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VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS CODE OF ORDINANCES
VILLAGE OFFICIALS OF ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
CHAPTER 150: BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES
CHAPTER 151: HOUSING/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES
CHAPTER 152: POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY SITING
CHAPTER 153: (RESERVED)
CHAPTER 154: FACILITIES FOR HANDICAPPED
CHAPTER 155: RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS
CHAPTER 156: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY LICENSING AND CRIME FREE HOUSING
CHAPTER 157: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHAPTER 158: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 159: ZONING CODE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL REGULATIONS
ZONING DISTRICTS
BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
OFF-STREET PARKING
LOADING UNLOADING AND OUTDOOR STORAGE
SIGNAGE
NON-CONFORMING, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
APPENDIX A: FIGURES
APPENDIX B: IMAGES
APPENDIX C: SUMMARY TABLE AND LAND USE TABLE
APPENDIX D: PAST HISTORIES TABLE
CHAPTER 160: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 161: OFFICIAL LANDMARK DESIGNATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 159.052 SPECIAL USES.
   The following uses may be allowed by a "special use permit" in accordance with the provisions of § 159.176 of this chapter, and provided the uses are located on a lot of not less than five acres with a minimum width of 400 feet and a minimum depth of 400 feet. If a special use permit is granted and portions of the property are sold reducing the lot size to less than four acres or reducing the width or depth of the property to less than 400 feet the special use permit will be deemed to have been revoked concurrent to that action.
   (A)   Campgrounds;
   (B)   Riding stables, not nearer than 500 feet to any zoned residential district or five hundred (500) feet from an existing dwelling other than the dwelling of the owner or lessee of the site, but not less than 100 feet from any property line of the owner or lessee of the site;
   (C)   Cemeteries;
   (D)   Outdoor recreation, private or public, on a lot not less than five acres in area;
   (E)   Public utility and governmental service uses. Lot areas and lot widths for the following uses shall be as recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Board of Trustees, and may be lesser or greater in area or width than herein required in the district regulations:
      (1)   Fire stations;
      (2)   Police stations;
      (3)   Public buildings erected by any governmental agency;
      (4)   Radio and television towers and antennae;
      (5)   Transit and public transportation facilities, including passenger shelters;
      (6)   Telephone exchange buildings, microwave relay towers, and telephone transmission equipment buildings;
      (7)   Water filtration plants, sewage treatment facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs, towers and sanitary and storm sewers and, lift stations;
      (8)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021); and
   (F)   Uses not explicitly enumerated in this section as special uses, but closely similar thereto, provided those uses are not explicitly mentioned as permitted or special uses elsewhere in this chapter.
(Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07)
§ 159.053 TEMPORARY USES.
   Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.
§ 159.054 ACCESSORY USES.
   Accessory uses may include the following:
   (A)   Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted or special use, and as regulated by §§ 159.020 and 159.003 under "Accessory Building or Use".
   (B)   Accessory uses may include the following:
      (1)   Off-street parking facilities as regulated by §§ 159.105 through 159.111; and
      (2)   Signs, in accordance with regulations set forth in §§ 159.121 through 159.133.
      (3)   Tent or fabric structures used by a public agency on publicly owned land for salt storage, sewage sludge storage, and other similar uses.
(Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2-21-07; Am. Ord. 19-1555, passed 4-3-19)
§ 159.055 SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   Minimum lot area. Except as may otherwise be provided, an area of not less than one acre shall be provided for each permitted or special use located on the parcel.
   (B)   Minimum lot width/frontage. A minimum width of 100 feet shall be provided for each lot.
   (C)   Lot depth. A minimum depth of 200 feet shall be provided for each lot.
   (D)   Lot coverage. Lot coverage shall not exceed 30%.
   (E)   Building height. No building or structure shall be erected or altered to exceed a maximum height of 25 feet or two stories whichever is less.
   (F)   Setbacks. Yard area setbacks for principal building or structure shall be as follows:
      (1)   Front yard, not less than 50 feet front the front property line;
      (2)   Side yard, not less than 25 feet from each side property line; and
      (3)   Rear yard, not less than 30 feet from the rear property line.
   (G)   Floor area ratio. Floor area ratio shall not exceed three tenths (0.3).
   (H)   Minimum size of dwelling unit. Each single family detached dwelling and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes shall contain at least 1,000 square feet of floor area on the first floor if one story, or 720 square feet of floor are on the first floor level if two stories.
§ 159.056 SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
   (A)   Off-street parking requirements. Parking requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter.
   (B)   Off-street loading/unloading requirements. Loading/unloading requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.112 through 159.116 of this chapter.
   (C)   Signage requirements. Sign requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter.
   (D)   Outdoor storage. All outdoor storage facilities for the principal building or structure and its accessory uses and products shall be enclosed by an architecturally pleasing fence, wall, or planting materials adequate to conceal the facilities.
   (E)   Landscaping. Shall conform with the regulations set forth in §§ 159.030 and 159.036 of this chapter.
   (F)   Performance standards. All the activities shall conform with the performance standards established and set forth in §§ 159.022 through 159.027 of this chapter.
   (G)   Ingress/egress on the property: Access is limited to not more than one point for the principal building or structures, however, accessory structures on contiguous parcels of land solely dedicated to agricultural purposes may also have one point of access to the adjacent roadway.
   (H)   Land use change.
      (1)   Upon the discontinuance of any permitted or special use the new use must make application to the village to have said site and landscape plans reviewed by the Village Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission; and
      (2)   Documentation regarding use and bulk, lot coverage, street access, parking requirements, accessory uses and landscaping all need to be submitted to the village for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board of Trustees.
   (I)   Trucks. One commercial vehicle/ equipment may be parked and must be owned or legally controlled by the residents or occupants of the principal use and located within the buildable area. Small pick-up trucks or vans used principally as passenger cars are excluded from this requirement;
   (J)   Tents. Tents shall not be erected, used, or maintained on any privately- owned lot, except such tents as are customarily used for temporarily recreation purposes. Tents are permitted on publicly-owned lots as set forth in the accessory uses section, § 159.054; and
   (K)   Horses and other animals. Horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, or poultry, may not be housed or stabled closer than 100 feet from any adjoining property line when allowed as a permitted or special use.
(Am. Ord. 19-1555, passed 4-3-19)
§ 159.057 RESERVED.
§ 159.058 RESERVED.
§ 159.059 RESERVED.
§ 159.060 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   Intent and Purpose. The residential districts set forth herein are established to promote the public health; to promote public safety, comfort, convenience, and the general welfare; and to protect the economic base of the village and the value of property.
   (B)   Existing buildings. Existing buildings shall not be enlarged, reconstructed, structurally altered, converted, or relocated in such a manner as to conflict or further conflict with the bulk regulations of the district in which such buildings are or are to be located.
   (C)   Established setbacks. When the established setback is of a depth other than herein required for a front or side yard in the district in which the lot is located and where the contiguous street is not designated on the official map for right-of-way widening, the setback for each remaining lot along such street shall be the average of the setbacks already established on one of the adjacent lots, the setback for that lot shall be the average of the required yard depths and the established setback on the lot adjacent thereto.
   (D)   Established lots of record. A lot of record on the effective date of this subchapter in a residence district which is unable to meet the requirements of this Zoning Code as to lot area and lot width may be used for a single family detached dwelling provided it meets all other requirements of the Zoning Code.
   (E)   Special provisions.
      (1)   Off-street parking. All off-street parking required within any residential district shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations as set forth in §§ 159.110 through 159.113 of this chapter.
      (2)   Signage requirements. All signage in any residential district shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter.
      (3)   Outdoor storage. All outdoor storage in any residential district for the principal building or structure and its accessory uses or structures shall be stored within the limits of the buildings or structures on the property. Any outdoor storage of materials not customarily found in a residential district is prohibited.
      (4)   Landscaping. Shall be according to the individual homeowner's desires, so long as it is keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Licensing and bonding of contractors shall be in accordance with Chapter 124 of the Municipal Code. Certificate of completion shall also be required to be issued by the village for multiple family developments.
      (5)   Ingress/egress on the property. Access is limited to not more than one point for the principal buildings/structures and accessory uses structures on the premises. If the property is a corner lot the property is still limited to only one ingress/egress point.
      (6)   All new subdivisions shall provide documentation for preliminary and plats of subdivisions outlined by the Development Regulations, Chapter 158. In addition to those requirements the applicants shall provide a landscape plan for the entire development.
   (F)   Residential site and structure requirements:
Summary Table — Residential Site & Structure Requirements
Zoning
District
Lot Area
(Sq. Ft.)
Lot Width (Interior Lot)
Lot Width (Corner Lot)
Lot
Depth
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum
Lot
Coverage
Minimum Landscape Coverage
F.A.R.
Building
Height
E-R, Estate Residential
43,560
200'
240'
200'
40%
50%
50%
0.60
2-1/2 stories or 30 feet
R-1, Single Family Residential
20,000
120'
165'
160'
40%
50%
50%
0.60
2-1/2 stories or 30 feet
R-2, Single Family Residential
15,000
100'
125'
150'
40%
50%
50%
0.60
2-1/2 stories or 30 feet
R-3, Single Family Residential
10,000
80'
105'
125'
40%
50%
50%
0.60
2-1/2 stories or 30 feet
R-4, Single Family Residential
8,000
75'
95'
105'
40%
50%
50%
0.60
2-1/2 stories or 30 feet
R-5, Single Family Residential
6,500
65'
85'
100'
40%
50%
50%
0.65
2-1/2 stories or 30 feet
R-5A, Single Family Residential
6,500
60'
80'
100'
40%
50%
50%
0.65
2-1/2 stories or 30 feet
R-6, Attached Single Family Residential
Detached - 8,000
Attached:
4-bdrm - 6,000
3-bdrm - 5,500
2-bdrm - 4,500
Detached - 75'
Attached - 55'
Detached - 95'
Attached - 75'
90'
40%
50%
50%
0.65
2-1/2 stories or 30 feet
R-7, Multiple Family Residential
Detached - 8,000
Attached:
3-bdrm - 5,000
2-bdrm - 4,500
1-bdrm - 3,500
50'
70'
80'
40%
50%
50%
0.65
3-1/2 stories or 40 feet
All numbers reflect minimum requirements; except building coverage, lot coverage, and building heights, which are maximum requirements. LAND USE CHART
 
Summary Table - Residential Site & Structure Requirements (Cont'd)
Setbacks:
Front
Side
Corner Side
Rear
1 BR
(Sq. Ft.)
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
5 BR
E-R, Estate Residential
50'
20'
50'
40'
N/A
1,800
2,000
2,400
2,800
R-1, Single Family Residential
40'
15'
40'
30'
N/A
1,600
1,825
2,000
2,200
R-2, Single Family Residential
35'
15'
35'
30'
N/A
1,375
1,600
1,825
2,000
R-3, Single Family Residential
30'
10'
30'
25'
N/A
1,200
1,500
1,800
2,000
R-4, Single Family Residential
25'
10'
25'
25'
N/A
1,200
1,375
1,600
1,800
R-5, Single Family Residential
25'
5' / 15'
25'
20'
N/A
1,100
1,200
1,300
N/A
R-5A, Single Family Residential
22'
5'
20'
20'
N/A
1,100
1,200
1,300
N/A
R-6, Attached Single Family Residential
25'
Detached 5' / 15'
Attached 10'
20'
25'
N/A
Detached 2,000
Attached 1,600
Detached 2,000
Attached 1,700
Detached 2,000
Attached 1,800
Detached 2,000
Attached N/A
R-7, Multiple Family Residential
25'
Attached 20'
Multi-Fm 20'
20'
25'
700
900
1,100
N/A
N/A
All numbers reflect minimum requirements; except building coverage, lot coverage, and building heights, which are maximum requirements. LAND USE CHART
 
   (G)   Land use chart:
 
* - Permitted Use
- Special Use Permit
- Temporary Use Permit
- Accessory Use
 
LAND USE ZONING DISTRICT
E-R
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5/R-5A
R-6
R-7
LAND USE ZONING DISTRICT
E-R
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5/R-5A
R-6
R-7
Single Family Detached
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Attached Single Family - Townhomes
Attached Multiple Family - Apartments
Attached Multiple Family Condominiums
Home Occupations
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Parks, Playgrounds, Forest Preserves, Recreational Areas
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Signage
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Off-Street Parking
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Temporary Buildings for Construction Purposes (i.e. Trailers, Mobile Offices)
Public Utility Facilities/Rights-of-way
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Railroad Rights-of-way
Private recreation Areas or Camps
Radio and Television Towers
Colleges and Universities
Schools: Elementary, Middle, High
Churches and Church/Schools
Seminaries, Convents, Monasteries
Public Service Uses: water reclamation, plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, police and fire stations, telephone, electric, gas
Day or Nursery Schools
Planned Unit Developments
Funeral Homes
Kennels
Stables
Garages and Carports
Living Quarters for Maids/Butlers
Swimming Pools
Real Estate Signs
 
LAND USE ZONING DISTRICT
E-R
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5/R-5A
R-6
R-7
LAND USE ZONING DISTRICT
E-R
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-5/R-5A
R-6
R-7
Home Gardening
Family Day Care Homes, Less than six (6) occupants
Golf Courses
*
Accessory Structures as Regulated
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Rest Homes/Nursing Homes
Philanthropic and Eleemosynary
Group Care Home, 6 to 15 occupants
Mobile Home Park
Group Care Homes
*
 
 
* - Permitted Use
- Special Use Permit
- Temporary Use Permit
- Accessory Use
 
   (H)   Building design guidelines.
      (1)   Facades.
         (a)   The primary facade of each home shall face the public street.
         (b)   Facades must be articulated. Articulation may take the form of staggering the wall of the building as well as through porches, bay or bow windows, and balconies.
         (c)   All building facades must be constructed primarily of brick or stone. High quality accent materials, such as cedar siding and vinyl siding (0.46 minimum thickness), may be incorporated into the design provided that they do not cumulatively cover more than 25% of the primary facade and that they do not cumulatively cover more than 50% of any other facade.
      (2)   Architectural detail.
         (a)   The primary facade must include at least two of the following architectural elements. Any other street-facing facade must include at least one of the following architectural elements.
            1.   Porches (minimum five-foot projection);
            2.   Second-story balconies (minimum five-foot projection) or balconets;
            3.   Roof overhangs (minimum one-foot projection);
            4.   Bay or bow windows;
            5.   Cantilevered windows;
            6.   Chimney breasts;
            7.   Copper design elements including accent roofs (copper flashing to brick exterior must be wraggle cut/saw cut into brick and remortered) and copper gutter flashing;
            8.   Stone accent pieces; or
            9.   Pediments over windows and doors.
         (b)   The elements must be incorporated into the design of the buildings so that they are compatible with the building's architectural style and also harmonious with the architecture and scale of the neighborhood.
      (3)   Entrances.
         (a)   The primary entry and door to each structure shall face the public street.
         (b)   Tunnel-like entrances shall be avoided. No entry shall be recessed more than six feet from the face of the primary facade, exclusive of porches.
      (4)   Fenestration.
         (a)   Windows shall be incorporated into all facades.
         (b)   Windows must cover 15% of the facade area. No section of blank wall may exist that is greater than 15 linear feet without being interrupted by a window. This standard applies to living areas as well as to accessory structures such as garages and sheds.
      (5)   Parking/garages.
         (a)   Off-street guest parking areas must be incorporated into the design of all developments with six or more dwelling units. One parking space shall be provided for each three homes, to a maximum of ten parking spaces. This requirement excludes any parking that may be provided on driveways.
         (b)   A minimum two-car garage shall be incorporated into each dwelling unit.
         (c)   The garage shall be designed so as not to dominate the primary facade of the building. Garages may be located as follows:
            1.   Setback six feet from the primary facade of the building;
            2.   Side loaded with windows along the primary facade and elements to give a uniform appearance with the rest of the dwelling; and
            3.   Projecting no more than four feet in front of the primary facade but must include living space (with windows) above.
         (d)   All garage doors must include raised panels and windows in order to reduce their monotonous appearance.
         (e)   Garage doors must be recessed a minimum of eight inches from the face of the garage so as to cast a shadow on the door thereby reducing its appearance.
      (6)   Roofing.
         (a)   Roofs must be covered in architectural shingles (300 lb.), slate roof, clay tile, or laminated clay tile replica.
         (b)   The color of roof-top vents must match the roofing material.
      (7)   Landscaping.
         (a)   Foundation landscaping consisting of shade and ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubbery, hedges, flowers, and/or other live planting materials shall be incorporated around all buildings. Particular attention shall be paid toward screening mechanical equipment softening large expanses of building walls; and accenting entrances and architectural features of the unit(s).
         (b)   Clusters of landscaping shall be planted strategically in rear and side yards of townhouses to provide privacy to residents. Whenever possible, landscaping should be used to minimize views directly into neighbors windows.
         (c)   An irrigation system shall be installed in all landscape areas.
      (8)   Anti-monotony.
         (a)   No two single-family dwellings of identical front elevation, or facade, shall be constructed or located on adjacent lots, nor shall there be constructed or located more than 15% of single-family dwellings of the same elevation or facade in any block. A change in front elevation or facade shall be deemed to exist when there is a substantial difference in roof line, type and location of windows, and/or kind and arrangement of materials.
         (b)   There shall not be constructed or located more than 15% of townhomes/ single-family attached dwellings of the same elevation or facade on any block. A change in the front elevation or facade shall be deemed to exist when there is a substantial difference in roof line, type and location of windows, and/or kind and arrangement of material.
      (9)   Possible variance process.
         (a)   Residential buildings or structures which demonstrate exceptional architectural merit and an intention to provide diversification to the housing stock of the village may, upon application made to the Village Board of Trustees, be granted a variance from the provisions of this section requiring the use of particular materials for exterior finishes to allow the use of different materials or to allow the use of a different percentage or proportion of the materials otherwise required in the exterior finish of such a structure, but no such variance shall be available or granted to allow the use of aluminum siding, or imitation brick or stone sheeting.
         (b)   Furthermore, and without otherwise limiting any term or provision of this section, or of any amendment thereto, any person proposing to construct any accessory structure that demonstrates either architectural merit, planning excellence or a commitment to diversifying the housing stock of the village may upon application made to the Village Board be granted a variance from the provisions of this section regarding the use of particular materials for exterior finishes to allow the use of different materials or to allow the use of a different percentage or proportion of materials otherwise required for the exterior finish of such structure, provided that the Village Board determines, based upon evidence presented by the applicant, that the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood in which the property is located, that the proposed variance will not be injurious to other property in the neighborhood in which the property is located, and that the proposed variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood in which the property is located.
(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15-05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06; Am. Ord. 07-0555, passed 7-18-07; Am. Ord. 08-0653, passed 5-21-08)
§ 159.061 E-R, ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (43,560 SQ.FT.)
   (A)   Intent and purpose. The E-R District is intended to provide areas for large lot single family development. It should be located in areas where floodplains and other natural features need to be preserved or protected; where the extension of public water and sewer services would not be practical; but also where the land area would allow the placement of well and septic facilities.
   (B)   Permitted uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)). The following uses are permitted within the E-R district:
      (1)   Single family detached dwelling units;
      (2)   Home occupations, as regulated in § 159.034 of this chapter;
      (3)   Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated;
      (4)   Golf courses;
      (5)   Off-street parking, as regulated in §§ 159.105 through 159.111 of this chapter;
      (6)   Signs, as regulated in § 159.121 through 159.133 of this chapter;
      (7)   Accessory uses, as regulated in § 159.020 of this chapter and as outlined within this section;
      (8)   Temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period of time not to exceed construction, or not more than 24 months, whichever is less, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;
      (9)   Public utility facilities, as defined in the State Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Public Utilities";
      (10)   Personal communication facility, located on property owned by the village or other government entity; and
      (11)   Public service uses, including;
         (a)   Filtration plants, pumping stations, and water reservoirs; and
         (b)   Police, Fire stations and, any public building erected by any governmental agency.
   (C)   Special uses (See land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after public hearing on the petition pertaining thereto, in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 159.176, special uses of this chapter, the corporate authorities of the village may, by "special use permit" allow the following in the E-R District:
      (1)   Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities, or maintenance facilities;
      (2)   Private recreation areas or camps;
      (3)   Radio and television towers;
      (4)   College and universities, including dormitory facilities, fraternities, sororities, and other accessory buildings when located on the same grounds as the college or university;
      (5)   Schools (elementary and secondary), including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto;
      (6)   Churches and church-schools, and other places of worship;
      (7)   Seminaries, convents, monasteries, and similar religious institutions;
      (8)   Public service uses, including:
         (a)   Telephone exchange facilities; and
         (b)   Electric substations and booster stations.
      (9)   Day or nursery schools, public or private;
      (10)   Planned residential or institu- tional developments, under single ownership or control, in which incidental business or recreational facilities for the convenience of the occupants may be furnished. For such developments, the Village Board may vary the bulk regulations of this subchapter, provided the variations are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter, and as set forth in §§ 159.150 through 159.159, and will result in better site planning and thus be of greater benefit both to the occupants of the development and the surrounding areas;
      (11)   Funeral Homes;
      (12)   Kennels;
      (13)   Stables; and
      (14)   Personal communication facility (see § 159.021).
   (D)   Temporary uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Administrator of a permit thereof, the following use may be operated as a temporary use: processing, screening, washing yards and plants of the quasi-temporary nature connected with the construction of roads which are normally removed when a specific purpose is completed, are permitted under this classification after a permit is obtained from the Building Officer. This permit shall be effective for a period not to exceed six continuous months and shall not be renewed for more than one successive period at the same location.
   (E)   Accessory uses (see land use chart, § 159.060(G)): Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted or special use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same parcel, do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry. Accessory uses may include the following:
      (1)   Garages, carports, or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises (see § 159.020 of this chapter);
      (2)   Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling;
      (3)   Swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and their guests that are setback from every property line at least ten feet and not located in the front yard;
      (4)   Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet;
      (5)   Gardening (the raising of vegetables and fruits) and keeping of household pets exclusively for the use and personal enjoyment of residents of the premises and not for commercial purposes.
   (F)   Site and structure requirements.
      (1)   Minimum lot area. The minimum area for each lot shall be not less than 43,560 square feet (one acre).
      (2)   Lot width/frontage. The minimum lot width for each lot shall be not less than 200 feet. Corner lots shall be not less than 240 feet.
      (3)   Lot depth. The minimum lot depth for each lot shall not be less than 200 feet.
      (4)   Building coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 40%.
      (5)   Building height. No building within the E-R District hereinafter constructed shall exceed 30 feet in height to the highest roof peak, or 2-1/2 stories, whichever is less.
      (6)   Setbacks.
         (a)   Front yards, shall be not less than 50 feet from the property line;
         (b)   Side yards, shall be not less than 20 feet for each side yard from the property line. Corner side yards shall be not less than 50 feet; and
         (c)   Rear yards, shall be not less than forty (40) feet from the property line.
      (7)   Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.). For all uses the Floor Area Ratio for each lot shall not exceed six tenths (0.6).
      (8)   Minimum dwelling unit size:
         (a)   Two or fewer bedrooms, 1,800 square feet;
         (b)   Three bedrooms, 2,000 square feet;
         (c)   Four bedrooms, 2,400 square feet; and
         (d)   Five or more bedrooms, 2,800 square feet.
      (9)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
      (10)   Minimum landscape coverage. The minimum landscape coverage shall be 50%.
(Am. Ord. 05-0285, passed 6-15- 05; Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1- 06; Am. Ord. 07-0508, passed 2- 21-07; Am. Ord. 08-0698, passed 8-20-08; Am. Ord. 09-0800, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 11-0924, passed 10-5-11; Am. Ord. 18-1482, passed 5-16-18)
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