Lake Geneva City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 0
INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
Sections
- Sec. 98-001 Title.
- Sec. 98-002 Authority.
- Sec. 98-003 Legislative intent.
- Sec. 98-004 Rationale statements and appearance of text.
- Sec. 98-005 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-006 Separability and nonliability.
- Sec. 98-007 Abrogation.
- Sec. 98-008 Application.
- Sec. 98-009 Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 98-010 Reenactment and repeal.
- Sec. 98-011 Effective date.
- Sec. 98-031 Introduction to word usage, abbreviations and definitions.
- Sec. 98-032 Word usage.
- Sec. 98-033 Abbreviations.
- Sec. 98-034 Definitions.
ARTICLE 1
Establishment Of Zoning Districts 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-101 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-102 Standard zoning districts and standard zoning district categories.
- Sec. 98-103 Map of standard zoning districts.
- Sec. 98-104 Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 98-105 Purpose and intent of standard zoning districts.
- Sec. 98-106 Natural resource protection overlay zoning districts.
- Sec. 98-107 Map of natural resource protection overlay districts.
- Sec. 98-108 Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-109 Historic Neighborhood Design Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-110 Entry Corridor Design Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-111 Community Gateway Design Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-112 (Reserved)
- Sec. 98-113 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-114 Park Overlay Zoning District.
ARTICLE 2
Land Use Regulations 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-201 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-202 Interpretation of Land Use Tables.
- Sec. 98-203 Tables of land uses.
- Sec. 98-204 Table of land uses permitted in permanently protected green space areas.
- Sec. 98-205 Regulations applicable to all land uses.
- Sec. 98-206 Detailed land use descriptions and regulations.
- Sec. 98-207 Nonconforming use regulations.
- Sec. 98-208 Group developments.
ARTICLE 3
Density and Intensity Regulations 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-301 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-302 How to use this article.
- Sec. 98-303 Required natural resources site evaluation.
- Sec. 98-304 Residential density standards.
- Sec. 98-305 Nonresidential density standards.
- Sec. 98-306 Detailed instructions for density and intensity regulations.
- Sec. 98-307 Nonconforming development regulations.
ARTICLE 4
Bulk Regulations 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-401 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-402 Residential bulk standards.
- Sec. 98-403 Nonresidential bulk standards.
- Sec. 98-404 Yard setback adjustments.
- Sec. 98-405 Intrusions into required yards.
- Sec. 98-406 Exceptions to maximum height regulations.
- Sec. 98-407 Substandard lot regulations.
- Sec. 98-408 Nonconforming structure and building regulations.
- Sec. 98-409 Lakeshore lots.
- Sec. 98-410 Substandard lot regulations.
ARTICLE 5
Natural Resource Protection Regulations 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-501 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-502 How to use this article.
- Sec. 98-503 Floodway, Floodfringe, and Floodplain Overlay Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 98-504 Shoreland-Wetland Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-505 Lakeshore Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-506 Drainageway Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-507 Woodland Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-508 Steep Slope Overlay Zoning District.
ARTICLE 6
Landscaping and Buffer Yard Regulations 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-601 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-602 How to use this article.
- Sec. 98-603 Landscaping points, landscaping measurements and sample landscaping layouts.
- Sec. 98-604 Landscaping requirements for building foundations.
- Sec. 98-605 Landscaping requirements for developed lots.
- Sec. 98-606 Landscaping requirements for street frontages.
- Sec. 98-607 Landscaping requirements for paved areas.
- Sec. 98-608 Landscaping requirements for other permanently protected green spaces.
- Sec. 98-609 Landscaping requirements for required reforestation.
- Sec. 98-610 Landscaping requirements for buffer yards.
- Sec. 98-611 Classification of plant species.
- Sec. 98-612 Requirements for installation, maintenance and use of landscaped and buffer yard areas.
- Sec. 98-613 Calculating landscaping and buffer yard requirements.
- Sec. 98-614 Depiction on required site plan.
ARTICLE 7
Performance Standards 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-701 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-702 Access standards.
- Sec. 98-703 Visibility standards.
- Sec. 98-704 Off-street parking and traffic circulation standards.
- Sec. 98-705 Off-street loading standards.
- Sec. 98-706 Exterior storage standards for residential, office and commercial districts.
- Sec. 98-707 Exterior lighting standards.
- Sec. 98-708 Vibration standards.
- Sec. 98-709 Noise standards.
- Sec. 98-710 Air pollution standards.
- Sec. 98-711 Odor standards.
- Sec. 98-712 Electromagnetic radiation standards.
- Sec. 98-713 Glare and heat standards.
- Sec. 98-714 Fire and explosion standards.
- Sec. 98-715 Toxic or noxious material standards.
- Sec. 98-716 Waste material standards.
- Sec. 98-717 Drainage standards.
- Sec. 98-718 Exterior construction material standards.
- Sec. 98-719 Hazardous materials standards.
- Sec. 98-720 Fencing standards.
- Sec. 98-721 Signal-receiving antennas (satellite dishes) standards.
- Sec. 98-722 Wind energy systems standards.
- Sec. 98-723 Swimming pools standards.
- Sec. 98-724 Outdoor storage of firewood.
- Sec. 98-725 Design requirements for large developments.
- Sec. 98-726 Murals.
- Sec. 98-727 Fire Department access and provision of fire lanes.
- Sec. 98-730 Administration and enforcement of performance standards.
ARTICLE 8
Signage Regulations 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-801 Purpose.
- Sec. 98-803 Definitions.
- Sec. 98-805 Definitions related to sign groups, sign categories, and sign types.
- Sec. 98-808 Electronic message signs.
- Sec. 98-810 Group developments.
- Sec. 98-811 Permitted sign rules.
- Sec. 98-815 Sign setback, height, measurement, and flexibility.
- Sec. 98-827 Sign approvals and permits-Application, enforcement, and revocation.
- Sec. 98-828 Downtown Design Overlay sign requirements.
- Sec. 98-830 Sign prohibitions and limitations.
- Sec. 98-833 Appearance, construction, and maintenance of signage.
- Sec. 98-835 Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 98-837 Removal of sign and sign structures where business is no longer in operation.
- Sec. 98-840 Violations, penalties, and fees.
ARTICLE 9
Procedures and Administration 1
Sections
- Sec. 98-901 Purpose of procedural regulations.
- Sec. 98-902 Amendment of zoning regulations.
- Sec. 98-903 Amendment of Official Zoning Map.
- Sec. 98-904 (Reserved)
- Sec. 98-905 Conditional use review and approval.
- Sec. 98-906 Temporary use review and approval.
- Sec. 98-907 Sign permit.
- Sec. 98-908 Site plan review and approval.
- Sec. 98-909 Certificate of occupancy.
- Sec. 98-910 Variances.
- Sec. 98-911 Interpretations.
- Sec. 98-912 Appeals of zoning interpretations.
- Sec. 98-913 Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
- Sec. 98-914 Planned development procedures.
- Sec. 98-915 Zoning permit.
- Sec. 98-931 Purpose of administrative regulations.
- Sec. 98-932 Zoning Administrator.
- Sec. 98-933 Plan Commission.
- Sec. 98-934 Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Sec. 98-935 Fees.
- Sec. 98-936 Violations and penalties.
Additional Zoning
Details
Sections
- Attachment 1 - List of Amendments to the Official Zoning Map
- Attachment 2 - Appendix A
- Attachment 3 - Detailed Classification of Plant Species
- Attachment 4 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Building Foundations
- Attachment 5 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Developed Lots
- Attachment 6 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Street Frontages
- Attachment 7 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Paved Areas
- Attachment 8 - Procedural Checklist for Amendment of Zoning Regulations
- Attachment 9 - Procedural Checklist for Amendment of Official Zoning Map
- Attachment 10 - Procedural Checklist for Conditional Use Review and Approval
- Attachment 11 - Procedural Checklist for Temporary Use Review and Approval
- Attachment 12 - Procedural Checklist for Site Plan Review and Approval
- Attachment 13 - Procedural Checklist for Variance Review and Approval
- Attachment 14 - Procedural Checklist for Planned Development Review and Approval
- Attachment 15 - Procedural Checklist for Precise Implementation Plan Review and Approval