§ 9-6-1. A-1 Apartment District.

A.

Legislative Intent. Establishment of the A-1 Apartment District is in recognition of the existence of areas developed under earlier zoning requirements with townhouse and multiple-family dwelling units. The intent of the Village Board is not to expand this district or to permit the district's application to other areas of the Village.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Permitted uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter listed, shall be permitted in the A-1 Apartment District under the conditions specified and, in addition, two or more buildings containing single-family semi-detached (townhouses) dwellings, or multiple-family dwellings may be located on a zoning lot. 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 9-6-1-C.

2.

The following uses are permitted in the A-1 Apartment District:

a.

Dwellings, One-family attached.

b.

Dwellings, Multiple.

c.

Golf courses, excepting driving ranges or miniature golf courses.

d.

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

e.

Public libraries.

f.

Public schools, Non-boarding.

g.

Municipal buildings and uses.

h.

Dwellings, Community residence, subject to the requirements of Section 9-3-[12] of this Code.

i.

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 and one-family attached and multiple dwelling developments.

(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)

Storage yards for unoccupied recreational equipment registered to residents of the development.

(11)

Swimming pools and tennis courts, Private.

(12)

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

(13)

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

(14)

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 A-1 Apartment 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 A-1 Apartment 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 9-3-13-B).

D.

Area Regulations.

1.

Lot Area. The minimum lot area for buildings within this district shall be as prescribed by the Village Board.

2.

Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be as prescribed by the Village Board.

3.

Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback for one-family attached dwellings and multiple-family dwellings shall be 30 feet. The Village Board shall prescribe the minimum front yard setback for buildings other than dwellings in this district.

4.

Side Yard. The minimum side yard setback for one-family attached dwellings and multiple-family dwellings shall be ten feet except where a side yard adjoins a street in which case the minimum side yard setback shall be 30 feet. The Village Board shall prescribe the minimum side yard setback for buildings other than dwellings in this district.

5.

Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard setback for one-family attached dwellings and multiple-family dwellings shall be 20 feet. The Village Board shall prescribe the minimum rear yard setback for buildings other than dwellings in this district.

6.

Floor Area Ratio. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.7 for one-family attached dwellings and 1.0 for multiple-family dwellings.

E.

Density Regulations. The maximum density for dwelling units within the A-1 Apartment District shall be computed using the following schedule:

1.

One-Family Attached Dwellings. The lot area, exclusive of the area of public streets, for one-family attached dwellings (townhouses) shall be provided for each dwelling unit as follows:

a.

One-bedroom dwelling: 2,000 square feet.

b.

Two-bedroom dwellings: 2,500 square feet.

c.

Three bedroom dwellings: 3,000 square feet.

No more than 40 percent of the dwelling units may contain three bedrooms, and no dwelling unit shall be permitted containing more than three bedrooms.

2.

Multiple-Family. The lot area for multiple-family dwellings, exclusive of the area of public streets, shall be provided for each dwelling unit as follows:

a.

One-bedroom and efficiency dwelling units: 1,500 square feet.

b.

Two-bedroom dwelling units: 1,800 square feet.

c.

Three-bedroom dwelling units: 2,000 square feet.

No more than 40 percent of the dwelling units may contain three bedrooms, and no dwelling units shall be permitted containing more than three bedrooms.

3.

Site Plan Approval. Prior to construction of any townhouse or multiple-family development or portion thereof, the site, for same showing the locations of streets, building setbacks and parking, and with evidence thereon that the foregoing maximum density requirements are complied with, must first be submitted to and approved by the Village Board.

F.

Height Regulations. No portion of any building or structure located in an A-1 Apartment District shall exceed 35 feet in height. The maximum height for antennas and communications towers shall be in accordance with Section 9-3-9.

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 A-1 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)