(A) Purpose. The new zoning classification would be placed on those parcels of land, identified as OA on the district map of the city Zoning Code, whose character has already been established as open in nature through private conservation easements, deed restrictions and plat covenants and the like. The OA classification would be assigned to those parcels of land that are owned and/or managed by any of the following:
(1) City;
(2) Lake Forest Open Lands Association;
(3) Lake County Forest Preserve; and
(4) Homeowner’s associations.
(B) General. No building or structure shall be used or erected, enlarged or structurally altered on any parcel designated as OA, except as specifically provided in this section.
(C) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the OA Open Area District:
(1) Private parks and open space;
(2) Parks, playgrounds and community buildings operated by municipal agencies;
(3) Golf courses and related buildings and facilities;
(4) Farms, providing that no building in winch farm animals or poultry are housed shall be located within 200 feet of any lot in any “R” District;
(5) Stables and kennels, provided that no such stables or kennels shall be within 200 feet of any lot in an “R” District, and further provided that such stables or kennels shall not be operated and maintained as a part of, or in connection with, a veterinary or animal hospital;
(6) Stormwater detention and retention facilities;
(7) Conservation areas, including wetlands, floodplains, woodlands and similar areas;
(8) Hiking and horseback riding paths and trails; and
(9) Accessory uses and buildings incidental to and on the same lot as a principal use or structure.
(D) Special uses. Special uses may be allowed in the OA Open Area District as provided in § 159.045.
(E) Parcel size requirements. No minimum requirement.
(F) Lot size requirements. No minimum requirement.
(G) Minimum yard requirements; permitted uses. (Setbacks are given in linear feet.)
Required Setbacks | ||||
Front Yard | Interior Side Yard | Corner Side Yard | Rear Yard | |
All structures intended to house farm animals | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
All other structures | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
(H) Height requirements. The maximum height of all buildings and structures shall not exceed 25 feet.
(Prior Code, § 46-45A) (Ord. eff. 1-15-1972; Ord. 94-39, passed 9-15-1994)