§ 9-5-12. RAA—One-Family Residential Active Adult District.

A.

Legislative Intent. The purpose of the RAA One-Family Residential Active Adult District is to provide areas for residential development that are marketed toward adults without minor children to reside within the community and provide such services and amenities so as to fall within Federal guidelines promulgated under the Fair Housing Act allowing for the restriction on minor children residing therein. The zoning reflects the changing lifestyle and needs of residents of this age group.

B.

Application. The establishment of a One-Family Residential Active Adult District (herein called an RAA District) shall be adopted contemporaneously with the site plan and plat approval process as prescribed by the Village Subdivision Code. The site plan for the development shall include provisions for each of the following:

1.

Common Land, which reflects the reduced lot sizes shall be provided within the development in a manner that is accessible to all residents. The amount of land dedicated for use by residents shall, at a minimum be the sum of 2,000 square feet of land area for each dwelling unit and shall be exclusive of private yards, screening buffers, rights-of-way, storm water management facilities, and other areas not designed for practical use by the residents, unless such areas are determined by the Village Board to be an integral part of the accessible recreation areas within the development. Common land area may include such area dedicated to providing common amenities as identified in Section 9-5-12-B-2. Such area shall be held in common ownership by all residents of the subdivision through the establishment of a Homeowners Association. These provisions are in addition to any public park donations that may be required.

2.

Common Amenities, which reflect the reduced capability of the lots to support such uses, shall provide for the recreational and social interaction of the residents. Such amenities shall be held in common ownership by all residents of the subdivision through the establishment of a Homeowners Association and shall be available for use by all residents. The extent of the amenities provided shall be dependent on development size and anticipated needs of the residents. All amenities in the development shall be accessible to all residents and provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. The amenities provided shall include:

a.

Walking Trails (in addition to public sidewalks).

b.

Clubhouse (shall be a minimum of 20 square feet of building floor area per dwelling unit in the RAA District).

c.

The Village Board may require additional items such as swimming pools, tennis courts, pocket parks, seating areas, picnic areas, gardens, etc.

3.

The site plan shall provide for, but not be limited to, establishment of requirements for anti-monotony and visual appearance of the streetscape; landscaping for privacy between units, perimeter buffers, common areas and in any reduced setback areas; architectural building design to include building materials, articulation, massing and architectural design elements; detailed open space and other site amenity plans.

C.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Permitted uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter listed, shall be permitted in the RAA District under the conditions specified. No building or lot shall be devoted to any use other than a use permitted hereunder, with the exception of the following:

a.

Uses lawfully established on the effective date of this Code; and

b.

Special uses allowed in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-5-7-c.

2.

The following uses are permitted in the RAA District:

a.

Dwellings, one-family detached.

b.

Parks and playgrounds.

c.

Municipal buildings and uses.

d.

Clubhouses and other related structures, under common ownership by the Homeowners Association of the subdivision.

e.

Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreational facilities, under common ownership by the Homeowners Association of the RAA District.

f.

Dwellings, community residence, subject to requirements of Section 9-3-12 of this Code.

g.

Accessory uses including, but not limited to the following:

(1)

Architectural or landscaping embellishments, patios, decorative structures;

(2)

Garages and accessory parking area for residents and guests;

(3)

Home occupations;

(4)

Temporary buildings for construction purposes only, but not to exceed the period of construction, and;

(5)

Utility and public service uses to include requirements for the furnishing of electricity, gas, oil, telephone and television services.

D.

Special Uses. Special uses as hereinafter enumerated, may be allowed in the RAA District, subject to the issuance of a special use permit in accordance with the provision of Section 9-1-18. The following uses may be allowed in the RAA District:

1.

Athletic fields and recreational facilities, non-commercial.

2.

Churches, rectories and parish houses.

3.

Public utility and public utility service uses.

E.

Area Regulations.

1.

Minimum Development Area. In order for a parcel to be classified as an RAA District, the parcel shall contain an area of 40 acres or more under single ownership and/or control.

2.

Lot Area. The minimum lot area for one-family detached dwellings shall be 5,500 square feet. The Village Board shall prescribe the minimum lot area for buildings other than dwellings.

3.

Lot Width. The minimum lot width for one-family detached dwellings shall be 50 feet measured at the building line. For uses other than dwellings, the minimum lot width shall be as prescribed by the Village Board.

4.

Special Yard Area Requirements. The Village Board shall, at the time of classification of the property or at the time of consideration of a site plan, prescribe the minimum buffer yard setbacks from major internal and external roadways, and from other land uses adjacent to the perimeter of the RAA District.

5.

Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback for one-family detached dwellings shall be 20 feet. The Village Board may, at the time of classification of the property or at the time of consideration of a site plan, prescribe the minimum front yard setback for all non-garage portions of the principal structure, however, in no case shall the front yard setback for any portion of the structure be less than ten feet.

6.

Side Yard. The minimum side yard setback for one-family detached dwellings shall be seven and one-half feet. The Village Board may, at the time of classification of the property or at the time of consideration of a site plan, prescribe a lesser side yard setback, however, in no case shall the side yard setback be reduced to less than five feet. The provision in Section 9-2-1 allowing fireplaces to encroach into side yards shall not apply within this district.

Where a side yard adjoins a street, the setback shall be treated as in the Section 9-5-12-E-[5] (Front Yard). For uses other than dwellings, the minimum side yard setback shall be prescribed by the Village Board.

7.

Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard setback for one-family detached dwellings shall be 25 feet. The Village Board may, at the time of classification of the property or at the time of consideration of a site plan, prescribe a lesser rear yard setback for lots adjacent to a dedicated landscape buffer, however, in no case shall the rear yard setback be reduced to less than 20 feet.

8.

Floor Area Ratio. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.50.

9.

For additional regulations and requirements pertaining to accessory buildings only, see Section 9-3-6.

F.

Height Restrictions. No portion of any building or structure located in the RAA District shall exceed 30 feet in height. The maximum height for antennas and communication towers shall be in conformance with Section 9-3-9.

G.

Off-Street Parking Regulations. Adequate provisions shall be made in all cases for off-street parking and off-street loading in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-3-2.

(Ord. No. 4238-2011, § 4(Exh. B), 5-2-11)