The jurisdiction of this ordinance shall include all lands and waters within the corporate limits of the village.

2.21

Principal uses. Only those principal uses specified for a district or on a planned development plat, their essential services, and the following uses shall be permitted in that district.

2.22

Accessory uses and structures are permitted in any district, but not until their principal structure is present or under construction. [The term] "accessory uses and structures" should include "dish-type satellite signal-receiving antennas," also referred to as "earth stations" or "ground stations," meaning one or a combination of two or more of the following:

a.

A signal-receiving device (antenna, dish antenna, or dish-type antenna), the purpose of which is to receive communication or other signals from satellites in earth's orbit or other extraterrestrial sources.

b.

A low-noise amplifier which is situated at the focal point of the receiving component and the purpose of which is to magnify, store, transfer and/or transmit electronic or light signals.

c.

A coaxial cable, the purpose of which is to carry or transmit said signals to a receiver.

2.23

Conditional uses and their accessory uses are permitted in districts as specified, but only according to the conditional use procedure in section 9.2. Also any development within 500 feet of the existing or proposed rights-of-way of freeways, expressways, interstate and controlled-access trafficways and within 1,500 feet of their existing or proposed interchange or turning lane rights-of-way shall be deemed to be conditional uses. such development shall be specifically reviewed by the village planning commission as provided in section 9.2.

2.24

Unclassified or unspecified uses. In case of uncertainty where the zoning inspector is unable to determine literally whether a use is permitted as a principal or accessory use, he shall apply to the board of zoning appeals for an interpretation.

2.25

Temporary uses, such as real estate sales field offices or shelters for materials and equipment being used in the construction of a permanent structure, are permitted while sales or construction are in progress.

2.26

Livestock, poultry, fowl shall not be located, stored or permitted to graze within the corporate limits unless as otherwise provided in this ordinance.

2.27

Performance standards listed in article 7 [of this ordinance] shall apply to all uses in all districts.

(Ord. of 6-17-1985)

2.31

Soil conditions. No land shall be used or structure erected where the land is held unsuitable for such use or structure by the village planning commission by reason of flooding, concentrated runoff, inadequate drainage, adverse soil or rock formation, unfavorable topography, low percolation rate or bearing strength, erosion susceptibility, or any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety, prosperity, aesthetics, and general welfare of this community. The village planning commission, in applying the provisions of this article, shall in writing recite the particular facts upon which it bases its conclusion that the land is not suitable for certain uses. The applicant shall have an opportunity to present evidence contesting such unsuitability if he so desires. Thereafter the village planning commission may affirm, modify, or withdraw its determination of unsuitability.

2.32

All lots shall abut upon a public street with at least 30 feet of frontage unless a variance or planned development project is approved.

2.33

Only one principal structure shall be located, erected, or moved onto any lot of record.

2.34

No zoning permit shall be issued for a lot which abuts a public street dedicated to only a portion of its proposed width and located on that side thereof from which the required dedication has not been secured.

2.35

Private sewer and water. In districts where public sewer-age service is not available, the width and area of all lots shall be sufficient to permit the use of an on-site sewage disposal system designed in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health. In any district where a public water service or public sewerage service is not available, the lot width and area shall be for single-family dwellings no less than 100 feet and no less than 20,000 square feet, respectively.

2.36

Reduction of joint use. No lot, yard, parking area, building area, or other space shall be reduced in area or dimension so as not to meet the provisions of this ordinance. No part of any lot, yard, parking area, or other space required for a structure or use shall be used for any other structure or use.

The planning commission and the village board shall continuously develop their comprehensive plan including their planning policies to guide future decisions. All comprehensive plan elements, in whatever degree of detail they may embody, shall provide the basis for approval of all development under this [zoning ordinance], and no development shall be approved under this zoning ordinance which is in conflict with any comprehensive plan element.

2.51

Height. The district height limitations stipulated elsewhere in this ordinance may be exceeded, but such modification shall be in accord with the following:

a.

Architectural projections, such as spires, belfries, parapet walls, cupolas, domes, flues, and chimneys are exempt from the height limitations of this ordinance.

b.

Special structures, such as elevator penthouses, gas tanks, grain elevators, scenery lofts, radio and television receiving antennas, manufacturing equipment and necessary mechanical appurtenances, cooling towers, fire towers, substations, and smokestacks, are exempt from the height limitations of this ordinance.

c.

Essential services, such as utilities, water towers, electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt from the height limitations of this ordinance.

d.

Communication structures, such as radio and television transmission and relay towers, aerials, and observation towers, shall not exceed in height three times their distance from the nearest lot line.

e.

Public or semipublic facilities, such as schools, churches, hospitals, monuments, sanitariums, libraries, governmental offices, and stations, may be erected to a height of 60 feet, provided all required years are increased not less than one foot for each foot the structure exceeds the district's maximum height requirement.

2.52

Yards. The yard requirements stipulated elsewhere in this ordinance may be modified as follows:

a.

Uncovered stairs, landings, and fire escapes may project into any yard, but not to exceed six feet and not closer than three feet to any lot line.

b.

Architectural projections, such as chimneys, flues, sills, eaves, belt courses, and ornaments, may project into any required yards, but such projection shall not exceed 3.5 feet.

c.

Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts but shall not in any case be permitted in front yards nor exceed a height of six feet; shall not exceed a height of four feet in the street yard; and shall not be closer than two feet to any public right-of-way.

d.

Security fences are permitted on the property lines in all districts but shall not exceed ten feet in height and shall be of an open type similar to woven-wire or wrought-iron fencing.

e.

Accessory uses and detached structures are permitted in the rear and side yards only; they shall not be closer than ten feet to the principal structure, shall not exceed 15 feet in height, shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the rear and side yard areas, and shall not be closer than five feet to any lot line. The distance between an accessory and principal structure shall be determined by measuring the shortest distance between the structures. The distance between an accessory structure and a lot line shall be determined by measuring the shortest distance between the accessory structure and the lot line extended vertically.

f.

Essential services, such as electric power and communication transmission lines and utilities are exempt from the yard and distance requirements of this ordinance.

g.

Landscaping and vegetation are exempt from the yard requirements of this ordinance.

h.

No dish-type satellite signal-receiving antennas shall be constructed upon the rooftop of any garage, residential dwelling, church, apartment building, hospital or any other commercial building. Such antennas shall not exceed a grade height of 15 feet.

2.53

Additions. Additions in the front yard of existing structures shall not project beyond the average of the existing front yards on the abutting lots or parcels. Such additions shall not be enclosed structures.

2.54

Average front yards. The required front yards may be decreased in any residential or business districts to the average of the existing front yards of the abutting structures on each side, but in no case less than 15 feet in any residential district and five feet in any business district.

2.55

Noise. Sirens, whistles, and bells which are maintained and utilized solely to serve a public purpose are exempt from the sound level standards of this ordinance.

2.56

Use. Agriculture is permitted in all districts until replaced by permitted uses.

(Ord. of 6-17-1985; Ord. of 4-21-1986; Ord. of 1-2-1996, § 1; Ord. No. 01-06-03, § 1, 1-6-2003)