Cedar Grove Village
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Zoning Districts and Maps
§ 250-10 Zoning districts established.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
The following zoning districts are hereby established:
Residential Districts |
R-1 Single-Family Residential District |
R-2 Single-Family Residential District (effective July 17, 2017, R-2 Zoning is restricted) |
R-3 Multifamily Residential District |
R-4 Double-Family Residential District |
R-5 Planned Residential District |
R-D Rural Development District |
Commercial Districts |
B-1 General Commercial District |
B-2 Highway Commercial District |
Industrial District |
Conservancy District |
Agricultural Districts |
A-1 Prime Agricultural Land District |
A-2 Agricultural Land District |
A-5 Agricultural Living District |
§ 250-11 District boundaries.
The boundaries of the zoning districts are hereby established as shown on the "Official Zoning Map, Village of Cedar Grove, Wisconsin." Such map, together with a copy of this chapter, shall be available for public inspection in the office of the Village Clerk. The map shall be certified by the President and attested by the Village Clerk. Any changes in zoning district boundaries shall be recorded on the map. No change shall be effective until so recorded and until a duly certified and attested certificate describing the change is filed with the map.
§ 250-12 Boundaries defined.
The district boundaries are either streets or alleys, unless otherwise shown and where the designation on the district map indicates that the various districts are approximately bounded by a street or alley line, such street or alley line shall be construed to be the district boundary line.
§ 250-13 Lot lines.
Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated and where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be lot lines and where the designations on the district map are approximately bounded by lot lines, such lot line shall be construed to be the boundary of the district.
§ 250-14 Unsubdivided property.
In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines shown on the district map shall be determined by use of the scale shown on such map.
§ 250-15 Residential districts.
A.
R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
(1)
Permitted uses and structures: Single-family dwellings and their accessory structures or uses.
(2)
Conditional uses and structures: Parks, greenways and open spaces, playgrounds, public and private schools, guesthouses, cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums and columbariums, governmental and community service buildings and functions, utility lines, pumping stations, golf courses, churches, libraries, single-family planned residential development, private stables, home occupations, nursery schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, agricultural uses.
(3)
Lot size.
(a)
Width: 90 feet minimum.
(b)
Area: 12,150 square feet minimum.
(4)
Building.
(a)
Height: 35 feet maximum.
(b)
A one-story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,400 square feet of living space, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(c)
A 1 1/2 story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,450 square feet of living space, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway, or other structure.
(d)
A two-story or two-and-one-half-story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,600 square feet of living space, with a minimum of 1,000 square feet on the first floor, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(e)
Basements and/or crawl spaces are not to be included in the computation of living space.
(5)
Yards.
(a)
Street: 30 feet minimum.
(b)
Rear: 30 feet minimum.
(c)
Side: 10 feet minimum.
(6)
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
(7)
Decks, gazebos and accessory buildings.
(a)
Deck improvements may be located on the side or front yards of the subject real estate.
[1]
There shall be a three-foot side lot setback.
[2]
The front lot setback for deck improvements will be as provided in the zoning classification.
(b)
Should an improvement have a continuous roofline that extends from the house, this improvement will be considered a porch and not a deck.
B.
R-2 Single-Family Residential District. Effective July 17, 2017, R-2 Zoning is restricted.
(1)
Permitted uses and structures: Single-family dwellings and their accessory structures or uses.
(2)
Conditional uses and structures: Parks, greenways and open spaces, playgrounds, public and private schools, guesthouses, cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums, columbariums, governmental and community service buildings and functions, utility lines, pumping stations, golf courses, churches, libraries, single-family planned residential development, home occupations, nursery schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, trailer parks and agricultural uses.
(3)
Lot size:
(a)
Width: 70 feet minimum.
(b)
Area: 7,530 square feet minimum.
(4)
Building.
(a)
Height: 35 feet maximum.
(b)
A one-story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,400 square feet of living space, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(c)
A one-and-one-half-story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,450 square feet of living space, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway, or other structure.
(d)
A two-story or two-and-one-half-story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,600 square feet of living space, with a minimum of 1,000 square feet on the first floor, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(e)
Basements and/or crawl spaces are not to be included in the computation of living space.
(5)
Yards.
(a)
Front: 20 feet minimum.
(b)
Rear: 20 feet minimum.
(c)
Side: eight feet minimum.
(6)
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
(7)
Decks, gazebos and accessory buildings.
(a)
Deck improvements may be located on the side or front yards of the subject real estate.
[1]
There shall be a three-foot side lot setback.
[2]
The front lot setback for deck improvements will be as provided in the zoning classification.
(b)
Should an improvement have a continuous roofline that extends from the house, this improvement will be considered a porch and not a deck.
C.
R-3 Multifamily Residential District.
(1)
Permitted uses: Single-family residential uses and multifamily uses, provided they conform to the regulations below.
(2)
Conditional uses and structures: Parks, greenways and open spaces, playgrounds, public and private schools, medical and dental clinics, cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums, columbariums, nursing homes, governmental and community service buildings and functions, utility lines, pumping stations, golf courses, churches, libraries, single-family planned residential development, home occupations, swimming pools, agricultural uses, nursery schools, and multifamily planned unit residential development.
(3)
Lot size.
(a)
Width: 80 feet minimum.
(b)
Area: 9,600 square feet.
(4)
Building.
(a)
Height: 45 feet maximum or four stories, whichever is least.
(b)
A one-story, single-family dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,400 square feet of living space, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(c)
A one-and-one-half-story, single-family dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,450 square feet of living space, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway, or other structure.
(d)
A two-story or two-and-one-half-story, single-family dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,600 square feet of living space, with a minimum of 1,000 square feet on the first floor, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(e)
A multifamily dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of living space in each of the residential units, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(f)
Basements and or crawl spaces are not to be included in the computation of living space.
(5)
Yards.
(a)
Front: 25 feet minimum.
(b)
Rear: 20 feet minimum.
(c)
Side: eight feet minimum.
(6)
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
(7)
Other requirements.
(a)
The recreation space ratio, defined as the minimum square footage of recreation space required for each square foot of floor area, is not less than 0.14.
(b)
The floor area ratio, defined as the maximum square footage of total floor area permitted for each foot of land area, is not more than 0.325.
(c)
The open space ratio, defined as the maximum square footage of open space required for each square foot of floor area, is not less than 2.2.
(d)
The living space ratio, defined as the minimum square footage of nonvehicular outdoor space required for each square foot of floor area, is not less than 1.4.
(8)
Decks, gazebos and accessory buildings.
(a)
Deck improvements may be located on the side or front yards of the subject real estate.
[1]
There shall be a three-foot side lot setback.
[2]
The front lot setback for deck improvements will be as provided in the zoning classification.
(b)
Should an improvement have a continuous roofline that extends from the house, this improvement will be considered a porch and not a deck.
D.
R-4 Double-Family Residential District.
(1)
Permitted uses and structures: Single-story duplexes, provided they conform to the regulations below.
(2)
Conditional uses and structures.: Parks, greenways and open spaces, playgrounds, public and private schools, medical and dental clinics, cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums, columbariums, nursing homes, governmental and community service buildings and functions, utility lines, pumping stations, golf courses, churches, libraries, single-family planned residential development, home occupations, multifamily planned unit residential development.
(3)
Lot size.
(a)
Width: 80 feet minimum.
(b)
Area: 9,600 square feet.
(4)
Building.
(a)
Height: 35 feet maximum.
(b)
If a two-family dwelling is permitted, it shall have a minimum of 1,040 square feet of living space in each of the two residential living units, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(c)
Basements and or crawl spaces are not to be included in the computation of living space.
(5)
Yards.
(a)
Front: 25 feet minimum.
(b)
Rear: 20 feet minimum.
(c)
Side: six feet minimum.
(6)
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
(7)
Other requirements.
(a)
The recreation space ratio, defined as the minimum square footage of recreation space required for each square foot of floor area, is not less than 0.14.
(b)
The floor area ratio, defined as the maximum square footage of total floor area permitted for each foot of land area, is not more than 0.325.
(c)
The open space ratio, defined as the maximum square footage of open space required for each square foot of floor area, is not less than 2.2.
(d)
The living space ratio, defined as the minimum square footage of nonvehicular outdoor space required for each square foot area, is not less than 1.4.
(8)
Decks, gazebos and accessory buildings.
(a)
Deck improvements may be located on the side or front yards of the subject real estate.
[1]
There shall be a three-foot side lot setback.
[2]
The front lot setback for deck improvements will be as provided in the zoning classification.
(b)
Should an improvement have a continuous roofline that extends from the house, this improvement will be considered a porch and not a deck.
E.
R-D Rural Development District.
(1)
Permitted uses and structures: Single-family residences, parks, open spaces, agriculture and general farming except farms feeding offal or garbage.
(2)
Conditional uses and structures: Mink farms, cemeteries, mausoleums, columbariums, municipal service functions and structures, pumping stations, excavating operations, churches, hospitals, taverns, home occupations, fairgrounds, carnivals, circuses, mobile home parks, trailer parks and campgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, driving ranges, amusement parks, poultry farms, agricultural feeding and processing, airports, heliports, social halls, stables, nursing homes, shooting clubs.
(3)
Lot size.
(a)
Width: 270 feet.
(b)
Area: two acres.
(4)
Building.
(a)
Height: 35 feet maximum except barns, silos and other buildings which are customarily higher and accessory uses to farming.
(b)
A one-story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,400 square feet of living space, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(c)
A one-and-one-half-story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,450 square feet of living space, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway, or other structure.
(d)
A two-story or two-and-one-half-story dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,600 square feet of living space, with a minimum of 1,000 square feet on the first floor, exclusive of garage, porch, breezeway or other structure.
(e)
Basements and/or crawl spaces are not to be included in the computation of living space.
(5)
Yards.
(a)
Street: 30 feet minimum.
(b)
Rear: 30 feet minimum.
(c)
Side: 10 feet minimum.
(6)
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
F.
R-5 Planned Residential District (sewered), condominium and cluster development.
(1)
Statement of intent. The intent of this district is to produce a total residential development area with standards designed to encourage creativity in the arrangement and placement of residential dwellings. To this end, the district allows a diversity of dwelling types, open spaces, and uses conceived and planned as comprehensive and cohesive projects. Furthermore, the application of this district should produce a more rational and economic use of land and public services while encouraging the preservation of open space.
(2)
Principal uses: Attached single-family, clustered single-family, lot development, two-family dwellings, and multiple-family dwellings, served by a public sanitary sewer system. All such structures shall be arranged and developed and organized according to the procedures established for development by individual lots or condominiums.
(3)
Basic district standards.
(a)
Development:
[1]
Area: Minimum five acres in one ownership.
[2]
Width: Minimum "zero" acres.
(b)
Open space:
[1]
Area: Minimum 2% of the development area.
(c)
Lot.
[1]
Area: Minimum 4,000 square feet per row house; 6,000 square feet for one-family dwelling; others according to conditional use permit.
[2]
Width: Minimum 50 feet (all lot areas to be designated by broken line on plot plan when condominium ownership).
(d)
Building:
[1]
Height: Maximum 35 feet.
(e)
Yards:
[1]
Street: Minimum, none.
[2]
Rear: Minimum, none.
[3]
Side: Minimum 15 feet between single- and two-family buildings.
[4]
Other: Minimum 30 feet from public street rights-of-way; from exterior property lines of the development and between multiple-family and rowhouse buildings. All others according to conditional use permit.
[5]
Shore: Minimum 75 feet.
(4)
Approval.
(a)
Application.
[1]
There shall be a preliminary plan provided with each application. The data on this plan shall conform to the standards of the subdivision regulation[1] and shall also show:
[a]
The overall plan for development, including grading, landscaping, exterior design and location of buildings, lots, all common structures, facilities, utilities, access roads, streets, sidewalks, parking and open spaces;
[b]
Total development area (square feet);
[c]
Total proposed number of living units;
[d]
Total proposed building area at ground level including garages, carports, and other community facilities;
[e]
Total open space area (square feet);
[f]
Total number of parking spaces.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 192, Subdivision of Land.
[2]
In the event the Planning and Zoning Committee approves the preliminary plan, or tentatively approves it with condition, the applicant shall submit a final plan for final approval within six months. (After six months the applicant must resubmit an original application in order to be eligible for further consideration.)
(b)
Permit. Issuance of a conditional use permit shall be based upon the following evaluation of the final plan:
[1]
That the final plan conforms to the conditions for approval of the preliminary plan;
[2]
That all basic district standards are satisfied;
[3]
That the overall density of the project is in compliance with a comprehensive plan or, where no such plan has been duly adopted, is, in the Committee's judgment, compatible with the surrounding area and/or within the capacity of the community's public services;
[4]
That public sewer and adequate water is present;
[5]
That landscaping and grading will be done to assure positive drainage;
[6]
That the streets to be provided will assure a traffic circulation pattern which minimizes through traffic, allows for adequate turning and parking and provides ample space for the turning and effective use of snow plows, garbage and fire trucks, the loading and unloading of furniture, and other pickups and deliveries without blocking traffic;
[7]
That there will be a minimum number of conflicts between pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
[8]
That adequate lighting will be provided;
[9]
That the final plans include the planting of adequate trees and shrubs where not already present;
[10]
That the design of the development is in harmony with existing surroundings and will not be detrimental to the character of the neighborhood;
[11]
That adequate surety bonds and/or scheduling dates are provided to guarantee the improvements shown on the plans;
[12]
That deed restrictions are included to assure the proper preservation, care, and maintenance, by the original and all subsequent owners of the exterior design and layout of the development and of all common structures, facilities, utilities, accesses, open spaced, and parklands;
[13]
That the final plan shall be platted and duly recorded according to the standards and procedures of Chapter 192, Subdivision of Land, and Ch. 236, Wis. Stats.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(5)
Conditional uses.
(a)
Location, site and operational plans for all structures and improvements which serve the principal use.
(b)
All principal and conditional uses of the B-1 and B-2 Business Districts and any other business uses which will complement the density and setting of the residential development.
(c)
Elevator apartments in excess of 35 feet in height when distance between subject building and other structures and/or from property lines is increased at a rate of two feet for each additional five feet of height of the building over the first 35 feet of height.
(d)
Patio or zero-side-yard houses.
(e)
Single- and two-family residences with on-site sewage disposal systems, providing the overall density of the development does not exceed two dwellings units/acre.
(f)
Private roads.
§ 250-16 Commercial districts.
A.
B-1 General Commercial District.
(1)
Permitted uses and structures: Hardware and feed stores, funeral parlors, drug stores, furniture stores, barbershops, grocery stores, supermarkets, retail bakeries, bars, cocktail lounges, restaurants, cafes, hotels, rooming houses, fruit stores, dry goods stores, luggage shops, stationery stores, personal and business service establishments, pet shops, clothing stores, public passenger transportation terminals, gift stores, variety stores, garages, theaters, professional offices, organization headquarters, newspaper and magazine publishers, jewelry stores, banks, shoe stores, packaged beverage stores, appliance sales and repair, sporting goods, insurance and real estate offices, radio and TV sales and service, catalog order stores, savings and loan and finance companies, department stores, coin-operated laundries, medical and dental offices, bowling alleys, churches, tobacco and magazine stores, beauty salons, music shops, radio (without antenna), parking areas, open spaces, libraries, parks.
(2)
Conditional uses: Wholesale outlets, animal hospitals, governmental service functions, garages and offices, second hand stores, professional laundry dry-cleaning establishments, gas stations, drive-in theaters, implement sales, contractor's offices, circus or carnival, automobile sales and service, motels, nursery schools, commercial storage and other uses similar or customarily incident to the above uses.
(3)
Lot size: No minimum.
(4)
Building.
(a)
Height: Four stories or 45 feet maximum.
(5)
Yards: No minimum.
(6)
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
B.
B-2 Highway Commercial District.
(1)
Permitted uses and structures: Gas stations, automobile repair, automobile sales and service, implement sales and service, drive-in establishments serving food and beverages for consumption on premises, motels, gift stores, mobile home sales, restaurants, night clubs, parks, greenways and open spaces, trucking terminals, transshipment depots, amusement parks and parking.
(2)
Conditional uses and structures: Drive-in theaters, animal hospitals, circuses, golf driving ranges and amusement parks, amusement centers, bowling alleys, dance halls and similar places. Other uses similar to our customarily incident to any of the above uses and extensive commercial uses requiring large land areas.
(3)
Building.
(a)
Height: 35 feet maximum.
(4)
Lot size.
(a)
Width: 80 feet minimum.
(b)
Area: 1/2 acre.
(5)
Yards.
(a)
Front: 80 feet (may be parking).
(b)
Rear: 20 feet.
(c)
Side: 20 feet.
(6)
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
§ 250-16.1 Planned Unit Development (PUD) District.
[Added 10-14-2024]
The Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is established to provide for greater flexibility in design and to promote improved environmental design and innovative uses of land in the Village. The PUD concept allows diversification and variation in the relationship of uses, structure, open spaces, and heights of structures in developments conceived and implemented as comprehensive, cohesive, unified projects. It is further intended to encourage more rational and economic development with regard to public services, energy efficiency and community appearance consistent with the overall intent of this section.
A.
Permitted uses and structures: Any land use or mix of land uses, whether allowed as permitted or conditional uses elsewhere in this chapter or not, may be permitted in the PUD District with a conditional use permit.
B.
Minimum requirements for PUD District designation: All projects considered for rezoning to the PUD District shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1)
The project shall involve more than one structure and/or a mix of land uses.
(2)
The project area shall be at least five acres, or as otherwise approved by the Village Board, and have rational boundaries that are related to natural features, roadways or other existing development.
C.
Lot, building, yard, parking and street requirements.
(1)
In the PUD District, all density, open space, impervious surface, lot width, yard, and height requirements may be varied, provided that the general intent of this section is upheld.
(2)
Public street right-of-way shall not be less than 60 feet wide, unless otherwise approved by the Village Board, but shall not be less than 50 feet wide.
(3)
Such requirements as are made a part of an approved planned unit development plan or conditional use permit shall be construed to be and enforced as a part of this section.
(4)
In a planned unit development, lots may front on public or private streets. Each lot in the development, however, must have access to a public street, and in areas of sewer and water service, must have access to sewer and water by a public street or by easement.
D.
PUD procedures.
(1)
Step 1: General development plan approval. The procedure for rezoning to the Planned Unit Development District shall be the same as for any other zoning district change (as set forth in the Zoning Code) except that in addition, a general development plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission. The general development plan of the proposed project shall be presented at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet or less, and shall show at least the following information:
(a)
The pattern of public and private roads, driveways, and parking facilities;
(b)
A description of land uses and building types, size, arrangements;
(c)
A utility feasibility analysis;
(d)
The location of recreational and open space areas reserved or dedicated to the public;
(e)
General landscape treatment;
(f)
The plan for phasing the development;
(g)
Any other data required by the Village Planning Commission or the Village Board.
(2)
Upon final approval and adoption of the zoning change to the Planned Unit Development District, all plans submitted as well as other commitments, restrictions and other factors pertinent to assuring that the project will be carried out as presented shall be filed with the Village Clerk and shall be referred to in regard to enforcement or modification of the development plans.
E.
Criteria for approval.
(1)
As a basis for determining the acceptability of application for rezoning to the Planned Unit Development District, the following criteria shall be applied to the proposed general development plan:
(a)
The proposed development shall be an asset to the community aesthetically. The buildings and uses shall blend in with or complement the surrounding neighborhood.
(b)
The proposed development shall not create a traffic or parking demand incompatible with existing or proposed facilities. The width and location of streets, other paving and lighting should be appropriate to the uses proposed. In no case shall standards be less than those necessary to ensure public safety as determined by the Village.
(c)
The proposed development shall not place avoidable stress on the Village’s water supply, sanitary sewer, and stormwater drainage systems.
(d)
The proposed development shall make adequate provisions for the permanent preservation and maintenance of open space.
(2)
Step 2: Conditional use permit plan approval. Conditional use permit approval shall be required for each phase of the development that coincides with the timing of actual development. Conditional use permit approval shall be granted in compliance with the requirements of § 250-10 of the Zoning Code.
(3)
Upon final approval of the conditional use permit, the conditional use permit (or meeting minutes) shall be filed with the Village Clerk and shall be referred to in regard to enforcement or modification of the development plans. All covenants, restrictions, or contractual agreements with the Village or notice of such items shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds before final issuance of building permits.
F.
Modifications.
(1)
Subsequent major changes to an approved conditional use permit may be approved in accordance with the conditional use procedure set forth above.
(2)
Subsequent changes to an approved conditional use permit, deemed to be minor, may be approved by the Village President upon consultation with the Village Attorney, Village Engineer and DPW Manager without referral to the Planning Commission and without public hearing.
§ 250-17 Industrial District (I) General Industrial District.
The district is intended to provide an area for manufacturing and industrial activities. It is also intended to provide an area for a variety of uses which require relatively large installations, facilities or land areas; or which would create or tend to create conditions of public or private nuisance, hazard, or other undesirable conditions; or which for these or other reasons may require special safeguards, equipment, processes, barriers, or other forms of protection, including spatial distance, in order to reduce, eliminate, or shield the public from such conditions.
A.
Permitted uses and structures. No uses are permitted as a matter of right within this district.
B.
Conditional uses and structures. The following are permitted conditional uses within this district. Such use shall be subject to the consideration of the Village Planning Commission with regard to such matters as the creation of nuisance conditions for the public or for the users of nearby areas, the creation of traffic hazards, the creation of health hazards, or other factors.
(1)
Manufacturing establishments, usually described as factories, mills, plants, in which raw materials are transformed into finished products, and establishments engaged in assembling component parts of manufactured products.
(2)
Other industrial or commercial activities which possess the special problem characteristics described above relating to the creation of hazards or nuisance conditions.
(3)
Railroads, including rights-of-way, railroad yards, and structures normally incident to the operation of railroads, including station houses, platforms, and signal towers, but not including warehouses owned by companies other than railroad companies.
(4)
Dumps and disposal areas, including incinerators, sewage disposal plants, and earth and sanitary landfill operations.
(5)
Outside storage and manufacturing areas, wrecking, junk, demolition and scrap yards shall be surrounded by a solid fence or evergreen planting screen completely preventing a view from any other property or public right-of-way and shall be at least 600 feet from residential or commercial structures.
(6)
Commercial service facilities such as restaurants and fueling stations, provided all such services are physically and sales oriented toward industrial district users and employees and other users are only incidental customers.
(7)
Uses customarily incident to, or similar to, the above uses.
C.
Lot size.
(1)
Width: 80 feet.
(2)
Area: 10,000 square feet.
D.
Building.
(1)
Height: None.
E.
Yards.
(1)
Street: 10 feet minimum.
(2)
Rear: 30 feet minimum.
(3)
Side: 10 feet minimum.
F.
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
G.
Signs. Refer to § 250-6.
H.
Performance standards. Refer to § 250-30L.
I.
Inflammable liquid storage. Refer to § 250-30FF.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The following original sections of the 2006 Code, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II): Sec. 17.05(8)(j), Yards; and Sec. 17.05(8)(k), Parking. See now § 250-17E and F, respectively.
§ 250-18 Conservancy District (C).
A.
Permitted uses and structures: The harvesting of wild crops such as marsh, hay, ferns, moss, wild rice, berries, tree fruits, tree seeds, sustained yield forestry, utilities such as, but not restricted to telephone, telegraph and power transmission lines, fishing, scenic, historic, scientific, wildlife preserve; nonresident buildings used solely in conjunction with the raising of water fowl or fish, hiking trails and bridle paths, accessory uses, public and private parks and picnic areas, greenways and open spaces, recreation related structures not requiring basements, regulatory signs not over six square feet and general farming, provided no drainage filling or dredging takes place and no farm buildings are constructed.
B.
Conditional uses: Filling, drainage, dredging, golf driving ranges, farm structures, single-family residences, dams, power plants, flowages, ponds, relocation of water courses, removal of topsoil or peat; piers, docks, boat houses, campgrounds, mobile home parks, trailer parks, home occupations. All conditional uses are subject to the provisions of Article VI, Administrative Procedures, of this chapter.
C.
Parking. Refer to § 250-3N.
§ 250-19 Agricultural Districts.
A.
A-1 Prime Agricultural District.
(1)
Purpose. The purposes of the A-1 District are to:
(a)
Preserve productive agricultural land for food and fiber production.
(b)
Preserve productive farms by preventing land use conflicts between incompatible uses and controlling public services.
(c)
Maintain a viable agricultural base to support agricultural processing and service industries.
(d)
Prevent conflicts between incompatible uses.
(e)
Reduce costs of providing services to scattered, nonfarm uses.
(f)
Pace and shape urban growth.
(g)
Implement the provisions of the county agricultural plan when adopted and periodically revised.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 17.05(10)(a)1.h of the 2006 Code, regarding farm preservation credits, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(2)
Lands included. The A-1 District is generally intended to apply to lands in productive farm operations including:
(a)
Lands historically exhibiting high crop yield or capable of such yields.
(b)
Lands which have been demonstrated to be productive for dairying, livestock raising and grazing.
(c)
Other lands which are integral parts of such farm operations.
(d)
Lands used for the production of specialty crops such as cranberries, mint, sod, fruits and vegetables.
(3)
Policy. As a matter of policy, it is hereby determined that the highest and best use of these lands is agricultural.
(4)
Principal uses.
(a)
Apiculture (beekeeping).
(b)
Dairying.
(c)
Equestrian trails.
(d)
Fish or fur farming.
(e)
Floriculture (cultivation of ornamental flowering plants).
(f)
Forest and game management.
(g)
Gas and electric utility uses not requiring authorization under § 196.491, Wis. Stats.
(h)
Grazing.
(i)
Greenhouses.
(j)
Livestock raising except commercial feedlots.
(k)
Natural trails and walks.
(l)
Orchards.
(m)
Paddocks.
(n)
Plant nurseries.
(o)
Poultry raising except commercial production.
(p)
Raising of grain, grass, mint and seed crops.
(q)
Raising of tree fruits, nuts and berries.
(r)
Roadside stands.
(s)
Sod farming.
(t)
Stables.
(u)
Vegetable raising.
(v)
Viticulture (grape growing).
(w)
One single-family farm dwelling for each resident owner, each resident laborer, each resident son, or each resident daughter of one legal owner, all of whom must be substantially engaged in conducting a principal or approved conditional use.
(x)
One two-family farm dwelling for those resident persons described above.
(NOTE: Such accessory residential uses shall conform with all regulations set forth in this chapter, except that no such lot created thereunder shall be less than 60,000 square feet in area.) |
(5)
Conditional uses. See Article VI, Administrative Procedures. However, conditional uses in this district shall be limited to agricultural-related, religious, other utility uses which are not permitted uses, institutional or governmental uses which do not conflict with agricultural use and are found necessary in light of alternative locations available for such uses.
(6)
Area, height and yard requirements.
(a)
Farm size: Minimum 35 acres.
(b)
Building heights.
[1]
Farm dwelling: Maximum 35 feet.
[2]
Other structures: Maximum two times their distance from nearest lot lines.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(c)
Yard:
[1]
Farm dwelling:
[a]
Rear: Minimum 100 feet.
[b]
Side: Minimum 20 feet.
[c]
Street: Minimum 50 feet.
[2]
Other structures:
[a]
Rear: Minimum 100 feet.
[b]
Side: Minimum 20 feet if not used for the housing of animals; 100 feet if used for housing of animals.
[c]
Street: Minimum 50 feet.
(7)
Existing substandard lots. Principal, conditional and accessory farm structures may be erected on any legal lot or parcel of record in the County Register of Deeds office before the effective date of this chapter. However, variances to the building and yard requirements shall be granted only by the Board of Appeals in accordance with Article IV, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots, of this chapter.
(8)
Farm consolidation. Notwithstanding any area requirements to the contrary, farm dwellings existing at the time of adoption of this chapter and related farm structures remaining after farm consolidation may be separated from the farm lot. However, the parcel created shall conform with all regulations set forth in this chapter, except that no such lot shall be less than 60,000 square feet in area.
B.
A-2 Agricultural Land District.
(1)
Purpose. The primary purposes of the A-2 District are to maintain, preserve and enhance agricultural lands historically utilized for crop production but which are not included within the A-1 Prime Agricultural Land District.
(2)
Lands included. Those generally best suited for smaller farm uses, including truck farming, horse farming, hobby farming, orchards and similar agricultural-related farming activities.
(3)
Principal uses. All principal uses permitted in the A-1 Prime Agricultural Land District.
(4)
Conditional uses. See Article VI, Administrative Procedures. However, conditional uses in this district shall be limited to agricultural-related, religious, other utility uses which are not permitted uses, institutional or governmental uses which do not conflict with agricultural use and are found necessary in light of alternative locations available for such uses.
(5)
Area, height and yard requirements.
(a)
Farm size:
[1]
Area: Minimum five acres.
[2]
Width: Minimum 200 feet.
(b)
Building heights: Maximum 35 feet.
(c)
Farm dwelling: Maximum two times their distance from lot lines.
(d)
Yard:
[1]
Farm dwelling:
[a]
Rear: Minimum 100 feet.
[b]
Side: Minimum 20 feet.
[c]
Street: Minimum 50 feet.
[2]
Other structures:
[a]
Rear: Minimum 100 feet.
[b]
Side: Minimum 20 feet if not used for the housing of animals; 100 feet if used for the housing of animals.
[c]
Street: Minimum 50 feet.
(6)
Existing substandard lots. Principal, conditional and accessory farm structures may be erected on any legal lot or parcel of record in the County Register of Deeds office before the effective date of this chapter. However, variances to the building and yard requirements shall be granted only by the Board of Appeals in accordance with Article IV, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots, of this chapter.
C.
A-5 Agricultural Living District.
(1)
Purpose. The primary purposes of the A-5 District are to maintain, preserve and enhance agricultural land historically utilized for crop production but which are not included within the A-1 and A-2 Districts and to provide housing for agricultural workers and their families.
(2)
Lands included. Those generally best suited for smaller farm uses, including truck farming, horse farming, hobby farming, orchards and similar agricultural-related farming activities.
(3)
Principal uses. All principal uses permitted in the A-1 District.
(4)
Animal units. There shall be permitted one animal unit per acre. "One animal unit" is defined as one cow, steer or horse; four swine; 10 sheep or goats or 100 rabbits, chickens or similar small animals. The area of a parcel used to calculate the permissible number of animal units is:
(a)
The total acreage of the parcel less 20,000 square feet (20,000 square feet is excluded as the house area); or
(b)
The actual area of the parcel to be used for the animals. This provision shall be considered when part of the parcel is marsh, creek, steep sloped or in any way a sensitive area.
(5)
Area, height and yard requirements.
(a)
Lot (farm size):
[1]
Area: Minimum "zero" acres.
[2]
Width: Minimum 200 feet.
(b)
Building heights.
[1]
Farm dwelling: Maximum 35 feet.
[2]
Other structures: Maximum two times their distance from nearest lot lines.
(c)
Yard.
[1]
Farm dwelling:
[a]
Rear: Minimum 100 feet.
[b]
Side: Minimum 20 feet.
[c]
Street: Minimum 75 feet from center line of town and county highways and 100 feet from state highways.
[2]
Other structures.
[a]
Rear: Minimum 100 feet.
[b]
Side: Minimum 20 feet if not used for housing of animals; 100 feet if used for housing of animals
[c]
Street: Minimum 75 feet from center line of town and county highways and 100 feet from state highways.