(A) Description of district. This district is composed of low-density residential areas plus certain areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. It is the intent of this district to provide for an environment of predominantly low-density single unit dwellings plus certain additional uses such as schools, parks and certain public facilities which serve the residents living in the district. All commercial activities are prohibited, except those allowed as a special use.
(B) Uses permitted. No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
(1) Single-family detached dwellings;
(2) Agriculture on a tract of land ten acres or more in area; and
(3) Public parks, playgrounds, forest preserves and public recreational areas.
(C) Special uses permitted. Special uses permitted in the GR General Residential District.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. Temporary uses permitted in the GR General Residential District.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. Accessory uses permitted in the GR General Residential District.
(F) Prohibited uses. Prohibited uses in the GR General Residential District.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area. A separate ground area, of not less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet, shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure or land containing a permitted or special use.
(2) Minimum lot width. A minimum lot width of 75 feet shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.
(3) Yards.
(a) Front yard. All structures shall be set back at least 30 feet from the front lot line.
(b) Side yard. All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance of not less than ten feet.
(c) Rear yard. All structures shall be set in a distance of not less than 40 feet from the rear lot line.
(4) Maximum height. No principal structure shall exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet in height, and no accessory structure shall exceed one story of 15 feet in height.
(5) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 0.4.
(6) Minimum size of dwelling. Each single-family detached dwelling and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes shall contain the following minimum square footage requirements:
(a) Each single story shall contain at least 1,200 square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement or garage space; and
(b) Each two-story, single-family dwelling shall contain a minimum of 1,000 square feet of livable floor area on the first level and a total minimum of 1,500 square feet of livable floor area exclusive of basement or garage space.
(7) Garage. An attached garage with a minimum capacity of two cars is required to be constructed at the time of construction of each residential unit.
(H) Special provisions.
(Ord. 656, passed 7-2-2001)