(A) The intent of this section is to create a series of districts or zones of such number and character as are necessary to achieve compatibility of uses within each district, to implement the comprehensive plan of the village and to complement the official zoning map of the village.
(B) For the purposes of this chapter, the land within the boundaries of the village is hereby divided into the following districts.
(1) Rural (RU). The Rural District is established as a district in which agricultural activity is encouraged as the principal use of land. The specific intent of the rural zone is to facilitate the long term use of lands best suited to agricultural production by preventing a mixture of urban and rural uses which often create incompatibilities and conflict with agricultural pursuits, which place unbalanced tax loads on agricultural lands and which encourage the premature termination of agricultural pursuits.
(2) Conservation (RC). The Conservation District is established to prevent the construction upon or alteration of rural or natural environments which have natural conditions of soil, slope, susceptibility to flooding or erosion, vegetation or an interaction between the aforesaid, which make such lands unsuitable for urban development. Further, this district is established to protect areas of the environment that, if altered, would cause health or pollution problems and environmental deterioration. The Conservation District will also insure adequate areas for future conservation and recreational pursuits.
(3) Suburban Residential (RS). The Suburban Residential district is established to provide a low density area in which the principal use of land is for single-family, together with the appropriate religious, educational and recreational facilities as the basis elements of a balanced neighborhood.
(4) Urban Residential (RD). The Urban Residential district is established to provide a variety of housing types related to the size and character of the development site or lot. In older neighborhoods, this zone allows the transition of large houses from owner to rental occupied; moreover, economical construction is allowed in such neighborhoods. In Urban Residential (RD) appropriate religious, educational and recreational facilities create a balanced neighborhood.
(5) Business (B). The Business District designated as B is established to provide areas for offices and retail, wholesale, and commercial establishments which offer a wide range of goods and services.
(6) General Industrial. This Industrial District is established to provide areas in which manufacturing and related commercial and administrative operations are the principal use of the land. Areas for industrial development should be free from incompatible commercial uses, dwellings, and institutions for human care.
(Ord. passed 2-5-1979; Ord. passed - -2005)