(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;
(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)