The R-5A Single-Family Residence District is intended to provide for single family residential development on small scale lots with a full range of urban services in existing developed areas of the village.

(Ord. No. 98-23, § 1, 3-24-98)

10A.2.1. Single family residences.

10A.2.2. Parks, playgrounds and other open spaces owned by public agencies.

10A.2.3. Accessory uses, subject to the provisions of Article Four.

10A.2.4. Off-street parking facilities as required or permitted by Article Nineteen.

(Ord. No. 98-23, § 1, 3-24-98)

Upon recommendation by the planning and zoning commission, after public hearing on a petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth 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-5A Single-Family Residence District.

10A.3.1. Any public building erected or leased by any department of a municipality, county, state or federal government;

10A.3.2. Day care center, operated by a not-for-profit group, as an accessory use, in a house or worship or public building.

(Ord. No. 98-23, § 1, 3-24-98)

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

10A.4.1.1. An area of not less than 5,500 square feet;

10A.4.1.2. A minimum lot width of not less than 50 feet;

10A.4.1.3. A floor area ratio of not more than 0.6;

(Ord. No. 98-23, § 1, 3-24-98)

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

(Ord. No. 98-23, § 1, 3-24-98)

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:

10A.6.1. For a single family dwelling:

10A.6.1.1. A front yard of not less than 15 feet;

10A.6.1.2. A side yard of not less than five feet;

10A.6.1.3. A rear yard of not less than 20 feet;

10A.6.1.4. A side yard of not less than 15 feet on each side of a building adjacent to a road right-of-way;

10A.6.2. For all other uses:

10A.6.2.1. A front yard of not less than 65 feet;

10A.6.2.2. A side yard of not less than 25 feet;

10A.6.2.3. A rear yard of not less than 50 feet, or 20 percent of the depth of the lot, whichever is greater.

(Ord. No. 98-23, § 1, 3-24-98)

10A.7.1. Signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Vernon Hills Sign Control Ordinance;

10A.7.2. Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required in Article Nineteen.

(Ord. No. 98-23, § 1, 3-24-98)