The R-4 Single-Family Residence District is intended to provide for single-family residential development at a moderate density where a full range of urban services would be provided. The permitted uses, lot areas, setbacks and other requirements, are designed to encourage quality residential areas in developing portions of the village in character with contemporary standards.

9.2.1. Single-family dwellings.

9.2.2. Houses of worship, convents, rectories, parsonages, parish houses and monasteries, including nursery schools sponsored by and operated within the sponsor's buildings.

9.2.3. Parks, playgrounds and forest preserves owned by public agencies.

9.2.4. Accessory uses, subject to the provisions of Article Four.

9.2.5. Off-street parking facilities, as required or permitted by Article Nineteen.

(Ord. No. 2012-036, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-12)

Upon recommendation by the planning and zoning commission, after public hearing on a petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth for hearing in section 21.6 of this ordinance, the corporate authorities of the village may, by special use permit, allow the following uses in the R-4 Single-Family District:

9.3.1. Any public building erected or leased by any department of a municipality, county, state or federal government;

9.3.2. Day care center, operated by a not-for-profit group, as an accessory use, in a house of worship or public building;

9.3.3. Radio tower, if erected prior to July 16, 1991.

(Ord. No. 91-43, § III, 7-16-91; Ord. No. 2012-036, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-12)

Except as provided in Article Four, every lot or tract of land upon which a building is erected or maintained shall have:

9.4.1. For a single-family dwelling:

9.4.1.1. An area of not less than 9,000 square feet;

9.4.1.2. A minimum width of not less than 70 feet; and

9.4.1.3. A floor area ratio of not more than 0.30.

9.4.2. For all other uses:

9.4.2.1. An area of not less than two acres; and

9.4.2.2. A minimum width of not less than 200 feet.

No building hereinafter erected shall exceed three stories nor shall it exceed 35 feet, except as provided in Article Four.

Except as provided in Article Four, no building shall be erected or enlarged and no use shall be maintained unless the following yards are provided:

9.6.1. For a single-family dwelling:

9.6.1.1. A front yard of not less than 25 feet;

9.6.1.2. A side yard of not less than seven feet on each side of a building; and

9.6.1.3. A rear yard of not less than 35 feet or 20 percent of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater.

9.6.2. For all other uses:

9.6.2.1. A front yard of not less than 65 feet;

9.6.2.2. A side yard of not less than 25 feet on each side of the building; and

9.6.2.3. A rear yard of not less than 50 feet, or 20 percent of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater.

9.7.1. Signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Vernon Hills Sign Control Ordinance[, Chapter 19 of the Village Code].

9.7.2. Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required in Article Nineteen.