a.

Except as otherwise provided, setback, lot size, and other dimensional requirements and the use and height of buildings hereafter erected, converted, moved, enlarged or structurally altered and use of any land shall be in compliance with the regulations established herein for the district in which such buildings or land are located.

b.

No platted lot may be divided and no parcel shall be reduced so that the dimensions and yard requirements imposed by this chapter cannot be met.

c.

In the case of a corner lot, the standards specified for "Front Yard Setback," for that zoning district, shall apply to both sides of the lot, which abut both streets forming the corner.

d.

Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky unobstructed, except for accessory buildings and the ordinary projections of sills, cornices and ornamental features projecting not more than forty-eight (48) inches; except that in commercial districts a permanent awning and its accessory columns or struts may project not more than five (5) feet into a required front or side yard.

e.

Open or enclosed fire escapes may project into a required yard, or court, not more than five (5) feet and into a required court not more than three and one-half (3 ½) feet, provided it is so located as not to obstruct light or ventilation.

f.

All trash collection areas, garbage cans, dumpsters and or bins for collecting refuse, garbage or recyclables awaiting removal shall be enclosed within a building or screened from view from a public street or alley with walls having a minimum height of five (5) feet. This provision does not apply to the temporary placement of refuse, garbage or recyclables awaiting removal within twenty-four (24) hours.

g.

Livability spaces are defined as open space, including lawns, planting space, walks, paved terraces and sitting areas. No paved areas for car traffic or parking can be included as livability space. In districts zoned Commercial (C1, C2) and Industrial (I), livability space shall comprise at least ten percent (10%) of the land area. In districts zoned Waterfront Commercial (WC) and in all districts zoned Residential, livability space shall comprise at least twenty percent (20%) of the land area.

h.

No structure other than a fence, parking lot, retaining walls, bridge, driveway or sidewalk may be in the setback area. Parking Lots may extend to within ten (10) feet of the property line. This provision applies in all zoning districts.

i.

No structure other than a fence, bridge, retaining wall, driveway or sidewalk may be within four (4) feet of the lot line. This provision applies in all zoning districts.

j.

No business of any kind, type or nature whatsoever, except individuals provided for by State law or by the Village ordinance provisions, shall be conducted by any firm, corporation or persons upon any land or area in the Village unless the same is located in a permanent building/structure constructed in accordance with Chapter 57, the Village Building Code, including the provision that the premises shall have a working lavatory, meaning hot and cold running water with proper wash basin, towels or the equivalent, and working toilet at all times that any such business is in operation.

k.

Residential accessory buildings. In residential districts 1 and 2 (R1-R2), the design and construction of any garage or carport, shall be similar to or compatible with the design and construction of the main building. The exterior building materials, roof style, and colors shall be similar to the main building, or shall be commonly associated with residential construction.

l.

In any district where public sewerage service is not available, the width and area of all lots shall be sufficient to permit the use of an on-site sewage disposal system designed in accordance with state, federal and/or the Sauk County Sanitary Code.

m.

Any undeveloped lot of record within any residential district or the waterfront commercial district existing upon the effective date of this chapter and which does not meet the minimum requirements of this chapter may be developed for single family or duplex uses, provided the measurements of such area and dimensions in effect are equal to the requirements in effect on the day immediately preceding the effective date of this ordinance and further provided that said lot shall not be developed with multifamily or nonresidential uses unless combined with one (1) or more abutting lots (or portions thereof) so as to create a lot which meets the requirements of this chapter.

n.

ADAA accommodations. In appropriate circumstances, the site and use restrictions uses may be modified to comply with the requirements of 42 USC 12132 and Title II USC Code 28 CRF 35.130, also known as the American with Disabilities Act, to allow for reasonable accommodations to provide accessibility to individuals with disabilities. For commercial properties to accommodations would be either a variance or a conditional use permit depending on the requested accommodation. For residential properties, the accommodation would be temporary conditional use contingent upon the continued need to provide access to individual(s) with disabilities.

o.

No person shall construct, use or occupy an Accessory Building in a residential district or the waterfront commercial district in the absence of a principal structure.

p.

In accordance with the provisions of s. 66.1019 Wis. Stats. the rental of single family or duplex residences for periods of less than 7 days without a valid Tourist Rooming House Permit is prohibited in all districts.

q.

No operating hotel, motel or resort may rent rooms for residential use while licensed as a hotel, motel or resort.

(Ordinance No. 12-003 Passed: 3/26/2012 Published: 4/7/2012; Ordinance No. 19-005 Passed: 7/8/2019 Published: 7/18/2019; Ordinance No. 19-015 Passed: 11/25/2019 Published: 12/5/2019; Ordinance No. 20-006 Passed: 12/7/2020 Published: 12/17/2020; Ordinance No. 24-029 Passed: 3/25/2024 Published: 4/25/2020)