The regulations of the Conservation-Recreation District are
designed to regulate the use of land, buildings and structures within
the areas of the City where soil and topographic conditions, excessive
high water tables, and other natural and physical characteristics
are best adapted to conservation purposes, recreation-oriented uses,
and for the preservation of public open space. The CR District is
established to conserve the natural and scenic areas of the City;
to protect the rivers, streams and woodlands; and to encourage the
efficient use and orderly development of these lands.
A.
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the Conservation-Recreation
District:
(1)
Agriculture, on a lot not less than 20 acres in area.
(2)
Cemeteries, including crematories and mausoleums, provided that no
buildings shall be located less than 350 feet from a lot line.
(3)
Churches, temples, synagogues and their associated clerical residences.
(4)
Clubs, lodges, and fraternities.
(5)
Conservation: soil and water conservation, nature and wildlife preserves,
fishing, and the preservation of scenic and historic areas.
(6)
Dog kennels, provided no buildings or structures are located less
than 100 feet from a lot line.
(7)
Golf courses, regulation size, but not including "par 3" golf courses,
commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and
provided that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be located
less than 200 feet from a lot line.
(8)
Greenhouses, wholesale or retail.
(9)
Home occupations.
(10)
Hospitals, on a lot not less than 10 acres in area.
(11)
Lakes (artificial).
(12)
Milk depots.
(13)
Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly
owned and operated.
(14)
Private recreational areas or camps, when not operated for profit.
(15)
Railroad rights-of-way.
(16)
Rest homes, nursing homes, sanitariums, and institutions for
children and the aged.
(17)
Riding academies, provided that buildings for shelter of horses
are located not less than 200 feet from a lot line.
(18)
Schools, public or private, day or nursery, elementary, junior
high and high.
(19)
Seminaries, convents, monasteries, and similar religious institutions.
(20)
Single-family detached dwellings on a lot not less than five
acres in area and 350 feet in width.
(21)
Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not
to exceed such construction and when located on the same lot where
such construction is being undertaken or a contiguous lot thereto.
(22)
Accessory uses: uses, buildings, and structures accessory to
agricultural uses.
(a)
Those customarily accessory to the pursuit of agriculture, provided
that buildings and structures for the shelter of farm animals are
set back no less than 100 feet from a property line.
(b)
Roadside stands for the sale of farm products grown and raised
on the farmer's land, but not including live animals, and provided
that such stand shall contain not more than 600 square feet of floor
area. The stand, and items on sale, shall not be located nearer than
50 feet to a street or highway right-of-way line, except a temporary
roadside stand may be within 10 feet of a street or highway right-of-way
line, provided the stand shall be at such location only during the
selling period. There shall be provided with each roadside stand facilities
approved by the Building Inspector for vehicular ingress and egress
and adequate off-street parking facilities for customers.
B.
Conditional uses. The following conditional uses are permitted in
the Conservation-Recreation District:[1]
(1)
Airports, public or private, in conformance with Federal Aviation
Administration standards.
(2)
Animal feed, storage, preparation, grinding, and mixing, and fertilizer
and seed sales, including bulk storage and mixing, provided no building
or structures are located nearer than 1,320 feet (80 rods) to an existing
dwelling or a residence district boundary line.
(3)
Camping, when operated for profit, on a lot not less than 10 acres
in area.
(4)
Community centers and fairgrounds for such uses as agricultural fairs,
exhibits conducted by rural and agricultural organizations and other
public or semipublic voluntary organizations, provided that no commercial
race tracks shall be erected or operated. The operation of all uses
shall conform with performance standards set forth herein in the M
Manufacturing District. The setback areas bordering the property lines
shall be landscaped and so maintained as permanent open areas but
may contain driveways, walks, fences, and buildings or structures
at entrances for admission controls.
(5)
Colleges, junior colleges, and universities, including fraternity
and sorority houses, dormitories, and other accessory structures and
facilities necessary to the operation of a college or university,
on a lot not less than 10 acres in area and provided no buildings,
structures, or use of land, including off-street parking and loading
spaces, shall be located nearer than 100 feet to a lot line.
(6)
General uses. Each of the conditional uses hereunder shall be on
a lot which is located not nearer than 500 feet to a residence district
boundary line. On such lots, no building, structure, or use of land,
including off-street parking and loading spaces, but not including
growing of farm crops, floriculture, or horticulture, shall be located
nearer than 100 feet to a lot line except as hereinafter set forth
for excavations.
(a)
Landfills, public or private, including sanitary landfills and
dry waste dumps. Application for a conditional use permit shall also
include an agreement between the City and the operator of the landfill,
in the form approved by the City Attorney, binding the operator and
his or their successors to comply with scope and method of operation
in accordance with standards and specifications set forth therein.
A bond, other security or guarantee in the form approved by the City
Attorney and as required by the City Council shall be filed with the
City in the amount established by the City Council to cover the estimated
cost of improvements to the landfill area upon completion of filling
operations. The above-mentioned bond shall not apply to a public body.
(b)
Mining, loading and hauling of coal, clay, sand, gravel, topsoil
or other aggregate or minerals, and oil or gas well drilling, including
equipment, buildings, or structures for screening, crushing, mixing,
washing, or storage, provided that:
[1]
No excavation shall take place within 40 feet of any property line
fronting upon a public road or a greater distance if required by Illinois
Statute.
[2]
The entire property is fenced in by a statutory fence.
[3]
A plan of development for the reclamation of the land is provided
as part of the application for a conditional use permit.
[4]
Buildings, structures, equipment and operations for processing on
the premises of material secured by such uses shall be allowed only
when authorized by the City Council for a specified period of time,
and provided the operations shall conform with performance standards
set forth in the M Manufacturing District measured at the lot line.[2]
(7)
Grain storage when not accessory to the pursuit of agriculture.
(8)
Heliports, public or private, on a lot not less than one acre in
area.
(9)
Marinas, including boat storage and incidental service facilities
and clubhouses or recreation buildings, on a lot not less than one
acre in area.
(10)
Outdoor recreational areas, public or private, used for one
or more of the following uses: equestrian sports, horse shows and
hunter trials; dog shows and field trials; hunt clubs and gun clubs;
conservation clubs; archery ranges; fishing ponds; swimming clubs
and tennis clubs; picnic and camping grounds; and accessory buildings,
structures or uses such as off-street parking and loading spaces,
administration, maintenance and clubhouse buildings, including sale
of food and beverages, provided that such accessory buildings and
uses are located not less than 200 feet from a lot line.
(11)
Resorts, privately owned and operated, containing dwelling units
and lodging rooms for guests and employees of the resort; indoor recreation
facilities for use only by guests of the resort and when located in
the principal building or a detached recreation building or clubhouse;
and outdoor recreation facilities, on a lot not less than 20 acres
in area and provided no buildings or structures are located less than
200 feet from a lot line.
(12)
Public service uses, on a lot having an area of not less than
that which is recommended by the Planning Commission and approved
by the City Council:
C.
Lot area: not less than five acres, except as otherwise regulated
herein for a specific permitted or conditional use.
D.
Lot width: not less than 330 feet (20 rods) except as otherwise regulated
herein for a specific permitted or conditional use.
E.
Floor area ratio: not to exceed 0.1.