Marshfield Wood County
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE II
Establishment of Zoning Districts
§ 18-20 Purpose.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012]
The area located within the jurisdiction of this Chapter is hereby divided into zoning districts of such number as is necessary to achieve compatibility of land uses within each district, to implement the City of Marshfield Comprehensive Plan, and to achieve the other purposes of this Chapter.
§ 18-21 Standard zoning districts.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012]
For the purpose of this Chapter, all areas within the jurisdiction of this Chapter are hereby divided into the following standard zoning districts.
Abbr. | Zoning District Name |
|---|---|
RH-35 | Rural Holding |
SR-2 | Single Family Residential – 2 |
SR-3 | Single Family Residential – 3 |
SR-4 | Single Family Residential – 4 |
SR-6 | Single Family Residential – 6 |
TR-6 | Two Family Residential – 6 |
MR-12 | Multi-Family Residential – 12 |
MR-24 | Multi-Family Residential – 24 |
MH-8 | Mobile Home Residential – 8 |
NMU | Neighborhood Mixed Use |
CMU | Community Mixed Use |
UMU | Urban Mixed Use |
DMU | Downtown Mixed Use |
IP | Industrial Park |
LI | Light Industrial |
GI | General Industrial |
RD | Research and Development |
CD | Campus Development |
PD | Planned Development |
§ 18-22 Map of standard zoning districts.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012]
Zoning districts established by this Chapter are shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Marshfield, which together with all explanatory materials thereon, is hereby made part of this Chapter.
§ 18-23 Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012]
The following rules shall be used to determine the precise location of any zoning district boundary shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Marshfield:
(1)
Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately following the limits of any city, town, or county boundary shall be construed as following such limits.
(2)
Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately following streets or railroad lines shall be construed as following the centerline of such streets or railroad lines.
(3)
Zoning district boundary lines shown as following or approximately following platted lot lines or other property lines as shown on the City of Marshfield or Wood or Marathon County tax maps shall be construed as following such lines.
(4)
Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, or other continuously flowing watercourses shall be construed as following the channel centerlines of such watercourses, and, in the event of a natural change in the location of such streams, rivers, or other watercourses, the zoning district boundary shall be construed as moving with the channel centerline.
(5)
Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately following ridgelines or watershed boundaries shall be construed as following such lines.
(7)
Where any uncertainty exists as to the exact location of a zoning district boundary line, as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the location of the line shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator.
§ 18-24 Description and purpose of zoning districts.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012]
The following Sections specify the description and purpose of the standard zoning districts established by this Chapter, establish principal and accessory uses permitted by right or as conditional uses, establish bulk, density, and intensity standards, and reference other applicable regulations. Definitions and regulations for land uses are provided in Article III. Section 18-54 includes a Table of Land Uses indicating which land uses are allowed in each zoning district, and whether they are permitted by right, by conditional use, as accessory uses, or as temporary uses.
§ 18-25 (RH-35) Rural Holding Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1433, 5-2-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to permit agricultural land uses and very low density single family detached residential development at a density of no more than one dwelling unit for every 35 gross acres. This district acts as a “holding zone” to preserve productive agricultural lands until ready for urban development.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single Family (35 acre lot).
(b)
Husbandry.
(c)
Intensive Agriculture.
(d)
Cultivation.
(e)
Community Garden.
(f)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(g)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(h)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(i)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(j)
Essential Services.
(k)
Small Scale Public Services And Utilities.
(m)
Communication Antenna.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single Family (40,000 square foot lot).
(b)
On-Site Agricultural Retail.
(c)
Agricultural Services.
(d)
Market Garden.
(e)
Large Scale Indoor Institutional.
(f)
Intensive Outdoor Recreation.
(g)
Large Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(h)
Artisan Studio.
(i)
Bed and Breakfast.
(j)
Campground.
(k)
Animal Boarding.
(l)
Production Greenhouse.
(m)
Indoor Food Production.
(n)
Communication Tower.
(o)
Indoor Storage and Wholesaling.
(p)
Airport.
(q)
Extraction.
(r)
Composting.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Minor Home Occupation.
(b)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(c)
In-Family Suite.
(d)
Farm Residence.
(e)
Satellite Dish.
(f)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(g)
Residential Accessory Building.
(h)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(i)
Landscape Feature.
(j)
Deck.
(k)
Recreational Facility.
(l)
Residential Kennel.
(m)
Residential Stable.
(n)
Outdoor Wood Boiler.
(o)
On-Site Parking.
(p)
Company Cafeteria.
(q)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(r)
Solar Energy System.
(s)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
Temporary uses. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Temporary Farm Product Sales.
(b)
Temporary Outdoor Sales.
(c)
Temporary Outdoor Assembly.
(d)
Temporary Storage Container.
(e)
Temporary Construction Storage.
(f)
Temporary Contractor’s Project Office.
(g)
Temporary On-Site Real Estate Sales Office.
(h)
Temporary Relocatable Building.
(i)
Garage or Estate Sale.
(j)
Farmer’s Market.
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (RH-35) Rural Holding District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 40,000 square feet | 40,000 square feet |
Maximum Density | 1 dwelling unit per 35 acres | N/A |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 30 percent | |
Minimum Lot Width | 200 feet | 200 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 30 feet | 30 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet | 10 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 30 feet | 30 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 40 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 10 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 10 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 25 feet or principal building height | |
§ 18-26 (SR-2) Single Family Residential–2 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1276, 4-22-2014; Ord. No. 1285, 9-9-2014; Ord. No. 1311, 8-11-2015; Ord. No. 1323, 8-11-2015; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to preserve and enhance existing areas of very low density single family detached dwellings at an approximate density of 2 dwelling units per acre. Unlike the case for the (RH-35) Rural Holding District, the land use standards for this district permit primarily single-family detached residential development and a variety of related institutional land uses, and are not oriented to a wide range of agricultural activities.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(e)
In-Family Suite.
(f)
Residential Accessory Building.
(g)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(h)
Landscape Feature.
(i)
Deck.
(j)
Recreational Facility.
(k)
Residential Kennel.
(l)
On-Site Parking.
(m)
Solar Energy System.
(n)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (SR-2) Single Family Residential – 2 District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 14,000 square feet | 20,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 30 percent | |
Minimum Lot Width | 80 feet | 100 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 30 feet | 30 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 20 feet | 30 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet | 12 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 25 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 25 feet or principal building height | |
§ 18-27 (SR-3) Single Family Residential–3 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1276, 4-22-2014; Ord. No. 1285, 9-9-2014; Ord. No. 1311, 8-11-2015; Ord. No. 1323, 12-8; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas for very low density single family detached dwellings at an approximate density of 3 dwelling units per acre.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(e)
In-Family Suite.
(f)
Residential Accessory Building.
(g)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(h)
Landscape Feature.
(i)
Deck.
(j)
Recreational Facility.
(k)
Residential Kennel.
(l)
On-Site Parking.
(m)
Solar Energy System.
(n)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (SR-3) Single Family Residential – 3 District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 10,000 square feet | 12,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 30 percent | |
Minimum Lot Width | 60 feet | 80 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet | 17 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 7 1/2 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 25 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Garage Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 20 feet or principal building height | |
§ 18-28 (SR-4) Single Family Residential–4 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1276, 4-22-2014; Ord. No. 1311, 8-11-2015; Ord. No. 1323, 12-8-2015; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 3-11-2025 by Ord. No. 1528; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas for moderate density single family detached dwellings at an approximate density of 4 dwelling units per acre.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(e)
In-Family Suite.
(f)
Residential Accessory Building.
(g)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(h)
Landscape Feature.
(i)
Deck.
(j)
Recreational Facility.
(k)
Residential Kennel.
(l)
On-Site Parking.
(m)
Solar Energy System.
(n)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (SR-4) Single Family Residential – 4 District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 7,250 square feet | 12,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 30 percent | |
Minimum Lot Width | 50 feet | 80 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet | 17 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 5 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right-of-way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 20 feet or principal building height | |
§ 18-29 (SR-6) Single and Two Family Residential–6 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1276, 4-22-2014; Ord. No. 1311, 8-11-2015; Ord. No. 1323, 12-8-2015; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 3-11-2025 by Ord. No. 1528; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535; 11-11-2025 by Ord. No. 1537]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas for moderate density single and two family attached and detached dwellings at an approximate density of six dwelling units per acre.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single Family.
(b)
Two Flat.
(c)
Twin-House.
(d)
Duplex.
(e)
Townhouse (three to four units).
(f)
Community Garden.
(g)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(h)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(i)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(j)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(k)
Essential Services.
(l)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(m)
Community Living Arrangement (one to eight residents) meeting the requirements of Section 18-57(11).
(n)
Communication Antenna.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
In-Home Daycare (four to eight children).
(e)
In-Family Suite.
(f)
Residential Accessory Building.
(g)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(h)
Landscape Feature.
(i)
Deck.
(j)
Recreational Facility.
(k)
Residential Kennel.
(l)
On-Site Parking.
(m)
Solar Energy System.
(n)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(p)
Accessory Dwelling Unit.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (SR-6) Single and Two Family Residential – 6 District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area* | 4,500 square feet for single-family, two flat, and twin home 6,000 square feet for duplex and townhouse | 12,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot* | 60 percent | |
Minimum Lot Width* | 40 feet | 80 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 10 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 10 feet | 17 feet |
Minimum Side Setback* | 5 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right-of-way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Street | 20 feet | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 20 feet or principal building height | |
NOTES: *For townhouses with interior lots, see Section 18-55(5)(b). | ||
§ 18-30 (TR-6) Two Family Residential–6 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1276, 4-22-2014; Ord. No. 1323, 12-8-2015; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas for single family detached and two family attached dwellings at an approximate density of 6 dwelling units per acre.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single Family.
(b)
Two Flat.
(c)
Twin House.
(d)
Duplex.
(e)
Community Garden.
(f)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(g)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(h)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(i)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(j)
Essential Services.
(k)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(m)
Communication Antenna.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(d)
In-Family Suite.
(e)
Residential Accessory Building.
(f)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(g)
Landscape Feature.
(h)
Deck.
(i)
Recreational Facility.
(j)
Residential Kennel.
(k)
On-Site Parking.
(l)
Solar Energy System.
(m)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(n)
Minor Home Occupation.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (TR-6) Two Family Residential – 6 District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 6,000 square feet for existing single family, two flat, and duplex lots; 6,000 square feet per dwelling unit for a twin home; 10,800 square feet for newly platted single family and two flat lots; 12,000 square feet for newly platted duplex lots | 12,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 40 percent | |
Minimum Lot Width | 60 feet for newly platted single family, two flat, and twin home (per dwelling unit) lots; 80 feet for newly platted duplex lots | 80 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet | 17 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 7 1/2 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 20 feet or principal building height | |
§ 18-31 (MR-12) Multi-Family Residential–12 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1245, 2-12-2013; Ord. No. 1276, 4-22-2014; Ord. No. 1311, 8-11-2015; Ord. No. 1323, 12-8-2015; Ord. No. 1359, 9-12-2017; 9-10-2024 by Ord. No. 1521; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas for multi-family uses in small buildings at medium densities, up to 12 dwelling units per acre.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single Family.
(b)
Two Flat.
(c)
Twin House.
(d)
Duplex.
(e)
Townhouse (3-4 units per building).
(f)
Multiplex (3-4 units per building).
(g)
Apartment (3-4 units per building).
(h)
Community Garden.
(i)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(j)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(k)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(l)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(m)
Essential Services.
(n)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(p)
Communication Antenna.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Townhouse (5-8 units per building).
(b)
Multiplex (5-12 units per building).
(c)
Apartment (5-12 units per building).
(d)
Large Scale Indoor Institutional.
(e)
Institutional Residential.
(f)
Community Living Arrangement (16+ residents).
(g)
Bed and Breakfast.
(h)
Boarding House.
(i)
Group Daycare Center.
(j)
Communication Tower.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(d)
In-Family Suite.
(e)
Residential Accessory Building.
(f)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(g)
Landscape Feature.
(h)
Deck.
(i)
Recreational Facility.
(j)
Residential Kennel.
(k)
On-Site Parking.
(l)
Solar Energy System.
(m)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(n)
Minor Home Occupation.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (MR-12) Multi-Family Residential – 12 District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area* | 6,000 square feet for single family, two flats, and duplexes; 3,600 square feet per dwelling unit for all other dwelling unit types | 20,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot* | 50% | |
Minimum Lot Width* | 100 feet | 100 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet | 10 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 16 feet | |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right-of-way | |
Parking Requirements | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 20 feet or principal building height | |
* For townhouses with interior lots, see Section 18-55(5)(b). | ||
§ 18-32 (MR-24) Multi-Family Residential–24 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1245, 3-12-2013; Ord. No. 1276, 4-22-2014; Ord. No. 1311, 8-11-2015; Ord. No. 1323, 12-8-2015; Ord. No. 1359, 9-12-2017; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 9-10-2024 by Ord. No. 1521; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas for multi-family uses in small and mid-sized buildings at higher densities, up to approximately 24 dwelling units per acre.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single Family.
(b)
Two Flat.
(c)
Twin-House.
(d)
Duplex.
(e)
Townhouse (3-8 units per building).
(f)
Multiplex (3-8 units per building).
(g)
Apartment (3-8 units per building).
(h)
Community Garden.
(i)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(j)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(k)
Institutional Residential.
(l)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(m)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(n)
Essential Services.
(o)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(p)
Community Living Arrangement (1-15 residents) meeting the requirements of Section 18-57(11)and (12).
(q)
Communication Antenna.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(d)
In-Family Suite.
(e)
Residential Accessory Building.
(f)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(g)
Landscape Feature.
(h)
Deck.
(i)
Recreational Facility.
(j)
Residential Kennel.
(k)
On-Site Parking.
(l)
Solar Energy System.
(m)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(n)
Minor Home Occupation.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (MR-24) Multi-Family Residential – 24 District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area* | 6,000 square feet for single family, two flats, and duplexes 1,800 square feet per dwelling unit for all other dwelling unit types | 12,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot* | 60% | |
Minimum Lot Width* | 120 feet | 120 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet | 25 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 15 feet | 10 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 30 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 100 feet | 100 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 16 feet | |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right-of-way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 20 feet or principal building height | |
* For townhouses with interior lots, see Section 18-55(5)(b). | ||
§ 18-33 (MH-8) Mobile Home Residential–8 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1252, 7-9-2013; Ord. No. 1311, 8-11-2015; Ord. No. 1323, 12-8-2015; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance subdivisions exclusively for mobile home developments at an approximate density of 8 dwelling units per acre.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single Family.
(b)
Mobile Home.
(c)
Mobile Home Subdivision.
(d)
Community Garden.
(e)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(f)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(g)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(h)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(i)
Essential Services.
(j)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(l)
Communication Antenna.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(d)
In-Family Suite.
(e)
Residential Accessory Building.
(f)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(g)
Landscape Feature.
(h)
Deck.
(i)
Recreational Facility.
(j)
Residential Kennel.
(k)
On-Site Parking.
(l)
Solar Energy System.
(m)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(n)
Minor Home Occupation.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (MH-8) Mobile Home Residential – 8 District. (A mobile home/manufactured home that is replacing an existing unit or previously defined mobile home/manufactured home space may either meet the regulations in the following table or the setbacks met by the existing unit or previously defined mobile home/manufactured home space, whichever are less restrictive.)
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 6,000 square feet for mobile home subdivisions lots; 5 acres for mobile home parks | 12,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 40 percent | |
Minimum Lot Width | 60 feet for mobile home subdivision lots; 120 feet for mobile home parks | 100 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 20 feet | 25 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 12 feet | 12 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 7.5 feet for mobile home subdivision lots; 15 feet for mobile home parks | 15 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet for mobile home subdivision lots; 10 feet for mobile home parks | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Private Drive (if applicable) | 20 feet | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 20 feet | |
§ 18-34 (NMU) Neighborhood Mixed Use Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 9-10-2024 by Ord. No. 1521; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to permit residential development and small-scale commercial uses compatible with adjacent residential uses and neighborhood character.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single Family.
(b)
Two Flat.
(c)
Townhouse (3-4 units per building).
(d)
Multiplex (3-4 units per building).
(e)
Apartment (3-4 units per building).
(f)
Mixed Use Dwelling Unit(s).
(g)
Community Garden.
(h)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(i)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(j)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(k)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(l)
Essential Services.
(m)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(o)
Indoor Commercial Entertainment.
(p)
Office.
(q)
Personal or Professional Service.
(r)
Artisan Studio.
(s)
Indoor Sales or Service.
(t)
Indoor Maintenance Service.
(u)
Communication Antenna.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Townhouse (5-8 units per building).
(b)
Multiplex (5-8 units per building).
(c)
Apartment (5-8 units per building).
(d)
Market Garden.
(e)
Large Scale Indoor Institutional.
(f)
Institutional Residential.
(g)
Intensive Outdoor Recreation.
(h)
Community Living Arrangement (9-16+ residents).
(i)
Outdoor Display.
(j)
Outdoor Commercial Entertainment.
(k)
In-Vehicle Sales or Service.
(l)
Bed and Breakfast.
(m)
Commercial Indoor Lodging.
(n)
Boarding House.
(o)
Group Daycare Center.
(p)
Transit Center.
(q)
Off-Site Parking.
(r)
Communication Tower.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
Conditional Home Occupation.
(e)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(f)
In-Family Suite.
(g)
Residential Accessory Building.
(h)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(i)
Landscape Feature.
(j)
Deck.
(k)
Recreational Facility.
(l)
Residential Kennel.
(m)
On-Site Parking.
(n)
Company cafeteria.
(o)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(p)
Solar Energy System.
(q)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (NMU) Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses and Mixed Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area* | 6,000 square feet for single family, two flats, and duplexes 1,800 square feet per dwelling unit for other residential types | 6,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Size | N/A | 5,000 square feet for 1st floor 10,000 square feet total |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot* | 30% | |
Minimum Lot Width (per building, not unit)* | 40 feet | 40 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet | 25 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet | 10 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 30 feet | |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right-of-way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 25 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less | |
* For townhouses with interior lots, see Section 18-55(5)(b). | ||
(8)
Architectural and operational requirements.
(a)
Residential architectural requirements include: residential roof materials, such as shingles; minimum 15 percent window covering; and acceptable exterior materials, including wood, cement board, vinyl siding, brick, decorative block, stone, and other materials approved by the Plan Commission.
(b)
Operating hours: No earlier than 7:00 a.m. or later than 9:00 p.m., unless otherwise extended by a granting of a conditional use permit.
§ 18-35 (CMU) Community Mixed Use Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1380, 6-26-2018; Ord. No. 1398, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; Ord. No. 1453, 4-13-2021; 9-10-2024 by Ord. No. 1521; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to permit a wide range of large and small scale office, retail, service, and lodging uses that are compatible with the desired community character.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Mixed Use Dwelling Unit(s).
(b)
Community Garden.
(c)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(d)
Large Scale Indoor Institutional.
(e)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(f)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(g)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(h)
Essential Services.
(i)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(k)
Outdoor Display.
(l)
Indoor Commercial Entertainment.
(m)
In-Vehicle Sales or Service.
(n)
Bed and Breakfast.
(o)
Commercial Indoor Lodging.
(p)
Vehicle Sales.
(q)
Vehicle Service.
(r)
Vehicle Repair.
(s)
Office.
(t)
Personal or Professional Service.
(u)
Artisan Studio.
(v)
Indoor Sales or Service.
(w)
Indoor Maintenance Service.
(x)
Communication Antenna.
(y)
Low Intensity Production.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Townhouse (3-8 units per building).
(b)
Multiplex (3-8 units per building).
(c)
Apartment (3-24+ units per building).
(d)
Market Garden.
(e)
Intensive Outdoor Recreation.
(f)
Institutional Residential.
(g)
Community Living Arrangement (9-16+ residents).
(h)
Outdoor Commercial Entertainment.
(i)
Boarding House.
(j)
Group Daycare Center.
(k)
Light Industrial.
(l)
Transit Center.
(m)
Off-Site Parking.
(n)
Communication Tower.
(o)
Personal Storage Facility.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
Conditional Home Occupation.
(e)
Residential Accessory Building.
(f)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(g)
Landscape Feature.
(h)
Deck.
(i)
Recreational Facility.
(j)
Residential Kennel.
(k)
On-Site Parking.
(l)
Company Cafeteria.
(m)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(n)
Solar Energy System.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (CMU) Community Mixed Use District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area* | See MR-12 district requirements | 12,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot* | 40% | |
Minimum Lot Width* | 80 feet | |
Minimum Front Setback | 20 feet | |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet | |
Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet | |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 60 feet | 60 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | See MR-12 district requirements. | 30 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right-of-way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 25 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less | |
For townhouses with interior lots, see Section 18-55(5)(b). | ||
§ 18-36 (UMU) Urban Mixed Use Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 9-10-2024 by Ord. No. 1521; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to permit areas, generally on the fringe of Downtown, that are mixed use in character and establish standards that are compatible with the existing mix of land uses and redevelopment objectives. This district is intended to provide for a variety of employment, retail and community service opportunities, while allowing some residential uses. Uses should be compatible not only with other uses within the district, but land uses in abutting zoning districts as well.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Single family.
(b)
Two Flat.
(c)
Mixed Use Dwelling Unit(s).
(d)
Community Garden.
(e)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(f)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(g)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(h)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(i)
Essential Services.
(j)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(k)
Community Living Arrangement (1-8 residents).
(l)
Outdoor Display.
(m)
Indoor Commercial Entertainment.
(n)
Office.
(o)
Personal or Professional Service.
(p)
Artisan Studio.
(q)
Indoor Sales or Service.
(r)
Indoor Maintenance Service.
(s)
Communication Antenna.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Twin-house.
(b)
Duplex.
(c)
Townhouse (3-8 units per building).
(d)
Multiplex (3-8 units per building).
(e)
Apartment (3-24+ units per building).
(f)
Market Garden.
(g)
Large Scale Indoor Institutional.
(h)
Intensive Outdoor Recreation.
(i)
Institutional Residential.
(j)
Community Living Arrangement (9-16+ residents).
(k)
Outdoor Commercial Entertainment.
(l)
In-Vehicle Sales or Service.
(m)
Bed and Breakfast.
(n)
Commercial Indoor Lodging.
(o)
Boarding House.
(p)
Group Daycare Center.
(q)
Indoor Sales or Service.
(r)
Vehicle Sales.
(s)
Vehicle Service.
(t)
Vehicle Repair.
(u)
Communication Tower.
(v)
Transit Center.
(w)
Off-Site Parking.
(x)
Communication Tower.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
Conditional Home Occupation.
(e)
In-Home Daycare (4-8 children).
(f)
In-Family Suite.
(g)
Residential Accessory Building.
(h)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(i)
Landscape Feature.
(j)
Deck.
(k)
Recreational Facility.
(l)
Residential Kennel.
(m)
On-Site Parking.
(n)
Company Cafeteria.
(o)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(p)
Solar Energy System.
(q)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (UMU) Urban Mixed Use District.
All Uses | |
|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area* | 4,500 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot* | 60% |
Minimum Lot Width* | 40 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 10 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 10 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 0 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | N/A |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 10 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 0 feet from right-of-way |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 25 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less |
* For townhouses with interior lots, see Section 18-55(5)(b). | |
§ 18-37 (DMU) Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1329, 3-8-2016; Ord. No. 1380, 6-26-2018; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 9-10-2024 by Ord. No. 1521; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to permit both large and small scale “downtown” commercial development at an intensity which provides significant incentives for infill development, redevelopment, and the continued economic viability of existing development. The district is also intended to retain the existing “Main Street” characteristics of the core blocks on Central Avenue.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Mixed Use Dwelling Unit(s).
(b)
Community Garden.
(c)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(d)
Large Scale Indoor Institutional.
(e)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(f)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(g)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(h)
Essential Services.
(i)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(j)
Outdoor Display.
(k)
Indoor Commercial Entertainment.
(l)
Office.
(m)
Personal or Professional Service.
(n)
Artisan Studio.
(o)
Indoor Sales or Service.
(p)
Indoor Maintenance Service.
(q)
Communication Antenna.
(r)
Outdoor Commercial Entertainment.
(s)
Low Intensity Production.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Townhouse (3-8 units per building).
(b)
Multiplex (3-8 units per building).
(c)
Apartment (3-24+ units per building).
(d)
Market Garden.
(e)
Intensive Outdoor Recreation.
(f)
Institutional Residential.
(g)
Community Living Arrangement (1-16+ Residents).
(h)
In-Vehicle Sales or Service.
(i)
Bed and Breakfast.
(j)
Commercial Indoor Lodging.
(k)
Boarding House.
(l)
Group Daycare Center.
(m)
Indoor Sales or Service.
(n)
Light Industrial.
(o)
Communication Tower.
(p)
Transit Center.
(q)
Off-Site Parking.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
Conditional Home Occupation.
(e)
Residential Accessory Building.
(f)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(g)
Recreational Facility.
(h)
Landscape Feature.
(i)
Deck.
(j)
On-Site Parking.
(k)
Company Cafeteria.
(l)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(m)
Solar Energy System.
(n)
Short-Term Rental.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (DMU) Downtown Mixed use District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area (per building, not unit)** | 3,000 square feet | 3,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot** | 80% | 80% |
Minimum Lot Width (per building, not unit)** | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Maximum Front and Street Side Setback | 0 feet* | 0 feet* |
Maximum Side Setback | 0 feet* | 0 feet* |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | N/A | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 100 feet | 100 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Height | Two stories or 20 feet* | |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 0 feet | |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 0 feet | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 25 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less | |
* Exceptions allowed through conditional use permit. | ||
** For townhouses with interior lots, see Section 18-55(5)(b). | ||
§ 18-38 (IP) Industrial Park Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1380, 6-26-2018; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to accommodate high-quality industrial, office, and related land uses at an intensity that is compatible with the overall community character of the City.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(b)
Cultivation.
(c)
Community Garden.
(d)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(e)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(f)
Essential Services.
(g)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(h)
Office.
(i)
Personal or Professional Service.
(j)
Artisan Studio.
(k)
Light Industrial.
(l)
Research, Development, and Related Manufacturing.
(m)
Indoor Maintenance Service.
(n)
Communication Antenna.
(o)
Low Intensity Production.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (IP) Industrial Park District.
Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 50 percent |
Minimum Lot Width | 100 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 50 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 25 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 25 feet (50-foot minimum side yard abutting existing dwellings or residential district) |
Minimum Rear Setback | 25 feet (50-foot minimum rear yard abutting existing dwellings or residential district) |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 50 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 30 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 25 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III |
§ 18-39 (LI) Light Industrial Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1355, 8-22-2017; Ord. No. 1380, 6-26-2018; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to permit both large and small scale industrial and office development at an intensity which is consistent with the overall desired suburban community character of the community. The primary distinguishing feature of this district is that it is geared to indoor industrial activities which are not typically associated with high levels of noise, soot, odors and other potential nuisances for abutting properties.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(b)
Cultivation.
(c)
Community Garden.
(d)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(e)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(f)
Essential Services.
(g)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(h)
Office.
(i)
Personal or Professional Service.
(j)
Artisan Studio.
(k)
Indoor Sales or Service.
(l)
Indoor Maintenance Service.
(m)
Light Industrial.
(n)
Research, Development, and Related Manufacturing.
(o)
Indoor Storage and Wholesaling.
(p)
Communication Antenna.
(q)
Communication Tower.
(r)
In-Vehicle Sales or Service.
(s)
Vehicle Sales.
(t)
Vehicle Service.
(u)
Vehicle Repair.
(v)
Outdoor Storage and Wholesaling.
(w)
Low Intensity Production.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Agricultural Services.
(b)
Large Scale Indoor Institutional.
(c)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(d)
Large Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(e)
Outdoor Maintenance Service.
(f)
Animal Boarding.
(g)
Production Greenhouse.
(h)
Indoor Food Production.
(i)
Distribution Center.
(j)
Freight Terminal.
(k)
Personal Storage Facility.
(l)
Off-Site Parking.
(m)
Outdoor Display.
(n)
Indoor Commercial Entertainment.
(o)
Outdoor Commercial Entertainment.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(6)
Temporary uses. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses. (Exempt from setbacks unless specified in Article III.)
(a)
Temporary Outdoor Sales.
(b)
Temporary Outdoor Assembly.
(c)
Temporary Storage Container.
(d)
Temporary Construction Storage.
(e)
Temporary Contractor’s Project Office.
(f)
Temporary On-Site Real Estate Sales Office.
(g)
Garage or Estate Sale.
(h)
Temporary Farm Product Sales.
(i)
Temporary Relocatable Building.
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (LI) Light Industrial District.
Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 30,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 60 percent |
Minimum Lot Width | 150 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 50 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 25 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 25 feet (50-foot minimum side yard abutting existing dwellings or residential district) |
Minimum Rear Setback | 25 feet (50-foot minimum rear yard abutting existing dwellings or residential district) |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 50 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 30 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 25 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III |
§ 18-40 (GI) General Industrial Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1355, 8-22-2017; Ord. No. 1380, 6-26-2018; Ord. No. 1396, 12-18-2018; Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to provide space for manufacturing and industrial operations which are potentially incompatible with other uses and which should be distant from residential areas.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Cultivation.
(b)
Intensive Agriculture.
(c)
Community Garden.
(d)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(e)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(f)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(g)
Essential Services.
(h)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(i)
Office.
(j)
Personal or Professional Service.
(k)
Artisan Studio.
(l)
Indoor Maintenance Service.
(m)
Light Industrial.
(n)
Heavy Industrial.
(o)
Research, Development, and Related Manufacturing.
(p)
Production Greenhouse.
(q)
Indoor Food Production.
(r)
Communication Antenna.
(s)
Communication Tower.
(t)
Outdoor Storage and Wholesaling.
(u)
Indoor Storage and Wholesaling.
(v)
Distribution Center.
(w)
Freight Terminal.
(x)
Low Intensity Production.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Agricultural Services.
(b)
Large Scale Indoor Institutional.
(c)
Correctional Institutional.
(d)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(e)
Indoor Sales and Service.
(f)
Outdoor Display.
(g)
Campground.
(h)
Animal Boarding.
(i)
Outdoor Maintenance Service.
(j)
Vehicle Service.
(k)
Vehicle Repair.
(l)
Sexually-Oriented Land Use.
(m)
Personal Storage Facility.
(n)
Off-Site Parking.
(o)
Extraction.
(p)
Composting.
(q)
Recycling and Waste Disposal.
(r)
Salvage or Junkyard.
(s)
Sand and Mineral Processing.
(t)
Large Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(u)
Vehicle Sales.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(6)
Temporary uses. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses. (Exempt from setbacks unless specified in Article III.)
(a)
Temporary Outdoor Sales.
(b)
Temporary Outdoor Assembly.
(c)
Temporary Storage Container.
(d)
Temporary Construction Storage.
(e)
Temporary Contractor’s Project Office.
(f)
Temporary On-Site Real Estate Sales Office.
(g)
Garage or Estate Sale.
(h)
Temporary Farm Product Sales.
(i)
Temporary Relocatable Building.
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (GI) General Industrial District.
Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 40,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 70 percent |
Minimum Lot Width | 200 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 50 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 25 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet (50-foot minimum side yard abutting existing dwellings or residential district) |
Minimum Rear Setback | 10 feet (50-foot minimum rear yard abutting existing dwellings or residential district) |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 100 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 30 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 50 feet |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III |
§ 18-41 (RD) Research and Development Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended Ord. No. 1433, 5-12-2020; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to provide for research and development activities, administrative offices, support uses typically found in an office park setting, and very limited industrial uses.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(a)
Community Garden.
(b)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(c)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(d)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(e)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(f)
Essential Services.
(g)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(h)
Office.
(i)
Personal or Professional Service.
(j)
Artisan Studio.
(k)
Indoor Maintenance Service.
(l)
Research, Development, and Related Manufacturing.
(m)
Communication Antenna.
(3)
Principal uses permitted as conditional use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(4)
Accessory uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (RD) Research and Development District.
Nonresidential Uses | |
|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | 30 percent |
Minimum Lot Width | 100 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 50 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 25 feet |
Minimum Side Setback | 25 feet (50-foot minimum side yard abutting existing dwellings or residential district) |
Minimum Rear Setback | 25 feet (50-foot minimum rear yard abutting existing dwellings or residential district) |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 |
Maximum Principal Building Height | 50 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 30 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | 25 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III |
§ 18-42 (CD) Campus Development Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012; amended 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 1535]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to recognize the presence and importance of large-scale governmental, office, educational, medical, and research and development facilities in the City; to facilitate their development; and to coordinate their futures with those of their neighbors and the community as a whole. This district is also intended to:
(a)
Permit appropriate campus growth, while minimizing adverse impacts associated with modifications, infill development, and/or expansion;
(b)
Recognize the sharing of parking, green space, and other efficiencies that come with integrated campus planning and development;
(c)
Balance the ability of a campus to evolve and the public benefits associated with such development, with the need to protect the livability and vitality of nearby properties and neighborhoods; and,
(d)
Encourage the preparation of campus master plans that establish full conforming zoning status, facilitate predictable campus development, and enable nearby property owners, residents and the community to understand short-term development proposals, impacts and mitigation strategies within the context of long-term development possibilities.
(4)
Interim campus development zoning. The following shall apply to properties zoned Campus Development prior to the adoption of a Campus Master Plan.
(5)
Land use regulations.
(a)
All land uses and development (including buildings, structures, paved areas, fixtures, landscaping and signage) existing as of the date of CMP approval which are depicted on the approved Campus Existing Conditions Graphic and/or listed on the approved Campus Existing Development Inventory, shall be considered as fully legal, conforming land uses and development, unless explicitly identified by the City within the CMP approval documentation as having a legal nonconforming or nonconforming status.
(b)
Proposed land uses and development which are located within the Campus Development zoning district, and which are consistent with the approved Campus Plan Graphic and/Campus Plan Development Inventory, shall be considered, reviewed and approved prior to the time of their development, per Section 18-166.
(c)
Specific land uses and development within the Campus Development zoning district which are inconsistent with an approved CMP shall be reviewed as conditional uses. See Section 18-166 for expired CMPs.
(d)
A Planned Development may be proposed, considered and approved within any portion of the area of an approved CMP, and if approved, shall supersede explicitly approved provisions of the CMP and the Zoning Ordinance, for the area included within the boundaries of the Planned Development.
(6)
Land uses in an approved campus master plan. Any use listed in Article III of this chapter may be incorporated into a Campus Master Plan as either permitted by right or as a Conditional Use, provided they are listed in the Campus Master Plan and approved by the Common Council.
(7)
Height, Bulk and Intensity Requirements for the (CD) Campus Development District:
Central Area | Peripheral Area | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Minimum Lot Width | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Minimum Setbacks | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Major Street Setback | See Section 18-117 | |
Maximum Principal Building Height | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | 50 feet |
Minimum Principal Building Separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) | 10 feet | |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Minimum Parking Required | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Per CMP or Conditional Use Criteria | |
§ 18-43 (PD) Planned Development.
[Ord. No. 1240, 11-13-2012]
(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide for the possible relaxation of certain development standards pertaining to the underlying standard zoning district and the other requirements of this Chapter. In exchange for such flexibility, planned developments shall provide a much higher level of site design, architectural control, and other aspects of aesthetic and functional excellence than normally required for other developments.
(2)
Intent. Planned developments are intended to encourage, promote, and provide improved environmental design by allowing for greater freedom, imagination, and flexibility in the development of land, while ensuring substantial compliance with the basic intent of this Chapter and the City of Marshfield Comprehensive Plan. To this end, planned developments allow diversification and variation in the relationship of uses, structures, open spaces, and heights of structures in developments conceived and implemented as comprehensive and cohesive unified projects. It is further intended to encourage economic development and more rational developments with regard to public services and to encourage and facilitate preservation of open space and natural resources. Planned developments are not intended to circumvent the intent of other zoning districts or this Chapter. The City also intends to use the Planned Development district to provide a mechanism for review of traditional neighborhood developments per State Statute 66.1027.
(3)
Applicability.
(a)
Ownership. A tract of land proposed to be developed as a PD shall be under the control of a single owner, partnership, or corporation, where each owner agrees in advance to be bound by the conditions and regulations which will be effective within the district and to record such covenants, easements, and other provisions with the county.
(b)
Size. There is no minimum or maximum size for a PD.
(c)
Condominium projects with jointly owned common spaces and/or commonly owned structural walls, roofs, or other structural elements must be approved as PDs if, as a result of a condominium division of the land, the lot requirements of the district in which the development is located cannot otherwise be met. This requirement would apply to townhouses where the resulting lot size would be less than otherwise required.
(5)
See Sections 18-167(3)(c) and 18-167(3)(d) for the General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan requirements.
§ 18-44 (SSR) Small Scale Residential Zoning District.
[Added 11-11-2025 by Ord. No. 1538]
(1)
Intent. This district is intended to accommodate a mix of low-density multi-unit housing types, including triplexes, fourplexes, and townhouses, in a manner that maintains the character of surrounding neighborhoods. This district supports housing diversity, affordability, and compact development patterns near existing infrastructure and services.
(2)
Principal uses permitted by right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses:
(a)
Single Family.
(b)
Two Flat.
(c)
Twin House.
(d)
Duplex.
(e)
Townhouse (three to four units).
(f)
Apartment (three to four units).
(g)
Multiplex (three to four units).
(h)
Community Garden.
(i)
Small Scale Indoor Institutional.
(j)
Outdoor Open Space Institutional.
(k)
Passive Outdoor Recreation.
(l)
Active Outdoor Recreation.
(m)
Essential Services.
(n)
Small Scale Public Services and Utilities.
(o)
Community Living Arrangement (one to eight residents) meeting the requirements of Section 18-57(11).
(p)
Communication Antenna.
(3)
Principal Uses Permitted as Conditional Use. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses:
(4)
Accessory Uses Permitted by Right. Refer to Article III for detailed definitions and requirements for each of the following land uses:
(a)
Satellite Dish.
(b)
Personal Antenna and Tower.
(c)
Minor Home Occupation.
(d)
In-Home Daycare (four to eight children).
(e)
In-Family Suite.
(f)
Residential Accessory Building.
(g)
Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(h)
Landscape Feature.
(i)
Deck.
(j)
Recreational Facility.
(k)
Residential Kennel.
(l)
On-Site Parking.
(m)
Solar Energy System.
(n)
Onsite Ancillary Use.
(o)
Short-Term Rental.
(p)
Accessory Dwelling Unit.
(6)
(7)
Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations for the (SSR) Small Scale Residential District.
Residential Uses | Nonresidential Uses. | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area* | 4,500 square feet for single-family, two flat, and twin home 6,000 square feet for all other residential uses | 12,000 square feet |
Maximum Building Coverage of Lot* | 60 percent | |
Minimum Lot Width* | 40 feet | 80 feet |
Minimum Front Setback | 10 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Street Side Setback | 10 feet | 17 feet |
Minimum Side Setback* | 5 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Major Street Setback | ||
Maximum Principal Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Minimum Pavement Setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances and lots that are 50 feet wide or less) | 3 feet from side or rear, or 0 feet for shared driveway; 10 feet from right of way | |
Minimum Parking Required | See Article III | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Alley (if applicable) | 20 feet for doors parallel to alley; 8 feet for any other garage; Existing garages may be rebuilt on current footprint | |
Minimum Garage Door Setback to Street | 20 feet | |
Accessory Building Side Setback | 3 feet | |
Accessory Building Rear Setback | 5 feet | |
Maximum Detached Accessory Building Height | Lesser of 20 feet or principal building height | |
NOTES: | |
|---|---|
* | For townhouses with interior lots, see Section 18-55(5)(b). |
(8)
Design standards.
(a)
Intent and Purpose. The design standards for the Small Scale Residential (SSR) District are established to ensure that new development contributes positively to the surrounding built environment and community character. These standards are intended to promote compatibility with existing residential neighborhoods by encouraging building forms and site layouts that reflect traditional residential patterns. They aim to foster walkability and connectivity by requiring pedestrian-oriented design and access to public sidewalks. Architectural diversity is encouraged through flexible design guidelines that maintain visual cohesion and avoid monotony. Additionally, the standards support long-term livability by integrating landscaping, open space, and sustainable design practices that enhance environmental performance and community well-being.
(b)
Building and Site Design Standards.
1.
Facade Articulation. Buildings must include variation in materials, textures, or architectural elements (e.g., porches, balconies, bay windows) to avoid blank walls and promote visual interest.
2.
Entry Orientation. Primary entrances must face the street or a common courtyard to foster neighborhood interaction and safety.
3.
Roof Design. Pitched or gabled roofs are encouraged to reflect residential character. Flat roofs may be permitted with parapets or other design treatments.
4.
Materials. Durable, high-quality exterior materials such as fiber cement, brick, stone, or engineered wood are required. Vinyl siding may be used, provided it does not exceed 80% of the total exterior wall surface area of the structure.
5.
Parking Location. Off-street parking should be located behind or beside buildings. Shared driveways and alley access are encouraged.
(c)
Review and Approval.
1.
All proposed townhouse, multiplex, or apartment use buildings shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator for conformance with the building and site design standards.
2.
If the Zoning Administrator determines that a proposal presents uncertainty or ambiguity regarding compliance with the design standards, the Zoning Administrator may refer the application to the Plan Commission for final review and decision.
3.
If the Zoning Administrator denies a proposal based on noncompliance with the design standards, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission shall review the appeal and may affirm, reverse, or modify the Zoning Administrator's decision.