For the purpose of promoting compatible development, stability of property values, and to prevent impairment or depreciation of property values, no person shall commence any use or erect any structure, with the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, without first obtaining the approval of the plan commission of detailed site and architectural plans as set forth in this section.

The zoning administrator shall review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, parking areas, driveway locations, utilization of landscaping and open space areas as deemed appropriate for all development in the A-1 Agricultural/Transitional District and the RS-1, RS-2, and RD-1 Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Districts.

The plan commission shall review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, parking areas, driveway locations, loading and unloading areas, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems, utilization of landscaping and open space, and the proposed operation in all districts except the A-1 Agricultural/Transitional District and the RS-1, RS-2, and RD-1 Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Districts.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 95.0801, 5-25-04)

To implement and define criteria for the purposes set forth in section 95-121, the following principles are established to apply to all new structures and uses and to changes or additions to existing structures and uses.

(a)

The proposed use(s) shall conform to the uses permitted in the applicable zoning district.

(b)

The dimensional arrangement of buildings and structures shall conform to the required area, yard, setback, and height restrictions of the Ordinance.

(c)

The relative proportion of the scale and mass of a building to neighboring existing buildings, to pedestrians or observers, or to other existing buildings shall be maintained or enhanced when new buildings are built or when existing buildings are remodeled or altered.

(d)

The visual continuity of roof shapes, rooflines, and their contributing elements (e.g. parapet walls, coping, and cornices) shall be maintained in building development or redevelopment.

(e)

No building shall be permitted if the design or exterior appearance will be of such unorthodox or abnormal character in relation to its surroundings as to be unsightly or offensive to generally accepted taste and community standards.

(f)

No building shall be permitted if the design or exterior appearance will be so similar to those adjoining as to create excessive monotony or drabness.

(g)

No building shall be permitted where any exposed facade will be constructed or faced with finished material which is not aesthetically compatible with nearby facades of surrounding buildings or presents an unattractive appearance to the public and to surrounding properties.

(h)

The facade of commercial, industrial, governmental, institutional, recreational, and multifamily residential buildings which face upon a street right-of-way shall be finished with an aesthetically pleasing material. A minimum of 30 percent of a facade facing an existing or future street shall be finished with brick, wood, fieldstone, decorative masonry material, decorative glass panels, or decorative precast concrete panels, except where the building style requires a different material. Attractive aluminum or vinyl siding which has the appearance of wood siding, a "brushed" surface, or other compatible attractive material may, however, be permitted. Such finished material shall extend for a distance of at least 20 feet along the sides of the structure, except those in the B-3 District. All buildings on corner and double-frontage lots shall have the required finished facade facing each street. No plain concrete block building or metal-faced building, except those with an attractive finished surface mentioned above, shall be permitted.

(i)

Colors. Since the selection of building colors has a significant aesthetic and visual impact upon the public and neighboring properties, colors shall be selected to be in general harmony with existing neighborhood buildings. The use of bright colors should be limited and used only as an accent such as, for example, on trims.

(j)

Accessory buildings shall be built with materials compatible with those of the principal building on the same site.

(k)

No overhead door or loading dock for commercial, manufacturing, institutional, or park buildings shall face a public street. The plan commission may permit overhead doors and docks to face a public street when it has made a finding that there is no feasible alternative location for such doors or docks and, insofar as is practicable, such doors and docks facing public streets are screened.

(l)

Outside storage areas for inventory, materials, equipment, supplies, scrap, and other materials utilized in the day-to-day operation of the principal use shall be paved, as determined by the plan commission, and screened from view from public streets with appropriate vegetation or fencing or wall of a material compatible with the principal structure and the surrounding area. The plan commission may permit the outdoor display of products or merchandise when it makes a finding that such a display is essential to a business or industrial use, such as a landscape-nursery or car-sales business, and attractive periphery landscaping is provided.

(m)

Mechanical equipment, such as heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment, at grade level and on rooftops, shall be screened from public view or located in a manner that is unobtrusive.

(n)

No building or sign shall be permitted to be sited on the property in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the natural beauty of the area, particularly insofar as it would adversely affect values incidental to ownership of land in that area, or which would unnecessarily have an adverse effect on the beauty and general enjoyment of existing buildings on adjoining properties.

(o)

No building or use shall be permitted that would have a negative impact on the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions in the village.

(p)

Building and uses shall maintain existing topography, drainage patterns, and vegetative cover insofar as is practical to prevent indiscriminate or excessive earth moving or clearing of property, disfiguration of natural land forms, and disruption of natural drainage patterns.

(q)

Traffic circulation. Buildings and uses shall provide for safe traffic circulation and safe driveway locations.

(r)

Parking. Buildings and uses shall provide adequate parking and loading areas.

(s)

Appropriate buffers shall be provided between dissimilar uses in accordance with section 95-25(e) of this Ordinance.

(t)

Appropriate erosion control measures shall be utilized in all new development.

(u)

Services. Buildings and uses shall be provided with adequate public services as approved by the appropriate utility.

(v)

Refuse and recycling areas shall be screened by completely enclosing such areas with a wall or fence of a material compatible with the principal structure and surrounding area. The wall or fence, excluding those in the B-3 District, shall be surrounded with a landscape bed at least three feet wide consisting of plants, except at the gate.

(w)

No buildings shall impair the enjoyment of historic attractions and areas of significant historic interest.

(x)

Buildings on-premises which have historic significance shall be identified by a plaque to be provided by the village and should be encouraged to be maintained or restored, insofar as is practicable, in a manner which will protect its historic significance in accordance with the standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Interior for historic preservation projects.

(y)

Development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the public goals, objectives, principles, standards, policies, and urban design guidelines set forth in the adopted village comprehensive plan or element thereof, including those within the B-3 Central Business District.

(z)

Open space. Buildings and uses shall make appropriate use of open spaces. The zoning administrator or plan commission may require appropriate landscaping and planting screens. A landscaping maintenance program, together with appropriate assurances, shall be submitted.

(aa)

Other principles deemed appropriate in the Village of Kewaskum or in the vicinity of the project may be imposed by the plan commission.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 95.0802, 5-25-04)

Plan data shall be submitted to the zoning administrator who shall review all applications in the A-1, RS-1, RS-2, and RD-1 Districts. The zoning administrator shall transmit all applications and their accompanying plans in other districts to the plan commission for their review. Plan data to be submitted with all plan review applications shall include the following:

(a)

Site plan drawn to a recognized engineering scale.

(b)

Name of project.

(c)

Owner's and/or developer's name and address.

(d)

Architect's and/or engineer's name and address.

(e)

Date of plan submittal.

(f)

Scale of drawing, north arrow, and site size information (area in square feet or acres).

(g)

Existing and proposed topography shown at contour intervals of two feet or less. Topography shall extend 40 feet onto adjacent property or to the building on the adjacent lot, whichever is greater.

(h)

The characteristics of soils related to contemplated specific uses.

(i)

Total number and location of parking spaces.

(j)

All building and yard setback lines.

(k)

Where applicable, both the 100-year recurrence interval floodplain and the floodway; environmental corridors and isolated natural resource areas; and wetland areas.

(l)

The type, size, and location of all existing and proposed structures with all building dimensions shown.

(m)

The height of all existing and proposed buildings and other structures.

(n)

Existing and proposed street names.

(o)

Existing and proposed public rights-of-way and widths.

(p)

Existing and general location of proposed sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewers, and other drainage facilities and features.

(q)

Proposed stormwater management facilities, including detention/retention areas.

(r)

Proposed location and type of all signs to be placed on the site.

(s)

The location and type of all outdoor lighting.

(t)

Existing isolated, individual trees and the boundary of woodlands.

(u)

Location, extent, and type of proposed plantings.

(v)

Location of pedestrian sidewalks and walkways, and bicycle lanes or paths.

(w)

A graphic outline of any development staging.

(x)

Architectural plans, elevations, and perspective drawings and sketches illustrating the design and character of proposed structures.

(y)

Other data as required by the plan commission.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 95.0803, 5-25-04)

The plan commission shall review the referred plans within a reasonable period of time following their submittal, but not more than 60 days following their submittal. The plan commission shall not approve any plans unless they find after viewing the application that the structure or use, as planned, will not violate the intent and purpose of this Ordinance. The plan commission will approve said plans only after determining the proposed building or buildings will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the danger of fire, traffic congestion, or otherwise endanger the public health or safety.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 95.0804, 5-25-04)

The plan commission may impose time schedules for the completion of buildings, parking areas, open space utilization, and landscaping. The plan commission may require appropriate sureties to guarantee that improvements will be completed on schedule.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 95.0805, 5-25-04)

Any person or persons aggrieved by any decisions of the plan commission related to plan review may appeal the decision to the board of zoning appeals. Such appeal shall be filed with the village administrator within 30 days after filing of the decision with the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 95.0806, 5-25-04)