The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of commercial equestrian district zones within the village and to specify those circumstances and conditions under which commercial equestrian district zoned facilities, buildings, structures and uses may be maintained. (Ord. 89-13, 5-16-1989)

Those uses permitted in a W1 district.

Commercial stables pursuant to the provisions of section 10-10-4 of this chapter.

Equestrian activities of the United States Pony Club and its local affiliates.

Equestrian shows and events including horse trials, hunter trials and hunter pace activities, schooling shows, and the Dunham Woods annual fall horse show. (Ord. 89-13, 5-16-1989)

The following are allowable special uses:

Buildings and structures used for municipal, civic or community purposes, including, but not limited to, fire and police stations.

Chainlink fencing, fences over six feet (6') in height and fencing which includes barbed wire or concertina strands on top of fences and on a lot or parcel deemed to be a hazardous use.

Special events. Special events such as equine shows, exhibitions and contests to be conducted within or upon premises used for commercial stable or premises zoned as a commercial equestrian district shall be granted upon application for a temporary special use permit being made to the zoning board of appeals containing the following information:

   A.   A survey or legal description of the property to be used, rented or leased for the temporary use, including all information necessary to accurately portray the property.

   B.   A description of the proposed use.

   C.   Sufficient information to determine the yard requirements, sanitary facilities and availability of parking space to service the proposed temporary use.

   D.   In addition to the above, the special event shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:

      1.   No permanent lighting shall be installed, provided temporary lighting may be installed providing it is removed after the event.

      2.   No permanent structures are to be erected, provided temporary storage for each horse shall be provided. Said storage may be temporary tents erected not more than two (2) weeks before the event with each tent's capacity not to exceed eighty (80) horses.

      3.   Use is to be confined to the dates specified by the zoning board of appeals.

      4.   Hours of operation are to be confined to the times specified by the zoning board of appeals, and in no event shall be permitted later than ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. during the term.

      5.   The site is to be cleared of all debris at the end of each day and cleared of all temporary structures within seven (7) days after the closing event. A cash bond for a minimum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) is to be posted with the village to assure that the premises will be cleared of all debris during and after the event.

      6.   A proper certificate or policy of public liability and dramshop insurance, if alcoholic beverages are to be served, be filed with the village not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the event.

      7.   Adequate parking shall be made available at the operator's expense for the facilities. It shall be the responsibility of the operators to guide traffic to these areas and provide traffic controllers if, in the opinion of the zoning board of appeals, they are necessary. Control plans shall be submitted to the zoning board of appeals and the police chief upon application hereunder. (Ord. 10-08, 6-15-2010; amd. Ord. 12-14, 7-17-2012)

   A.   Lot Area And Location: A commercial stable and corral and other equestrian facilities shall be located on a lot which in area shall not be less than twenty (20) acres.

   B.   Number Of Horses/Ponies:

      1.   Outside: If any horses/ponies are kept outside of any building, the number of such horses/ponies that shall be allowed is one horse or pony per one acre of contiguous property.

      2.   Inside: If all horses/ponies are kept inside a building, the number of horses/ponies shall be limited to the building capacity and capability to house, show and ride said horses or ponies. One stall shall be provided for each horse or pony. A stall shall be a minimum of twelve feet by twelve feet (12' x 12') provided the capacity of any building or buildings to keep horses or ponies shall not provide for more than forty five (45) stalls nor shall more than one hundred (100) horses/ponies be kept in any parcel hereinafter zoned in accordance with this title.

   C.   Parking:

      1.   Where horses/ponies are kept outside of any building, there shall be provided one parking space per two (2) horses or ponies, based upon the maximum horses or ponies allowed on the property.

      2.   Where horses/ponies are kept inside a building, there shall be provided one parking space per two (2) stalls.

   D.   Manure And Stockpiles: Manure piles and stockpiles of feed and bedding shall be placed at least two hundred feet (200') from the front lot line and seventy five feet (75') from the side and rear lot lines. Manure piles shall be disbursed or removed in accordance with the requirements of the village.

   E.   Yards:

      1.   Front Yard: Not less than one hundred feet (100') in depth.

      2.   Side Yards: Two (2) side yards, each side yard shall be not less than one hundred feet (100') in width.

      3.   Rear Yard: Not less than one hundred feet (100') in depth. (Ord. 89-13, 5-16-1989)