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[Amended 7-10-1973; 11-10-1992 by Ord. No. 92-11-187; 2-9-2000 by Ord. No. 00-03-248]
The following regulations apply in the E-1 District:
A. 
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
Lands and buildings used for agricultural purposes except the keeping of livestock, poultry and other animals except as provided herein for private stables.
(3) 
Home occupations.
(4) 
Schools, public, denominational or private, elementary, high, and public junior colleges, including playgrounds, garages for school buses, athletic fields and other uses auxiliary thereto.
(5) 
Churches, rectories and parish houses.
(6) 
Seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation, provided such uses are located on a tract of land of not less than two acres.
(7) 
Publicly controlled parks, forest preserves, conservation areas and recreation areas, including trails.
(8) 
Golf courses, including ancillary uses normally provided, such as restaurants, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, residential uses for guests, managers and other employees, but not including commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and provided that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be located nearer than 500 feet to any dwelling on another zoning lot.
(9) 
Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to extend beyond the completion date of such construction.
(10) 
Temporary real estate offices in conjunction with a new housing development, limited to the selling or renting of new units in such development and in no case to be in operation for more than one year following completion of construction of said housing development.
(11) 
Signs, as permitted or required in Article XIII.
(12) 
Private stables may be permitted if they are more than 150 feet from the nearest neighboring residence district or business district.
(13) 
Accessory uses, including off-street parking facilities in accordance with the provisions of Article XII.
(14) 
Residential-care home, small.
[Added 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 13-08-2007]
B. 
Conditional uses. Conditional uses may be allowed as per Article XIV.
C. 
Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required in Article XII.
D. 
Lot size.
(1) 
Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than three acres and a width at the established building line of not less than 200 feet, except as otherwise provided herein.
(2) 
A permitted nonresidential principal use of a building, other than a public service use, shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than two acres, with a width at the established building line of not less than 150 feet.
(3) 
On lots where septic tanks are used, the standards or ordinances in Stephenson County shall apply.
E. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:
(1) 
Front yard. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged shall provide and maintain a front yard in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) 
Primary thoroughfares: 60 feet from the property lines or 110 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(b) 
Collector thoroughfares: 50 feet from the property line or 90 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(c) 
All other streets: 50 feet from the property line or 80 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(2) 
Side yards: a side yard on each side of the principal building of not less than 30 feet; except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width of such yard shall be not less than that established above for front yards.
(3) 
Rear yard. A rear yard of not less than 100 feet shall be provided.
F. 
Lot coverage. Not more than 15% of the area of the zoning lot may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.
G. 
Maximum floor area ratio. The floor area ratio shall not exceed the following:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings: not applicable.
(2) 
Nonresidential uses: 0.5.
(3) 
The maximum floor area ratio for conditional uses shall be established at the time the conditional use permit is granted.
H. 
Dwelling standards. Every one-story dwelling hereafter erected in any E-1 District shall have a total ground floor area of not less than 750 square feet, and not less than 24 feet in width, measured from the outside of the exterior walls, including utility rooms but excluding cellars, basements, open porches, breezeways, garages and other spaces that are not used frequently or during extended periods of living, eating or sleeping purposes. Every dwelling of more than one story hereafter erected in any E-1 Estate District shall have a total floor area, measured from the outside of the exterior walls, of not less than 1,200 square feet, including utility rooms but excluding cellars, basements, open porches, breezeways, garages, and other spaces that are not used frequently or during extended periods of living, eating or sleeping purposes, except that enclosed space intended for habitable rooms which are to be completed within a reasonable time may be considered in computing such floor area.
The following regulations apply in the E-2 District:
A. 
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:
(1) 
Any use which is permitted in the E-1 District with the exception of private stables.
[Amended 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 13-08-2007]
B. 
Conditional uses. Conditional uses may be allowed as per Article XIV.
C. 
Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required in Article XII.
D. 
Lot size.
(1) 
Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than two acres and a width at the established building line of not less than 200 feet.
(2) 
A permitted nonresidential principal use of a building, other than a public service use, shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than two acres, with a width at the established building line of not less than 150 feet.
(3) 
On lots where septic tanks are used, the standards or ordinances established in Stephenson County shall apply.
E. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:
(1) 
Front yard. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged shall provide and maintain a front yard in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) 
Primary thoroughfares: 50 feet from the property line or 100 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(b) 
Collector thoroughfares: 40 feet from the property line or 80 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(c) 
All other streets: 40 feet from the property line or 70 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(2) 
Side yards: a side yard on each side of the zoning lot of not less than 15 feet; except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width of such yard shall be not less than that established above for front yards.
(3) 
Rear yard: a rear yard of not less than 75 feet.
F. 
Lot coverage. Not more than 20% of the area of a zoning lot may be covered by buildings or structures, including accessory buildings.
G. 
Maximum floor area ratio. The same regulations shall apply as permitted or required in the E-1 Estate Residence District.
H. 
Dwelling standards. The same regulations shall apply as permitted or required in the E-1 Estate Residence District.
The following regulations shall apply in the E-3 District:
A. 
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:
(1) 
One-family and two-family detached dwellings.
[Amended 7-10-1973]
(2) 
Golf courses, including ancillary uses normally provided, such as restaurants, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, residential uses for guests, managers and other employees, but not including commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and provided that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be located nearer than 500 feet to any dwelling on another zoning lot.
(3) 
Home occupations.
(4) 
Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated.
(5) 
Schools, public, denominational or private, elementary and high, including playgrounds when located on the same parcel of land as the school, garages for school buses, athletic fields and other uses auxiliary thereto.
(6) 
Churches, rectories and parish houses.
(7) 
Seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation, provided such uses are located on a tract of land of not less than two acres.
(8) 
Temporary real estate offices in conjunction with a new housing development, limited to the selling or renting of new units in such development and in no case to be in operation for more than one year following completion of construction of said housing development.
(9) 
Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to extend beyond the completion date of such construction.
(10) 
Signs, as permitted or required in Article XIII.
(11) 
Accessory uses, including off-street parking facilities in accordance with the provisions of Article XII.
(12) 
Any use which is permitted in the E-1 and E-2 Zoning Districts with the exception of private stables.
[Added 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 13-08-2007]
B. 
Conditional uses. Conditional uses may be allowed as per Article XIV.
C. 
Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in Article XII.
D. 
Lot size.
(1) 
Every one-family and two-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than:
[Amended 7-10-1973; 11-11-1992 by Ord. No. 92-11-187]
(a) 
Twenty thousand square feet with a central sewage system, and a width at the established building line of not less than 100 feet.
(b) 
Two acres with a septic system as approved by the Stephenson County Health Department, and a width at the established building line of not less than 200 feet.
(2) 
All nonresidential principal uses, as permitted in this section, shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than:
[Amended 11-10-1992 by Ord. No. 92-11-187]
(a) 
Twenty thousand square feet with a central sewage system, and a width at the established building line of not less than 100 feet.
(b) 
Two acres with a septic system as approved by the Stephenson County Health Department, and a width at the established building line of not less than 200 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot sizes for conditional use shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a conditional use permit is authorized.
(4) 
On lots where septic tanks are used, the standards or ordinances established in Stephenson County shall apply.
E. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:
(1) 
Front yard. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged shall provide and maintain a front yard in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) 
Primary thoroughfares: 50 feet from the property line or 90 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(b) 
Collector thoroughfares: 40 feet from the property line or 70 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(c) 
All other streets: 30 feet from the property line or 60 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(2) 
Side yards: a side yard on each side of the zoning lot of not less than 10 feet; except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width shall be increased to 30 feet on the street side.
(3) 
Rear yard: a rear yard of not less than 50 feet.
F. 
Lot coverage. Not more than 30% of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.
G. 
Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall be as follows:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings: not applicable.
(2) 
Two-family detached dwellings: 0.07.
[Amended 7-10-1973]
(3) 
Permitted nonresidential uses: 0.20.
(4) 
Special uses: as specified at the time the special use permit is granted.
[Amended 8-10-2011 by Res. No. 11-08-1821]
H. 
Dwelling standards. The same regulations shall apply as required or permitted in the E-1 Estate Residence District.
[Amended 2-9-2000 by Ord. No. 00-03-248]
The following regulations apply in the R-1 District:
A. 
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
Lands and buildings used for agricultural purposes.
(3) 
Home occupations.
(4) 
Schools, public, denominational or private, elementary and high, including playgrounds, garages for school buses, athletic fields and other uses auxiliary thereto.
(5) 
Churches, rectories and parish houses.
(6) 
Seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation, provided such uses are located on a tract of land of not less than two acres.
(7) 
Publicly owned parks, forest preserves, conservation areas and recreational areas, including trails.
(8) 
Golf courses, including ancillary uses normally provided, such as restaurants, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, residential uses for guests, managers, and other employees but not including commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and provided that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be located nearer than 500 feet to any dwelling on another zoning lot.
(9) 
Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to extend beyond the completion date of such construction.
(10) 
Temporary real estate offices in conjunction with a new housing development, limited to the selling or renting of new units in such development and in no case to be in operation for more than one year following completion of construction of said housing development.
(11) 
Signs, as permitted or required in Article XIII.
(12) 
Accessory uses, including off-street parking facilities in accordance with the provisions of Article XII.
(13) 
Residential-care home, small.
[Added 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 13-08-2007]
B. 
Conditional uses. Conditional uses may be allowed as per Article XIV.
C. 
Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in Article XII.
D. 
Lot size.
(1) 
Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be on a lot having an area of not less than 15,000 square feet, and a width at the established building line of not less than 80 feet.
(2) 
All nonresidential principal uses as permitted in this section shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than 18,000 square feet, with a minimum width of 85 feet at the building line.
(3) 
Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area of less than 10,000 square feet.
[Amended 8-10-2011 by Res. No. 11-08-1821]
(4) 
On lots where septic tanks are used, the standards or ordinances established in Stephenson County shall apply.
E. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:
(1) 
Front yard. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged shall provide and maintain a front yard in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) 
Primary thoroughfares: 50 feet from the property line or 80 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(b) 
Collector thoroughfares: 40 feet from the property line or 70 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(c) 
All other streets: 30 feet from the property line or 60 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(d) 
Exception. Where lots comprising 50% of the frontage on the same street and within the same block are developed with buildings having front yards with a variation of not more than 10 feet in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the minimum front yard depth for the entire frontage, but in no case shall a front yard of more than that stipulated above for the applicable classification of street on which the property is located be required.
(2) 
Side yards: a side yard on each side of the zoning lot of not less than eight feet; except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width on the street side shall be increased to 15 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: a rear yard of not less than 40 feet.
F. 
Lot coverage. Not more than 35% of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.
G. 
Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall be as follows:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings: not applicable.
(2) 
Permitted nonresidential uses: 0.40.
(3) 
Conditional uses: as specified at the time the conditional use permit is granted.
H. 
Dwelling standards. The same regulations shall apply as required or permitted in the E-1 Estate Residence District.
[1]
Editor's Note: A diagram illustrating this section is included as an attachment to this chapter.
The following regulations shall apply in the R-2 District:
A. 
Permitted uses: any use permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District.
B. 
Conditional uses. Conditional uses may be allowed as per Article XIV.
C. 
Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in Article XII.
D. 
Lot size.
(1) 
Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be on a lot having an area of not less than 10,000 square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than 80 feet.
(2) 
All nonresidential principal uses as permitted in this section shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than 15,000 square feet, with a minimum width of 75 feet at the building line.
(3) 
Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area of less than 10,000 square feet.
[Amended 8-10-2011 by Res. No. 11-08-1821]
(4) 
On lots where septic tanks are used, the standards or ordinances in Stephenson County shall apply.
E. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:
(1) 
Front yard. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged shall provide and maintain a front yard in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) 
Primary thoroughfares: 50 feet from the property line or 80 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(b) 
Collector thoroughfares: 40 feet from the property line or 70 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(c) 
All other streets: 30 feet from the property line or 60 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(d) 
Exception. Where lots comprising 50% of the frontage on the same street and within the same block are developed with buildings having front yards with a variation of not more than 10 feet in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the minimum front yard depth for the entire frontage, but in no case shall a front yard of more than that stipulated above for the applicable classification of street on which the property is located be required.
(2) 
Side yards: a side yard on each side of the zoning lot of not less than eight feet; except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width on the street side shall be increased to 15 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: a rear yard of not less than 40 feet.
F. 
Lot coverage. Not more than 35% of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.
G. 
Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall be as follows:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings: not applicable.
(2) 
Permitted nonresidential uses: 0.40.
(3) 
Conditional uses: as specified at the time the conditional use permit is granted.
H. 
Dwelling standards. The same regulations shall apply as required or permitted in the E-1 Estate Residence District.
[1]
Editor's Note: A diagram illustrating this section is included as an attachment to this chapter.
The following regulations apply in the R-3 District:
A. 
Permitted uses: any use permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District.
B. 
Conditional uses. Conditional uses may be allowed as per Article XIV.
C. 
Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as required in Article XII.
D. 
Lot size.
(1) 
Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be on a lot having an area of not less than 7,500 square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than 70 feet.
(2) 
All nonresidential principal uses as permitted in this district shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than 10,000 square feet and a minimum width of 75 feet at the building line.
(3) 
Minimum lot sizes for conditional uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a conditional use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area of less than 10,000 square feet.
(4) 
On lots where septic tanks are used, the standards or ordinances established in Stephenson County shall apply.
E. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:
(1) 
Front yard. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged shall provide and maintain a front yard in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) 
Primary thoroughfares: 50 feet from the property line or 75 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(b) 
Collector thoroughfares: 40 feet from the property line or 65 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(c) 
All other streets: 30 feet from the property line or 55 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
[Amended 8-10-2011 by Res. No. 11-08-1821]
(d) 
Exception. Where lots comprising 50% of the frontage on the same street and within the same block are developed with buildings having front yards with a variation of not more than 10 feet in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the minimum front yard depth for the entire frontage, but in no case shall a front yard of more than that stipulated above for the applicable classification of street on which the property is located be required.
(2) 
Side yards: a side yard on each side of the principal building of not less than seven feet; except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width on the street side shall be increased to 15 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: a rear yard of not less than 30 feet.
F. 
Lot coverage. Not more than 35% of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.
G. 
Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall be as follows:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings: not applicable.
(2) 
Permitted nonresidential uses: 0.75.
(3) 
Conditional uses: as specified at the time the conditional use permit is granted.
H. 
Dwelling standards. The same regulations shall apply as required or permitted in the E-1 Estate Residence District.
[1]
Editor's Note: A diagram illustrating this section is included as an attachment to this chapter.
The following regulations apply in the R-4 District:
A. 
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:
(1) 
Any of the uses permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District.
(2) 
Hospitals and sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes.
(3) 
Two-family dwellings.
(4) 
Multiple-family dwellings and apartments.
(5) 
One-family attached dwellings (party wall) with not more than six dwellings in a row or building.
[Amended 8-10-2011 by Res. No. 11-08-1821]
(6) 
Residential-care home, small.
[Added 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 13-08-2007]
B. 
Conditional uses. Conditional uses may be allowed as per Article XIV.
C. 
Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as permitted or required in Article XII.
D. 
Lot area per dwelling.
(1) 
Every one-family detached dwelling 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 60 feet.
(2) 
Every building hereafter erected or altered to provide two or more dwelling units shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than 8,000 square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than 70 feet, and not less than the following lot area per dwelling unit shall be provided:
(a) 
Dwelling units with three or more bedrooms: 5,000 square feet.
(b) 
Dwelling units with two bedrooms: 4,000 square feet.
(c) 
Dwelling units with one bedroom and efficiency dwelling units: 3,000 square feet.
(3) 
Any room other than a kitchen, bath, dining or living room shall be considered as a bedroom for purposes of determining the above requirements for land area per dwelling unit.
(4) 
All nonresidential principal uses permitted in this district shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than 10,000 square feet and a width of not less than 75 feet at the established building line.
(5) 
Minimum lot sizes for conditional uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a conditional use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area of less than 10,000 square feet.
(6) 
On lots where septic tanks are used, the standards or ordinances established in Stephenson County shall apply. For structures containing five or more dwelling units, sewage treatment facilities shall be provided by: (a) connection to a sewage system of a municipality, or (b) connection to a sewage treatment plant approved by the State Board of Health. (For purposes of this chapter, septic systems shall not be considered as sewage treatment facilities.)
E. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained:
(1) 
Front yard. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged shall provide and maintain a front yard in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) 
Primary thoroughfares: 40 feet from the property line or 75 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(b) 
Collector thoroughfares: 30 feet from the property line or 65 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(c) 
All other streets: 25 feet from the property line or 55 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
(d) 
One additional foot of front yard shall be required for each three feet of building height over 40 feet.
(e) 
Required front yards shall be unobstructed from ground level to the sky, except as otherwise provided in Article IV.
(2) 
Side yards. On every zoning lot, side yards shall be provided as follows:
(a) 
For one-family detached dwellings, the same regulations shall apply as in the R-3 Single-Family Residence District.
(b) 
For two-family and multiple-family dwelling units, the side yard on each side of each building shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width, plus an additional two feet in width for each additional story above two stories in height. On corner lots, there shall be maintained a side yard of not less than 15 feet on the side adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which the building maintains frontage; and in the case of a reversed-corner lot, there shall be maintained a setback from the side street of not less than 50% of the front yard required on the lots in the rear of such corner lots, but such setback need not exceed 15 feet. No accessory building on said reversed-corner lot shall project beyond the front yard required on the adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than five feet to the side lot line of said adjacent lots.
(c) 
Nonresidential buildings. On a lot improved with a nonresidential building, there shall be a side yard of not less than 12 feet on each side of the main structure and a combined total of side yards of not less than 30 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 30 feet.
F. 
Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratios shall be as follows:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings: not applicable.
(2) 
Two-family and multiple-family dwellings: 0.7.
(3) 
Permitted nonresidential uses: 1.0.
(4) 
Special uses: as specified at the time the special use permit is granted.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV).
G. 
Dwelling standards. Dwelling standards shall be as follows:
(1) 
For single-family dwellings, the same regulations shall apply as required in the E-1 Estate Residence District.
(2) 
For buildings containing two or more dwelling units, each dwelling unit shall contain not less than 450 square feet, exclusive of porches, terraces and garages.
[1]
Editor's Note: A diagram illustrating this section is included as an attachment to this chapter.
The following regulations shall apply in the R-5 District:
A. 
Permitted uses: any use permitted in the R-4 General Residence District.
B. 
Conditional uses. Conditional uses may be allowed as per Article XIV.
C. 
Off-street automobile parking facilities. Automobile parking facilities shall be provided as permitted or required in Article XII.
D. 
Lot area per dwelling.
(1) 
Every one-family detached dwelling and two-family dwelling 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 60 feet.
(2) 
Every building hereafter erected or altered to provide three or more dwelling units shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than 8,000 square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than 70 feet, except those in planned unit developments, and not less than the following lot area per dwelling unit shall be provided:
(a) 
Dwelling units with three or more bedrooms: 3,000 square feet.
(b) 
Dwelling units with two bedrooms: 2,000 square feet.
(c) 
Dwelling units with one bedroom and efficiency dwelling units: 1,500 square feet.
(3) 
Any room other than a kitchen, bath, dining or living room shall be considered as a bedroom for purposes of determining the above requirements for land area per dwelling unit.
(4) 
All nonresidential principal uses permitted in this district shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than 10,000 square feet, with a width at the established building line of not less than 75 feet.
(5) 
Minimum lot sizes for conditional uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a conditional use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area of not less than 10,000 square feet.
E. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained:
(1) 
Front yard. The same regulations shall apply as required in the R-4 General Residence District [§ 400-48E(1)].
(2) 
Side yards. The same regulations shall apply as required in the R-4 General Residence District [§ 400-48E(2)].
(3) 
Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet.
F. 
Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratios shall be as follows:
(1) 
One-family detached dwellings: not applicable.
(2) 
Two-family dwellings: 0.7.
(3) 
Multiple-family dwellings: 1.0.
(4) 
Permitted nonresidential uses: 2.0.
(5) 
Conditional uses: as specified at the time the conditional use permit is granted.
G. 
Dwelling standards. The same regulations shall apply as required in the R-4 General Residence District. (§ 400-48G).
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Editor's Note: A diagram illustrating this section is included at the end of this chapter.
[Amended 11-10-1992 by Ord. No. 92-11-186; 2-9-2000 by Ord. No. 00-03-248]
A. 
General purposes. The Mobile and Manufactured Home District is established in order to provide and regulate the placement of mobile and manufactured homes in the County with regard to providing adequate standards to protect and promote public health, safety, morals, convenience and general welfare. The general purpose includes the following specific purposes:
(1) 
To provide adequate standards and regulations for mobile homes, and to protect and promote the compatibility to adjacent land uses.
(2) 
To protect mobile home areas from overcrowding by regulating the intensity of development by density standards.
(3) 
To promote public comfort and welfare by providing for usable open space on the same zoning lot with the mobile home development.
(4) 
To provide regulations and standards for the development of a safe, healthy and well designed community for permanent mobile home living.
B. 
Location and placement of mobile homes. No mobile home, whether occupied or unoccupied, may be located or placed outside the mobile home district; except as follows:
(1) 
For use as a shelter on the site of a construction project, during the course of construction, provided the mobile or manufactured home shall not be occupied for human habitation without written approval by the Zoning Administrator and shall not be occupied for more than one year during the period of time that such construction or development is actively underway.
(2) 
For replacement of an existing mobile or manufactured home pursuant to § 400-16 of this chapter.
(3) 
When a mobile or manufactured home complies with §§ 400-15 and 400-16 of this chapter.
C. 
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:
(1) 
Mobile and manufactured home parks.
(2) 
Mobile and manufactured home subdivisions.
(3) 
Single family detached dwellings.
(4) 
Home occupations.
(5) 
Accessory uses, including off-street parking as required by this article.
(6) 
Signs as permitted for mobile and manufactured home sales.
(7) 
Publicly controlled parks, forest preserves, conservation areas and recreation areas, including trails.
D. 
Conditional uses: mobile and manufactured home sales.
E. 
Performance standards for mobile and manufactured home parks. An overall development plan delineating the street system, parking areas, mobile and manufactured home sites, recreational uses, utility easements, and any other on-site improvements shall be submitted, along with proof of application to the State of Illinois Department of Public Health for a state permit, to the County Zoning Administrator for review by the Planning Commission with final approval by the County Board.
(1) 
Mobile home parks shall have not less than 300,000 square feet of land area.
(2) 
There shall be a minimum of 6,000 square feet of site area per mobile home.
(3) 
Travel trailers, recreational vehicles, nonpermanent shelters, or other vehicles designed for sleeping purposes, other than mobile and manufactured homes, shall not be permitted for occupancy within a mobile home park.
(4) 
A mobile home park shall contain recreational open spaces, not less than 2% of the gross area of which shall be developed for recreational purposes.
(5) 
A designated recreational vehicle, travel trailer and/or boat storage area shall be provided, with an aggregate area of 50 square feet for mobile and manufactured home space.
(6) 
The mobile home park management shall provide a space on each mobile home site for outdoor storage. If the park management can show that it does not need 50 square feet per mobile and manufactured home for recreational vehicle storage as contained in Subsection E(5) above, then this subsection shall be used to meet a portion or all of said requirement.
(7) 
The mobile home stand shall meet the following requirements:
(a) 
The stand shall be the same size or larger than the mobile home sitting upon it.
(b) 
The stand shall be built of concrete in either a slab or split-slab fashion.
(c) 
The gradient shall provide adequate drainage.
(d) 
Skirting shall be required around each mobile home.
(8) 
All streets for vehicular circulation, including those dedicated to public use and those which are private, shall meet the following minimum requirements: See Chapter 355, Subdivision of Land.
(9) 
Each mobile and manufactured home site shall have a paved sidewalk at least 36 inches in width between the mobile home and its on-site parking space.
(10) 
Only one mobile home may be located on a mobile home site as designated in a mobile home park and shall be subject to the following yards and setbacks for each site:
(a) 
Front yard: a minimum of 10 feet.
(b) 
Side yard: a minimum of 10 feet.
(c) 
Rear lot line: a minimum of 10 feet.
(d) 
Minimum distance of 20 feet between mobile homes and/or other permitted structures.
(e) 
Minimum distance of 10 feet from accessory structures or paved parking areas.
(11) 
No mobile home or dwelling shall be located less than 25 feet from the property line of the mobile home park.
(12) 
In addition to one garage, only one accessory structure, such as a temporary sun shelter or storage building, with a maximum size of 150 square feet, shall be permitted on a mobile home site.
(13) 
Automobile parking spaces shall be provided for each mobile home as set forth in § 400-66A.[1]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV).
(14) 
All utilities, including television service, shall be underground.
(15) 
All mobile homes shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Mobile Home Tiedown Act (210 ILCS 120/1 et seq.).
(16) 
A building permit must be obtained from the Zoning Department of Stephenson County when a mobile or manufactured home is to be placed on any lot within the R-6 District.
F. 
Lot size for single-family dwellings. Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected or located in the mobile home district shall have a lot area of not less than 6,000 square feet, with a minimum width at the established building line of 60 feet.
G. 
Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:
(1) 
Front yard: a front yard equal to at least half the right-of-way of the street on which the lot fronts; however, in no case shall the front yard be less than 25 feet nor require more than 50 feet.
(2) 
Side yard: a side yard on each side of the zoning lot of not less than six feet; except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width shall be increased to equal half the right-of-way of the adjoining street, with a minimum of 25 feet but not requiring more than 50 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: a rear yard of not less than 25 feet.
H. 
Height. In the Mobile and Manufactured Home District, no building shall be erected or altered to a height in excess of 25 feet or 2 1/2 stories.
[Amended 11-10-1992 by Ord. No. 92-11-186]
A. 
Intent and purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide areas for mobile home owners who wish to own their own land and to regulate these subdivisions.
B. 
General conditions.
(1) 
Mobile and manufactured home subdivisions are allowed in the R-6 District only.
(2) 
Mobile and manufactured home subdivisions shall have not less than 300,000 square feet of land area.
(3) 
Only mobile and manufactured homes shall be permitted in a mobile home subdivision.
C. 
Design and performance standards. All design and performance standards shall meet the requirements of Chapter 355, Subdivision of Land.
[Amended 11-10-1992 by Ord. No. 92-11-186]
Mobile and manufactured home parks, trailer courts and subdivisions now in existence in Stephenson County consisting of more than three mobile or manufactured homes are required to continue to comply with all applicable state statutes concerning health and zoning, as well as any Stephenson County ordinance that applies up to and through the date of the ratification of this chapter. However, any changes in the boundary limits of any presently existing mobile home park must comply in all respects with this chapter and meet all the standards outlined in this chapter as to any additional sections or property added to the existing parcel or used in conjunction with the existing parcel for an existing mobile or manufactured home park.