Principal use to be present. An accessory use or structure in any zoning district shall not be established prior to the principal use or structure being present or under construction. Any accessory use or structure shall conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located, except as specifically otherwise provided.

Placement restrictions in residential district. An accessory use or structure in a residential district may be established subject to the following regulations:

Use restrictions for residential districts. Accessory uses or structures in residential districts shall not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry, except for home occupations as defined and authorized herein, and shall not be occupied as a dwelling unit.

Setbacks for nonresidential districts. A detached building or structure in a nonresidential district may be established in the rear yard or side yard and shall meet the following requirements:

Reversed corner lots. When an accessory building or structure is located on the rear of a reversed corner lot, it shall not be located beyond the front yard required on the adjacent interior lot to the rear

Landscaping and decorative uses. Accessory structures and vegetation used for landscaping and decorating may be placed in any required yard area. Permitted structures and vegetation include flagpoles, ornamental light standards, lawn furniture, sundials, birdbaths, trees, shrubs and flowers and gardens.

Temporary uses. Temporary accessory uses such as real estate sales, field offices, or shelters for materials and equipment being used in the construction of the permanent structure may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator and shall be removed within 30 days of occupancy of the project.

Garages in embankments in front yards. Where the mean natural grade of a front yard is more than eight feet above the curb level, a private garage may be erected within the front yard, following approval by the Village Board, provided that:

Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting installations shall not be permitted closer than three feet to an abutting property line and, where not specifically otherwise regulated, shall not exceed 15 feet in height and shall be adequately shielded or hooded so that no excessive glare or illumination is cast upon the adjoining properties.

Lawn accessories. Walks, drives, paved boulevard areas and purely decorative garden accessories such as pools, fountains, statuary, flagpoles, etc. shall be permitted in setback areas but not closer than three feet to an abutting property line other than a street line.

Retaining walls. Retaining walls may be permitted anywhere on the lot; provided, however, that no individual wall shall exceed six feet in height, and a boulevard area of at least three feet in width shall be provided between any series of such walls, and provided further that along a street frontage no such wall shall be closer than three feet to the property line.

No person shall store firewood in the front yard on residentially zoned property, except that firewood may be temporarily stored in the front yard for a period of 30 days from the date of its delivery.

Firewood should be neatly stacked and may be stacked not closer than two feet to any lot line and not higher than six feet from grade, except adjacent to a fence where firewood can be stacked against the fence as high as the fence. "Fence" as used in this section shall not include hedges and other vegetation.

All brush, debris and refuse from processing of firewood shall be promptly and properly disposed of and shall not be allowed to remain on the premises.

Woodpiles that contain diseased wood that is capable of transmitting disease to healthy trees and woodpiles that harbor or are infested or inhabited by rats or other vermin are public nuisances and may be abated pursuant to the provisions of this Code.

Not more than 15% of the side and rear yard may be used for storage of firewood at any one time.

Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Height of fences regulated.

Setback for fences. Fences erected within the Village shall be three feet inside of property line or closer if there is a written, recorded agreement between the adjacent property owners.

Security fences. Security fences are permitted on the property lines in all districts except residential districts but shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be of an open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron fencing.

Prohibited fences. No fence shall be constructed which is of a dangerous condition or which conducts electricity or is designed to electrically shock or which uses barbed wire; provided, however, that barbed wire may be used in industrially zoned areas if the devices securing the barbed wire to the fence are 10 feet above the ground or higher and project toward the fenced property and away from any public area. Barbed wire or barbed wire fence is permitted only within an agricultural district or on an agricultural district boundary line.

Fences to be repaired. All fences shall be maintained and kept safe and in a state of good repair, and the finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property.

Temporary fences. Fences erected for the protection of planting or to warn of construction hazard or for similar purposes shall be clearly visible or marked with colored streamers or other such warning devices at four-foot intervals. Such fences shall comply with the setback requirements set forth in this section. The issuance of a permit shall not be necessary for temporary fences as described herein, but said fences shall not be erected for more than 45 days.

Nonconforming fences. Any fence existing on the effective date of this section and not in conformance with this section may be maintained, but any alteration, modification or improvement of said fence shall comply with this section.[2]

Definition. A private or residential permanent swimming pool is an outdoor structure containing a body of water in a receptacle or other container having a depth for water at any point of four feet or greater, located above or below the surface of ground elevation, used or intended to be used solely by the owner, operator or lessee thereof and his family, and by friends invited to use it, and includes all structural facilities, appliances and appurtenances, equipment and other items used and intended to be used for the operation and maintenance of a private or residential swimming pool.[1]

Permit required. Before work is commenced on the construction or erection of private or residential permanent swimming pools or any alterations, additions, remodeling or other improvements, an application for a swimming pool building permit must be submitted in writing to the Building Inspector. Plans and specifications and pertinent explanatory data should be submitted to the Building Inspector at the time of application. No work or any part of the work shall be commenced until a written permit for such work is obtained by the applicant.

Construction requirements. In addition to such other requirements as may be reasonably imposed by the Building Inspector, the Building Inspector shall not issue a permit for construction as provided for in Subsection B unless the following construction requirements are observed:

Setbacks and other requirements.

Fence. Pools within the scope of this section which are not enclosed with a permanent building shall be completely enclosed by a fence of sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool or shall have a cover or other protective device over such swimming pool of such a design and material that the same can be securely fastened in place and when in place shall be capable of sustaining a person weighing 250 pounds. Such cover or protective device shall be securely fastened in place at all times when the swimming pool is not in actual use for swimming or bathing purposes. Such fence or wall shall not be less that four feet in height and so constructed as not to have voids, holes or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. Gates or doors shall be kept locked while the pool is not in actual use.

Compliance. All swimming pools existing at the time of passage of this section not satisfactorily fenced shall comply with the fencing requirements of this section when water is placed in the pool.

Draining and approval thereof. No private swimming pool shall be located or installed so as to allow water therefrom to drain into any sanitary sewer or septic tank or to overflow upon or cause damage to any adjoining property. Provisions may be made for draining the contents of any swimming pool into a storm sewer, but such installation shall be subject to prior approval by the Director of Public Works.

Filter system required. All private or residential permanent swimming pools within the meaning of this section have, in connection therewith, some filtration system to assure proper circulation of the water therein and maintenance of the proper bacterial quality thereof. Filter systems shall be running at all times except when the pool is in use.[3]

Dirt bottoms prohibited. All swimming pools of a permanent nature shall have the sides and bottom of a smooth finish, and no sand or dirt bottom shall be permitted.[4]

Definition. A private or residential temporary swimming pool is an outdoor structure containing a body of water in a receptacle or other container having a depth for water at any point less than four feet located above the ground elevation, used or intended to be used solely by the owner, operator or lessee thereof and his family, and by friends invited to use it, and includes all structural facilities, appliances and appurtenances, equipment and other items used and intended to be used for the operation and maintenance of a private or residential swimming pool. Storable children's swimming or wading pools with a maximum wall height of 24 inches are exempt from the requirements of this section, except for setback requirements at Subsection D below and drainage requirements at Subsection F below.

License required. Before work is commenced on the construction or erection of private or residential temporary swimming pools or any alterations, additions, remodeling or other improvements, an application for a temporary swimming pool license must be submitted in writing to the Village Clerk-Treasurer's office. Plans and specifications and pertinent explanatory data should be submitted to the Village Clerk-Treasurer's office at the time of application.

Installation requirements. All temporary swimming pools are subject to the following installation requirements:

Setbacks and other requirements.

Fence. Temporary swimming pools, as defined in this section, shall be exempt from the fencing requirements of a permanent swimming pool. However, for safety reasons, a temporary swimming pool that is not enclosed by a fence shall have all means of entrance, including but not limited to ladders and steps, removed from said swimming pool when the pool is not in use.

Draining and approval thereof. No private swimming pool shall be located or installed so as to allow water therefrom to drain into any sanitary sewer or septic tank or to overflow upon or cause damage to any adjoining property. Provisions may be made for draining the contents of any swimming pool into a storm sewer, but such installation shall be subject to prior approval by the Director of Public Works.

Filter system required. All private temporary swimming pools within the meaning of this section must have, in connection therewith, some filtration system to assure proper circulation of the water therein and maintenance of the proper bacterial quality thereof. Filter systems shall be running at all times except when the pool is in use.

Dirt bottoms prohibited. All swimming pools of a temporary nature shall have the sides and bottom of a smooth finish, and no sand or dirt bottom shall be permitted.

Fees. All license and administrative fees assessed under this section shall be established from time to time by the Village Board. A schedule of fees is available in the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.

Season. Temporary swimming pools shall not be installed before May 1. Temporary swimming pools shall be drained and removed from the property by October 31.