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Western Springs City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS

10-6-1: A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
Churches, synagogues and other places of religious worship, including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house.
Single-family detached dwellings. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001)
   B.   Conditional Uses:
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house in cases where said building or structure does not meet the minimum requirements of chapter 4, "Development Standards Of General Applicability", of this ordinance, this chapter, and chapter 11, "Floodplain And Storm Water Management", of this ordinance or where a use does not qualify as an accessory use of said church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Daycare centers.
Libraries, publicly owned not for profit.
Municipal utility and service uses including fire stations, police stations, waterworks, reservoir, pumping stations and filtration plants.
Planned developments.
Private utilities including substations, transmission facilities and related facilities and telecommunication towers, antennas, and personal wireless services facilities, but prohibiting transmitting or receiving telecommunication towers greater than forty five feet (45') in height, except for monopoles owned by a state, federal or local government body that are used primarily for governmental or public safety communications, provided that the monopole has a maximum height of one hundred feet (100') and conforms to the regulations set forth in chapter 4, part V of this ordinance.
Public parks and playgrounds.
Schools, public and private including elementary, junior high, and high schools, but excluding colleges, universities, and trade schools. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001; amd. Ord. 07-2432, 1-22-2007)
   C.   Minimum Lot Area:
      1.   Corner lots: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
      2.   Interior lots: Seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.
   D.   Minimum Lot Width:
      1.   Corner lots: Eighty feet (80').
      2.   Interior lots: Sixty feet (60').
   E.   Minimum Yard Requirements:
      1.   Front yard: Fifty feet (50'), provided that the front yard need not be any greater than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face.
      2.   Corner side yard: Fifteen feet (15'). (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
      3.   Interior side yard: For all lots, including corner lots, and reversed corner lots platted prior to October 1, 1999, the interior side yard shall be ten feet (10') or ten percent (10%) of the lot width, whichever is less. For interior lots only, the other yard shall be not less than ten feet (10') in width.
For reversed corner lots, platted after October 1, 1999, the corner side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') and not less than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face yet not be required to be greater than the required front yard setback of the district. (Ord. 99-2097, 9-27-1999)
      4.   Rear yard: Thirty five feet (35'). (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
   F.   Maximum Building Height: Thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is less. In no case shall building height exceed thirty eight feet (38') as measured from the sidewalk level, or its equivalent established grade, opposite the middle front of the building to the top of the highest gable. (Ord. 99-2082, 4-26-1999, eff. 8-1-1999)
   G.   Maximum Building Coverage: The surface coverage of all principal and enclosed buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the lot area. Notwithstanding the above, the maximum allowable building coverage shall be reduced by four hundred forty (440) square feet and said reduction shall be allocated for garage space, attached or detached, present or future. (Ord. 99-2081, 4-26-1999)
   H.   Floor Area, Gross (For Determining Allowable Area In One- And Two-Family Residential Districts): Except as hereinafter provided, the sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of all stories and partial stories of a building, or such area devoted to a specific use, measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2) buildings or uses. The application of the gross floor area regulations shall be in conformance with appendix B of this ordinance that is an integral part of this ordinance. (Ord. 99-2082, 4-26-1999, eff. 8-1-1999)
   I.   Maximum Lot Coverage: The maximum percentage of total lot coverage for a residential lot that is improved with a principal single- family residential structure and any other impervious surfaces, as defined in the term “Lot Coverage” at section 10-2-2 (Definitions) of this code, shall be fifty percent (50%). Lots less than nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be permitted to increase the overall lot coverage of impervious surfaces and permeable surfaces to a maximum of fifty-two percent (52%) by using permeable pavers and permeable base structures as denoted in the appendix of this ordinance. Lots greater than nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be permitted to increase the overall lot coverage of impervious surfaces and permeable surfaces to a maximum of fifty-four percent (54%) by using permeable pavers and permeable base structures as denoted in the appendix of this ordinance. For example, where existing lot coverage of impervious surfaces equals fifty percent (50%), a maximum of two percent (2%) or four percent (4%) of permeable surfaces may be installed depending on the square foot area of the lot. (Ord. 15-2794, 3-23-2015; amd. Ord. 21-3047, 6-28-2021)

10-6-2: R1 - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
Churches, synagogues and other places of religious worship, including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house.
Single-family detached dwellings. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001)
   B.   Conditional Uses:
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house in cases where said building or structure does not meet the minimum requirements of chapter 4, "Development Standards Of General Applicability", of this ordinance, this chapter, and chapter 11, "Floodplain And Stormwater Management", of this ordinance or where a use does not qualify as an accessory use of said church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Daycare centers.
Libraries, publicly owned not for profit.
Municipal utility and service uses including fire stations, police stations, waterworks, reservoir, pumping stations and filtration plants.
Planned developments.
Private utilities including substations, transmission facilities and related facilities and telecommunication towers, antennas, and personal wireless services facilities, but prohibiting transmitting or receiving telecommunication towers greater than forty five feet (45') in height.
Public parks and playgrounds.
Schools, public and private including elementary, junior high, and high schools, but excluding colleges, universities, and trade schools. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001; amd. Ord. 07-2432, 1-22-2007)
   C.   Minimum Lot Area: Six thousand two hundred (6,200) square feet.
   D.   Minimum Lot Width: Fifty feet (50'), except that lots platted after the effective date hereof shall be not less than sixty feet (60') in width.
   E.   Minimum Yard Requirements:
      1.   Front Yard: Fifty feet (50'), provided that the front yard need not be any greater than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face.
      2.   Corner Side Yard: Fifteen feet (15'). (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
      3.   Interior Side Yard: For all lots, including corner lots, and reversed corner lots platted prior to October 1, 1999, the interior side yard shall be ten feet (10') or ten percent (10%) of the lot width, whichever is less. For interior lots only, the other yard shall be not less than ten feet (10') in width.
For reversed corner lots, platted after October 1, 1999, the corner side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') and not less than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face yet not be required to be greater than the required front yard setback of the district. (Ord. 99-2097, 9-27-1999)
      4.   Rear Yard: Thirty feet (30'). (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
   F.   Maximum Building Height: Thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is less. In no case shall building height exceed thirty eight feet (38') as measured from the sidewalk level, or its equivalent established grade, opposite the middle front of the building to the top of the highest gable. (Ord. 99-2082, 4-26-1999, eff. 8-1-1999)
   G.   Maximum Building Coverage: The surface coverage of all principal and enclosed buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the lot area. Notwithstanding the above, the maximum allowable building coverage shall be reduced by four hundred forty (440) square feet and said reduction shall be allocated for garage space, attached or detached, present or future. (Ord. 99-2081, 4-26-1999)
   H.   Floor Area, Gross (For Determining Allowable Area In One- And Two-Family Residential Districts): Except as hereinafter provided, the sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of all stories and partial stories of a building, or such area devoted to a specific use, measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2) buildings or uses. The application of the gross floor area regulations shall be in conformance with appendix B of this ordinance that is an integral part of this ordinance. (Ord. 99-2082, 4-26-1999, eff. 8-1-1999)
   I.   Maximum Lot Coverage: The maximum percentage of total lot coverage for a residential lot that is improved with a principal single- family residential structure and any other impervious surfaces, as defined in the term “Lot Coverage” at section 10-2-2 (Definitions) of this code, shall be fifty percent (50%). Lots less than nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be permitted to increase the overall lot coverage of impervious surfaces and permeable surfaces to a maximum of fifty-two percent (52%) by using permeable pavers and permeable base structures as denoted in the appendix of this ordinance. Lots greater than nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be permitted to increase the overall lot coverage of impervious surfaces and permeable pavers and permeable base structures as denoted in the appendix of this ordinance. For example, where existing lot coverage of impervious surfaces equals fifty percent (50%), a maximum of two percent (2%) or four percent (4%) of permeable surfaces may be installed depending on the square foot area of the lot. (Ord. 15-2794, 3-23-2015; amd. Ord. 21-3047, 6-28-2021)

10-6-3: R2 - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
Churches, synagogues and other places of religious worship, including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house.
Single-family detached dwellings. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001)
   B.   Conditional Uses:
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house in cases where said building or structure does not meet the minimum requirements of chapter 4, "Development Standards Of General Applicability", of this ordinance, this chapter, and chapter 11, "Floodplain And Stormwater Management", of this ordinance or where a use does not qualify as an accessory use of said church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Daycare centers located in institutional buildings (e.g., churches, schools, etc.).
Libraries, publicly owned not for profit.
Municipal utility and service uses including fire stations, police stations, waterworks, reservoir, pumping stations and filtration plants.
Planned developments.
Private utilities including substations, transmission facilities and related facilities and telecommunication towers, antennas, and personal wireless services facilities, but prohibiting transmitting or receiving telecommunication towers greater than forty five feet (45') in height.
Public parks and playgrounds.
Public swimming pools and aquatic centers.
Schools, public and private including elementary, junior high, and high schools, but excluding colleges, universities, and trade schools. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001; amd. Ord. 07-2432, 1-22-2007)
   C.   Minimum Lot Area: Six thousand two hundred (6,200) square feet.
   D.   Minimum Lot Width: Fifty feet (50'), except that lots platted after the effective date hereof shall be not less than sixty feet (60') in width. (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
   E.   Minimum Yard Requirements:
      1.   Front Yard: Thirty feet (30'), provided that when a block is occupied by buildings which existed at the effective date hereof, the front yard setback for any new building shall be in conformity with the average front yard setback of existing buildings along the same block face, but need not exceed fifty feet (50'). (Ord. 97-2009, 5-27-1997)
      2.   Corner Side Yard: Fifteen feet (15'). (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
      3.   Interior Side Yard: For all lots, including corner lots, and reversed corner lots platted prior to October 1, 1999, the interior side yard shall be ten feet (10') or ten percent (10%) of the lot width, whichever is less. For interior lots only, the other yard shall be not less than ten feet (10') in width.
For reversed corner lots, platted after October 1, 1999, the corner side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') and not less than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face yet not be required to be greater than the required front yard setback of the district. (Ord. 99-2097, 9-27-1999)
      4.   Rear Yard: Thirty feet (30'). (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
   F.   Maximum Building Height: Thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is less. In no case shall building height exceed thirty eight feet (38') as measured from the sidewalk level, or its equivalent established grade, opposite the middle front of the building to the top of the highest gable. (Ord. 99-2082, 4-26-1999, eff. 8-1-1999)
   G.   Maximum Building Coverage: The surface coverage of all principal and enclosed buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the lot area. Notwithstanding the above, the maximum allowable building coverage shall be reduced by four hundred forty (440) square feet and said reduction shall be allocated for garage space, attached or detached, present or future. (Ord. 99-2081, 4-26-1999)
   H.   Floor Area, Gross (For Determining Allowable Area In One- And Two-Family Residential Districts): Except as hereinafter provided, the sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of all stories and partial stories of a building, or such area devoted to a specific use, measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2) buildings or uses. The application of the gross floor area regulations shall be in conformance with appendix B of this ordinance that is an integral part of this ordinance. (Ord. 99-2082, 4-26-1999, eff. 8-1-1999)
   I.   Maximum Lot Coverage: The maximum percentage of total lot coverage for a residential lot that is improved with a principal single- family residential structure and any other impervious surfaces, as defined in the term “Lot Coverage” at section 10-2-2 (Definitions) of this code, shall be fifty percent (50%). Lots less than nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be permitted to increase the overall lot coverage of imperious surfaces and permeable surfaces to a maximum of fifty-two percent (52%) by using permeable pavers and permeable base structures as denoted in the appendix of this ordinance. Lots greater than nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be permitted to increase the overall lot coverage of impervious surfaces and permeable surfaces to a maximum of fifty-four percent (54%) by using permeable pavers and permeable base structures as denoted in the appendix of this ordinance. For example, where existing lot coverage of impervious surfaces equals fifty percent (50%), a maximum of two percent (2%) or four percent (4%) of permeable surfaces may be installed depending on the square foot area of the lot. (Ord. 15-2794, 3-23-2015; amd. Ord. 21-3047, 6-28-2021)

10-6-4: R3 - TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
Churches, synagogues and other places of religious worship, including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house.
Single-family detached dwellings.
Two-family dwellings. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001)
   B.   Conditional Uses:
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house in cases where said building or structure does not meet the minimum requirements of chapter 4, "Development Standards Of General Applicability", of this ordinance, this chapter, and chapter 11, "Floodplain And Stormwater Management", of this ordinance or where a use does not qualify as an accessory use of said church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Daycare centers located in institutional buildings (e.g., churches, schools, etc.).
Libraries, publicly owned not for profit.
Municipal utility and service uses including fire stations, police stations, waterworks, reservoir, pumping stations and filtration plants.
Municipally owned parking lots, commuter or otherwise.
Planned developments.
Private utilities including substations, transmission facilities and related facilities and telecommunication towers, antennas, and personal wireless services facilities, but prohibiting transmitting or receiving telecommunication towers greater than forty five feet (45') in height.
Privately owned parking lots, provided that the parking lot is exclusively used in conjunction with an adjacent building located in the C1 village center commercial district as a convenience for patrons, employees, tenants and owners of the building. As a condition of the issuance of the conditional use permit, the property owner shall file with the office of the Cook County recorder of deeds a covenant against title to the commercial building and parking lot properties, which has been approved by the village attorney, requiring that title to said properties always be held by the same owner. A copy of the recorded covenant shall be filed with the village. The private parking lot shall not be operated as a commuter parking lot.
Professional offices, provided such offices are located in a building constructed as a single-family dwelling.
Public parks and playgrounds.
Public swimming pools and aquatic centers.
Schools, public and private including elementary, junior high, and high schools, but excluding colleges, universities, and trade schools. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001; amd. Ord. 03-2250, 7-14-2003; Ord. 07-2432, 1-22-2007)
   C.   Minimum Lot Area:
      1.   Single-family dwellings: Six thousand two hundred (6,200) square feet.
      2.   Two-family dwellings: Three thousand one hundred (3,100) square feet per dwelling unit.
   D.   Minimum Lot Width: Fifty feet (50'), except that lots platted after the effective date hereof shall be not less than sixty feet (60') in width.
   E.   Minimum Yard Requirements:
      1.   Front yard: Thirty feet (30'), provided that the front yard need not be any greater than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face.
      2.   Corner side yard: Fifteen feet (15'). (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
      3.   Interior side yard: For all lots, including corner lots, and reversed corner lots platted prior to October 1, 1999, the interior side yard shall be ten feet (10') or ten percent (10%) of the lot width, whichever is less. For interior lots only, the other yard shall be not less than ten feet (10') in width.
For reversed corner lots, platted after October 1, 1999, the corner side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') and not less than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face yet not be required to be greater than the required front yard setback of the district. (Ord. 99-2097, 9-27-1999)
      4.   Rear yard: Thirty feet (30'). (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
   F.   Maximum Building Height: Thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is less. In no case shall building height exceed thirty eight feet (38') as measured from the sidewalk level, or its equivalent established grade, opposite the middle front of the building to the top of the highest gable. (Ord. 99-2082, 4-26-1999, eff. 8-1-1999)
   G.   Maximum Building Coverage: The surface coverage of all principal and enclosed buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the lot area. Notwithstanding the above, the maximum allowable building coverage shall be reduced by four hundred forty (440) square feet and said reduction shall be allocated for garage space, attached or detached, present or future. (Ord. 99-2081, 4-26-1999)
   H.   Floor Area, Gross (For Determining Allowable Area In One- And Two-Family Residential Districts): Except as hereinafter provided, the sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of all stories and partial stories of a building, or such area devoted to a specific use, measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2) buildings or uses. The application of the gross floor area regulations shall be in conformance with appendix B that is an integral part of this ordinance. (Ord. 99-2082, 4-26-1999, eff. 8-1-1999)

10-6-5: R4 - MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
Churches, synagogues and other places of religious worship, including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house.
Multiple-family dwellings not exceeding six (6) dwelling units per building.
Two-family dwellings. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001)
   B.   Conditional Uses:
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship including any related parsonages, convents and retreat houses in cases where said building or structure does not meet the minimum requirements of chapter 4, "Development Standards Of General Applicability", of this ordinance, this chapter, and chapter 11, "Floodplain And Storm Water Management", of this ordinance or where a use does not qualify as an accessory use of said church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Libraries, publicly owned not for profit.
Municipal utility and service uses including fire stations, police stations, waterworks, reservoir, pumping stations and filtration plants.
Planned developments.
Private utilities including substations, transmission facilities and related facilities and telecommunication towers, antennas, and personal wireless services facilities, but prohibiting transmitting or receiving telecommunication towers greater than forty five feet (45') in height.
Public parks and playgrounds.
Schools, public and private including elementary, junior high, and high schools, but excluding colleges, universities, and trade schools. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001; amd. Ord. 07-2432, 1-22-2007)
   C.   Minimum Lot Area:
      1.   Two-family dwellings: Six thousand two hundred (6,200) square feet.
      2.   Multiple-family dwellings: Not less than three thousand six hundred thirty (3,630) square feet of lot area shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
   D.   Minimum Development Parcel Size: The net lot area of each multiple-family development site shall not be less than five (5) acres.
   E.   Minimum Lot Width: Fifty feet (50'), except that lots platted after the effective date hereof shall be not less than sixty feet (60') in width.
   F.   Minimum Yard Requirements:
      1.   Front yard: Twenty five feet (25').
      2.   Corner side yard: Twenty five feet (25').
      3.   Interior side yard: Thirty feet (30').
      4.   Rear yard: Thirty feet (30').
   G.   Maximum Building Height:
      1.   Two-Family Dwellings: Thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is less.
      2.   Multiple-Family Dwellings: Multiple-family dwellings not exceeding six (6) dwelling units per building: forty feet (40') or three (3) stories, whichever is less.
   H.   Maximum Building Coverage: The surface coverage of all principal and accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the lot area.
   I.   Minimum Floor Area - Multiple-Family Dwellings: The minimum floor area for multiple-family dwelling units is set forth below:
      1.   Studio units: Six hundred fifty (650) square feet.
      2.   One bedroom units: Eight hundred (800) square feet.
      3.   Two bedroom units: One thousand (1,000) square feet.
      4.   Three bedroom units: One thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)

10-6-6: RB - RESIDENTIAL BUFFER DISTRICT:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
Churches, synagogues and other places of religious worship, including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house.
Single-family detached dwellings.
Two-family dwellings.
   B.   Conditional Uses:
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house in cases where said building or structure does not meet the minimum requirements of chapter 4, "Development Standards Of General Applicability", of this ordinance, this chapter, and chapter 11, "Floodplain And Storm Water Management", of this ordinance or where a use does not qualify as an accessory use of said church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Professional offices, in an existing single-family structure, or in a new structure intended for office occupancy provided that the principal structure and any accessory structures shall be designed in a traditional detached residential style. The facade of any new principal structure, visible from adjoining street(s) and yard(s) shall provide common doorways, windows, rooflines, and other features typical to a detached residential architectural style. (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001)
   C.   Minimum Lot Area:
      1.   Single-family dwellings: Six thousand two hundred (6,200) square feet.
      2.   Two-family dwellings: Three thousand one hundred (3,100) square feet per dwelling unit.
   D.   Minimum Lot Width: Fifty feet (50'), except that lots platted after the effective date hereof shall be not less than sixty feet (60') in width.
   E.   Minimum Yard Requirements:
      1.   Front yard: Thirty feet (30'), provided that the front yard need not be any greater than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face.
      2.   Corner side yard: Fifteen feet (15').
      3.   Interior side yard: For all lots, including corner lots, and reversed corner lots platted prior to October 1, 1999, the interior side yard shall be ten feet (10') or ten percent (10%) of the lot width, whichever is less. For interior lots, the other yard shall be not less than ten feet (10') in width.
For reversed corner lots, platted after October 1, 1999, the corner side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') and not less than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face yet not be required to be greater than the required front yard setback of the district.
      4.   Rear yard: Thirty feet (30').
   F.   Maximum Building Height: Thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is less. In no case shall building height exceed thirty eight feet (38') as measured from the sidewalk level, or its equivalent established grade, opposite the middle front of the building to the top of the highest gable.
   G.   Maximum Building Coverage: The surface coverage of all principal and enclosed buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the lot area. Notwithstanding the above, the maximum allowable building coverage shall be reduced by four hundred forty (440) square feet and said reduction shall be allocated for garage space, attached or detached, present or future.
   H.   Floor Area, Gross (For Determining Allowable Area In One- And Two-Family Residential Districts): Except as hereinafter provided, the sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of all stories and partial stories of a building, or such area devoted to a specific use, measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2) buildings or uses. The application of the gross floor area regulations shall be in conformance with appendix B of this ordinance that is an integral part of this ordinance. (Ord. 01-2158, 1-22-2001)
   I.   Maximum Lot Coverage: The maximum percentage of total lot coverage for a residential lot that is improved with a principal single- family residential structure and any other impervious surfaces, as defined in the term “Lot Coverage” at section 10-2-2 (Definitions) of this code, shall be fifty percent (50%). Lots less than nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be permitted to increase the overall lot coverage of impervious surfaces and permeable surfaces to a maximum of fifty-two percent (52%) by using permeable pavers and permeable base structures as denoted in the appendix of this ordinance. Lots greater than nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be permitted to increase the overall lot coverage of impervious surfaces and permeable surfaces to a maximum of fifty-four percent (54%) by using permeable pavers and permeable base structures as denoted in the appendix of this ordinance. For example, where existing lot coverage of impervious surfaces equals fifty percent (50%), a maximum of two percent (2%) or four percent (4%) of permeable surfaces may be installed depending on the square foot area of the lot. (Ord. 15-2794, 3-23-2015; amd. Ord. 21-3047, 6-28-2021)

10-6-7: SFA - SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENCE DISTRICT:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
Churches, synagogues and other places of religious worship, including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house.
Two-family dwellings. (Ord. 03-2266, 10-27-2003)
   B.   Conditional Uses:
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house in cases where said building or structure does not meet the minimum requirements of chapter 4, "Development Standards Of General Applicability", of this ordinance, this chapter, and chapter 11, "Floodplain And Stormwater Management", of this ordinance or where a use does not qualify as an accessory use of said church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Daycare centers located in institutional buildings (e.g., churches, schools, etc.).
Libraries, publicly owned not for profit.
Municipal utility and service uses including fire stations, police stations, waterworks, reservoir, pumping stations and filtration plants.
Planned developments.
Private utilities including substations, transmission facilities and related facilities and telecommunication towers, antennas, and personal wireless services facilities, but prohibiting transmitting or receiving telecommunication towers greater than forty five feet (45') in height.
Public parks and playgrounds.
Schools, public and private including elementary, junior high, and high schools, but excluding colleges, universities and trade schools.
Single-family attached dwellings, up to four (4) dwelling units per building. (Ord. 03-2266, 10-27-2003; amd. Ord. 07-2432, 1-22-2007)
   C.   Minimum Lot Area:
      1.   Two-family dwellings: Three thousand one hundred (3,100) square feet per dwelling unit.
      2.   Single-family attached dwellings: Three thousand one hundred (3,100) square feet per dwelling unit.
   D.   Minimum Lot Width: Fifty feet (50'), except that lots platted after the effective date hereof shall be not less than sixty feet (60') in width.
   E.   Minimum Yard Requirements:
      1.   Front Yard: Thirty feet (30') provided that the front yard need not be any greater than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face.
      2.   Corner Side Yard: Fifteen feet (15').
      3.   Interior Side Yard: For all lots, including corner lots, and reversed corner lots platted prior to October 1, 1999, the corner side yard shall be ten feet (10') or ten percent (10%) of the lot width, whichever is less. For interior lots only, the other yard shall be not less than ten feet (10') in width.
For reversed corner lots, platted after October 1, 1999, the corner side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') and not less than the average setback of existing dwellings along the same block face yet not be required to be greater than the required front yard setback of the district.
      4.   Rear Yard: Thirty feet (30').
   F.   Maximum Building Height: Thirty five feet (35') or two and one-half (21/2) stories, whichever is less. In no case shall building height exceed thirty eight feet (38') as measured from the sidewalk level, or its equivalent established grade, opposite the middle front of the building at the top of the highest gable.
   G.   Improvement Standards: All parking for residential uses within this district shall be provided within enclosed structures.
   H.   Maximum Building Coverage: The surface coverage of all principal and enclosed buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the lot area. Notwithstanding the above, the maximum allowable building coverage shall be reduced by four hundred forty (440) square feet and said reduction shall be allocated for garage space, attached or detached, present or future.
   I.   Floor Area, Gross (For Determining Allowable Area In Two-Family Residential Districts): Except as hereinafter provided, the sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of all stories and partial stories of a building, or such area devoted to a specific use, measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2) buildings or uses. The application of the gross floor area regulations shall be in conformance with appendix B of this ordinance that is an integral part of this ordinance. (Ord. 03-2266, 10-27-2003)

10-6-8: R5 - CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY RESIDENCE DISTRICT:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
Churches, synagogues and other places of religious worship, including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house. (Ord. 04-2308, 9-13-2004)
   B.   Conditional Uses:
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship including any related parsonage, convent or retreat house in cases where said building or structure does not meet the minimum requirements of chapter 4, "Development Standards Of General Applicability", of this ordinance, this chapter, and chapter 11, "Floodplain And Storm Water Management", of this ordinance or where a use does not qualify as an accessory use of said church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Municipal utility and service uses including fire stations, police stations, waterworks, reservoir, pumping stations and filtration plants.
Planned development with a continuing care retirement community component: a CCRC development that may consist of one or more of the following residential dwelling types: single-family buildings, two-family buildings, multiple-family buildings, and single-family attached buildings, up to four (4) dwelling units per building.
Private utilities including substations, transmission facilities and related facilities and telecommunication towers, antennas, and personal wireless services facilities, but prohibiting transmitting or receiving telecommunication towers greater than forty five feet (45') in height.
Public parks and playgrounds. (Ord. 04-2308, 9-13-2004; amd. Ord. 07-2432, 1-22-2007)
   C.   Minimum And Maximum Development Parcel Size: The gross land area to be developed under the R5 continuing care retirement community residence district shall be not less than twenty (20.0) gross acres in size nor in excess of forty (40.0) gross acres in size.
   D.   Lot And Building Regulations:
      1.   Places Of Worship: For places of worship developed either as a permitted use or a conditional use or a planned development under this district, the lot and building regulations of section 10-6-1, "A Single-Family Residence District", of this chapter shall apply to any development, except as modified by the village board as part of its approval of a conditional use, a planned development or a variation.
      2.   Planned Developments: For a planned development with a CCRC component, the specific lot and building regulations set forth in subsection E of this section shall apply to such developments, including any multi-family buildings.
      3.   Impervious Surface Coverage: The amount of impervious surface (all principal and enclosed buildings and accessory structures plus driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, decks, patios and other hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, metal, brick pavers, wood, etc.), but excluding designated roadways, shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the lot area. Any modification of this impervious surface regulation shall be approved by the village board as part of its approval of a conditional use or a planned development.
      4.   Other Applicable Regulations: All other applicable regulations set forth in the village municipal code, including, but not limited to, the landscape regulations, storm water management regulations, and off street parking regulations, shall apply to all developments, buildings and structures constructed within the district, except as modified by the village board as part of its approval of a conditional use, a planned development or a variation.
   E.   Planned Development With CCRC Component: Where a planned development includes any structure(s) designed and intended to be used as a CCRC, the following provisions and regulations shall be applicable and shall govern in the case of any inconsistency or conflict with any other provisions and regulations of this ordinance:
      1.   The maximum density for CCRCs shall not exceed thirteen (13) units per acre. The permitted number of dwelling units shall be based upon the sum of all residential units and assisted living units. Nursing care beds shall not be counted towards the total number of permitted dwelling units; however, the number of nursing care beds allowed as part of a village approved planned development with a CCRC shall be determined by the village board based on actuarial data submitted by the applicant.
      2.   No lot line of a CCRC may be closer than two thousand six hundred forty feet (2,640') to the lot line of another such facility.
      3.   A yard setback shall be provided as follows:
         a.   Principal buildings and accessory buildings of two (2) or more stories in height shall be set back not less than one hundred feet (100.0') from the lot line.
         b.   All other accessory structures shall be governed by the provisions of the accessory use regulations of this ordinance.
      4.   The minimum distance between any two (2) separate buildings shall be fifteen feet (15.0').
      5.   The maximum percentage of a CCRC site which may be covered by buildings shall be twenty five percent (25%).
      6.   The height of any nonresidential or multi-family building (excluding all other types of residential buildings), exclusive of roof mounted building equipment, shall not exceed four (4) stories or fifty feet (50.0'), whichever is less. The village board may, as part of the planned development approval, grant a variance from the maximum height regulation in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10.0%) of the permitted building height, in order to allow the development to proceed. The standard for the village board to grant the variance shall be that the amount of additional building height is "de minimis" (i.e., meets the 10.0 percent or less threshold). The variation process and standards set forth at subsection 10-3-11C of this ordinance shall not apply to the consideration and approval of such a variance. The construction of a clock tower, decorative spires and other ornamental structures that extend above the above maximum building height regulation (4 stories or 50.0 feet, whichever is less) is subject to village board approval. If the village board approves the construction of such a structure, then the height of any clock tower, decorative spire and other ornamental structure shall not extend more than fifteen feet (15.0') above the maximum building height approved by the village board.
      7.   For buildings that exceed thirty eight feet (38.0') in height, the minimum requirements for landscape buffering and berming (including the gross area of the landscape buffer and the height and width of berms and the amount and types of trees, bushes and other vegetative materials to be planted) between buildings and adjacent to the lot lines as set forth in the village municipal code may be increased, or the village board may impose additional landscape buffering or berming requirements not contained in the code, as part of the village board's approval of a conditional use permit or planned development.
      8.   In the case of single-family and two-family buildings, the lot and building regulations of section 10-6-4, "R-3 - Two-Family Residence District", of this chapter shall apply. In the case of single-family attached buildings, the lot and building regulations of section 10-6-7, "SFA - Single-Family Attached Residence District", of this chapter shall apply. Any modification of the applicable lot and building regulations shall be approved by the village board as part of its approval of a conditional use or a planned development.
      9.   Principal and accessory uses shall be permitted as follows:
         a.   Principal Uses:
Assisted living units.
Attached or detached single-family units.
Multiple-family dwelling units.
Nursing beds.
         b.   Accessory Uses:
Administrative offices.
Auditoriums/multi-purpose rooms.
Bank.
Common dining facilities.
Dining facilities serving liquor, clubhouse with a patron bar (subject to liquor license approval).
Laundry and dry cleaning facilities.
On site laundry and dry cleaning services.
Recreation facilities.
Service and retail shops.
Therapy facilities.
Wellness and home healthcare.
Other ancillary facilities deemed appropriate by the board of trustees.
      10.   The CCRC may provide a means by which the facilities are made available on a continuing preference basis to village of Western Springs residents and a means by which the facilities are made available on a continuing basis at less cost to village of Western Springs residents, subject, however, to applicable federal, state, county and local laws. The CCRC operator shall provide written proof to the village as part of its application for planned development approval that such a preference program complies with applicable federal, state, county and local laws.
      11.   Any proposed CCRC shall be considered by the president and board of trustees prior to its approval using the following criteria in addition to the standards applicable to all planned developments:
         a.   The long range aims and goals pertaining to the physical and social development of the village as provided in the comprehensive plan.
         b.   The integration of the proposed land use with the existing and other proposed developments and existing land uses adjacent to the CCRC site.
         c.   The conditions and availability of adjacent streets to efficiently and safely afford a movement of traffic generated by the proposed development.
         d.   Additional public services made necessary by the proposed development.
         e.   The amount, location and proposed use of the permanent open space achieved by the development.
         f.   Accessibility of the CCRC site to public transportation.
         g.   The proximity of commercial and institutional facilities, including medical facilities for the use of residents. (Ord. 04-2308, 9-13-2004)

10-6-9: PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY ON VILLAGE OWNED PROPERTY:

Personal wireless service facilities (including telecommunication towers and antennas) located on property owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the village are permitted in any zoning district provided a license agreement or lease agreement authorizing such personal wireless service facilities has been approved by the village and the other applicable provisions of this ordinance are complied with, except that towers and related personal wireless service support facilities are not permitted in any village public right of way within two hundred feet (200') of any habitable residential building or structure. The installation and maintenance of antennas, nontower personal wireless service facilities and related personal wireless service support facilities such as the installation of Wi-Fi equipment and related infrastructure on light poles or utility poles located on property owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the village is not subject to the two hundred foot (200') setback regulation. (Ord. 07-2432, 1-22-2007)