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 was completely revised.

The Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board approve 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.

On September 9, 2008 the Village Board of Trustees approved revisions to the October 24, 2006 Zoning Ordinance.  (Ordinance No. 08-048)

Complete Zoning Ordinance No. 08-048  Updated 05/28/2013 to include amendments (PDF 1MB)

Zoning Map (Updated 2012 - PDF 8.5" x 11")

Zoning Map (Updated 2012 - PDF 17" x 21")

 

Table of Contents

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Section Title Page No.
Sections 1 & 2TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTENT 
1.0Title  
2.0 Purpose and Intent 1-2
   
Section 3RULES AND DEFINITIONS 
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-3B Single Family Residence District 41
6.9R-4 Single Family Residence District 41
6.10R-5 Single Family Residence District 42
6.11R-6 Multi-Family Residential District 42
6.12R-6A Attached Single Family Residential District 42
6.13Other Residential Standards43-47
Table 1A Table of Permitted and Special Uses for Residential Only  
Table 1B Site and Structure Bulk Requirements for Residence District  
  
Section 7NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 
7.0Non-Residential Districts 48
7.1C-1 Neighborhood Business District 48
7.2C-2 Local Business District 48
7.3C-3 General Business District 49
7.4C-4 Highway Commercial District 49
7.5C-5 Office and Research Park District 49
7.6C-6 Commercial Recreation District 49
7.7I-1 Industrial District 50
7.8P-1 Governmental Buildings and Public Schools50-52
7.9Other Non-Residential Standards
Table 2ATable of Permitted and Special Uses for Non-Residential Only
Table 2BSite and Structure Bulk Requirements for Non-Residential District
   
Section 8GENERAL PROVISIONS  
8.1Interpretation 53
8.2Severability 53
8.3Scope of Regulations 54-56
8.4Lot Requirements 56
8.5Use and Bulk Requirements 56-57
8.6Lot Coverage Requirements 57-58
8.7Permitted Obstructions - Yards 58-59
8.8Vision Clearance 59
8.9Structure Height 59-60
8.10Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses 60-63
8.11Sewage Disposal and Water Supply 64
8.12Fences, Walls and Swimming Pool Standards 64-66
8.13Performance Standards 67-69
8.14Special Events and Tents 70-72
8.15   
8.16Ponds 73
8.17Kennel Restrictions 73
8.18Junk Cars 73
8.19Public Address Systems 73
8.20Group Care Home, Large and Small73
8.21Day Care Home, Day Care Center73-74
8.22Accessory Housing 75-76
8.23Elder Cottage Housing Opportunities (E.C.H.O) 76
8.24Bed and Breakfast Establishments 76
8.25Home Occupation 76-79
8.26Self-Service Storage Facilities (SSSF) 79
8.27Manufactured Homes 80-81
8.28Adult Business Uses 81-83
8.29Outdoor Storage 83-84
8.30Outdoor Sales 84
8.31 Temporary Uses 84-85
8.32 Wireless Communications Facilities 86-94
8.33 Exemptions 94-95
8.34Residence of the Proprietor95
8.35Rifle Range, Pistol Range, Trap and Skeet Range95
8.36Outdoor Seating Associated with a Permitted Restaurant 95
8.37Automobile Repair Service and Body Shop95
8.38Industry and Manufacturing 96
8.39Mining 96
8.40Keeping of Farm Animals 97
8.41Private Stables, Private Indoor Riding Area, Horse Boarding 97
8.42Towing Service with Storage of Vehicles 98
8.43 Boats, Equipment (Large), Campers, Mobile Homes, Manufactured
Homes, Motorcycle and RV Sales, Rental and Service		 98
8.44Contractors or Building Trade Offices 98
8.45Storage, Warehousing and Wholesale Establishments 98
    
Section 9PLANNED DEVELOPMENT  
9.1Purpose and Objectives 99-100
9.2Procedure 100-107
9.3Compliance and Amendments 107-108
9.4Permitted Variations 108
9.5Development Standards For Planned Developments 108-111
    
Section 10SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 
10.1Site Plan Review 112-114
10.2Illumination/Lighting Regulations 114-118
10.3Off-Street Parking Space 119-125
10.4Off-Street Loading 125-128
10.5Adjustments to Required Parking 128-129
10.6Signage Regulations` 130-143
    
Section 11NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES 
11.1Statement of Purpose 144
11.2Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures 144-146
11.3Non-Conforming Use of a Conforming Building or Structure 146
11.4Non-Conforming Use of Land 146-147
11.5Existing Special Uses 147
11.6Variations for Non-Conforming Buildings, Structures, Lots or Uses 147
11.7Non-Conforming Lots of Record 147
11.8Developments as Legal Non-Conforming Use 148
   
Section 12ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 
12.1Organization 149-151
12.2Zoning Certificates and Building Permits 151-152
12.3Excavation/Filling Permit152-153
12.4Occupancy Certificate 153-154
12.5Applications for Variation, Map Amendments, Etc. 154-155
12.6Public Hearings and Notice Requirements 155-157
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 170-171
13.3Site Development Permit 171-177
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 212-214
     
Section 14ADEFINITIONS FOR FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION  
14.1Definitions 215-219
   
Section 15, 16, 17SEVERABILTIY, REPEALER, EFFECTIVE DATE 220