Reedsburg City Zoning Code

This article is established to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the community and maintain a desirable aesthetic appearance within the community by regulating and restricting the use of property and the storage of equipment and materials as they relate to enclosure. For purposes of this section, "enclosure" may apply to screening and/or security fencing. All enclosures shall meet the requirements of Article X.

Outside storage of items accessory to the principal permitted use which do not constitute junk and are maintained in a clean, orderly manner is permitted. For purposes of this section, woodpiles are considered accessory to a residential use in an R1 and R2 District. All outside storage shall be done in such a manner as to be compatible with the neighborhood and not be a nuisance. Storage and handling of garbage, refuse and waste shall be in compliance with Chapter 518, Solid Waste, of the Code of the City of Reedsburg and shall not create a nuisance. In addition, the outside storage or parking of recreational vehicles, trailers, boats and truck toppers is permitted, provided they are stored or parked in the side or rear yard and under the following conditions:

All business, servicing or processing, except for display of merchandise and equipment for sale to the public, establishments of the drive-in type and outdoor-eating restaurants shall be conducted within enclosed buildings. Off-street parking of employee, client and business vehicles and off-street shipping and receiving shall not require enclosures. Outdoor storage of equipment and materials, when actively used in conduct of a permitted use, is allowed, provided the storage areas are located in the rear yard or screened from the street. Any equipment or materials meeting the definition of "junk" shall not be permitted to be stored outside unless completely enclosed by an opaque fence and is of such size which does not constitute a junkyard. Storage and handling of garbage, refuse and waste shall be in compliance with Chapter 518, Solid Waste, of the Code of the City of Reedsburg. The Plan Commission may review the location and enclosure of garbage, refuse and waste and require measures to ensure public health, safety and welfare and maintain desirable aesthetic appearance.

Farm market activities and special retail sales events are allowed from time to time as permitted by the Common Council.

All industrial processing, manufacturing, warehousing and business operations shall be conducted within enclosed buildings. Off-street parking of employee, client and business vehicles and off-street shipping and receiving shall not require screening. Outdoor storage within 100 feet of a residential district, arterial street or collector street, except for off-street parking and loading as described above, shall be screened from view from the residential district, arterial street or collector street. The Plan Commission may review and require appropriate enclosure for other outdoor storage to ensure public health, safety and general welfare and to maintain desirable aesthetic appearance. Security fencing may be required if determined by the City to be necessary for public safety. Any equipment or materials meeting the definition of "junk" shall not be permitted to be stored outside unless completely enclosed by an opaque fence and is of such size which does not constitute a junkyard. Storage and handling of garbage, refuse and waste shall be in compliance with Chapter 518, Solid Waste of the Code of the City of Reedsburg and shall not create a nuisance.

All industrial processing, manufacturing, warehousing and business operations shall be conducted within enclosed buildings. Off-street parking of employee, client and business vehicles and off-street shipping and receiving shall not require screening. Outdoor storage within 100 feet of a residential district, arterial street or collector street, except for off-street parking and loading as described above, shall be screened from view from the residential district, arterial street or collector street. The Plan Commission shall review and require appropriate enclosure for other outdoor storage to ensure public health, safety and general welfare and to maintain desirable aesthetic appearance. Security fencing may be required if determined by the City to be necessary for public safety. Any equipment or materials meeting the definition of "junk" shall not be permitted to be stored outside unless completely enclosed by an opaque fence and is of such size which does not constitute a junkyard unless a junkyard has been approved as a conditional use. Storage and handling of garbage, refuse and waste shall be in compliance with Chapter 518, Solid Waste, of the Code of the City of Reedsburg and shall not create a nuisance.

All industrial processing, manufacturing, warehousing and business operations shall be conducted within enclosed buildings.