4-101

DESCRIPTION. The R-1A, Single-Family Residential district is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwellings on moderate to large-size lots, at typical densities of 2 to 5 units per acre. The district is intended to be applied in low-density residential neighborhoods that are predominately developed with single-family detached dwellings and in areas of the community where similar development patterns are desired.

4-102

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the R-1A district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-103

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the R-1A district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-201

DESCRIPTION. The R-1B, Single-Family Residential district is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling on moderate-size lots, at typical densities of 3 to 7.25 units per acre. The district is intended to be applied in low-density residential neighborhoods that are predominately developed with single-family detached dwellings and in areas of the community where similar development patterns are desired. By allowing a smaller minimum lot size than the R-1A district, the R-1B district is intended to accommodate single-family housing of varying price ranges and styles. It is also intended to accommodate redevelopment of older areas of the City.

4-202

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the R-1B district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-203

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the R-1B district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-301

DESCRIPTION. The R-2, Two-Family Residential district is primarily intended to accommodate two-family, single-family detached and single-family attached dwellings at typical densities of 4 to 10 units per acre. The district is intended to be applied in low-density residential neighborhoods that are predominately developed with two-family and single-family detached/attached dwellings and in areas of the community where similar development patterns are desired. By allowing two-family and single-family attached dwellings, the R-2 district provides even greater flexibility of use and housing choice than the R-1B district.

4-302

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the R-2 district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-303

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the R-2 district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-401

DESCRIPTION. The R-3, Low-Density Multifamily Residential district is primarily intended to accommodate low-density multifamily (at a density of up to 25 dwelling units per acre) and other low-density residential development. The district is intended to be applied in neighborhoods that are developed or intended to be developed with low-density multifamily dwellings or a range of low-density housing styles that includes multifamily.

4-402

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the R-3 district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-403

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the R-3 district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-501

DESCRIPTION. The R-4, Moderate-Density Multifamily Residential district is primarily intended to accommodate moderate-density multifamily (at a density of up to 50 dwelling units per acre) and other forms of residential development. The district is intended to be applied in neighborhoods developed or intended to be developed with moderate-density multifamily dwellings or a range of low- and moderate-density housing that includes multifamily.

4-502

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the R-4 district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-503

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the R-4 district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-601

DESCRIPTION. The C-1, Office district is primarily intended to accommodate low- to moderate-intensity office development and personal service-oriented retail sales and service uses.

4-602

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the C-1 district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-603

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the C-1 district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-604

OUTDOOR VENDING AND SALES DISPLAYS. (Am. #3868) No outdoor vending or outdoor displays of merchandise shall be permitted in the C-1 district, except as authorized by Section 8-600 or 6.4.4.

4-701

DESCRIPTION. The C-2, Neighborhood Commercial district is primarily intended to accommodate neighborhood-oriented retail sales and service uses.

4-702

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the C-2 district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-703

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the C-2 district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-704

OUTDOOR VENDING AND SALES DISPLAYS. (Am. #3868) No outdoor vending or outdoor displays of merchandise shall be permitted in the C-2 district, except as authorized by Section 8-600 or 6.4.4.

4-801

DESCRIPTION. The C-3, Community Commercial district is primarily intended to accommodate community-oriented retail sales and service uses. It is also intended to accommodates high-intensity commercial activities that are generally incompatible with residential neighborhoods and that may be incompatible with the types of retail and service uses permitted in lower intensity Commercial districts.

4-802

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the C-3 district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-803

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the C-3 district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-804

OUTDOOR VENDING AND SALES DISPLAYS. (Am. #3868) No outdoor vending or outdoor displays of merchandise shall be permitted in the C-3 district, except as authorized by Section 8-600 or 6.4.4.

4-901

DESCRIPTION. The CBD, Central Business district is intended to preserve and enhance downtown Beloit's role as a pedestrian-oriented central business district area, with a mix of retail shopping, service and residential uses.

4-902

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the CBD district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

a.

Outdoor Vending and Sales Displays. (Am. #3868) No outdoor vending or outdoor displays of merchandise shall be permitted in the CBD-1 or CBD-2 district, except as authorized by Section 8-600. In the CBD district, a permit may be sought for use of public right-of-way according to §18.01(4) of the City of Beloit Code of General Ordinances and §66.0315, Wis. Stats.

b.

Residential Uses.

1.

Residential uses shall be permitted in the CBD-1 district only when located above the ground floor.

2.

Residential uses shall be permitted in the CBD-2 district only when located above the ground floor, except that residential uses may be allowed on the ground floor as a Planned Unit Development of one acre or more in size that is approved in accordance with the Conditional Use Permit procedures of Section 2-500.

c.

Office Uses. Office uses shall be permitted in the CBD-1 and CBD-2 districts only when located above the ground floor, provided that ground-floor office uses may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Conditional Use Permit procedures of Section 2-500.

4-903

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the CBD district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-904

ADDITIONAL STANDARDS. The following additional standards shall apply in the CBD district:

a.

Outdoor Storage/Display. (Am. #3868)

1.

In the CBD-1 district, no outdoor storage or display shall be permitted in conjunction with nonresidential uses, except for off-street parking, off-street loading, or outdoor display of merchandise authorized by Section 8-600. The provisions of Section 8-601 notwithstanding, no outdoor sales/display of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles/equipment or other large merchandise shall be permitted.

2.

In the CBD-2 district, no outdoor storage or display shall be permitted in conjunction with nonresidential uses, except for off-street parking, off-street loading, or outdoor display of merchandise authorized by Section 8-600 of this chapter. The provisions of Section 8-601 notwithstanding, no outdoor sales/display of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles/equipment or other large merchandise shall be permitted, unless reviewed and approved in accordance with the Conditional Use Permit procedures of Section 2-500.

b.

Reserved.

c.

Maximum Building Setback. In the CBD-1 district, at least 75 percent of the front building wall of all principal structures (measured to a height of 10 feet) shall be located within 3 feet of the front property line. No maximum setback shall apply in the CBD-2 district.

d.

Minimum Building Height. The minimum height of all principal buildings in the CBD-1 district shall be 22 feet. No minimum building height standards shall apply in the CBD-2 district.

e.

Ground-Floor Transparency.

1.

At least 50 percent of the ground-floor facade of principal buildings in the CBD-1 district shall be comprised of windows, doors and other transparent elements that allow views into and out of buildings, plazas or arcades. The use of reflective glass shall be prohibited.

2.

At least 30 percent of the ground-floor facade of principal buildings in the CBD-2 district shall be comprised of windows, doors and other transparent elements that allow views into buildings, plazas or arcades. The use of reflective glass shall be prohibited.

3.

Calculations shall be based on the portion of the facade extending 10 feet above the elevation of the adjacent sidewalk.

f.

Off-Street Parking.

1.

Parking lots and parking structures shall be located to the rear of buildings wherever possible.

2.

No off-street parking shall be located between the front property line and the front wall of the building, unless reviewed and approved in accordance with the Conditional Use Permit procedures of Section 2-500.

3.

Off-street parking areas (ground level) shall be screened by a masonry wall or evergreen hedge with a minimum height of 3 feet.

4.

Parking structures shall present a horizontal rather than sloped building line on visible edges. The finish and character of parking structures shall be compatible with adjacent buildings.

g.

Driveways. Driveway openings and locations shall be designed to maximize pedestrian safety. Sidewalk grades shall remain consistent and shall not be changed or sloped up or down to accommodate driveways.

4-1001

DESCRIPTION. The M-1, Limited Manufacturing district is intended to accommodate industrial, manufacturing and commercial activities that do not create appreciable nuisances or hazards. Since most uses permitted in this district will be in close proximity to residential districts, it is hereby declared that performance standards shall be high, and that all manufacturing, processing or assembly of materials and products must be carried on in a manner not injurious or offensive to the occupants of adjacent premises by reason of the emission of odors, fumes or gases, dust, smoke, noise, vibrations or fire hazards.

4-1002

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the M-1 district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-1003

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the M-1 district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-1004

INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. Any use established in the M-1 district after the effective date of the ordinance adopting these industrial performance standards shall be operated to comply with the Industrial Performance Standards of Section 8-800. Any use already established on the effective date of the ordinance adopting these industrial performance standards shall be permitted to be altered, enlarged, expanded, or modified, provided that the addition complies with the Industrial Performance Standards of Section 8-800.

4-1005

OUTDOOR STORAGE.

a.

Screening. Outdoor storage shall not be permitted in the M-1 district unless it is screened from view with a solid, sight-obscuring fence or wall and landscaping, constructed and installed according to a development plan approved by the Zoning Officer.

b.

Area. The total area permitted to be used or dedicated to outdoor storage shall not exceed 10 percent of the lot area of subject property. Outdoor storage areas exceeding 10 percent of the lot area may be permitted only if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Conditional Use Permit procedures of Section 2-500. In no instance may more than 25 percent of the lot area be used for outside storage in the M-1 district.

4-1101

DESCRIPTION. The M-2, General Manufacturing district is intended to accommodate industrial, manufacturing, warehousing and other uses that create appreciable nuisances or hazards or that, if not properly controlled, have high potential for creating adverse impacts on surrounding areas. These uses cannot be operated economically without creating some conditions that may be obnoxious or objectionable to the occupants of adjoining properties and for that reason, must be located in areas where similar industrial uses are now located or where the permitted uses will be best located in accordance with the comprehensive land use plan of the City, which is designed to protect the welfare of the community.

4-1102

ALLOWED USES. Uses shall be allowed in the M-2 district in accordance with the use regulations of Article VI and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-1103

DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Development in the M-2 district shall be subject to the Density/Intensity and Dimensional standards of Article VII and all other applicable standards of this chapter.

4-1104

INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. Any use established in the M-2 district after the effective date of the ordinance adopting these industrial performance standards shall be operated to comply with the Industrial Performance Standards of Section 8-800. Any use already established on the effective date of the ordinance adopting these industrial performance standards shall be permitted to be altered, enlarged, expanded, or modified, provided that the addition complies with the Industrial Performance Standards of Section 8-800.

4-1105

OUTDOOR STORAGE.

a.

Screening. Outdoor storage shall not be permitted in the M-2 district unless it is screened from view with a solid, sight-obscuring fence or wall and landscaping, constructed and installed according to a development plan approved by the Zoning Officer.

b.

Area. The total area permitted to be used or dedicated to outdoor storage shall not exceed 25 percent of the lot area of subject property. Outdoor storage areas exceeding 25 percent of the lot area may be permitted only if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Conditional Use Permit procedures of Section 2-500. In no instance may more than 50 percent of the lot area be used for outside storage in the M-2 district.