The R5 Multiple-Family Residence District is intended to provide regulations which will allow for the development and maintenance of multiple-family developments within the Village. The standards have been drawn, in part, from the existing R4 District regulations and are designed to encourage the employment of modern, efficient land planning techniques.
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-6-84.)

Permitted uses shall be as follows:

(a)

Parks and playgrounds (noncommercial);

(b)

Accessory uses to the permitted uses provided in this section, including, but not limited to:

(1)

Off-street parking;

(2)

Signs, as regulated in Chapter 1272; and

(3)

Storage sheds.

(c)

Home occupations, as regulated in Chapter 1232; and

(d)

Uses not explicitly enumerated in this section as permitted uses, but closely similar thereto, provided that such uses are not explicitly mentioned as permitted or special uses elsewhere in this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-6-84; Ord. 689. Passed 10-28-86.)

Special uses shall be as follows:

(a)

Mobile home parks, but only as a planned unit development and located on a lot not less than twenty (20) acres in area and subject to the regulations provided herein;

(b)

Business uses as permitted in the B1 Local Shopping District, but only as part of a planned unit development and provided that such use does not constitute more than ten (10) percent of the gross land area or twenty percent of the gross floor area of such planned unit development;

(c)

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:

(1)

Electric distribution centers;

(2)

Fire stations;

(3)

Gas regulator stations;

(4)

Police stations;

(5)

Radio and television towers and antennae;

(6)

Railroad rights-of-way and passenger stations;

(7)

Transit and public transportation facilities, including passenger shelters;

(8)

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

(9)

Water filtration plants, sewage treatment facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs, towers and sanitary storm sewer lift stations, public or community.

(d)

Multifamily dwellings, but only as a planned development, as per Chapter 1266, and located on a lot with one (1) or more principal detached dwellings initially under unified ownership or control; and

(e)

Accessory uses to the special uses provided in subsections (a) through (c) hereof, including, but not limited to:

(1)

Off-street parking and off-street loading as regulated in Chapter 1270; and

(2)

Signs as regulated in Chapter 1272.
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-6-84; Ord. 689. Passed 10-28-86.)

(a)

Density. The base density for all types of multifamily developments within the R5 Multiple-Family Residence District is four (4) units per acre. A development may be spread across the entire site, or be clustered on one (1) portion of the site, leaving the remainder of the site for open land uses.

Additional density on a site is permitted if the development meets the following standards:

(b)

Lot Width. Lot widths shall be not less than ninety (90) feet, and, on corner lots, not less than one hundred (100) feet.

(c)

Building Height. There is no limitation on building height for multifamily developments.

(d)

Floor Area Ratio. For nonresidential permitted and special uses, floor area ratios shall be not more than two-tenths (0.2).

(e)

Rescinded.

(f)

Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in Chapter 1270.

(g)

Yard Depths. Yard depths shall be as follows:

(1)

Front, not less than thirty (30) feet;

(2)

Side, as follows:

A.

Interior, not less than twelve (12) feet; and

B.

Adjoining a street, not less than thirty (30) feet; and

(3)

Rear, not less than thirty (30) feet.

(h)

Spacing Between Buildings. Spacing between buildings shall be as follows:

(1)

The minimum spacing between buildings shall be twenty-four (24) feet for a building of three (3) stories or less.

(2)

For each additional story, the minimum spacing between buildings shall be increased by ten (10) feet.

(3)

A wall of a detached building forming the end of a court shall be not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest wall of a building forming the sides of the court, and a building forming the end of the court may be attached to one or both of the buildings forming the sides of the court, provided the distance between facing walls of the buildings forming the sides of the court is not less than the applicable requirements set forth in this section.

(4)

Where buildings are not parallel to each other, the required spacing shall be measured at the midpoint of the distance along which the buildings face each other. However, the spacing between the buildings at the narrowest point shall, in no event, be less than one-half (½) the required distance.

(Ord. 605. Passed 3-6-84; Ord. 1061. Passed 8-8-95.)

(a)

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

(b)

Maximum Density of Units per Acre. The total density of any mobile home park shall not exceed seven (7) units per acre.

(c)

Minimum Mobile Home Site. The minimum area for each mobile home space shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet. Not more than one (1) mobile home shall be placed on a mobile home site.

(1)

Width. The minimum width for each mobile home site shall not be less than fifty (50) feet, and, on corner lots, not less than sixty (60) feet.

(2)

Yard depth. Yard depth shall be as follows:

A.

Front, not less than thirty (30) feet (see Section 1232.04(b));

B.

Side, as follows:

1.

Residential uses, not less than ten (10) feet in width on each side; and

2.

Nonresidential uses, two (2) side yards, each not less than twenty (20) feet each, except that a side yard adjoining a street shall be not less than thirty (30) feet; and

C.

Rear, not less than twenty (20) feet.

(d)

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)

Placements. The mobile home stand shall be so placed as to provide for the practical placement on 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 in 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 anticipated, including mobile home appurtenant structures or appendages.

(3)

Location. The location of each mobile home stand shall at such elevation, distance and angle in relation to the access 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 of concrete.

(5)

Gradient. There shall be a minimum of two (2) percent longitudinal and adequate crown for cross gradient and surface drainage.

(e)

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.

(f)

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 such anchoring shall themselves be anchored in concrete. No anchoring cable shall extend beyond the outside perimeter of the mobile home. The owner of a mobile home shall be responsible for ensuring that such mobile home is so anchored.

(g)

Streets and Walks. The construction of all streets shall conform to the standards and specifications of the Village, as required in Chapter 1222. 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 specifications of the Village, as provided in Chapter 1024. 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.

(h)

Public Utilities. All utilities shall be located underground as required in Chapter 1218. Each mobile home shall be connected to public water and sewer facilities and natural gas lines. Gas storage tanks, including propane, shall not be permitted.

(i)

Recreational Areas. As a condition of approval of any mobile home park hereinafter constructed in the Village, the owner of such mobile home park shall set aside a minimum of ten (10) percent of the gross acreage of the mobile home park to be used exclusively for recreational purposes, and, in addition thereto, shall score a minimum of ten (10) points for the development of the following recreational facilities, in conformity with the standards and specifications of the Village for recreational and leisure services:

(j)

Off—Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in Chapter 1270.

(k)

Building Height. Building height shall be as follows:

(1)

Mobile homes, not more than one (1) story; and

(2)

Nonresidential permitted and special uses, not more than forty (40) feet.

(l)

Usable Floor Area. Each mobile home shall have a minimum usable floor area of not less than nine hundred fifty (950) square feet.

(m)

Floor Area Ratio. Floor area ratio shall be as follows:

(1)

Mobile homes, not applicable; and

(2)

Nonresidential permitted and special uses, not more than two-tenths (0.2).

(n)

Additions to Mobile Homes. No permanent or semipermanent structure shall be affixed to any mobile home, except for a canopy or awning, garage, carport or other structure designed for use with a mobile home. The site coverage of a mobile home, together with any expansion or accessory structure permitted thereto by this chapter, shall not exceed thirty percent of the total mobile home site area.

(o)

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 approved mobile home parks.

(p)

Fire Extinguishers. Every mobile home shall be equipped with one two and one-half pound fire extinguisher, type A, BC, 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 extinguisher is so placed and operational at all times.

(q)

Dependent Mobile Homes; Trailers. In no event shall a dependent mobile home or non-permanent shelter or other vehicle designed or used 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 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 and other accessory vehicles.

(r)

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 finish misinformation for purposes of registration. The registration records shall be neatly and securely maintained, and no registration records shall be destroyed until six (6) 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.

(s)

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 have such proper display certificate of title.

(t)

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 Illinois Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act.

(u)

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.

(v)

Lease Restriction. All leases for each mobile home park shall be for not less than one (1) year in duration.

(w)

Permits Required.

(1)

In addition to the approval of a planned unit development, the owner of a mobile home park shall obtain or cause to be obtained the following:

A.

A building permit for all structures, permanent facilities, mobile home stands and accessory structures, as provided in Chapter 1440;

B.

Individual occupancy permits for all mobile homes upon initial placement and any subsequent relocation within the mobile home park, as provided in Chapter 1466;

C.

A disconnect permit for any mobile home relocated within a mobile home park or removed from a mobile home park as provided in Chapter 1440;

D.

An annual occupancy permit for any rental unit located within a mobile home park as provided in Chapter 1464;

E.

An annual occupancy permit for all common areas and community facilities within the mobile home park, as provided in Chapter 1468;

F.

A general business license, as provided in Chapter 804.

(2)

Prior to the sale of any mobile home within a mobile home park, an inspection of the mobile home shall be made, as provided in Chapter 1466.

(3)

Prior to the sale of a mobile home park, an inspection of the park shall be made, as provided in Chapter 1466.

(x)

Street Lights. Street lights, parkway trees and other nonroadway improvements shall be provided as required in Section 1218-06(c).
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-6-84.)

(a)

Multifamily developments and mobile home park developments shall be processed according to the planned unit development requirements of the Village.

(b)

The required setbacks of the R5 District may be varied for planned unit developments upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the approval of the Board of Trustees.
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-6-84.)

(a)

Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.

(b)

Whoever violates Section 1245-05(r), with respect to furnishing misinformation for purposes of registration, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(c)

Whoever violates Section 1245-05(s), with respect to admitting a mobile home without a proper display certificate of title, is guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-36-84.)