§ 9-5-5. R-5 One-Family Residential District.

A.

Legislative Intent. The purpose of the R-5 One-Family Residential District is to provide areas for medium density residential development. Public utility service is available to service areas of this type of development.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Permitted uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter listed, shall be permitted in the R-5 Residential 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 9-5-5-C.

2.

The following uses are permitted in the R-5 Residential District:

a.

Dwellings, one-family detached;

b.

Golf courses, excepting driving ranges or miniature golf courses;

c.

Parks and playgrounds, owned or operated by public or noncommercial agencies;

d.

Public libraries;

e.

Public schools, non-boarding;

f.

Municipal buildings and uses;

g.

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

h.

Accessory uses, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)

Antennas and communication towers.

(2)

Architectural or landscaping embellishments, gazebos, pools, patios, decorative structures and gate houses.

(3)

Club houses and other structures on the grounds of golf courses.

(4)

Games, common residential.

(5)

Games, home.

(6)

Garages and carports.

(7)

Greenhouses.

(8)

Home occupations.

(9)

Storage of building materials (during course of construction only).

(10)

Swimming pools and tennis courts, private.

(11)

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

(12)

Tool houses, storage sheds and similar buildings for the storage of domestic supplies.

(13)

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

C.

Special Uses. Special uses, as hereinafter enumerated, may be allowed in the R-5 Residential District, subject to the issuance of special use permits in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-1-18. The following special uses may be allowed in the R-5 Residential District:

1.

Athletic fields and recreational facilities, non-commercial;

2.

Churches, rectories and parish houses;

3.

Driving ranges when operated in conjunction with a golf course;

4.

Public utility and public service uses;

5.

Dwellings, community residence located within 1,000 feet of any existing community residence (See Section 9-3-12-B).

D.

Area Regulations.

1.

Minimum Development Area. In order for a parcel to be classified as a R-5 Residential District, the parcel shall contain an area of 25 acres or more under single ownership and/or control.

2.

Lot Area. The minimum lot area for one-family detached dwellings shall be 8,500 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 65 feet measured at the building line. For uses other than dwellings, the minimum lot width shall be as prescribed by the Village Board.

4.

Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback for one-family detached dwellings shall be 25 feet. A porch that is covered entirely by a roof that is constructed of materials compatible with those used on the principal structure shall be subject to the setback of the principal structure, or extend up to six feet from the principal structure, whichever permits the larger porch. For uses other than dwellings, the minimum front yard setback shall be as prescribed by the Village Board.

5.

Side Yard. The minimum side yard setback for one-family detached dwellings shall be a total of 15 feet for both side yards. The combined side yards of any two adjacent lots shall be not less than 15 feet, except where a side yard adjoins a street, in which case the requirement for the side yard shall be 25 feet or shall be equal to the existing setback of the principal structure, whichever is less. For additional regulations and requirements pertaining to accessory buildings, see Section 9-3-6. For uses other than dwellings, the minimum side yard setback shall be as prescribed by the Village Board.

6.

Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard setback for one-family detached dwellings shall be 20 feet except where a rear yard adjoins a street with a right-of-way width of 66 feet or less in which case the required minimum rear yard shall be 30 feet. Where a rear yard adjoins a street with a right-of-way width of over 66 feet the required minimum rear yard shall be 35 feet. For additional regulations and requirements pertaining to accessory buildings, see Section 9-3-6. For uses other than dwellings, minimum rear yard setback shall be as prescribed by the Village Board.

7.

Floor Area Ratio. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.40.

E.

Height Regulations. No portion of any building or structure located in an R-5 Residential District shall exceed 35 feet in height. The maximum height for antennas and communication towers shall be in accordance with Section 9-3-9.

F.

Open Space Regulations.

1.

In residential subdivisions, no general plan shall be approved unless such plan provides for permanent public and permanent private open space equal to 40 percent of the total land area. A minimum of ten percent of the total land area shall be devoted to public open space.

2.

No final plat of subdivision shall be approved unless the applicant shall present the Village a definitive plan of open space indicating which areas are to remain as permanent public and permanent private open space.

3.

No final plat of subdivision shall be approved unless a permanent easement, reservation or dedication of public or private open space shown thereon is submitted and approved, the designation of open space being in accordance with the general plan.

4.

The final plat, or separate plat of open space, designating the open space shall contain on its fact [face] the following provisions:

"As part of the development known as ___________, there is hereby granted the Village of Hoffman Estates an open space easement in perpetuity that such permanent open space shall not be improved other than as permitted or required in the Zoning Code or Subdivision Code for the District. The Village of Hoffman Estates shall have the sole right to release portions of this open space easement from time to time."

G.

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

H.

General Regulations. For additional regulations and requirements pertaining to the R-5 District, see Article 3 (Section 9-3, General Requirements and Procedures Applicable Within Various Districts).

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