District regulations for individual districts shall be as set forth in the following Schedule of District Regulations, which shall be a part of this Zoning Code, and in Chapter 1280 - Supplementary Regulations.
Densities, as shown on the schedule, should be calculated based on the gross acreage of the property. Minimum floor area requirements refer to main structures. Minimum setbacks refer to all structures.
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District and Statement of Purpose | Permitted Uses | Minimum Area and Width | Minimum Setbacks | Maximum Height | Minimum Floor Area | Max. Units
Per Acre |
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District and Statement of Purpose | Permitted Uses | Minimum Area and Width | Minimum Setbacks | Maximum Height | Minimum Floor Area | Max. Units
Per Acre |
(a) R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOW DENSITY) The purpose of this District is to provide locations for low density single-family development. Certain other uses compatible with and supportive of such uses shall be permitted. |
(1) Single-family residences
(2) Greenhouses, the products of which are used only for the persons living on the premises
(3) Accessory uses incidental to single-family uses
(4) Public facilities, with a conditional use permit (CUP)
(5) Schools, public or private, with a CUP
(6) Library or museum, with a CUP
(7) Park, playground or golf course and/or recreational
(8) Church or other place of worship, excluding funeral chapel or mortuary chapel
(9) Hospital and/or medical center
(10) Family homes for mentally dis-abled children or adult, with a CUP
(11) Accessory living quarters (see Supplementary Regulations)
(12) Home occupation, with a CUP
(13) Public utility structures, with a CUP, provided that such use is not injurious to adjacent premises or occupants by reason of emission of dust, gases, fumes, odors, smoke, electric disturbances, noise, vibration or appearance and is not dangerous to life or property
(14) Funeral home and accessory uses
(15) Business and professional offices: (architect, engineer, doctor, attorney, planner, insurance, financial planners, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics and other like uses) in residences fronting on St. Rt. 534 (from North Ave. to St. Rt. 84) and along US Rt. 20 with a CUP | 22,000 sq.ft. 90' width | 50' front 50' rear 10' ea. side | 35' main structure 15' accessory structure | 1,800 sq.ft. | 2 |
(b) R-3 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MODERATE DENSITY) The purpose of this District is to provide locations for moderate density single-family development. Certain other uses compatible with and supportive of such uses shall be permitted. | Same as R-2 | 14,500 sq.ft. 70' width | 40' front 50' rear 15' total with a minimum of 6' | Same as R- 2 Except 1270.03
| 1,400 sq.ft. | 3 |
(c) R-4 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (HIGH DENSITY) Same as R-3 | Same as R-2 | 11,000 sq.ft. 60' width | 40' front 40' rear 10' total with a minimum of 5' | Same as R- 3 Except 1270.03
| 1,100 sq.ft. | 4 |
(d) B-1 OFFICE/SERVICE The purposes of this District are to:
(1) Locate certain service and professional office uses that are supportive and compatible with each other and with residential uses adjacent to such residential areas;
(2) Provide an entrance and definition to the Central Business District (CBD) and not negatively impact the Central Business District;
(3) Provide a transition between the CBD and residential zones;
(4) Provide such locations in a manner which minimize negative impacts on other districts; and
(5) Establish site improvements and criteria to mitigate potential negative impacts between office and residential uses. | Nonretail service activities, nonprofit agencies, funeral homes, professional services (legal, medical, dental, engineering, real estate, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics and financial) and like uses, as determined by the Plan. Comm.
(1) Offi ces: bus ines s and prof essi ona l ass oc. (arc hite ct, eng inee r, doctor, atto rne y, pla nne r, ins ura nce , financial planners, chiropractic/ massotherapy clinics, etc.)
(2) Financial institutions
(3) Restaurants
(4) Churches and places of worship
(5) Funeral homes
(6) Nursing homes
(7) Photographic studios
(8) Hospitals/clinics
(9) Animal hospitals
(10) Barber/beauty shops and related incidental uses
(11) Party Centers
(12) Multifamily residences, as defined in the PRD District and per PRD regs.
(13) Radio/TV studios, with a CUP
(14) Libraries
(15) Recreational facilities, with a CUP
(16) Beds and breakfast
(17) Other like uses, as determined appropriate by the Plan. Comm., with a CUP
(18) Retail sales related to specialty items, gifts, antiques, specialty foods and crafts, with a CUP
(19) Service stations and related uses, including auto engine repair, with a CUP. | 22,000 sq.ft. 75' width | 25' front 10' rear 10' each side | 35' | None | N/A |
(e) B-2 LIMITED SERVICE
The purposes of this District are to:
(1) Locate certain commercial retail uses with residential uses that are supportive and compatible with residential areas adjacent to such residential uses;
(2) Limit commercial/retail growth and encourage residential/redevelopme nt; and
(3) Mitigate commercial/retail impacts upon adjacent residential areas. |
(1) Commercial/retai l strip centers limited to seven (7) stor es
(2) Offices (See B- 2)
(3) Financial instituti ons
(4) Restaurants
(5) Photographic studios
(6) Barber/beauty shops and related incidental uses
(7) Retail sales
(8) Health clubs/spas
(9) Service stations and related uses, including automobile engine repair, with a CUP
(10) Warehousing and storage with a CUP | Established by develop- ment plan | 40' front 10' ea. side 20' rear- Comm. 20' real- Res. | 35' | Established by develop- ment plan | N/A- commercial retail use - See PRD regulations |
(f) B-ISD INTERCHANGE SERVICE DISTRICT
The purpose of this District is to:
(1) Provide locations for activities most suited to freeway interchange access by their nature and the needs of freeway travelers;
(2) Take advantage of the special opportunities available to the community at freeway interchanges; and
(3) Promote attractive development of the freeway interchange entrance to the community. |
(1) Motels
(2) Office parks
(3) Restaurants
(4) Gasolin e service station s
(5) Health/racquet clubs, with a CU P
(6) Drive-in or drive-thru restau rants
(7) Vehicle repair and service
(8) Gasoline service stations with retail sales or services not related to vehicular operation or repair | None | 80' front rear and side as estab- lished in site plan review. Adjacent to residential - rear and side; setbacks shall be minimum of 30' | 50' | None | N/A |
(g) CBD DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
The purposes of this District are to promote the general community health, safety, convenience and welfare by maintaining a high quality of community development; to protect and preserve the value, use and appearance of property; to promote the stability of property values; and to protect real estate from impairment or destruction of value.
These purposes will be served by the regulation of exterior design, use of materials, dimensions, landscaping and orientation of all buildings, other structures and other physical elements hereinafter altered, constructed, reconstructed, erected, enlarged or remodeled in the Downtown Design District
The intent and purpose of this section are to utilize these standards for the Downtown Design District only. |
(1) First Floor:
(a) Retail sales
(b) Restaurants
(c) Furniture, appliance stores
(d) Jewelry stores
(e) Financial institutions
(f) Churches/places of worship, with a CUP
(g) Barber/beauty shops
(h) Libraries
(i) Radio/TV studios
(j) Bars/taverns
(k) Recreational facility, with a CUP
(l) Postal service offices
(m) Theaters
(n) Game rooms, with a CUP
(o) Short-term vacation rentals
(2) Second and Third Floors:
(a) Professional offices and services, as defined in Mixed Use Districts (B-1)
(b) Nonprofit agencies
(c) Insurance, medical, legal offices
(d) Public uses and court houses
(e) Party centers
(f) Retail/service incubators, with a CUP
(g) Health club/spa, with a CUP
(h) Short-term vacation rentals | As determined by the Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . See also 1272.07
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(h) I INDUSTRIAL
This District is intended to provide for the creation of industrial parks within the City of Geneva |
(1) Research and development
(2) Office
(3) Warehousing and storage
(4) Printing and publishing
(5) Welding/machine shops
(6) Landscaping with 25 % retail
(7) Photographic/blue printing
(8) Animal hospital/kennels
(9) Auto repair, with a CUP
(10) Recreational facilities, with a CUP
(11) Terminal facilities for motor freight, not including truck stops, with a CUP
(12) Trade shops, carpenters, plumbers, upholsterers
(13) Sales and service of agricultural and construction equipment
(14) Sales, service, rental and storage of recreational vehicles and boats
(15) Wholesale trade
(16) Manufacture of medical, dental, optical, drafting, computer and musical instruments and like products
(17) Manufacture of textiles and fabric products
(18) Manufacture of cork products
(19) Bottling and distributing plants
(20) Manufacture of signs
(21) Similar uses, as determined by the Planning Commission
(22) Other uses of land and buildings for manufacturing, processing, fabrication or assembly | No minimum area 75' min. width | 40' front 10' rear 10' ea. side | 45' None Accessory structures may be higher with conditional use permit | N/A | |
(i) PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The purposes of the PRD District are to permit the use of new techniques for the planning and development of residential areas within the City which meet the varied housing needs of residents; to provide for the conservation of natural features; to promote the creation of special amenities in residential developments; and to ensure the authority and means for the Planning Commission to control and manage the design while exercising flexibility in permitting such developments. | See Section 1270.12
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(j) RMH RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME DISTRICT The purpose of this District is to provide locations for mobile home residences and certain uses compatible with and supportive of such uses. |
(1) Mo bile ho me resi den ces
(2) Rec reat ion al faci litie s
(3) Acc ess ory use s inci den tal to mo bile ho me resi den ces | 4,000 sq.ft. 40' width | 20' front 10' rear 10' ea. side | 25 ft. | None | 6 |
(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92; Ord. 2364. Passed 7-26-93; Ord. 2380. Passed 11-8-93; Ord. 2571. Passed 9-8-97; Ord. 2767. Passed 4-22-02; Ord. 3108. Passed 5-13-13.)