(A) General. The R-5 Multiple-Family Residence District and the district locations as shown on the zone district map, reflect physical and social characteristics found in the county. It is the purpose of this district to encourage the creation and maintenance of stable and enduring multiple residence districts by establishing limitations on the use, character, and density of development of land so as to take advantage of, or to avoid conflict with, natural topography, existing development, arrangement and location of existing or planned community facilities, and the social needs of the county. This district may also be utilized for the appropriate use of redevelopment areas where obsolescence and socioeconomic demands would suggest higher densities as necessary to encourage the reuse of these areas.
(B) Conditions of use.
(1) Lot size. All dwellings hereafter erected shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than 6,000 square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than 40 feet. Any single-family dwelling located on an "R-5" lot shall meet the setbacks and yard requirements of the R-4 Single-Family Residential District.
(2) Minimum square footage of lot area. Every multiple dwelling structure in this district shall require a minimum of 2,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit.
(4) Approved water and sanitary sewer system. All uses permitted in this district shall be served by an approved water and sanitary sewer system. Individual well or septic tanks shall not be permitted in the interest of the public health.
(5) Yard areas. No multiple-family dwelling shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained.
(6) Front yard. On every zoning lot a front yard shall be provided of not less than 25 feet. For buildings exceeding 25 feet in height the minimum front yard shall be increased by one foot for each two feet fraction thereof by which the building height exceeds 25 feet, but in no case shall a front yard be required of more than 40 feet.
(7) Side yard. For multiple-family dwelling units, the side yard on each side of the main building shall be a minimum of ten feet in width plus and additional two feet in width for each additional story above two stories in height. On corner lots, the side yard adjacent to the street must meet the front yard setback requirement.
(8) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet.
(9) Lot coverage. Not more than 40% of the area of a lot may be covered by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.
(10) Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 1.0.
(11) Dwelling standards. One and two family dwelling structures shall have a total floor area of not less than 620 square feet for each dwelling unit, measured from the outside walls, including utility rooms but excluding all other areas not used for living or sleeping purposes.
(12) Total floor area. Multiple-family dwelling structures shall have a total floor area of not less than 540 square feet for each dwelling unit, measured from the outside walls, including all other areas not used for living or sleeping purposes.
(13) Additional requirements. The applicant should refer to the following sections for additional requirements:
(C) Permitted uses.
(1) Churches, rectories, and parish houses (see § 93.077).
(2) Condominiums.
(3) [Reserved].
(4) Garden apartments.
(5) Golf courses of regulation size only, provided that no clubhouse, parking lot, or accessory building shall be located nearer than 500 feet to any dwelling unit or other zoning lot.
(6) Governmental uses, facilities and buildings of the county.
(7) Multiple-family dwellings.
(8) Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated.
(9) [Reserved].
(10) Single-family dwelling, frame construction only.
(11) Schools: Public, denominational or private, elementary and high, including playgrounds, garages for school buses, and athletic fields auxiliary thereto.
(12) All land used for agricultural purposes, which includes the growing of farm crops, truck garden crops, animal and poultry husbandry, apiculture, nurseries, tree farms, sod farms, pasturage, viticulture, and wholesale greenhouses when such agricultural purposes constitute the principal activity on the land. Permitted only on non-urban tracts of land five acres or greater in size. Any lawfully allowed animals, pursuant to this chapter, shall be enclosed within a pen at all times so that the animal will not become free roaming. Animals, consistent with the animal husbandry practices of the day, shall be provided shelter so as to be protected from adverse weather. Also consistent with then current animal husbandry practices, animals shall be provided with food and water. Premises upon which animals are kept, including areas of feed storage, shall be kept in a clean and healthy manner so as to not attract unwanted creatures and to not become a nuisance.
(13) T. V. disks.
(14) Telecommunication facility not exceeding 75 feet in height. (Subject to the requirements of § 93.099).
(15) Vehicle repair, hobby or personal. (See § 93.081).
(1) Barber shops.
(2) Beauty shops.
(3) Boarding and rooming houses.
(4) Day care or nursery schools.
(5) Dormitories or similar uses.
(6) Governmental uses other than the county.
(7) Type “B” home occupations in accordance with § 93.083.
(8) Hospitals and sanitariums and institutions for children and the aged.
(9) Landfill, but sanitary landfills not permitted.
(10) Medical and dental offices, but not including any retail drug sales.
(11) Mobile home in compliance with § 93.101.
(12) Orphanages.
(14) Private parking lots.
(15) Private recreational areas or camps when not operated for profit.
(16) Public libraries, recreational or community centers or grounds.
(17) Rest homes, nursing homes, sanitariums, hospitals. (See §§ 93.084 and 93.089)
(18) Sewage facilities.
(19) Telephone booths.
(20) Utilities: Electrical substations, gas regulator stations, other public utility distribution facilities, plants and pumping stations.
(E) Accessory uses. (See § 93.051, 93.052). Accessory uses clearly associated with and supplementary to the principal use of the lot or tract of land.
(1) Boats, campers/camping trailers, and trailers. A maximum of four boats, campers/camping trailers, and trailers are permitted in the rear or side yard. On properties two acres or greater in size, an additional boat, camper/camping trailer, or trailer shall be permitted in the front yard at least 30 feet back from the front property line. Any boat, camper/camping trailer, or trailer stored in the side yard shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the side property line. All boats and campers/camping trailers must be unoccupied and parked in an orderly and organized fashion.
(2) Construction: Temporary construction sheds and temporary buildings for sale of rental offices or show houses for use during construction operations; provided all other regulations of the district are complied with, but in no case shall the office be continued beyond the duration of construction of the project or one year.
(3) Horse: Keeping of horses for private purposes only and not for rent or hire on a zoning lot less than five acres in size whose principal use is intended to be a single-family dwelling provided that: at least one acre is allocated for each animal; that no more than two horses are permitted; that all buildings for housing such animals shall be subject to all requirements for accessory buildings; that these buildings are located at least 100 feet from the nearest existing principal building on an adjacent lot, or 50 feet from the nearest side lot line whichever is greater. Any lawfully allowed animals, pursuant to this chapter, shall be enclosed within a pen at all times so that the animal will not become free roaming. Animals, consistent with the animal husbandry practices of the day, shall be provided shelter so as to be protected from adverse weather. Also consistent with then current animal husbandry practices, animals shall be provided with food and water. Premises upon which animals are kept, including areas of feed storage, shall be kept in a clean and healthy manner so as to not attract unwanted creatures and to not become a nuisance.
(4) Pets: The keeping of not more than three domesticated animals over the age of four months on the premises.
(5) Private: Tool sheds, garages or carports, tennis courts, patios, swimming pools.
(6) Servants’ accommodations for professional servants, caretakers, watchmen or custodians, but not as a separate detached one-family dwelling on the same lot.
(7) Vegetable gardens.
(8) Permitted signs.
(9) Type “A” home occupations in accordance with § 93.083.
(10) Agricultural uses on non-urban tracts of land zoned R-5 at least five acres in size, where the principal use on the property is intended to be a single-family dwelling. Provided the use is operated with sound agricultural practices and does not create nuisance, not more than one livestock, including horses (kept for private purposes only, not for paid lessons, rent, or hire), cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or similar animals, is allowed per acre and not more than 12 fowl, including chickens, ducks, or similar animals, are allowed per acre. When farm animals are maintained on the property, all buildings for housing these animals shall be subject to all requirements for accessory buildings in the district and must be located at least 100 feet from the nearest existing principal building on an adjacent lot or 50 feet from the nearest lot line, whichever is greater. All grazing areas must be fenced. Any lawfully allowed animals, pursuant to this chapter, shall be enclosed within a pen at all times so that the animal will not become free roaming. Animals, consistent with the animal husbandry practices of the day, shall be provided shelter so as to be protected from adverse weather. Also consistent with then current animal husbandry practices, animals shall be provided with food and water. Premises upon which animals are kept, including areas of feed storage, shall be kept in a clean and healthy manner so as to not attract unwanted creatures and to not become a nuisance.
(F) Prohibited uses.
(1) Junk yards.
(2) Manufacturing.
(3) Junk and debris, outdoor storage of goods and materials.
(4) Vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and trucks that do not bear a current set of license plates; or are not in running condition; or are in such a condition that they are inoperable on public streets shall not be permitted.
(5) Railroad freight cars.
(Ord. 2014-18, passed 4-16-2014; Ord. 2014-14, passed 11-19-2014; Ord. 2020-02, passed 1-16-2020; Ord. 2024-01, passed 3-5-2024)