HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - MC-01-786 - 08/06/2001 - Create RS-1A zoning districtORDINANCE NO. p4r_ni _�Q6
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CITY OF MCHENRY ZONING ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE
RS-1A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McHenry to create
a new single family residential zoning district was proposed by the Corporate Authorities; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said amendment was held' before the Zoning Board
of Appeals on June 11, 2001, in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said public hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals did
recommend to the City Council that a text amendment creating iWo (2) new single family
residential districts be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendation from
the Zoning Board of Appeals and finds that approval of the proposed text amendment is
consistent with the objectives of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the public
health, safety, morals and general welfare of its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Section B, RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, of Chapter 4 of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McHenry, shall be amended by adding the following
subsection between the RS-1 Low -Density and RS-2 Medi u rn- Density Single Family
Residential Districts:
RS-1 a Medium -Low -Density Single -Family Residential District
Purpose: This district is intended to provide in existing and newly developing outlying
areas for a single-family detached residential environment characterized by medium -
large sized lots.
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SECTION 2: That Table 4, Residential District Requirements, of Chapter 4 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of McHenry, shall be amended by adding the following column
between the RS-1 and RS-2 Districts:
RS-1 a
Minimum Lot AREA per
Dwelling unit in square feet (g)(1) and (4)
Efficiency unit
18,000
1-bedroom unit
18,000
2-bedroom unit
18,000
3-bedroom unit
18,000
4-bedroom and larger
18,000
Minimum Lot WIDTH per
Dwelling unit in feet
90
Abutting arterial street (b)
200
Minimum FRONT YARD depth in ft. (c)(2) and (3)
40
Minimum CORNER SIDE YARD
Width in feet (c)
15
Minimum INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Width in feet (c) (d)
10
Minimum REAR YARD depth in ft. (c)
35
Maximum building HEIGHT in feet
For residential uses only
35
Minimum percent of net site area in:
UNCOVERED space
-
NON -VEHICULAR space
-
RECREATION space
-
PERMITTED Use Groups (e)
A
CONDITIONAL Use Groups (f)
B
PARKING & LOADING
As provided in Section VII.
LANDSCAPING & SCREENING
As provided in Section VIII.
SIGNS
As provided in Section IX.
OTHER Requirements As provided in General Residential District Regulations
And General District Regulations
SECTION 3: All ordinances of parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions
hereof are hereby repeales to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the
authority of the Corporate Authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
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SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED THIS FTH DAY OF Aiimiw , 2001
AYES: BOLGER, GLAB, LOW, MURGATROYD, WIMMER
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINED: NON F
ABSENT: NONE
APPROVED THIS 6TH DAY OF AUGUST , 2001
ATTEST:
CIT C ERK
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