A. Statement Of Purpose: The requirements for each district mentioned in this chapter contain a statement of purpose, detailing the intent and any special requirements for each district.
B. Permitted Uses: Permitted uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter listed, shall be permitted in the districts indicated under the conditions specified. Any use not listed as a permitted use may be permitted if the board of trustees, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote, affirms that the nonlisted use is similar in nature and clearly compatible with the listed permitted uses.
C. Special Uses: Special uses, as hereinafter listed, may be allowed in the zoning districts indicated, subject to the issuance of a special use permit in accordance with the provisions of section 11-2-9 of this title. An application for a special use permit for a nonlisted use may be made if the board of trustees by a two-thirds (2/3) vote has affirmed that the nonlisted use is similar in nature and clearly compatible with the listed special uses of that district.
D. Lot Sizes: Lot size requirements shall be expressed in terms of minimum lot area and minimum lot width. A variance from the required lot area and lot width shall only be allowed under the provisions of section 11-2-7 of this title.
E. Yards: Yard requirements shall be expressed minimum building setback from the front, corner side yard, interior side yard and rear property lines. In the case of more than one principal structure on a single zoning lot a separation of structures shall be required. A variance from the specified yard requirements shall only be allowed under the provisions of section 11-2-7 of this title. Only those permitted obstructions detailed in section 11-6-6 of this title shall be allowed in a required yard.
F. Building Bulk: Building bulk limitations shall be expressed as maximum building height, maximum floor area ratio, or minimum building size. A variance from any building bulk limitation shall only be allowed under the provisions of section 11-2-7 of this title.
G. Ingress And Egress: Point on ingress and egress onto dedicated streets for all uses other than single- and two-family units shall be approved by the director of public works prior to the beginning of any grading or earthwork.
H. Guarantee Of Improvements: A performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or other guarantee of improvement for an amount determined by the village engineer in a form approved by the village attorney shall be provided to guarantee all improvements required by this title not completed at the time of issuance of an occupancy permit.
I. Signs: All signs located in residence districts shall be in accordance with the regulations established in chapter 12 of this title.
J. Off Street Parking And Loading: Off street parking and loading facilities, accessory to uses allowed in residence districts shall be in accordance with the regulations established in chapter 11 of this title.
K. Uses: Uses already established on the effective date hereof shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 4 of this title.
L. Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting in residential areas, except street lighting and those required by Village Ordinance, shall be shielded and/or directed in such a manner that it illuminates only the user’s premises and does not spill over into neighboring residential areas so as to interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of residential or public properties. All residents properties are subject to the following:
1. Flood lights are only permitted when they are downlighted and installed such that the fixture shall be aimed down at least 45 degrees from vertical.
2. The Village may require shields to be installed on any lights determined to be a nuisance before, during or after the installation when needed to further reduce glare and lighting trespass.
3. Luminaires used for uplighting for flags, address markers, trees, architectural features and low landscape lighting must be located, aimed and shielded so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the object and away from adjoining properties and public thoroughfares. (Ord. 961, 2-12-1997, eff. 2-22-1997; Ord. 2053, 3-27-2024)
A. Definitions: For the purpose of this section the following words shall have the following meanings:
BONA FIDE PURCHASER: An individual who has entered into a binding real estate contract with a developer or property owner to purchase a fully constructed residence which will be occupied by a date certain.
DEVELOPER/OWNER: An individual company or partnership who owns real estate within the Village which is zoned for residential purposes.
SPECULATIVE RESIDENCE: A residence proposed to be constructed by a developer or property owner of a residential lot without first securing a bona fide purchaser. (Ord. 1475, 3-10-2008)
B. Building Permits: No more than two (2) building permits shall be issued and remain active, at any one time, to a developer/owner of a residential lot for the purpose of constructing a speculative residence in an area zoned R-1, R-2 or ER. (Ord. 1873, 9-12-2018)
C. Conveyance Of Vacant Residential Lots: Nothing herein shall prohibit the developer/owner from selling, transferring, assigning, or conveying a residential lot to any third party. Said third party shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this section. (Ord. 1475, 3-10-2008)
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