A. Purpose: This district is intended only for single-family residences and only for those areas otherwise not suitable for agricultural use.
B. Permitted Uses: In the RR rural residential district, the following shall be permitted uses:
Accessory uses to one-family dwellings.
Agricultural uses, as defined herein.
One-family dwellings. (Ord. 92-10, 10-1-1992)
C. Special Uses: In an RR district, the following special uses may be allowed:
Wind energy systems, as defined in and subject to the restrictions set forth in chapter 5, article XVII of this code. (Ord. 11-20, 9-1-2011)
D. Standards For Rezoning: No land shall be rezoned to this classification unless the applicant shall present clear and convincing evidence to the village that the property sought to be rezoned is not suitable for agricultural uses.
1. The village shall consider and make findings regarding the following factors in determining the suitability of the land for agricultural use:
a. Existence of nonprime farmland based on the Kane County soil survey and important farmlands map, and other applicable sources.
b. Topography.
c. Manmade and physical features which may serve as barriers.
d. Vegetative cover.
e. Parcel size.
f. Adjacent land uses.
E. Lot Size: Every one-family dwelling hereafter erected shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than one acre nor more than fifteen (15) acres. The exact amount of acreage for each lot shall be determined in individual case by the village board, upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
1. In determining the specific lot size to be required, the village board shall consider and make findings concerning the following factors:
a. Existing topography and proposed topographical changes.
b. Suitability of the subject property for subsurface sanitary disposal system.
c. Soil types and soil characteristics.
d. Existing conditions and proposed changes with respect to drainage of surface and subsurface waters.
e. Existing and proposed vegetation and ground cover.
f. Suitability of access, traffic conditions and congestion.
g. Diminishing property values in the area or injury to the use and enjoyment of other property.
h. Such other conditions and factors as to the Planning and Zoning Commission and village board shall seem relevant in an individual case.
F. Width And Frontage Of Lot On Right Of Way: Excessive lot depth in relation to lot width shall be avoided. A proportion of two and one-half to one (21/2:1) shall normally be considered a desirable maximum ratio for lots of one hundred foot (100') width or more. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines. (Ord. 92-10, 10-1-1992; amd. Ord. 11-20, 9-1-2011; Ord. 21-15, 4-15-2021)