In residential districts, not more than one residential building or structure may be constructed or maintained on a lot. This shall not restrict accessory dwelling units, where permitted by this chapter.
No lot shall be so reduced in area that the area, yards, lot width, frontage, coverage or other requirements of this chapter shall be smaller than herein prescribed for each district. The provisions of this section shall not apply when part of a lot is taken for public purpose.
No space necessary under this chapter to satisfy area, yard, parking, driveway or other open space requirements in relation to any building or use, whether now or subsequently built or occupied, shall be counted as part of a required open space in relation to any other lot or building.
Where front yards in any district have been established for more than 50% of the frontage in any block at a depth greater than the minimum required for the district, the depth of required front yards shall be increased to comply with such established average depth. In no case shall the depth of the required front yard be less than that specified for the district in which it is located, nor be more than 40 feet.
Any yard with frontage to a street shall be considered a front yard for the purposes of this chapter. Only one front yard is required to comply with the minimum depth requirement; all other front yards shall either equal the minimum or be at least 20 feet in depth, whichever is less.
Every part of a required yard shall be open from the ground to the sky unobstructed, except for ordinary projections of sills, cornices, pilasters, chimneys and eaves, provided that no such projections extend more than three feet into any required yard. Any projections must be cantilevered and not part of the foundation.
A. 
In all districts on a corner lot, within the triangular area formed by the intersection of two street property lines and a third line joining them at points 30 feet away from their intersection, there shall be no obstruction to vision between the height of three feet and 10 feet above the average grade of each street.
B. 
No fence, planting, entrance structure or gates over three feet in height shall be permitted within 15 feet of the intersection of either side of a driveway with the street line. No fence or planting shall be permitted within one foot of the street line.
A. 
Nothing herein contained shall be interpreted to limit or restrict the height of silos, church spires, cupolas, bell, clock, fire and observation towers and essential public utility structure.
B. 
No radio or television tower, water or cooling tower, oil or gas holder, elevator bulkhead, chimney or similar structure in excess of the district height limits may be erected until after issuance of a special permit.
A. 
In any residential district, vans and trucks of more than one-ton carrying capacity, unlicensed motor vehicles and motor vehicles used for drag or stock car racing must be parked in an enclosed garage and not be parked in front, side or rear yards.
B. 
Trailers, campers, boats, snowmobiles and other recreation vehicles must be stored in rear yard of residential property or in an enclosed garage. A trailer, camper or mobile home so stored shall not be used as living quarters and shall not be connected to any sewer and water utilities.
C. 
All storage or parking of boats, trailers, campers, motor homes and recreational vehicles must comply with Chapter 238 of the Village Code.
Fences may be erected, installed or maintained in all districts, notwithstanding the yard requirements of this chapter, in accordance with the provisions as follows. A permit must first be obtained from the Village Building Inspector before any work can be started.
A. 
Facing. Any fence shall have its most pleasant or decorative side facing the adjoining lot or public right-of-way with all posts being in the applicant's yard, unless such posts or supports are an integral part of the decorative design of the fence.
B. 
Height. The height of an open or solid fence, as measured from the natural grade along the line of installation, shall be restricted as follows:
(1) 
Three feet, where located in a front yard area;
(2) 
Six feet, where located in a side or rear yard area.
C. 
Barbed, electrical, and other fences.
(1) 
In no case shall barbed wire, spikes, chipped glass, electricity or similar materials or devices be used in conjunction with or as part of any fence.
(2) 
Exceptions to this provision may be permitted upon issuance of a conditional use permit issued by the Village Board where it can be determined that:
(a) 
The fence is needed to prevent entry to an area which could be hazardous to the health, safety or welfare of a person or persons.
(b) 
The fence is needed to secure an area where materials and/or equipment are stored.
(c) 
The fence is needed to keep animals other than common household pets, except in a kennel situation, from leaving the site.
(d) 
Where, in the Village Board's opinion, resources are presented which in the general community interests, or interests of national safety, justify the need for such a fence.
(3) 
Where such fences are permitted, the fact that they are either barbed or electrified shall be clearly indicated on the fences at intervals of not more than 50 feet. Such fence shall not exceed eight feet in height and must not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of any person coming into contact with it.
A single-family structure may be constructed on any lot in any residential district if said lot is less than the minimum area or width required for lots in the district in which it is located, provided that the following conditions exist or are met:
A. 
Availability of adjacent vacant land. No structure shall be erected on any nonconforming lot if the owner of said lot owns any adjoining vacant land which would create a conforming lot if said vacant land were combined with the lot deficient in area.
B. 
Side yards. No structure shall be constructed on a nonconforming lot 60 feet or less in width unless it shall have a minimum side yard of five feet.
C. 
Front and rear yards. No structure shall be constructed on a nonconforming lot unless it shall have front and rear yards conforming to the minimums required for the district in which said lot is located.