October 24, 2006

After five years of operating on a modified version of the Will County Zoning Ordinance since the Village incorporated in 2001, Homer Glen's Zoning Ordinance has been completely revised.

The Zoning Commission recommended to the Village Board approval of the ordinance that was specially designed for Homer Glen. The Zoning Commission's goal was to revise the Zoning Ordinance to address shortcomings and make changes that better reflect the Village's Comprehensive Plan and The Green Vision Plan.

September 9, 2008

On September 9, 2008 the Village Board of Trustees approved revisions to the October 24, 2006 Zoning Ordinance.  The full Zoning Ordinance is available below.

 

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Complete Zoning Ordinance  Updated 09/09/08 (PDF 1MB)

Zoning Map (2008) 18" x 20" (PDF 2MB)

Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents

  Page No.
Section 1TITLE 
1.0Title1
   
Section 2PURPOSE AND INTENT 
2.0Purpose and Intent1-2
   
Section 3RULES AND DEFINITIONS 
3.0Rules and Definitions3
3.1Rules 3
3.2Definitions 3-27
   
Section 4ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP 
4.0Establishment of Districts28
4.0-1Zoning Districts Not Available for Development 28
4.1Zoning Map 28-30
   
Section 5AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS 
5.0Agricultural Districts 31
5.1A-1 Agricultural District 31-35
5.2A-2 Rural Residence District 36-39
   
Section 6RESIDENCE DISTRICTS 
6.0Residence Districts 40
6.1E-1 Single Family Estate Residence District 40
6.2E-2 Single Family Rural Residence District 40
6.3R-1 Single Family Residence District 40
6.4R-2 Single Family Residence District 40
6.5R-2A Single Family Residence District 41
6.6R-3 Single Family Residence District 41
6.7R-3A Single Family Residence District 41
6.8R-4 Single Family Residence District 41
6.9R-5 Single Family Residence District 41
6.10R-6 Multi-Family Residence District 42
6.11R-6A General Residence District 42
6.12Other Residential Standards42-47
 Table 1A and 1B: Permitted and Special Use and Site and Structure Bulk Requirements 48
   
Section 7NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 
7.0Non-Residential Districts 49
7.1C-1 Neighborhood Business District 50
7.2C-2 Local Business District 50
7.3C-3 General Business District 50
7.4C-4 Highway Commercial District 50
7.5C-5 Office and Research Park District 51
7.6C-6 Commercial Recreation District 51
7.7I-1 Industrial District 51
7.8Other Non-Residential Standards51-54
 Table 2A and 2B: Permitted and Special Use and Site and Structure Bulk Requirements 55
   
Section 8GENERAL PROVISIONS  
8.0General Provisions 56
8.1Interpretation 56
8.2Severability 56
8.3Scope of Regulations 57-59
8.4Lot Requirements 59
8.5Use and Bulk Requirements 59-60
8.6Lot Coverage Requirements 60-61
8.7Permitted Obstructions - Yards 61-62
8.8Vision Clearance 62
8.9Structure Height 62-63
8.10Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses 63-66
8.11Sewage Disposal and Water Supply 67
8.12Fences, Walls, Landscape and Screening Standards 67-69
8.13Performance Standards 69-71
8.14Special Events and Tents 72-74
8.15Swimming Pool Regulations 74-75
8.16Ponds 75
8.17Kennel Restrictions 75
8.18Junk Cars 75
8.19Public Address Systems 75
8.20Group Care Home, Large and Small75-76
8.21Day Care Home, Day Care Center76-77
8.22Accessory Housing 77-78
8.23Elder Cottage Housing Opportunities (E.C.H.O) 78
8.24Bed and Breakfast Establishments 78-79
8.25Home Occupation 79-81
8.26Self-Service Storage Facilities (SSSF) 81-82
8.27Manufactured Homes 82-84
8.28Adult Business Uses 84-85
8.29Outdoor Storage 85-86
8.30Outdoor Sales 86
8.34Residence of the Proprietor86-87
8.35Rifle Range, Pistol Range, Trap and Skeet Range87
8.36Outdoor Seating Associated with a Permitted Restaurant87
8.37Automobile Repair Service and Body Shop87
8.38Industry and Manufacturing 87-88
8.39Mining 88
8.40Keeping of Farm Animals 88
8.41Private Stables, Private Indoor Riding Area, Horse Boarding 89
8.42Towing Service with Storage of Vehicles 89
8.43Contractors or Building Trade Offices 90
8.44Storage, Warehousing and Wholesale Establishments 90
8.31Temporary Uses 90-91
8.32Wireless Communication Facilities 91-100
8.33Exemptions 100
    
    
Section 9PLANNED DEVELOPMENT  
9.1Purpose and Objectives 101-102
9.2Procedure 102-109
9.3Compliance and Amendments 109-110
9.4Permitted Variations 110
9.5Development Standards For Planned Developments 110-113
    
Section 10SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 
10.1Site Plan Review 114-116
10.2Illumination/Lighting Regulations 116-120
10.3Off-Street Parking Space 120-127
10.4Off-Street Loading 127-130
10.5Adjustments to Required Parking 130-131
10.6Signage Regulations 131-144
    
Section 11NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES 
11.1Statement of Purpose 145
11.2Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures 145-147
11.3Non-Conforming Use of a Conforming Building or Structure 147
11.4Non-Conforming Use of Land 147-148
11.5Existing Special Uses 148
11.6Variations for Non-Conforming Buildings, Structures, Lots or Uses 148
11.7Non-Conforming Lots of Record 148
11.8Developments as Legal Non-Conforming Use 148-149
   
Section 12ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 
12.1Organization 150-152
12.2Zoning Certificates and Building Permits 152-153
12.3Excavation/Filling Permit153-154
12.4Occupancy Certificate 154-155
12.5Applications for Variation, Map Amendments, Etc. 155-156
12.6Public Hearings and Notice Requirements 156-157
12.7Variations 158-162
12.8Amendments 162-164
12.9Special Use Permits 164-167
12.10Reversion 167-168
12.11Appeals 168-169
12.12Fees and Penalties 169
   
Section 13SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL 
13.1Purpose 170
13.2General Guidelines 170-172
13.3Site Development Permit 172-177
13.4Design and Operation Standards and Requirements 177-180
13.5Enforcement 180-181
   
Section 14FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION 
14.1Purpose 182
14.2(Reserved) 182
14.3Definitions (See Section 14A for definitions pertinent to this section) 182
14.4How To Use This Ordinance 182-183
14.5Duties of the Enforcement Official(s) 183-185
14.6Base Flood Elevation 185-186
14.7Occupation and Use of Flood Fringe Areas 186-188
14.8Occupation and Use of Designated Floodways 188-202
14.9Occupation and Use of SFHA Areas Where Floodways Are Not Identified 202-207
14.10Permitting Requirements Applicable to All Floodplain Areas 207-210
14.11Other Development Requirements 210
14.12Variances 210-211
14.13Disclaimer of Liability 212
14.14Penalty 212
14.15Abrogation and Greater Restrictions 212-213
     
  PANEL NUMBERS 214-215
     
Section 14ADEFINITIONS FOR FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION 
14.1Definitions 216-220
   
Section 15SEVERABILTIY 221
    
Section 16REPEALER 221
   
Section 17EFFECTIVE DATE 221
   
Section 18AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE 
 (Contact Village Hall.)222-223