(A) Description of district. This district is composed of certain lower-density residential areas representing a compatible co-mingling of single-family and two-family dwellings, including certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. It is the intent of this district to provide for an environment of lower-density dwellings plus certain additional uses such as schools, parks, churches and certain public facilities which serve the residents living in the district.
(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) Two-family dwellings;
(3) Agriculture on a tract of land ten acres or more in area; and
(4) Public parks, playgrounds, forest preserves and public recreational areas.
(C) Special uses permitted. Special uses permitted in the GR District.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. Temporary permit uses permitted in the GR District.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. Accessory uses permitted in the GR District.
(F) Prohibited uses. Prohibited uses in the GR Estate Residential District.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area. A separate ground area of not less than 10,000 square feet for single-family use, 12,000 square feet for two-family use with the minimum lot area per dwelling unit being not less than 6,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width. A minimum lot width of 75 feet shall be provided for each single-family use lot and a minimum of 80 feet for each two-family use lot.
(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 five 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 or 15 feet in height.
(5) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 0.5.
(6) Minimum size of dwelling. Each dwelling unit shall contain the following minimum square footage requirements:
(a) Each single story, single-family, detached dwelling shall contain at least 1,200 square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement or garage space;
(b) Each two-story, single-family detached 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; and
(c) Each unit in a two-family dwelling shall contain a minimum of 1,000 square feet of livable floor area, exclusive of basement or garage space.
(7) Required construction. An attached garage with a minimum capacity of two cars is required to be constructed at the time of construction of each residential unit. Two-family structures will require an attached garage with a minimum capacity of two cars for each unit within the two-family structure.
(H) Special provisions.
(Ord. 656, passed 7-2-2001)