides not less than 45 feet.

      (3)   Rear yards, for all buildings or structures shall be setback a distance of not less than 80 feet from the rear lot line.

   (G)   Floor area ratio: Not to exceed three tenths (0.3), as explained in § 159.003 under "floor area ratio"; and

   (H)   Minimum size of dwelling unit. Each single family detached dwelling and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes shall contain at least 1,000 square feet of floor area on the first floor if one story, or seven hundred and 720 square feet of floor are on the first floor level if two stories.

(Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06)

   (A)   Off-Street parking requirements: Parking requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 .

   (B)   Off-street loading/unloading requirements: Loading/unloading requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.112 through 159.116.

   (C)   Signage requirements. Sign requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.121 through 159.133.

   (D)   Outdoor storage. All outdoor storage facilities for the principal building or structure and its accessory uses and products shall be enclosed by an architecturally pleasing fence, wall, or planting materials adequate to conceal the facilities.

   (E)   Landscaping. Shall conform with the regulations set forth in § 159.030.

   (F)   Performance standards. All the activities shall conform with the performance standards established and set forth in §§ 159.022 through 159.027.

   (G)   Ingress/egress on the property. Access is limited to not more than one point for the principal building or structures, however, accessory structures on contiguous parcels of land solely dedicated to agricultural purposes may also have one point of access to the adjacent roadway.

   (H)   Land use change.

      (1)   Upon the discontinuance of any permitted or special use the new use must make application to the village to have said site and landscape plans reviewed by the Village Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission; and

      (2)   Documentation regarding use and bulk, lot coverage, street access, parking requirements, accessory uses and landscaping all need to be submitted to the village for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board of Trustees.

   (I)   Trucks. One commercial vehicle/ equipment may be parked and must be owned or legally controlled by the residents or occupants of the principal use and located within the buildable area. Small pick-up trucks or vans used principally as passenger cars are excluded from this requirement;

   (J)   Tents. Tents shall not be erected, used, or maintained on any lot, except such tents as are customarily used for temporarily recreation purposes; and

   (K)   Horses and other animals. Horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, or poultry, may not be housed or stabled closer than 100 feet from any adjoining property line or within 75 feet of a private well or septic system, when allowed as a permitted or special use.

   The P-1 Public/Private, and Conservation Land District is intended to protect the environment and hold as open space those properties shown as open land in development plans, and as may be designated by the Villages Comprehensive Plan. The P-1 District is intended to provide regulations for public land, conservation lands, and other open spaces.

   The following uses are permitted within the district:

   (A)   Public forest preserves;

   (B)   Public parks;

   (C)   Golf course, public or private, but not including miniature golf;

   (D)   Conservation and flood control areas;

   (E)   Marina for non-commercial watercraft;

   (F)   Public athletic fields;

   (G)   Public utility and governmental service uses:

      (1)   Electric distribution centers;

      (2)   Gas regulator stations;

      (3)   Transmission structures and lines, wood poles, lines, underground cables and electrical distribution sub-stations.

   (H)   Uses not explicitly enumerated in this section as permitted uses, but closely similar thereto, provided those uses are not explicitly mentioned as permitted or special uses elsewhere in this chapter;

   (I)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity; and

   (J)   Farmer's market.

   (K)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship.

(Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5- 11; Am. Ord. 12-0984, passed 5- 2-12; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   The following uses may be allowed by a "special use permit" in accordance with the provisions of § 159.176 of this chapter, and provided the uses are located on a lot of not less than five acres with a minimum width of 400 feet and a minimum depth of 400 feet. If a special use permit is granted and portions of the property are sold reducing the lot size to less than four acres or reducing the width or depth of the property to less than 400 feet the special use permit will be deemed to have been revoked concurrent to that action.

   (A)   Campgrounds;

   (B)   Riding stables, not nearer than 500 feet to any zoned residential district or five hundred (500) feet from an existing dwelling other than the dwelling of the owner or lessee of the site, but not less than 100 feet from any property line of the owner or lessee of the site;

   (C)   Cemeteries;

   (D)   Outdoor recreation, private or public, on a lot not less than five acres in area;

   (E)   Public utility and governmental service uses. Lot areas and lot widths for the following uses shall be as recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Board of Trustees, and may be lesser or greater in area or width than herein required in the district regulations:

      (1)   Fire stations;

      (2)   Police stations;

      (3)   Public buildings erected by any governmental agency;

      (4)   Radio and television towers and antennae;

      (5)   Transit and public transportation facilities, including passenger shelters;

      (6)   Telephone exchange buildings, microwave relay towers, and telephone transmission equipment buildings;

      (7)   Water filtration plants, sewage treatment facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs, towers and sanitary and storm sewers and, lift stations;

      (8)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021); and

   (F)   Uses not explicitly enumerated in this section as special uses, but closely similar thereto, provided those uses are not explicitly mentioned as permitted or special uses elsewhere in this chapter.

(Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07)

   Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   Accessory uses may include the following:

   (A)   Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted or special use, and as regulated by §§ 159.020 and 159.003 under "Accessory Building or Use".

   (B)   Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Off-street parking facilities as regulated by §§ 159.105 through 159.111; and

      (2)   Signs, in accordance with regulations set forth in §§ 159.121 through 159.133.

      (3)   Tent or fabric structures used by a public agency on publicly owned land for salt storage, sewage sludge storage, and other similar uses.

(Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 19-1555, passed 4-3-19)

   (A)   Minimum lot area. Except as may otherwise be provided, an area of not less than one acre shall be provided for each permitted or special use located on the parcel.

   (B)   Minimum lot width/frontage. A minimum width of 100 feet shall be provided for each lot.

   (C)   Lot depth. A minimum depth of 200 feet shall be provided for each lot.

   (D)   Lot coverage. Lot coverage shall not exceed 30%.

   (E)   Building height. No building or structure shall be erected or altered to exceed a maximum height of 25 feet or two stories whichever is less.

   (F)   Setbacks. Yard area setbacks for principal building or structure shall be as follows:

      (1)   Front yard, not less than 50 feet front the front property line;

      (2)   Side yard, not less than 25 feet from each side property line; and

      (3)   Rear yard, not less than 30 feet from the rear property line.

   (G)   Floor area ratio. Floor area ratio shall not exceed three tenths (0.3).

   (H)   Minimum size of dwelling unit. Each single family detached dwelling and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes shall contain at least 1,000 square feet of floor area on the first floor if one story, or 720 square feet of floor are on the first floor level if two stories.

   (A)   Off-street parking requirements. Parking requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter.

   (B)   Off-street loading/unloading requirements. Loading/unloading requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.112 through 159.116 of this chapter.

   (C)   Signage requirements. Sign requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter.

   (D)   Outdoor storage. All outdoor storage facilities for the principal building or structure and its accessory uses and products shall be enclosed by an architecturally pleasing fence, wall, or planting materials adequate to conceal the facilities.

   (E)   Landscaping. Shall conform with the regulations set forth in §§ 159.030 and 159.036 of this chapter.

   (F)   Performance standards. All the activities shall conform with the performance standards established and set forth in §§ 159.022 through 159.027 of this chapter.

   (G)   Ingress/egress on the property: Access is limited to not more than one point for the principal building or structures, however, accessory structures on contiguous parcels of land solely dedicated to agricultural purposes may also have one point of access to the adjacent roadway.

   (H)   Land use change.

      (1)   Upon the discontinuance of any permitted or special use the new use must make application to the village to have said site and landscape plans reviewed by the Village Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission; and

      (2)   Documentation regarding use and bulk, lot coverage, street access, parking requirements, accessory uses and landscaping all need to be submitted to the village for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board of Trustees.

   (I)   Trucks. One commercial vehicle/ equipment may be parked and must be owned or legally controlled by the residents or occupants of the principal use and located within the buildable area. Small pick-up trucks or vans used principally as passenger cars are excluded from this requirement;

   (J)   Tents. Tents shall not be erected, used, or maintained on any privately- owned lot, except such tents as are customarily used for temporarily recreation purposes. Tents are permitted on publicly-owned lots as set forth in the accessory uses section, § 159.054; and

   (K)   Horses and other animals. Horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, or poultry, may not be housed or stabled closer than 100 feet from any adjoining property line when allowed as a permitted or special use.

(Am. Ord. 19-1555, passed 4-3-19)

   (A)   Intent and Purpose. The residential districts set forth herein are established to promote the public health; to promote public safety, comfort, convenience, and the general welfare; and to protect the economic base of the village and the value of property.

   (B)   Existing buildings. Existing buildings shall not be enlarged, reconstructed, structurally altered, converted, or relocated in such a manner as to conflict or further conflict with the bulk regulations of the district in which such buildings are or are to be located.

   (C)   Established setbacks. When the established setback is of a depth other than herein required for a front or side yard in the district in which the lot is located and where the contiguous street is not designated on the official map for right-of-way widening, the setback for each remaining lot along such street shall be the average of the setbacks already established on one of the adjacent lots, the setback for that lot shall be the average of the required yard depths and the established setback on the lot adjacent thereto.

   (D)   Established lots of record. A lot of record on the effective date of this subchapter in a residence district which is unable to meet the requirements of this Zoning Code as to lot area and lot width may be used for a single family detached dwelling provided it meets all other requirements of the Zoning Code.

   (E)   Special provisions.

      (1)   Off-street parking. All off-street parking required within any residential district shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations as set forth in §§ 159.110 through 159.113 of this chapter.

      (2)   Signage requirements. All signage in any residential district shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter.

      (3)   Outdoor storage. All outdoor storage in any residential district for the principal building or structure and its accessory uses or structures shall be stored within the limits of the buildings or structures on the property. Any outdoor storage of materials not customarily found in a residential district is prohibited.

      (4)   Landscaping. Shall be according to the individual homeowner's desires, so long as it is keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Licensing and bonding of contractors shall be in accordance with Chapter 124 of the Municipal Code. Certificate of completion shall also be required to be issued by the village for multiple family developments.

      (5)   Ingress/egress on the property. Access is limited to not more than one point for the principal buildings/structures and accessory uses structures on the premises. If the property is a corner lot the property is still limited to only one ingress/egress point.

      (6)   All new subdivisions shall provide documentation for preliminary and plats of subdivisions outlined by the Development Regulations, Chapter 158. In addition to those requirements the applicants shall provide a landscape plan for the entire development.

   (F)   Residential site and structure requirements:

 

 

   (G)   Land use chart:

 

 

 

 

 

 

   (H)   Building design guidelines.

      (1)   Facades.

         (a)   The primary facade of each home shall face the public street.

         (b)   Facades must be articulated. Articulation may take the form of staggering the wall of the building as well as through porches, bay or bow windows, and balconies.

         (c)   All building facades must be constructed primarily of brick or stone. High quality accent materials, such as cedar siding and vinyl siding (0.46 minimum thickness), may be incorporated into the design provided that they do not cumulatively cover more than 25% of the primary facade and that they do not cumulatively cover more than 50% of any other facade.

      (2)   Architectural detail.

         (a)   The primary facade must include at least two of the following architectural elements. Any other street-facing facade must include at least one of the following architectural elements.

            1.   Porches (minimum five-foot projection);

            2.   Second-story balconies (minimum five-foot projection) or balconets;

            3.   Roof overhangs (minimum one-foot projection);

            4.   Bay or bow windows;

            5.   Cantilevered windows;

            6.   Chimney breasts;

            7.   Copper design elements including accent roofs (copper flashing to brick exterior must be wraggle cut/saw cut into brick and remortered) and copper gutter flashing;

            8.   Stone accent pieces; or

            9.   Pediments over windows and doors.

         (b)   The elements must be incorporated into the design of the buildings so that they are compatible with the building's architectural style and also harmonious with the architecture and scale of the neighborhood.

      (3)   Entrances.

         (a)   The primary entry and door to each structure shall face the public street.

         (b)   Tunnel-like entrances shall be avoided. No entry shall be recessed more than six feet from the face of the primary facade, exclusive of porches.

      (4)   Fenestration.

         (a)   Windows shall be incorporated into all facades.

         (b)   Windows must cover 15% of the facade area. No section of blank wall may exist that is greater than 15 linear feet without being interrupted by a window. This standard applies to living areas as well as to accessory structures such as garages and sheds.

      (5)   Parking/garages.

         (a)   Off-street guest parking areas must be incorporated into the design of all developments with six or more dwelling units. One parking space shall be provided for each three homes, to a maximum of ten parking spaces. This requirement excludes any parking that may be provided on driveways.

         (b)   A minimum two-car garage shall be incorporated into each dwelling unit.

         (c)   The garage shall be designed so as not to dominate the primary facade of the building. Garages may be located as follows:

            1.   Setback six feet from the primary facade of the building;

            2.   Side loaded with windows along the primary facade and elements to give a uniform appearance with the rest of the dwelling; and

            3.   Projecting no more than four feet in front of the primary facade but must include living space (with windows) above.

         (d)   All garage doors must include raised panels and windows in order to reduce their monotonous appearance.

         (e)   Garage doors must be recessed a minimum of eight inches from the face of the garage so as to cast a shadow on the door thereby reducing its appearance.

      (6)   Roofing.

         (a)   Roofs must be covered in architectural shingles (300 lb.), slate roof, clay tile, or laminated clay tile replica.

         (b)   The color of roof-top vents must match the roofing material.

      (7)   Landscaping.

         (a)   Foundation landscaping consisting of shade and ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubbery, hedges, flowers, and/or other live planting materials shall be incorporated around all buildings. Particular attention shall be paid toward screening mechanical equipment softening large expanses of building walls; and accenting entrances and architectural features of the unit(s).

         (b)   Clusters of landscaping shall be planted strategically in rear and side yards of townhouses to provide privacy to residents. Whenever possible, landscaping should be used to minimize views directly into neighbors windows.

         (c)   An irrigation system shall be installed in all landscape areas.

      (8)   Anti-monotony.

         (a)   No two single-family dwellings of identical front elevation, or facade, shall be constructed or located on adjacent lots, nor shall there be constructed or located more than 15% of single-family dwellings of the same elevation or facade in any block. A change in front elevation or facade shall be deemed to exist when there is a substantial difference in roof line, type and location of windows, and/or kind and arrangement of materials.

         (b)   There shall not be constructed or located more than 15% of townhomes/ single-family attached dwellings of the same elevation or facade on any block. A change in the front elevation or facade shall be deemed to exist when there is a substantial difference in roof line, type and location of windows, and/or kind and arrangement of material.

      (9)   Possible variance process.

         (a)   Residential buildings or structures which demonstrate exceptional architectural merit and an intention to provide diversification to the housing stock of the village may, upon application made to the Village Board of Trustees, be granted a variance from the provisions of this section requiring the use of particular materials for exterior finishes to allow the use of different materials or to allow the use of a different percentage or proportion of the materials otherwise required in the exterior finish of such a structure, but no such variance shall be available or granted to allow the use of aluminum siding, or imitation brick or stone sheeting.

         (b)   Furthermore, and without otherwise limiting any term or provision of this section, or of any amendment thereto, any person proposing to construct any accessory structure that demonstrates either architectural merit, planning excellence or a commitment to diversifying the housing stock of the village may upon application made to the Village Board be granted a variance from the provisions of this section regarding the use of particular materials for exterior finishes to allow the use of different materials or to allow the use of a different percentage or proportion of materials otherwise required for the exterior finish of such structure, provided that the Village Board determines, based upon evidence presented by the applicant, that the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood in which the property is located, that the proposed variance will not be injurious to other property in the neighborhood in which the property is located, and that the proposed variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood in which the property is located.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15-05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0555, passed 7-18-07; Am. Ord. 08-0653, passed 5-21-08)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The E-R District is intended to provide areas for large lot single family development. It should be located in areas where floodplains and other natural features need to be preserved or protected; where the extension of public water and sewer services would not be practical; but also where the land area would allow the placement of well and septic facilities.

   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the E-R district:

      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (2)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (3)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (4)   Golf courses;

      (5)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (6)   Signs, as regulated in § 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (7)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter and as outlined within this section;

      (8)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

      (9)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities";

      (10)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity; and

      (11)   Public service uses, including;

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs; and

         (b)   Police, Fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency.

   (C)   Special uses (See land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the E-R District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Radio and television towers;

      (4)   College and universities, including dormitory facilities, fraternities, sororities, and other accessory buildings when located on the same grounds as the college or university;

      (5)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;

      (6)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (7)   Seminaries, convents, monasteries, and similar religious institutions;

      (8)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (b)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (9)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (10)   Planned residential or institu- tional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas;

      (11)   Funeral Homes;

      (12)   Kennels;

      (13)   Stables; and

      (14)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020 of this chapter);

      (2)   Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling;

      (3)   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests that are setback from every property line at least ten feet and not located in the front yard;

      (4)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

      (5)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements.

      (1)   Minimum lot area. The minimum area for each lot shall be not less than 43,560 square feet (one acre).

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 200 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 240 feet.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 200 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the E-R District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 50 feet from the property line;

         (b)   Side yards, shall be not less than 20 feet for each side yard from the property line. Corner side yards shall be not less than 50 feet; and

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than forty (40) feet from the property line.

      (7)   Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the Floor Area Ratio for each lot shall not exceed six tenths (0.6).

      (8)   Minimum dwelling unit size:

         (a)   Two or fewer bedrooms, 1,800 square feet;

         (b)   Three bedrooms, 2,000 square feet;

         (c)   Four bedrooms, 2,400 square feet; and

         (d)   Five or more bedrooms, 2,800 square feet.

      (9)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (10)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15- 05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1- 06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2- 21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The R-1 District is intended to provide areas for medium sized single family development. It should be designed to allow for the placement of adjoining commercial districts, school and park sites, and other amenities.

   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the R-1 district:

      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (2)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (3)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (4)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (5)   Signs, as regulated in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (6)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter and within this section;

      (7)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

      (8)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities"; and

      (9)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity.

   (C)   Special uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the R-1 District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;

      (4)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (5)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs;

         (b)   Police, fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency;

         (c)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (d)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (6)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (7)   Family day care homes as defined by § 159.003 of this chapter;

      (8)   Planned residential or institutional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas; and,

      (9)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Inspector. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020);

      (2)   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests that are setback from every property line at least ten feet and not located in the front yard;

      (3)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

      (4)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements.

      (1)   Lot area. The minimum area for each lot shall be not less than 20,000 square feet (0.46 acres).

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 120 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 165 feet.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 160 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the R-1 District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 40 feet from the property line;

         (b)   Side yards, shall be not less than 15 feet for each side yard from the property line. Corner side yards shall be not less than 40 feet; and

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than 30 feet from the property line.

      (7)   Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the floor area ratio for each lot shall not exceed six tenths (0.6).

      (8)   Minimum dwelling unit size.

         (a)   Two or fewer bedrooms, 1,600 square feet;

         (b)   Three bedrooms, 1,825 square feet;

         (c)   Four bedrooms, 2,000 square feet; and

         (d)   Five bedrooms, 2,200 square feet.

      (9)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (10)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15- 05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1- 06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2- 21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The R-2 District is intended to reflect contemporary design standards in housing developments. Developments within this district should be so planned as to allow for the placement of local commercial districts, school and park sites, and other amenities.

   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the R-2 district:

      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (2)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (3)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (4)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (5)   Signs, as regulated in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (6)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter;

      (7)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

      (8)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities"; and

      (9)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity.

   (C)   Special uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the R-2 District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;

      (4)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (5)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs;

         (b)   Police, Fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency;

         (c)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (d)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (6)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (7)   Family day care homes as defined by § 159.003 of this chapter;

      (8)   Planned residential or institutional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas; and,

      (9)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020);

      (2)   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests that are setback from every property line at least ten feet and not located in the front yard;

      (3)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

      (4)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements:

      (1)   Lot area. The minimum area for each lot shall be not less than 15,000 square feet (0.34 acres).

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 100 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than one hundred 125 feet in width.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 150 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the R-2 District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 35 feet from the property line;

         (b)   Side yards, shall be not less than 15 feet for each side yard from the property line. Corner side yards shall be not less than 35 feet; and

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than 30 feet from the property line.

      (7)   Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the floor area ratio for each lot shall not exceed six tenths (0.6).

      (8)   Minimum dwelling unit size.

         (a)   Two or fewer bedrooms, 1,375 square feet;

         (b)   Three bedrooms, 1,600 square feet;

         (c)   Four bedrooms, 1,825 square feet; and

         (d)   Five or more bedrooms, 2,000 square feet.

      (9)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (10)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15-05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The R-3 District is intended to reflect contemporary design standards in housing development. While the district allows for smaller lot sizes, it is anticipated that developments within this district will provide for greater amenities such as increased open space, recreational facilities, pedestrian access, and other improvements.

   (B)   Permitted uses. Permitted uses. (See land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the R-3 district:

      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (2)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (3)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (4)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (5)   Signs, as regulated in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (6)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter;

      (7)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

      (8)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities"; and

      (9)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity.

   (C)   Special uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the R-3 District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;

      (4)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (5)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs;

         (b)   Police, fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency;

         (c)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (d)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (6)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (7)   Family day care homes as defined by § 159.003 of this chapter;

      (8)   Planned residential or institutional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas; and,

      (9)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020);

      (2)   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests that are setback from every property line at least ten feet and not located in the front yard;

      (3)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

      (4)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements.

      (1)   Lot area. The minimum area for each lot shall be not less than 10,000 square feet (0.23 acres).

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 80 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 105 feet.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 125 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the R-3 District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 30 feet from the property line;

         (b)   Side yards, shall be not less than ten feet for each side yard from the property line. Corner side yards shall be not less than 30 feet; and

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than 25 feet from the property line.

      (7)   Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the floor area ratio for each lot shall not exceed six tenths (0.6).

      (8)   Minimum dwelling unit size.

         (a)   Two or fewer bedrooms, 1,200 square feet;

         (b)   Three bedrooms, 1,500 square feet;

         (c)   Four bedrooms, 1,800 square feet; and

         (d)   Five or more bedrooms, 2,000 square feet.

      (9)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (10)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15-05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The R-4 District is intended to reflect contemporary design standards in housing development. While the district allows for smaller lot sizes, it is anticipated that developments within this district will provide for greater amenities such as increased open space, recreational facilities, pedestrian access, and other improvements.

   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the R-4 district:

      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (2)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (3)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (4)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (5)   Signs, as regulated in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (6)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter;

      (7)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

      (8)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities"; and

      (9)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity.

   (C)   Special uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the R-4 District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;

      (4)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (5)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs;

         (b)   Police, fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency;

         (c)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (d)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (6)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (7)   Family day care homes as defined by § 159.003 of this chapter;

      (8)   Planned residential or institutional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas; and

      (9)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020);

      (2)   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests that are setback from every property line at least ten feet and not located in the front yard;

      (3)   Real estate signs, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

      (4)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements:

      (1)   Lot area. The minimum area for each lot shall be not less than 8,000 square feet (0.18 acres).

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 75 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 95 feet.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 105 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the R-4 District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 25 feet from the property line;

         (b)   Side yards, shall be not less than ten feet for each side yard from the property line. Corner side yards shall be not less than 25 feet; and

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than 25 feet from the property line.

      (7)   Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the floor area ratio for each lot shall not exceed six tenths (0.6).

      (8)   Minimum dwelling unit size.

         (a)   Two bedrooms, 1,200 square feet;

         (b)   Three bedrooms, 1,375 square feet;

         (c)   Four bedrooms, 1,600 square feet; and

         (d)   Five or more bedrooms, 1,800 square feet.

      (9)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (10)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15-05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The R-5 District is intended to reflect contemporary design standards in housing development. While the district allows for smaller lot sizes, it is anticipated that developments within this district will provide for greater amenities such as increased open space, recreational facilities, pedestrian access, and other improvements.

   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the R-5 district:

      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (2)   [Reserved];

      (3)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (4)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (5)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (6)   Signs, as regulated in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (7)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter;

      (8)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

      (9)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities"; and

      (10)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity.

   (C)   Special uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the R-5 District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;

      (4)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (5)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs;

         (b)   Police, fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency;

         (c)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (d)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (6)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (7)   Planned residential or institutional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas;

      (8)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021); and

      (9)   Group care home, as defined herein.

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020);

      (2)   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests that are setback from every property line at least ten feet and not located in the front yard;

      (3)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

      (4)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements.

      (1)   Lot area. The minimum area for each lot shall be not less than 6,500 square feet (0.15 acres).

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 65 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 85 feet.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 100 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the R-5 District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 25 feet from the property line;

         (b)   Side yards, shall be not less than a total combination of 15 feet, however, in no case shall any side yard be less than five feet from the property line. Corner lot side yards shall not be less than 25 feet; and

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than twenty (20) feet from the property line.

      (7)   Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the floor area ratio for each lot shall not exceed sixty-five tenths (0.65).

      (8)   Minimum dwelling unit size.

         (a)   Two bedrooms, 1,100 square feet;

         (b)   Three bedrooms, 1,200 square feet;

         (c)   Four bedrooms, 1,300 square feet.

      (9)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (10)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15-05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The R-6 District is intended to serve as a buffer between the more standard single-family developments, higher density residential and business/commercial districts. While allowing for attached and townhouse designs, developments within this district should also retain, whenever possible, a single-family characteristic (such as by breaking up the mass of buildings and avoiding the look of expansive garages). The maximum allowable density within the R-6 District shall not exceed eight dwelling units per acre, and all development within an R-6 District shall be processed according to the requirements of §§ 159.150 through 159.159, planned unit developments of this chapter.

   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the R-6 district:

      (1)   Attached Residential/townhouses with special use permit approval according to the Planned Unit Development requirements of this chapter;

      (2)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (3)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (4)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (5)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (6)   Signs, as regulated in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (7)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter;

      (8)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

      (9)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities"; and

      (10)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity.

   (C)   Special uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the R-6 District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;

      (4)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (5)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs;

         (b)   Police, fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency;

         (c)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (d)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (6)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (7)   Planned residential or institutional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this sub-Chapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas;

      (8)   Rest homes/nursing homes;

      (9)   Philanthropic and eleemosynary (charitable) institutions;

      (10)   Family care homes for the developmentally disabled, within 2,000 feet of an existing family or group care home for the developmentally disabled;

      (11)   Group care homes for the developmentally disabled, six to 15 residents. Such a home shall submit, as part of its application, a statement of the exact nature of the planned home, the qualifications of the agency or organization which will operate the home, a statement of the type and number of personnel which will be employed in the proposed home, and evidence that the home will comply with all federal, state, county, or local licenses or certificates which may be required by law for the type of program to be operated. The proposed home shall also conform with the following additional standards:

         (a)   Off street parking requirements, as regulated by §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

         (b)   The group care home will conform to the type and outward appearance of the residences in the area in which it is located. This provision shall in no way restrict the installation of any ramp or other special feature required to serve the disabled residents;

         (c)   To prevent the concentration of family group care homes for the developmentally disabled and impaction of a neighborhood by a high concentration of such residences, care shall be exercised when considering an application for a special use permit for such residences, which, if granted, would not increase the number of developmentally disabled persons within a 2,000 foot radius of the proposed home. This provision is intended to ensure that the capacity of a neighborhood's existing social structure to accommodate such homes is not exceeded and that a concentration of such homes does not develop that might inadvertently create an institutional setting which would impede the proper functioning of such homes;

         (d)   Group care homes shall be located in single-family detached dwellings only or in buildings designed solely and wholly for such use; and

         (e)   Exception shall be only as described in this section, group care homes for the developmentally disabled, with six to ten residents, shall be subject to no greater restrictions or requirements than those imposed upon all other residential uses in the zoning district in which the group care home is to be located.

      (12)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Inspector. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises;

      (2)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

      (3)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements:

      (1)   Lot area and dwelling unit sizes. The following minimum lot areas and dwelling unit sizes shall apply within the district:

         (a)   For single family detached dwelling, lots shall be not less than 8,000 square feet in area and dwelling units shall be not less than 2,000 square feet in area;

         (b)   For townhomes/attached residential dwelling units there shall be a minimum lot area of not less than the following:

 

 

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot within the district shall be as follows:

         (a)   Single family residential shall be not less than the requirements within the R-4, Single Family Residential District;

         (b)   Townhomes/attached residential shall be not less than 55 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 75 feet.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 90 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the R-6 District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 25 feet from the property line;

         (b)   Side yards.

            1.   Detached single family dwellings: shall not be less than a total combination of 15 feet, however, in no instance shall any side yard be less than five feet from the property line. Corner side yards shall not be less than 20 feet.

            2.   Townhomes and attached residential dwellings: shall not be less than ten feet from the property line, except that interior side yards shall not be required. Corner side yards shall not be less than 20 feet.

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than 25 feet from the property line;

         (d)   Minimum building separations.

            1.   Front to front, rear to rear or front to rear shall be not less than 50 feet;

            2.   End to end (side to side) shall be not less than 20 feet;

            3.   Front to end, rear to end shall be not less than 35 feet;

            4.   Corner to corner (point to point) shall be not less than 35 feet;

         (e)   Minimum contiguous area shall be not less than ten acres.

      (7)   Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the floor area ratio for each lot shall not exceed sixty-five tenths (0.65).

      (8)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (9)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

      (10)   Number of units per building. a maximum of four units shall be allowed per building.

   (G)   Building design guidelines.

      (1)   Facades.

         (a)   The primary facade of each home shall face the public street.

         (b)   Facades must be articulated. Articulation may take the form of staggering the wall of the building as well as through porches, bay or bow windows and balconies.

         (c)   All building facades must be constructed primarily of brick or stone. High quality accent materials, such as cedar siding and vinyl siding (0.46 minimum thickness), may be incorporated into the design provided that they do not cumulatively cover more than 25% of the primary facade and that they do not cumulatively cover more than 50% of any other facade.

      (2)   Architectural detail.

The primary facade must include at least two of the following architectural elements. Any other street-facing facade must include at least one of the following architectural elements:

         (a)   Porches (minimum five-foot projection);

         (b)   Second-story balconies (minimum five-foot projection) or balconets;

         (c)   Roof overhangs (minimum one-foot projection);

         (d)   Bay or bow windows;

         (e)   Cantilevered windows;

         (f)   Chimney breasts;

         (g)   Copper design elements including accent roofs (copper flashing to brick exterior must be wraggle cut / saw cut into brick and remortered) and copper gutter flashing;

         (h)   Stone accent pieces;

         (i)   Pediments over windows and doors;

   The elements must be incorporated into the design of the buildings so that they are compatible with the building's architectural style and also harmonious with the architecture and scale of the neighborhood.

      (3)   Entrances.

         (a)   The primary entry and door to each structure shall face the public street.

         (b)   Tunnel-like entrances shall be avoided. No entry shall be recessed more than six feet from the face of the primary facade, exclusive of porches.

      (4)   Fenestration.

         (a)   Windows shall be incorporated into all facades.

         (b)   Windows must cover 15% of the facade area. No section of blank wall may exist that is greater than 15 linear feet without being interrupted by a window. This standard applies to living areas as well as to accessory structures such as garages and sheds.

      (5)   Parking/garages.

         (a)   Off-street guest parking areas must be incorporated into the design of all developments with six or more dwelling units. One parking space shall be provided for each three homes, to a maximum of ten parking spaces. This requirement excludes any parking that may be provided on driveways.

         (b)   A minimum two-car garage shall be incorporated into each dwelling unit.

         (c)   The garage shall be designed so as not to dominate the primary facade of the building. Garages may be located as follows:

            1.   Setback six feet from the primary facade of the building;

            2.   Side loaded with windows along the primary facade and elements to give a uniform appearance with the rest of the dwelling;

            3.   Projecting no more than 4 feet in front of the primary facade but must include living space (with windows) above.

         (d)   All garage doors must include raised panels and windows in order to reduce their monotonous appearance.

         (e)   Garage doors must be recessed a minimum of eight inches from the face of the garage so as to cast a shadow on the door thereby reducing its appearance.

      (6)   Roofing.

         (a)   Roofs must be covered in architectural shingles (300 lb.), slate roof, clay tile, or laminated clay tile replica.

         (b)   The color of roof-top vents must match the roofing material.

      (7)   Landscaping.

         (a)   Foundation landscaping consisting of shade and ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubbery, hedges, flowers, and/or other live planting materials shall be incorporated around all buildings. Particular attention shall be paid toward screening mechanical equipment softening large expanses of building walls; and accenting entrances and architectural features of the unit(s).

         (b)   Clusters of landscaping shall be planted strategically in rear and side yards of townhouses to provide privacy to residents. Whenever possible, landscaping should be used to minimize views directly into neighbors windows.

         (c)   An irrigation system shall be installed in all landscape areas.

      (8)   Anti-monotony.

         (a)   No two single-family dwellings of identical front elevation, or facade, shall be constructed or located on adjacent lots, nor shall there be constructed or located more than 15% of single-family dwellings of the same elevation or facade in any block. A change in front elevation or facade shall be deemed to exist when there is a substantial difference in roof line, type and location of windows, and/or kind and arrangement of materials.

         (b)   There shall not be constructed or located more than 15% of townhomes/ single-family attached dwellings of the same elevation or facade in any block. A change in the front elevation or facade shall be deemed to exist when there is a substantial difference in roof line, type and location of windows, and or kind and arrangement of material.

   (H)   Possible variance process.

      (1)   Residential buildings or structures which demonstrate exceptional architectural merit and an intention to provide diversification to the housing stock of the Village of Romeoville may, upon application made to the Village Board of Trustees, be granted a variance from the provisions of this chapter requiring the use of particular materials for exterior finishes to allow the use of different materials or to allow the use of a different percentage or proportion of the materials otherwise required in the exterior finish of such a structure, but no such variance shall be available or granted to allow the use of aluminum siding, or imitation brick or stone sheeting.

      (2)   Furthermore, and without otherwise limiting any term or provision of this chapter, or of any amendment thereto, any person proposing to construct any accessory structure that demonstrates either architectural merit, planning excellence or a commitment to diversifying the housing stock of the Village of Romeoville may upon application made to the Village Board be granted a variance from the provisions of this chapter regarding the use of particular materials for exterior finishes to allow the use of different materials or to allow the use of a different percentage or proportion of materials otherwise required for the exterior finish of such structure, provided that the Village Board determines, based upon evidence presented by the applicant, that the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood in which the property is located, that the proposed variance will not be injurious to other property in the neighborhood in which the property is located, and that the proposed variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood in which the property is located.

(Am. Ord. 05-0266, passed 4-6-05; Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15-05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16- 09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The R-7 District is intended to provide areas for higher density residential development, and to serve as a buffer between more standard single family development and commercial or other land uses that are incompatible with single family developments. The minimum acreage for a R-7 District shall not be less than 15 acres, and the maximum allowable density shall not exceed 12 dwelling units per net buildable acre. All developments within an R-7 District shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of §§ 159.150 through 159.159. Planned unit developments of this chapter.

   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the R-7 district:

      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (2)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (3)   Signs, as regulated in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (4)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (5)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission; and

      (6)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities";

      (7)   Attached housing and townhouses with special use permit approval according to the Planned Unit Development requirements of this chapter;

      (8)   Multiple family dwelling units with special use permit approval according to the Planned Unit Development requirements of this chapter; and

      (9)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity.

   (C)   Special uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the R-7 District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields ancillary thereto;

      (4)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (5)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs;

         (b)   Police, fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency;

         (c)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (d)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (6)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (7)   Planned residential or institutional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas;

      (8)   Rest Homes/nursing homes;

      (9)   Philanthropic and eleemosynary institutions;

      (10)   Home occupations as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (11)   Family care homes for the developmentally disabled, not within 2,000 feet of an existing family or group care home for the developmentally disabled;

      (12)   Group care homes for the developmentally disabled, six to 15 residents. Such a home shall submit, as part of its application, a statement of the exact nature of the planned home, the qualifications of the agency or organization which will operate the home, a statement of the type and number of personnel which will be employed in the proposed home, and evidence that the home will comply with all federal, state, county, or local licenses or certificates which may be required by law for the type of program to be operated. The proposed home shall also conform with the following additional standards:

         (a)   Off street parking requirements, as regulated by §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

         (b)   The group care home will conform to the type and outward appearance of the residences in the area in which it is located. This provision shall in no way restrict the installation of any ramp or other special feature required to serve the disabled residents;

         (c)   To prevent the concentration of family group care homes for the developmentally disabled and impaction of a neighborhood by a high concentration of such residences, care shall be exercised when considering an application for a special use permit for such residences, which, if granted, would not increase the number of developmentally disabled persons within a 2,000 foot radius of the proposed home. This provision is intended to ensure that the capacity of a neighborhood's existing social structure to accommodate such homes is not exceeded and that a concentration of such homes does not develop that might inadvertently create an institutional setting which would impede the proper functioning of such homes;

         (d)   Group care homes shall be located in single-family detached dwellings only or in buildings designed solely and wholly for such use; and

         (e)   Exception shall be only as described in this section, group care homes for the developmentally disabled, with six to ten residents, shall be subject to no greater restrictions or requirements than those imposed upon all other residential uses in the zoning district in which the group care home is to be located.

      (13)   Mobile home park, as described herein. An authorized mobile home park under the guidelines of a planned unit development with a special use permit shall provide areas for the development of modern mobile home parks, complete with amenities normally found in standard single-family areas. Mobile home parks should be located in such a way as to minimize their impact on more standard residential development, but not so far removed from the community services and facilities. All developments of this type shall be processed according to §§ 159.150 through 159.162 Planned Unit Developments of this chapter:

         (a)   Site and structure requirements.

            1.   Lot area. The minimum area for each unsubdivided mobile home site shall be not less than 6,000 square feet;

            2.   Lot width. The minimum width for each unsubdivided mobile home site shall be 50 feet, and on corner lots, 65 feet;

            3.   Setbacks. The minimum distances between structures shall be as follows:

 

 

         (b)   Patio. Each mobile home site shall provide an appropriate outdoor living space to supplement the interior living space of a mobile home, either by constructing a deck or patio with conformance to the setbacks above.

            1.   Size. The minimum size of each mobile home patio shall be 180 square feet;

            2.   Location. Every patio location shall be convenient to the entrance of the mobile home, appropriately related to the open areas of the site and other facilities, fitted to terrain and natural features, and related to anticipated mobile home models;

            3.   Elevation. Where practical, the patio shall be at an elevation at least as high as the elevation of its mobile home stand. Where topographical conditions permit, the mobile home patio and adjoining yard area on the entry side of the mobile home may be as much as two feet higher than the mobile home stand in order that the level of the patio and outdoor living area will be close to the floor level of an in place mobile home. The grade difference between the patio and the stand may be taken up by a retaining wall or cribbing or by an earth slope. Where the patio is higher than the mobile home stand, adequate surface drainage of the mobile home stand shall be provided across the other side or ends of the stand.

         (c)   Tenant storage facilities. Storage facilities shall be provided on or conveniently near each mobile home site for the active storage of outdoor equipment, furniture, or tools and for the inactive storage of such other materials as are used only seasonally or infrequently by the typical tenant and which can not be conventionally stored in a typical mobile home. There shall be a minimum of 90 cubic feet provided for general storage for each mobile home site. Storage facilities shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the appearance of the park and shall be constructed of suitable weather resistant materials appropriate for the use and maintenance contemplated.

         (d)   Density. The total density of any mobile home park shall not exceed seven units per acre.

         (e)   Mobile home stand. That part of an individual lot reserved for the placement of the mobile home shall be called the mobile home stand, and shall conform to the following standards:

            1.   Placement. The mobile home stand shall be so placed as to provide for the practical placement to the site of both the mobile home and its appurtenant structures, and the retention of the mobile home on the site in a stable condition and its satisfactory relationship to its surroundings;

            2.   Size. The size of the mobile home stand shall be suitable for the mobile home to be served by the individual park and suitable to fit the dimensions of the mobile home to be placed on said site, including such appurtenant structures or appendages thereto;

            3.   Location. The location of each mobile home stand shall be at such elevation, distance, and angle in relation to the adjoining street and the mobile home lot driveway that placement and removal of the mobile home is practical;

            4.   Construction. The mobile home stand shall be constructed so as to conform with applicable standards and specifications of the village;

            5.   Gradient. There shall be a minimum of 2% longitudinal and adequate crown for cross gradient and surface drainage.

         (f)   Skirting. Every mobile home hereafter placed in the village shall have skirting around its full outside perimeter. Such skirting shall extend from the base of the mobile home to ground level. All skirting placed on a mobile home shall be compatible and consistent with both the design and exterior color of the mobile home. The owner of a mobile home shall be responsible for the placement and maintenance of such skirting on a mobile home.

         (g)   Anchor tie-down. Every mobile home hereinafter placed in the village shall have devices for anchoring such mobile home so as to prevent uplift or overturning. All cables used for anchoring shall themselves be anchored in concrete. No anchoring cable shall extend beyond the outside perimeter of the mobile home. The owner of the mobile home shall be responsible for ensuring that such mobile home is so anchored.

         (h)   Streets and walks. The construction of all streets shall conform to the standards and specifications of the village as required in Chapter 158, Development Regulations. In order to minimize wind forces, every attempt shall be made to provide for curvilinear street layout and design. The construction of all sidewalks, as required, shall be made in conformity with the standards and specification of the village, as provided in Chapter 158, Development Regulations. Also, individual walkways to each mobile home stand shall be provided, extending from the adjacent parking area and in conformity with the standards and specifications as noted above.

         (i)   Public utilities. All utilities shall be located underground as required in Chapter 158. Each mobile home shall be connected to public water and sanitary facilities and natural gas lines. Gas storage tanks, including tanks storing propane shall not be permitted.

         (j)   Park Attendant. Every mobile home park shall be at all times under the charge of an attendant or manager, whose duties shall include the maintenance of the park and its facilities and equipment in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition, and who shall be answerable for any violation of the provisions of this section.

         (k)   Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter.

         (1)   Building height. Building height shall be as follows:

            1.   Mobile homes, not more than one story; and

            2.   Non-residential permitted and special uses, not more than 30 feet.

         (m)   Minimum dwelling unit size shall be as follows:

            1.   Two or fewer bedrooms, 600 square feet; and

            2.   Three or more bedrooms, 1,200 square feet.

         (n)   Floor area ratio (FAR). Maximum FAR shall be as follows:

            1.   Mobile homes, not applicable; and

            2.   For non-residential uses, the FAR for each lot shall not exceed six tenths (0.6).

         (o)   Additions to mobile homes. No permanent structure shall be affixed to any mobile home, except for a canopy, awning, garage, carport, deck or patio designed for use with the particular mobile home. The site coverage of a mobile home, together with any expansion or accessory structure permitted thereto by the section shall not exceed 30% of the total mobile home site area.

         (p)   Dwelling unit restrictions. Dwelling units other than approved mobile homes shall not be permitted within a mobile home park, and mobile homes may be located only within an approved mobile home park, and on approved mobile home sites.

         (q)   Fire extinguishers. Every mobile home shall be equipped with one two and on half-pound fire extinguisher's, Type ABC, which shall be located in the kitchen area of the mobile home. The owner of the mobile home shall be responsible for ensuring that such fire extinguishers are so placed and operation at all times.

         (r)   Dependent mobile homes and trailers. In no event shall a dependent mobile home, non-permanent shelter, or other vehicle designed for sleeping purposes, other than an independent mobile home, be permitted for occupancy at any time in a mobile home park. trailers, campers, and other accessory vehicles, including boats, shall not be located within a mobile home park unless placed within an approved storage area designed for the collective placement of all such trailers, campers, boats, and other accessory buildings.

         (s)   Record keeping. Each mobile home park shall be provided with a custodian's office where each mobile home entering such park shall be assigned to a site, given a copy of the park rules and regulations, and registered according to the prescribed form. Such registration shall include the name and address of the owner and every occupant of such mobile home and the square feet of floor space contained in such mobile home. Such registration shall also include the license number of such mobile home and of the towing vehicle as well as the state issuing such licenses. The registration shall be signed by the owner or operator of the mobile home. No person shall furnish misinformation for purposes of registration. The registration records shall be neatly and securely maintained, and no registration shall be destroyed until six years have elapsed following the date of registration. The register shall be available at all times for inspection by the Village Manager or his or her designee.

         (t)   Certificate of title. No mobile home shall be admitted to a mobile home park if it does not display, in accordance with Section 3-120 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, Approved July 1, 1970, as amended, a display certificate of title. No mobile home park operator shall admit a mobile home that does not display proper certificate of title.

         (u)   Landlord and Tenant Act. Prior to the placement of a mobile home in a mobile home park, and upon the renewal of the mobile home site lease, the owner of the mobile home park shall provide for each mobile home in the mobile home park a current copy of the State Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act.

         (v)   Removal of tongue, hitch and wheels. Upon the placement of a mobile home within a mobile home park, the owner of such mobile home shall remove from the mobile home the tongue, hitch, and wheels.

         (w)   Lease restrictions. All leases for each mobile home site shall be for not less than one year in duration.

         (x)   Permits required. In addition to the approval of a planned unit development with special use permits, the owner of a mobile home park shall obtain or cause to be obtained the following:

            1.   A building permit for all structures, permanent facilities, mobile home stands and accessory structures;

            2.   Individual occupancy permits for all mobile homes upon initial placement of the mobile home on the mobile home site, any subsequent relocation of the mobile home within the mobile home park, or any subsequent re-occupancy of the mobile home;

            3.   A disconnect permit for any mobile home relocated within a mobile home park or removed from a mobile home park; and

            4.   License fees. In addition to the application fee, the licensee shall pay to the village on or before January 1 of each year an annual license fee as follows:

 

 

            5.   Any license grantee hereunder shall be subject to revocation or suspension by the village, provided, however, that the village shall first serve or cause to be served on the licensee a written notice in which shall be specified the way or ways in which the licensee has failed to comply with the regulations herein. The village shall require the licensee to remove or abate the nuisance or unsanitary or objectionable condition specified in the notice within ten days.

         (y)   Street lights. Street lights, parkway trees, and other non-roadway improvements shall be provided as required in Chapter 158.

      (14)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises;

      (2)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements:

      (1)   Lot area. The minimum lot areas shall apply within the district:

         (a)   For single family detached dwelling units there shall be not less than 8,000 square feet;

         (b)   For townhomes/attached residential dwelling units there shall be a minimum lot area of not less than the following:

 

 

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 50 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 70 feet.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 80 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the R-7 District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 40 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 3-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 25 feet from the property line;

         (b)   1.   Townhomes/attached residential side yards shall be not less than 20 feet from the property line and interior sides shall not be required;

            2.   Multiple family side yards shall not be less than 20 feet from the property line;

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than 25 feet from the property line;

         (d)   Minimum building separations, townhomes/attached residential:

            1.   Front to front, rear to rear or front to rear shall be not less than 50 feet;

            2.   End to end (side to side) shall be not less than 20 feet;

            3.   Front to end, rear to end shall be not less than 35 feet;

            4.   Corner to corner (point to point) shall be not less than 35 feet;

         (e)   Minimum building separations, multiple family residential:

            1.   Front to front, rear to rear or front to rear shall be not less than 50 feet;

            2.   End to end (side to side) shall be not less than 30 feet;

            3.   Front to end, rear to end shall be not less than 35 feet;

            4.   Corner to corner (point to point) shall be not less than 35 feet;

         (f)   Minimum contiguous area shall be not less than 15 acres.

      (7)   Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the Floor area ratio for each lot shall not exceed sixty-five tenths (0.65).

      (8)   Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (9)   Minimum Landscape Coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15- 05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2- 1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11- 0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)

   (A)   Intent and purpose. The R-5A District is intended to reflect the historic development patterns of the older areas within the community. The district allows for the smaller lot sizes and setbacks prevalent when the homes were built. The purpose of the R-5A district is to encourage investment in older subdivisions. Corner lots sharing rear lot lines, as defined above, shall be treated as interior lots for the purpose of locating accessory structures, provided, however, that the corner side yard is enclosed by a fence not less than four feet in height.

   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the R-5A district:

      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;

      (2)   [Reserved];

      (3)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;

      (4)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;

      (5)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;

      (6)   Signs, as regulated in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;

      (7)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter;

      (8)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

      (9)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities"; and

      (10)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity.

   (C)   Special uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the R-5 District:

      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;

      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;

      (3)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;

      (4)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;

      (5)   Public service uses, including:

         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs;

         (b)   Police, fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency;

         (c)   Telephone exchange facilities; and

         (d)   Electric substations and booster stations.

      (6)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;

      (7)   Planned residential or institutional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas;

      (8)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021); and

      (9)   Group care home, as defined herein.

   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.

   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:

      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020);

      (2)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;

      (3)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.

   (F)   Site and structure requirements.

      (1)   Lot area. The minimum area for each lot shall be not less than 6,000 square feet (0.13 acres).

      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 60 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 80 feet.

      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 100 feet.

      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.

      (5)   Building height. No building within the R-5A District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.

      (6)   Setbacks.

         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 22 feet from the property line;

         (b)   Side yards, shall be not less than five feet from the property line. Corner lot side yards shall not be less than 20 feet; and

         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than 20 feet from the property line.

      (7)   Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the floor area ratio for each lot shall not exceed sixty-five tenths (0.65).

      (8)   Minimum dwelling unit size.

         (a)   Two bedrooms, 1,100 square feet;

         (b)   Three bedrooms, 1,200 square feet;

         (c)   Four bedrooms, 1,300 square feet.

      (9)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

      (10)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.

   (G)   The only territories that can be zoned to the R-5A district are those territories where more than 75% of the dwelling units were built prior to 1975.

(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15- 05; Am. Ord. 05-0313, passed 2- 1-06; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09- 0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)