This subchapter establishes lot and structure requirements and design/operational standards for specific, potentially troublesome, structures and uses. These regulations apply in every zoning district where the specific structure or use is permitted or allowed by special use permit; but if more stringent regulations are applicable in any particular district, those regulations shall prevail.

(1994 Code, § 40-7-1)

   (A)   Farm animals. No barn, stable, shed or other structure intended to shelter farm animals shall be erected closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200 feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. Similarly, fences shall be erected or other means shall be taken to prevent farm animals from approaching closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200 feet to any lot line or residential property, whichever distance is greater.

   (B)   Farm equipment/commodities. No agricultural equipment or commodities (including, but not limited to, baled crops, fertilizer, pesticides/herbicides) shall be stored outdoors closer than 300 feet to any existing dwelling or closer than 200 feet to any lot line of residential property, whichever distance is greater. If the equipment/commodities are stored within a completely enclosed structure, the structure shall be located at least 100 feet from any lot line of residential property.

   (C)   Barbed wire/electrical fences. See § 155.122(A) below.

(1994 Code, § 40-7-2)

   (A)   No barbed wire or electrically-charged fence shall be erected or maintained anywhere in the village, except in the Conservation District by special use permit.

   (B)   No fence, wall or other obstruction shall be erected within any public right-of-way, except by written permission of the Zoning Administrator.

   (C)   No fence, wall or other obstruction shall be erected in violation of the State Drainage Code (ILCS Ch. 70, Act 605, §§ 2-1 through 2-12, as amended from time to time).

(1994 Code, § 40-7-3)

   (A)   A HOME OCCUPATION means any business, profession or occupation conducted for gain or support entirely within any dwelling or on any residential premises.

   (B)   Within the village every home occupation shall be considered a special use.

   (C)   No home occupation shall be established or conducted except in conformity with the following regulations.

      (1)   Floor space. The total area devoted to a home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling, or 300 square feet, whichever is less.

      (2)   Dwelling alterations. In any residential district, a dwelling shall not be altered to accommodate a home occupation in such a way as to materially change the residential character of the building.

      (3)   Outdoor storage. In any residential district, unenclosed storage of equipment of materials used in connection with a home occupation is prohibited.

      (4)   Nuisances. A home occupation shall not generate any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or electrical interference noticeable at or beyond the lot lines.

(1994 Code, § 40-7-4)

   (A)   The lot on which any nursing home is situated shall have a minimum width and depth of 200 feet, and a minimum area of two acres.

   (B)   The principal building of any nursing home shall be located at least 25 feet from all lot lines.

(1994 Code, § 40-7-6)

   The regulations of this section do not apply to recreational vehicles parked in a permitted travel trailer park or on a permitted recreational vehicles sales lot.

   (A)   Not more than two recreational vehicles shall be parked on any lot. They shall not be parked on a street.

   (B)   No recreational vehicle shall be used as a dwelling.

   (C)   No recreational vehicle shall be used as an office or for any other commercial purpose.

   (D)   Recreational vehicles shall be required to have setbacks as required for accessory buildings.

(1994 Code, § 40-7-7)

   All gasoline pumps and other service facilities shall be located at least 25 feet from any street right-of-way line, side lot line or rear lot line. Every access way shall be located at least 200 feet from the principal building of any fire station, school, public library, church, park or playground, and at least 30 feet from any intersection of public streets.

(1994 Code, § 40-7-8)

   See Building Code, Chapter 150.

(1994 Code, § 40-7-9)

   Every electrical substation, gas, regulator station, telephone exchange facility, private sewage treatment plant, private water storage facility or similar facility shall be deemed a special use, and shall conform to the following regulations:

   (A)   Every lot on which any facility is situated shall meet the minimum area and dimensions requirements of the district in which it is located. Every part of any facility shall be located at least 25 feet from all lot lines, or shall meet the district setback requirements, whichever is greater;

   (B)   In any residential district, every facility shall be designed, constructed and operated so that it is compatible with the residential character to the area; and

   (C)   Screening at least ten feet in height and of sufficient density to block the view from adjacent property shall be installed around every facility. Furthermore, if the Administrator determines that the facility poses a safety hazard (for example, if there are exposed transformers), he or she shall require that a secure fence at least ten feet in height be installed behind the planting screen.

(1994 Code, § 40-7-10)