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Village of Granville, IL
Putnam County
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New Laws (11) Index
A. 
Use regulations. A building or premises in the R-1 District shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1) 
Single-family dwelling.
(2) 
Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building, museum, library or art gallery, provided that any such building shall be located not less than 25 feet from any side lot line.
(3) 
Public school, elementary and high, or a private school having a curriculum the same as ordinarily given in a public school, provided that any such building shall be located not less than 40 feet from any side or rear lot line.
(4) 
Church or other place of worship or Sunday School, provided that any such building shall be located not less than 20 feet from any side lot line.
(5) 
A church or public bulletin board or temporary sign appertaining to the lease, hire or sale of a building or premises, which bulletin board shall not exceed 20 square feet in area, nor shall a temporary sign exceed 50 square feet in area.
(6) 
Farming and truck gardening, provided that any structure or enclosure for the shelter of livestock and poultry shall be located not less than 50 feet from any street or lot line and shall be on a lot of not less than two acres in size. No chickens, ducks, quail, geese, turkeys, pigeons or any other domesticated or feral bird not enclosed in a cage within the residence or kept within the residence at all times shall be permitted. Also, no rabbits, or other rodents, or any other feral nondomesticated animal, except those kept within the residence at all times, shall be permitted.
[Amended 7-15-2003 by Ord. No. 491]
(7) 
Country club or golf course, except a miniature golf course or practice driving range operated for commercial purposes.
(8) 
Accessory building or use, including a private garage customarily incident to the above uses, but not involving the conduct of a business.
(9) 
Home occupation.
(10) 
In rear yards and side yards fences shall not exceed seven feet in height from ground level and in front yards shall not extend 42 inches in height within 25 feet of the front lot line. All fences shall be constructed so that they will not obscure vision at intersections or otherwise constitute a traffic hazard. Maintenance of both sides of the fence shall be the responsibility of the property owner. The decorative side of the fence shall face outward from the lot upon which the fence stands. Fences shall not be constructed from scrap materials or remnants and shall not be kept in a unsightly manner. Fences shall be constructed in a manner so that they can withstand pressure from wind, rain, snow and the elements. A building permit shall be required in the amount of $10 for a permit to construct a fence, and a permit so issued shall be valid for 90 days. Fences constructed prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be conforming uses as defined by this chapter.
[Added 12-2-2008 by Ord. No. 551]
(11) 
All swimming pools shall be enclosed with a fence not less than five feet in height measured from ground level, and the fence shall fully enclose the swimming pool to prevent access to the swimming pool from a front yard, a neighboring side yard or a neighboring rear yard. If gates are part of the enclosure, they shall be self-closing, latching gates opening outward, with the latch on the inside face of the gate.
[Added 12-2-2008 by Ord. No. 551]
(12) 
A swimming pool is permitted within an R-1 Single-Family Residence District so long as it is located in a side yard or rear yard and is enclosed with a solid barrier with a minimum height of 48 inches from the ground level on all sides of the swimming pool, including any area in which are located pumps, diving boards, ladders or other items of personal property related to the use of the swimming pool. All property used in connection with the swimming pool shall be located within the forty-eight-inch barrier. The barrier shall have a gate which is self-closing and latches or locks from the inside only. A swimming pool shall not include a hot tub or Jacuzzi or any similar device designed for sedentary enjoyment of the user of heated water and thermal jets. Swimming pools shall be permitted only in R-1 Single-Family Residence Districts, R-2 Single-Family Residence Districts, R-3 Two-Family Residence Districts and R-4 Multiple Dwelling Districts.
[Added 1-18-2011 by Ord. No. 580]
B. 
Building height. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered, or enlarged to exceed 2 1/2 stories nor to exceed 35 feet.
C. 
Areas. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or enlarged which would conflict with the following requirements for yards and lot areas and coverage of lot:
(1) 
Front yard.
(a) 
The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 30 feet.
(b) 
When 40% or more of the frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is improved with buildings that have a front yard which is greater or less than the required front yard in the district, no building shall project beyond the average front yard so established.
(c) 
On lots having double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
(d) 
In a residential district, no fence, structure or planting higher than 3 1/2 feet above the established street grades shall be established within 20 feet of any street intersection.
(e) 
An open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may project into a required front yard for a distance of not more than 10 feet. An enclosed vestibule or fixed canopy with a floor area of not more than 40 square feet may project into a required front yard for a distance not to exceed four feet.
(f) 
No off-street parking shall be permitted in the required front yard of any R District.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Side yards.
(a) 
The minimum side yard on either side shall be seven feet. The width of aggregate side yards shall be 14 feet.
(b) 
On a corner lot, the width of the yard along the side street shall not be less than 25 feet; provided, however, that the buildable width of a lot of record shall not be reduced to less than 32 feet.
(c) 
No accessory building shall project beyond a required yard line along any street.
(d) 
Where dwelling units are erected above a commercial establishment, no side yard is required except when required for the commercial building on the side of a lot adjoining a residence district.
(e) 
A porte-cochere or canopy may project into a required side yard, provided every part of such porte-cochere or canopy is unenclosed and not less than five feet from any side lot line.
(f) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) is less than 40 feet in width, the required side yard may be reduced to 10% of the width of the lot; provided, however, that no side yard shall be less than three feet.
(3) 
Rear yard.
(a) 
There shall be a rear yard having a minimum depth of 35 feet.
(b) 
Where a lot abuts upon an alley, 1/2 the alley width may be considered as part of the required rear yard.
(c) 
The ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features may extend a distance not to exceed 18 inches into a required yard.
(d) 
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into a rear yard may be permitted by the Zoning Inspector for a distance not to exceed five feet when these are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
(4) 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width in the R-1 District shall be not less than 60 feet.
(5) 
Lot area.
(a) 
The minimum lot area per family shall be 7,500 square feet.
(b) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) has less area or width than herein required in the district in which it is located, and the owner of such lot does not own any other parcel or tract adjacent thereto, the lot may nonetheless be used for a one-family dwelling or for any non-dwelling use permitted in the district in which it is located.
(6) 
Accessory buildings. An accessory building not exceeding 20 feet in height may occupy not to exceed 30% and unenclosed parking spaces may occupy not to exceed 90% of the area of a required rear yard, but no accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to the main building nor closer than three feet to any rear lot line.
A. 
Use regulations. The use regulations in the R-2 District are the same as those in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District.
B. 
Building height. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered, or enlarged to exceed 2 1/2 stories nor to exceed 25 feet.
C. 
Areas. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or enlarged which would conflict with the following requirements for yards and lot areas and coverage of lot:
(1) 
Front yard:
(a) 
The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.
(b) 
When 40% or more of the frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is improved with buildings that have a front yard which is greater or less than the required front yard in the district, no building shall project beyond the average front yard so established.
(c) 
On lots having double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
(d) 
In a residential district, no fence, structure or planting higher than 3 1/2 feet above the established street grades shall be established within 20 feet of any street intersection.
(e) 
An open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may project into a required front yard for a distance of not more than 10 feet. An enclosed vestibule or fixed canopy with a floor area of not more than 40 square feet may project into a required front yard for a distance not to exceed four feet.
(f) 
No off-street parking shall be permitted in the required front yard of any R District.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Side yards.
(a) 
The minimum side yard on either side shall be five feet. The width of aggregate side yards shall be 12 feet.
(b) 
On a corner lot, the width of the yard along the side street shall not be less than any required front yard on such street; provided, however, that the buildable width of a lot of record shall not be reduced to less than 32 feet.
(c) 
No accessory building shall project beyond a required yard line along any street.
(d) 
Where dwelling units are erected above a commercial establishment, no side yard is required except when required for the commercial building on the side of a lot adjoining a residence district.
(e) 
A porte-cochere or canopy may project into a required side yard, provided every part of such porte-cochere or canopy is unenclosed and not less than five feet from any side lot line.
(f) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) is less than 40 feet in width, the required side yard may be reduced to 10% of the width of the lot; provided, however, that no side yard shall be less than three feet.
(3) 
Rear yard.
(a) 
There shall be a rear yard having a minimum depth of 30 feet.
(b) 
Where a lot abuts upon an alley, 1/2 the alley width may be considered as part of the required rear yard.
(c) 
The ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features may extend a distance not to exceed 18 inches into a required yard.
(d) 
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into a rear yard may be permitted by the Zoning Inspector for a distance not to exceed five feet when these are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
(4) 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width in the R-2 District shall be not less than 50 feet.
(5) 
Lot area.
(a) 
The minimum lot area per family shall be 6,000 square feet.
(b) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) has less area or width than herein required in the district in which it is located, and the owner of such lot does not own any other parcel or tract adjacent thereto, the lot may nonetheless be used for a one-family dwelling or for any non-dwelling use permitted in the district in which it is located.
(6) 
Accessory buildings. An accessory building not exceeding 20 feet in height may occupy not to exceed 30% and unenclosed parking spaces may occupy not to exceed 90% of the area of a required rear yard, but no accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to the main building nor closer than three feet to any rear lot line.
A. 
Use regulations. A building or premises in the R-3 District shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1) 
Any use permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District.
(2) 
Two-family dwelling.
B. 
Building height. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered, or enlarged to exceed 2 1/2 stories nor to exceed 35 feet.
C. 
Areas. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or enlarged which would conflict with the following requirements for yards and lot areas and coverage of lot:
(1) 
Front yard.
(a) 
The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.
(b) 
When 40% or more of the frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is improved with buildings that have a front yard which is greater or less than the required front yard in the district, no building shall project beyond the average front yard so established.
(c) 
On lots having double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
(d) 
In a residential district, no fence, structure or planting higher than 3 1/2 feet above the established street grades shall be established within 20 feet of any street intersection.
(e) 
An open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may project into a required front yard for a distance of not more than 10 feet. An enclosed vestibule or fixed canopy with a floor area of not more than 40 square feet may project into a required front yard for a distance not to exceed four feet.
(f) 
No off-street parking shall be permitted in the required front yard of any R District.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Side yards.
(a) 
The minimum side yard on either side shall be five feet. The width of aggregate side yards shall be 12 feet.
(b) 
For the purpose of side yard regulations, a two-family dwelling or multiple dwelling shall be considered as one building occupying one lot.
(c) 
On a corner lot, the width of the yard along the side street shall not be less than any required front yard on such street; provided, however, that the buildable width of a lot of record shall not be reduced to less than 32 feet.
(d) 
No accessory building shall project beyond a required yard line along any street.
(e) 
Where dwelling units are erected above a commercial establishment, no side yard is required except when required for the commercial building on the side of a lot adjoining a residence district.
(f) 
A porte-cochere or canopy may project into a required side yard, provided every part of such porte-cochere or canopy is unenclosed and not less than five feet from any side lot line.
(g) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) is less than 40 feet in width, the required side yard may be reduced to 10% of the width of the lot; provided, however, that no side yard shall be less than three feet.
(3) 
Rear yard.
(a) 
There shall be a rear yard having a minimum depth of 25 feet.
(b) 
Where a lot abuts upon an alley, 1/2 the alley width may be considered as part of the required rear yard.
(c) 
The ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features may extend a distance not to exceed 18 inches into a required yard.
(d) 
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into a rear yard may be permitted by the Zoning Inspector for a distance not to exceed five feet when these are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
(4) 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width in the R-3 District shall be not less than 50 feet.
(5) 
Lot area.
(a) 
The minimum lot area per family shall be 5,000 square feet.
(b) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) has less area or width than herein required in the district in which it is located, and the owner of such lot does not own any other parcel or tract adjacent thereto, the lot may nonetheless be used for a one-family dwelling or for any non-dwelling use permitted in the district in which it is located.
(6) 
Accessory buildings. An accessory building not exceeding 20 feet in height may occupy not to exceed 30% and unenclosed parking spaces may occupy not to exceed 90% of the area of a required rear yard, but no accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to the main building nor closer than three feet to any rear lot line.
A. 
Use regulations. A building or premises in the R-4 District shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1) 
Any use permitted in the R-3 Two-Family Residence District.
(2) 
Multiple dwelling.
(3) 
Rooming house or boardinghouse.
(4) 
Institutions of a religious, educational, eleemosynary or philanthropic nature, but not a penal or mental institution.
(5) 
Hospital or sanatorium, except a criminal, mental or animal hospital.
(6) 
Nursing or convalescent home.
(7) 
Private club, fraternity, sorority or lodge, except one the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business.
(8) 
Tourist home, when located on an officially designated federal highway.
(9) 
Accessory building or use customarily incidental to any of the above uses, including a storage garage on a lot occupied by a multiple dwelling, hospital or institution.
B. 
Building height. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered, or enlarged to exceed three stories nor to exceed 45 feet. A building may be erected to a height of six stories and 75 feet if set back from all required yard lines a distance of one foot for each foot of additional height above 45 feet.
C. 
Areas. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or enlarged which would conflict with the following requirements for yards and lot areas and coverage of lot:
(1) 
Front yard.
(a) 
The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.
(b) 
When 40% or more of the frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is improved with buildings that have a front yard which is greater or less than the required front yard in the district, no building shall project beyond the average front yard so established.
(c) 
On lots having double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
(d) 
In a residential district, no fence, structure or planting higher than 3 1/2 feet above the established street grades shall be established within 20 feet of any street intersection.
(e) 
An open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may project into a required front yard for a distance of not more than 10 feet. An enclosed vestibule or fixed canopy with a floor area of not more than 40 square feet may project into a required front yard for a distance not to exceed four feet.
(f) 
No off-street parking shall be permitted in the required front yard of any R District.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Side yards.
(a) 
The minimum side yard on either side shall be five feet. The width of aggregate side yards shall be 12 feet for buildings of less than three stories in height. For three-story buildings, side yards of eight feet shall be required.
(b) 
For the purpose of side yard regulations, a two-family dwelling or multiple dwelling shall be considered as one building occupying one lot.
(c) 
On a corner lot, the width of the yard along the side street shall not be less than any required front yard on such street; provided, however, that the buildable width of a lot of record shall not be reduced to less than 32 feet.
(d) 
No accessory building shall project beyond a required yard line along any street.
(e) 
Where dwelling units are erected above a commercial establishment, no side yard is required except when required for the commercial building on the side of a lot adjoining a residence district.
(f) 
A porte-cochere or canopy may project into a required side yard, provided every part of such porte-cochere or canopy is unenclosed and not less than five feet from any side lot line.
(g) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) is less than 40 feet in width, the required side yard may be reduced to 10% of the width of the lot; provided, however, that no side yard shall be less than three feet.
(3) 
Rear yard.
(a) 
There shall be a rear yard having a minimum depth of 25 feet.
(b) 
Where a lot abuts upon an alley, 1/2 the alley width may be considered as part of the required rear yard.
(c) 
The ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features may extend a distance not to exceed 18 inches into a required yard.
(d) 
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into a rear yard may be permitted by the Zoning Inspector for a distance not to exceed five feet when these are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
(4) 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width in the R-4 District shall be not less than 50 feet.
(5) 
Lot area.
(a) 
The minimum lot area for a one-family dwelling shall be 5,000 square feet. For a two-family dwelling it shall be 2,500 square feet per family. For a multiple-family dwelling it shall be 1,500 square feet per family.
(b) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) has less area or width than herein required in the district in which it is located, and the owner of such lot does not own any other parcel or tract adjacent thereto, the lot may nonetheless be used for a one-family dwelling or for any non-dwelling use permitted in the district in which it is located.
(6) 
Accessory buildings. An accessory building not exceeding 20 feet in height may occupy not to exceed 30% and unenclosed parking spaces may occupy not to exceed 90% of the area of a required rear yard, but no accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to the main building nor closer than three feet to any rear lot line.
A. 
Use regulations. A building or premises in the C District shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1) 
Any use permitted in the R-4 Multiple Dwelling District.
(2) 
Amusement place or theater; provided, however, that no theater shall be erected or reconstructed on a new site unless there is provided on the same lot, or within 300 feet thereof, a space for off-street parking which contains an area adequate to accommodate one automobile for every four seats in the theater.
(3) 
Bank.
(4) 
Barbershop or beauty parlor.
(5) 
Bakery.
(6) 
Business or commercial school or dancing or music academy.
(7) 
Catering establishment.
(8) 
Dyeing and cleaning works.
(9) 
Electrical repair shop.
(10) 
Filling station.
(11) 
Florist shop.
(12) 
Hospital and clinic for animals.
(13) 
Hotel.
(14) 
Laundry.
(15) 
Lodge hall.
(16) 
Messenger or telegraph service station or telephone exchange.
(17) 
Office.
(18) 
Painting and decorating shop.
(19) 
Parking lot.
(20) 
Photographer's or artist's studio.
(21) 
Plumbing shop.
(22) 
Public garage and automobile sales room.
(23) 
Recreation building.
(24) 
Restaurant.
(25) 
Sales or show room.
(26) 
Store or shop for the conduct of a retail business.
(27) 
Shoe repair shop.
(28) 
Tailor shop.
(29) 
Tinsmithing shop.
(30) 
Tire repair shop.
(31) 
Undertaking establishment.
(32) 
Used car sales or storage lot.
(33) 
Printing and forms manufacturing.
B. 
Area regulations.
(1) 
Front yard. No front yard is required. Off-street parking facilities may be located within the front yard of any C District but shall not be nearer than 50 feet to any R District.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Side yard. No side yard is required except on the side of a lot adjoining an R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 District, in which case there shall be a side yard of not less than 10 feet; provided, however, that if a side yard is provided it shall not be less than three feet in width.
(3) 
Rear yard. No rear yard shall be required except where a lot abuts an R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 District, in which event there shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet.
(4) 
Sign. One directional or name sign or sign advertising products sold on the premises may occupy required yards in a district where such sign is permitted by the use regulations of this chapter, provided such sign is not more than 35 square feet in area and in the C Commercial District, and does not contain flashing, intermittent nor moving illumination.
(5) 
Filling station pumps and pump islands may be located within a required yard, provided they are not less than 15 feet from any street line and not less than 50 feet from the boundary of any R District.
C. 
Parking regulations.
(1) 
The parking regulations for dwellings are the same as those in the R-4 Multiple Dwelling District.
(2) 
Commercial buildings hereafter erected shall provide permanent parking spaces on the lot in the ratio of one parking space for each 300 square feet of floor space in the building; provided, however, that two or more establishments may provide necessary parking spaces upon a single parcel of land within the Commercial District and within 300 feet of the establishment.
D. 
Residential units of any type are not allowed on the first floor of any and all buildings within the business district, which includes McCoy Street. This shall specifically include any and all storefronts.
[Added 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 731]
A. 
Use regulations. A building or premises in the M-1 District shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1) 
Any use permitted in the C Commercial District.
(2) 
Bottling works.
(3) 
Carting, express, hauling or storage yard.
(4) 
Contractor's yard.
(5) 
Coal, coke or wood yard.
(6) 
Auto wrecking yard and junkyard but only when the premises upon which such activities are conducted are wholly enclosed within a building or by a wooden fence not less than eight feet in height and in which the openings or cracks are less than 14% of the total area.
(7) 
Assembly and manufacture from prefabricated parts of household appliances, electronic products and similar products or the processing or assembling of parts for production of finished equipment.
(8) 
Petroleum storage, but only after the location and treatment of the premises have been approved by the Chief of the Fire Department.
(9) 
Drive-in theater.
(10) 
Sporting and athletic equipment manufacture.
(11) 
Industrial and manufacturing plants where the process of manufacturing or treatment of materials is such that only a nominal amount of dust, odor, gas, smoke, or noise is emitted and not more than 10% of the lot or tract is used for the open storage of products, materials or equipment.
B. 
Building height. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered, or enlarged to exceed 10 stories nor to exceed 125 feet. Whenever a building in an M District adjoins or abuts an R District, within 100 feet therefrom, such building shall not exceed three stories or 45 feet in height unless it is set back one foot from the required side and rear yard lines for each foot of additional height above 45 feet.
C. 
Areas. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or enlarged which would conflict with the following requirements for yards and lot areas and coverage of lot:
(1) 
Front yard.
(a) 
The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.
(b) 
When 40% or more of the frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is improved with buildings that have a front yard which is greater or less than the required front yard in the district, no building shall project beyond the average front yard so established.
(c) 
On lots having double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The former subsection regarding fences and plantings in residential districts, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(d) 
An open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may project into a required front yard for a distance of not more than 10 feet. An enclosed vestibule or fixed canopy with a floor area of not more than 40 square feet may project into a required front yard for a distance not to exceed four feet.
(e) 
Filling station pumps and pump islands may be located within a required yard ,provided they are not less than 14 feet from any street line and not less than 50 feet from the boundary of any R District.
(f) 
Off-street parking facilities may be located within the required front yard of any C District but shall not be nearer than 50 feet to any R District.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Side yards.
(a) 
The minimum side yard requirement on the side of a lot adjoining a residence district shall be five feet, and a side yard of not less than five feet shall be provided bordering on any C District and of not less than 10 feet bordering on any M District.
(b) 
On a corner lot, the width of the yard along the side street shall not be less than any required front yard on such street; provided, however, that the buildable width of a lot of record shall not be reduced to less than 32 feet.
(c) 
No accessory building shall project beyond a required yard line along any street.
(d) 
Where dwelling units are erected above a commercial establishment, no side yard is required except when required for the commercial building on the side of a lot adjoining a residence district.
(e) 
A porte-cochere or canopy may project into a required side yard, provided every part of such porte-cochere or canopy is unenclosed and not less than five feet from any side lot line.
(f) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) is less than 40 feet in width, the required side yard may be reduced to 10% of the width of the lot; provided, however, that no side yard shall be less than three feet.
(3) 
Rear yard.
(a) 
The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be 25 feet when it adjoins a residence district.
(b) 
Where a lot abuts upon an alley, 1/2 the alley width may be considered as part of the required rear yard.
(c) 
The ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features may extend a distance not to exceed 18 inches into a required yard.
(d) 
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into a rear yard may be permitted by the Zoning Inspector for a distance not to exceed five feet when these are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
(4) 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width in the M-1 District shall be not less than 50 feet.
(5) 
Lot area.
(a) 
The minimum lot area for a one-family dwelling shall be 5,000 square feet. For a two-family dwelling, it shall be 2,500 square feet per family. For a multiple-family dwelling, it shall be 1,500 square feet per family.
(b) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) has less area or width than herein required in the district in which it is located, and the owner of such lot does not own any other parcel or tract adjacent thereto, the lot may nonetheless be used for a one-family dwelling or for any non-dwelling use permitted in the district in which it is located.
(6) 
Accessory buildings. An accessory building not exceeding 20 feet in height may occupy not to exceed 30% and unenclosed parking spaces may occupy not to exceed 90% of the area of a required rear yard, but no accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to the main building nor closer than three feet to any rear lot line.
A. 
Use regulations. Any building or premises in the M-2 District may be used for any purpose not in conflict with any ordinance of the Village regulating nuisances; provided, however, that no building shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered for residential purposes, except for resident watchmen and caretakers employed on the premises; and provided further that no building or occupancy permit shall be issued for any of the following uses until and unless the location of such use shall have been approved by the Village Board after a report by the Department of Public Works and the Chief of the Fire Department.
(1) 
Acid manufacture.
(2) 
Cement, concrete, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacture.
[Amended 6-1-2021 by Ord. No. 733]
(3) 
Distillation of bones and glue manufacture.
(4) 
Explosive manufacture or storage.
(5) 
Fat rendering and fertilizer manufacture.
(6) 
Garbage, offal, or dead animals, reduction or dumping.
(7) 
Petroleum, or its products, refining of.
(8) 
Smelting of tin, copper, zinc, or iron ores.
(9) 
Stockyard or slaughter of animals.
B. 
Building height. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered, or enlarged to exceed 10 stories nor to exceed 125 feet. Whenever a building in an M District adjoins or abuts an R District, within 100 feet therefrom such building shall not exceed three stories or 45 feet in height unless it is set back one foot from the required side and rear yard lines for each foot of additional height above 45 feet.
C. 
Areas. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or enlarged which would conflict with the following requirements for yards and lot areas and coverage of lot:
(1) 
Front yard.
(a) 
The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.
(b) 
When 40% or more of the frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is improved with buildings that have a front yard which is greater or less than the required front yard in the district, no building shall project beyond the average front yard so established.
(c) 
On lots having double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The former subsection regarding fences and plantings in residential districts, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(d) 
An open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may project into a required front yard for a distance of not more than 10 feet. An enclosed vestibule or fixed canopy with a floor area of not more than 40 square feet may project into a required front yard for a distance not to exceed four feet.
(e) 
Filling station pumps and pump islands may be located within a required yard, provided they are not less than 14 feet from any street line and not less than 50 feet from the boundary of any R District.
(f) 
Off-street parking facilities may be located within the required front yard of any M District but shall not be nearer than 50 feet to any R District.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Side yards.
(a) 
The minimum side yard requirement on the side of a lot adjoining a residence district shall be five feet, and a side yard of not less than five feet shall be provided bordering on any C District and of not less than 10 feet bordering on any M District.
(b) 
On a corner lot, the width of the yard along the side street shall not be less than any required front yard on such street; provided, however, that the buildable width of a lot of record shall not be reduced to less than 32 feet.
(c) 
No accessory building shall project beyond a required yard line along any street.
(d) 
Where dwelling units are erected above a commercial establishment, no side yard is required except when required for the commercial building on the side of a lot adjoining a residence district.
(e) 
A porte-cochere or canopy may project into a required side yard, provided every part of such porte-cochere or canopy is unenclosed and not less than five feet from any side lot line.
(f) 
Where a lot of record at the time of the effective date of this chapter (9-27-1965) is less than 40 feet in width, the required side yard may be reduced to 10% of the width of the lot; provided, however, that no side yard shall be less than three feet.
(3) 
Rear yard.
(a) 
There is no minimum depth of rear yard required except on the rear of a lot adjoining a residence district, in which case a rear yard of not less than 25 feet shall be provided.
(b) 
Where a lot abuts upon an alley, 1/2 the alley width may be considered as part of the required rear yard.
(c) 
The ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features may extend a distance not to exceed 18 inches into a required yard.
(d) 
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into a rear yard may be permitted by the Zoning Inspector for a distance not to exceed five feet when these are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
(4) 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width in the M-2 District shall be not less than 50 feet.
(5) 
Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet.