Racine City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT2
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 114-31. - Organization.
- Sec. 114-32. - Zoning administrator.
- Sec. 114-32.5. - Powers.
- Sec. 114-33. - Planning, heritage, and design commission.
- Sec. 114-34. - Board of appeals.
- Sec. 114-35. - Reserved.
- Sec. 114-36. - Penalty for violation of chapter.
- Sec. 114-37. - Payment of forfeiture in lieu of court appearance.
- DIVISION 2. - VARIANCES[3]
- DIVISION 3. - APPEALS[4]
- DIVISION 4. - AMENDMENTS
- Sec. 114-76. - Authority; declaration of public policy.
- Sec. 114-77. - Initiation of amendments.
- Sec. 114-78. - Application for amendment.
- Sec. 114-79. - Hearing on application.
- Sec. 114-80. - Notice of hearing.
- Sec. 114-81. - Reserved.
- Sec. 114-82. - Findings of fact and recommendations of planning, heritage, and design commission.
- Sec. 114-83. - Action by the council.
- Sec. 114-84. - Effect of denial of amendment.
- DIVISION 5. - OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
- DIVISION 6. - FEES
ARTICLE III
CONDITIONAL USES5
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - OTHER THAN FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
- Sec. 114-146. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-147. - Exception.
- Sec. 114-148. - Initiation of conditional use.
- Sec. 114-149. - Application.
- Sec. 114-150. - Hearing on application.
- Sec. 114-151. - Notice of hearing.
- Sec. 114-152. - Reserved.
- Sec. 114-153. - Authorization.
- Sec. 114-154. - Standards.
- Sec. 114-155. - Conditions, guarantees, minor changes of conditional use permits.
- Sec. 114-156. - Review of conditional use permits.
- Sec. 114-157. - Decision on application.
- Sec. 114-158. - Effect of denial of a conditional use.
- Sec. 114-159. - Revocation.
- Sec. 114-160. - Expiration and transferability.
- DIVISION 3. - PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
- Sec. 114-171. - Purposes.
- Sec. 114-172. - Preapplication conference.
- Sec. 114-173. - Preliminary plan.
- Sec. 114-174. - Final plan.
- Sec. 114-175. - Recording the approved plan.
- Sec. 114-176. - Compliance with final plan, responsibility of lot owners.
- Sec. 114-177. - Changes in the planned development.
- Sec. 114-178. - Schedule of construction.
- Sec. 114-179. - Specific content of plans—Generally.
- Sec. 114-180. - Same—Preliminary plan stage.
- Sec. 114-181. - Same—Final plan stage.
- Sec. 114-182. - Mixed use.
- Sec. 114-183. - Bulk regulations.
- Sec. 114-184. - Designation of permanent common open space.
- Sec. 114-185. - Minimum lot area in residential planned developments.
- Sec. 114-186. - Mini-planned developments.
ARTICLE IV
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES6
Sections
- Sec. 114-206.- Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 114-207. - Authority to continue.
- Sec. 114-208. - Restrictions.
- Sec. 114-209. - Repairs and alterations.
- Sec. 114-210. - Additions and enlargements.
- Sec. 114-211. - Relocation of building or structure.
- Sec. 114-212. - Restoration of damaged building or structure designed or intended for a nonconforming use.
- Sec. 114-213. - Discontinuance of a nonconforming use.
- Sec. 114-214. - Extension of nonconforming use.
- Sec. 114-215. - Change of nonconforming use.
- Sec. 114-216. - Expansion of nonconforming uses.
ARTICLE V
- DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - RESIDENCE DISTRICTS[8]
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- Sec. 114-251. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 114-252. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 114-253. - Lot size requirements.
- Sec. 114-254. - Yard requirements and open space.
- Sec. 114-255. - Building bulk (volume) limitations.
- Sec. 114-256. - Signs.
- Sec. 114-257. - Off-street parking and loading.
- Sec. 114-258. - Transitional parking for business uses.
- Sec. 114-259. - Development standards.
- Sec. 114-260. - Large vehicle parking.
- Sec. 114-261. - Home craft shows.
- Subdivision II. - R1 Single-Family Residence District
- Sec. 114-271. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-272. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 114-273. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 114-274. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 114-275. - Lot size requirements.
- Sec. 114-276. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 114-277. - Building and bulk limitations.
- Sec. 114-278. - Signs.
- Sec. 114-279. - Off-street parking and loading requirements.
- Subdivision III. - R2 Single-Family Residence District
- Subdivision IV. - R3 Limited General Residence District
- Subdivision V. - R4 General Residence District
- Subdivision VI. - R5 General Residence District
- Subdivision VII. - R6 General Residence District
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- DIVISION 3. - BUSINESS DISTRICTS[9]
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- Sec. 114-386. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 114-387. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 114-388. - Lot size requirements.
- Sec. 114-389. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 114-390. - Building bulk limitations (floor area ratio).
- Sec. 114-391. - Signs.
- Sec. 114-392. - Off-street parking and loading.
- Sec. 114-393. - Development standards.
- Subdivision II. - O Restricted Office District
- Subdivision III. - O-I Office/Institutional District
- Subdivision IV. - B1 Neighborhood Convenience District[10]
- Subdivision V. - B2 Community Shopping District[11]
- Subdivision VI. - B3 General Commercial District[12]
- Sec. 114-486. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-487. - Permitted uses and regulations.
- Sec. 114-488. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 114-489. - Lot size requirements.
- Sec. 114-490. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 114-491. - Lot area per dwelling unit.
- Sec. 114-492. - Signs.
- Sec. 114-493. - Off-street parking and loading requirements.
- Sec. 114-494. - Floor area ratio.
- Subdivision VII. - B4 Central Business District
- Sec. 114-506. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-507. - Permitted uses and regulations.
- Sec. 114-508. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 114-509. - Transitional yard requirements.
- Sec. 114-510. - Floor area ratio.
- Sec. 114-511. - Lot area per dwelling unit.
- Sec. 114-512. - Signs.
- Sec. 114-513. - Off-street parking and loading requirements.
- Sec. 114-514. - Usable leisure space.
- Subdivision VIII. - B5 Central Service District
- Sec. 114-526. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-527. - Permitted uses and regulations.
- Sec. 114-528. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 114-529. - Transitional yard requirements.
- Sec. 114-530. - Floor area ratio.
- Sec. 114-531. - Lot area per dwelling unit.
- Sec. 114-532. - Signs.
- Sec. 114-533. - Off-street parking and loading requirements.
- Sec. 114-534. - Usable leisure space.
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- DIVISION 4. - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- Subdivision II. - I-1 Restricted Industrial District
- Subdivision III. - I-2 General Industrial District
- Subdivision IV. - I-P Industrial Park District
- DIVISION 5. - SPECIAL DISTRICTS
- Subdivision I. - H Historic Properties District
- Sec. 114-614. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-615. - Permitted and conditional uses.
- Sec. 114-616. - Designated landmarks and landmark sites regulated.
- Sec. 114-617. - Criteria for designation of the H historic properties district.
- Sec. 114-618. - Other underlying district requirements.
- Sec. 114-619. - Architectural guidelines.
- Subdivision I. - H Historic Properties District
ARTICLE VI
OVERLAY DISTRICTS13
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - ACCESS CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Sec. 114-635. - Generally.
- Sec. 114-636. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 114-637. - Mapped districts.
- Sec. 114-638. - Applicability.
- Sec. 114-638.5. - Reserved.
- Sec. 114-639. - Development and design review.
- Sec. 114-640. - Preapplication conference.
- Sec. 114-641. - Submission requirements.
- Sec. 114-642. - Evaluation criteria general.
- Sec. 114-642.5. - Evaluation criteria: Specific to a district.[14]
- Sec. 114-642.51. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 114-642.52. - Definitions.
- Sec. 114-642.53. - Mapped district.
- Sec. 114-642.54 - Land uses.
- Sec. 114-642.55 - Prohibitions and exemptions
- Sec. 114-642.56. - Applicability.
- Sec. 114-642.57. - Evaluation criteria.
- Sec. 114-643. - Amendments to plan.
- Sec. 114-644. - Time limit on plan approval.
- DIVISION 2. - FD FLEX DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
ARTICLE VII
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS15
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - ADULT ENTERTAINMENT USES[16]
- Sec. 114-671. - Conditional use.
- Sec. 114-672. - Location restrictions.
- Sec. 114-673. - Reserved.
- Sec. 114-674. - Display windows.
- Sec. 114-675. - Owner's responsibilities.
- Sec. 114-676. - Screening interior of structure.
- Sec. 114-677. - Alcohol beverages prohibited.
- Sec. 114-678. - Conditional use permits.
- DIVISION 3. - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES[17]
- DIVISION 4. - COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS[18]
- DIVISION 5. - BULK REGULATIONS
- DIVISION 6. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS[19]
- Sec. 114-731. - Definitions.
- Sec. 114-732. - Applicability of standards.
- Sec. 114-733. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 114-734. - Screening.
- Sec. 114-735. - Setbacks; landscaping.
- Sec. 114-735.5. - Building design standards.
- Sec. 114-736. - Architectural approval.
- Sec. 114-737. - Off-street parking.
- Sec. 114-738. - External machinery.
- Sec. 114-739. - Surface drainage.
- Sec. 114-740. - Rubbish and trash storage.
- Sec. 114-741. - Vehicular access.
- Sec. 114-742. - Outdoor lighting, signs.
- Sec. 114-742.5. - Marquees, awnings and canopies.
- Sec. 114-743. - Maintenance.
- DIVISION 7. - FENCES AND WALLS[20]
- DIVISION 8. - LOTS[21]
- DIVISION 9. - MOBILE HOMES AND PARKS[22]
- Sec. 114-786. - Definition.
- Sec. 114-787. - Nonresidential use.
- Sec. 114-788. - Location.
- Sec. 114-789. - Mobile home parks.
- Sec. 114-790. - Yards and setbacks.
- Sec. 114-791. - Height.
- Sec. 114-792. - Parking.
- Sec. 114-793. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 114-794. - Design and improvements.
- Sec. 114-795. - Common space.
- DIVISION 10. - STREET SETBACKS[23]
- DIVISION 11. - UTILITIES[24]
- DIVISION 12. - DOWNTOWN AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES
- DIVISION 13. - SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY AESTHETICS
ARTICLE VIII
FLOOD REGULATIONS25
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDING OF FACT, STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, TITLE AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - GENERAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO ALL FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 3. - FLOODWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT (FWO)
- DIVISION 4. - FLOODFRINGE OVERLAY DISTRICT (FFO)
- DIVISION 5. - GENERAL FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT (GFPO)
- DIVISION 6. - NONCONFORMING USES
- DIVISION 7. - ADMINISTRATION
- DIVISION 8. - AMENDMENTS
- DIVISION 9. - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
- DIVISION 10. - DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE IX
SHORELAND AND WETLAND REGULATIONS26
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION[27]
- DIVISION 3. - USES
- Subdivision II. - Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- Subdivision III. - Permitted Uses
- Subdivision IV. - Conditional Uses
- Subdivision V. - Prohibited Uses
ARTICLE X
- SIGN REGULATIONS28
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 114-1026. - Purpose, scope of article; compliance required.
- Sec. 114-1027. - Exceptions to article.
- Sec. 114-1028. - Location of signs.
- Sec. 114-1029. - Obsolete and nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 114-1030. - Construction and maintenance.
- Sec. 114-1031. - Mounting of signs.
- Sec. 114-1032. - Limitation on number.
- Sec. 114-1033. - Electronic message signs.
- Sec. 114-1034. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 114-1035. - Marquee signs, awnings and canopies.
- Sec. 114-1036. - Reserved.
- Sec. 114-1037. - Sandwich board type sign.
- Sec. 114-1038. - Window signage.
- Sec. 114-1039. - Original art display.
- Sec. 114-1040. - Prohibited signs.
- DIVISION 2. - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- Subdivision II. - Residence Districts
- Sec. 114-1056. - Scope.
- Secs. 114-1057, 114-1058. - Reserved.
- Sec. 114-1059. - Signs accessory to parking areas.
- Sec. 114-1060. - Signs accessory to roadside stands.
- Sec. 114-1061. - Temporary signs for subdivisions and improvements.
- Sec. 114-1062. - Institutional or estate identification signs.
- Sec. 114-1063. - Civic bulletin boards.
- Sec. 114-1064. - Signs permitted in R4, R5, and R6 districts.
- Subdivision III. - O Restricted Office and O-I Office/Institutional Districts
- Sec. 114-1076. - Signs permitted in O and O-I districts.
- Sec. 114-1077. - Signs permitted in the B1 district.
- Sec. 114-1078. - Signs permitted in the B2 district.
- Sec. 114-1079. - Signs permitted in the B3 district.
- Sec. 114-1080. - Signs permitted in the B4 district.
- Sec. 114-1081. - Signs permitted in the B5 district.
- Subdivision IV. - Industrial Districts
- DIVISION 3. - OFF-PREMISES SIGNS[29]
ARTICLE XI
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS30
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - OFF-STREET PARKING
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- Sec. 114-1146. - Exemption.
- Sec. 114-1147. - Central area parking regulations.
- Sec. 114-1148. - Location.
- Sec. 114-1149. - Control of off-site parking facilities.
- Sec. 114-1150. - Size of parking spaces.
- Sec. 114-1151. - Access.
- Sec. 114-1152. - Collective facilities for separate uses.
- Sec. 114-1153. - Computation of fractional spaces.
- Sec. 114-1154. - Utilization.
- Subdivision II. - Design, Construction Maintenance
- Subdivision III. - Specific Use Requirements
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- DIVISION 3. - OFF-STREET LOADING
- Subdivision I. - Generally
- Subdivision II. - Specific Use Requirements