Port Washington, WI Zoning Ordinance

In the case of certain uses, the character of which could have substantial adverse effect upon the surrounding environment and general character of the City, by reason of the appearance of the structures, arrangement or use of the land, such uses if required by the district regulations as a qualifying condition to their permissibility shall submit for approval by the Plan Commission their proposed building, site and operational plans.

Such required approval shall be limited solely to reasonable compliance with design, locational, and operational requirements and shall not involve the basic permissibility of the use where such use is permitted as a use by right.

In determining the acceptability of the building, site and operational plans, the Plan Commission shall take into consideration the following factors as well as any others it deems appropriate:

The design and appearance of any structures, taking into consideration recommendations of the Design Review Board in those districts enumerated under § 485-132, and in those districts not so enumerated, the Commission shall follow the same standards as § 485-134.

The relationship of structures and uses to each other and to the site, with particular consideration of traffic flow, access, screening of parking and storage areas, and general appearance.

The character of the operation in terms of its impact upon traffic facilities, sewage disposal, water supply, and environmental character, with particular consideration of the control of any possible noise, dust, odor or other undesirable operating characteristic.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]

Before issuing a building or an occupancy permit, the Building Inspector shall submit the necessary building, site and operational plans to the Plan Commission for its consideration. Such plans shall be in reasonable detail to enable the Commission to properly evaluate them and shall specifically include the following:

A site plan of the property accurately dimensioned, showing the location of all existing and proposed structures and uses.

General building plans, including either elevations or perspective drawings showing the exterior appearance.

A statement describing the basic operational characteristics of the proposed use.