Reedsburg City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXV
Multifamily Residential Real Estate Developments
§ 690-138 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A residential building, or portion thereof, containing dwelling units used for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or more residential dwelling units.
A residential real estate development subject to a condominium declaration pursuant to Chapter 703, Wis. Stats.
An apartment or condominium development.
§ 690-139 Approval.
No MFRD may be constructed and maintained unless it is approved pursuant to this article.
§ 690-140 General requirements.
In addition to standards applicable to regular subdivisions, no MFRD shall be approved unless the following items have been submitted and approved by the City:
A.
A development plan of the project, including location and sizes of structures, parking layout, access areas and exterior elevations;
B.
A preliminary landscaping plan of the project indicating types and sizes of landscaping materials and permanent irrigation facilities, prepared by a person licensed by the state to prepare such plans;
C.
A preliminary lighting plan of the project indicating location and nature of exterior lighting and lighting fixtures in common areas;
D.
The proposed condominium documents, including those portions of the covenants, conditions and restrictions that apply to the conveyance of units, the assignment of parking and the management of common areas within the project;
E.
Preliminary construction plans of any proposed new buildings. For existing buildings proposed to be converted, original construction plans or a set of plans accurately showing existing construction shall be submitted; and
F.
Such other information which the City Engineer determines is necessary to evaluate the proposed project.
§ 690-141 Environmental preservation.
The location and orientation of all buildings shall, whenever feasible, preserve natural features by minimizing the disturbance to the physical environment. Natural features such as trees, waterways, historic landmarks or slopes shall be delineated in the development plan and considered when planning the location and orientation of buildings, open spaces, underground services, walks, paved areas, play areas, parking areas and finished grade elevations.
§ 690-142 Landscaping.
The following standards shall be met:
A.
All setback areas fronting on or visible from an adjacent public street, and all recreation, leisure and open space areas, shall be landscaped in accordance with the project plan. Parking lots are allowed in the setback area if approved by the Plan Commission;
B.
Decorative design elements, such as fountains, pools, benches, sculpture, planters, exterior recreational facilities and similar elements, may be permitted, providing such elements are incorporated as a part of the landscaping plan.
§ 690-143 Lighting.
All on-site lighting systems shall be required on all vehicular accessways and along major walkways. Such lighting shall be directed onto the driveways and walkways within the development and away from the adjacent properties. Lighting shall also be installed within all covered and enclosed parking areas.
§ 690-144 Lot coverage.
Lot coverage shall conform to this chapter's requirements for the zoning district in which the MFRD project is proposed.
§ 690-145 Open space, common.
The following requirements shall apply:
A.
Minimum grass or vegetated open space for MFRDs shall be 30% of the parcel being developed.
B.
Common open-space areas shall be designed and located within the project to afford use by all residents of the project. These common areas may include, but are not limited to, game courts or rooms, swimming pools, garden roofs, sauna baths, putting greens, or play lots.
C.
Active recreation and leisure areas, except those located completely within a structure, used to meet the open space requirement, shall not be located within 15 feet of any door or window of a dwelling unit.
D.
Private waterways, including pools, streams and fountains, may be used to satisfy not more than 50% of the required open space.
E.
Short-term bicycle parking shall be provided. Enclosed, long-term bicycle parking may be included and can be used as part of the 30% common area requirement. The Plan Commission may also reduce auto parking spaces based on the proposed long- and short-term bicycle parking (Article XVI).
[Added 12-31-2015 by Ord. No. 1821-16]
§ 690-146 Open space, private.
Notwithstanding the common open space requirement, each unit may directly access private open space.
§ 690-147 Trash collection areas.
Trash collection areas shall be provided within 250 feet of the units they are designed to serve. Such areas shall be enclosed within a building or screened with masonry or wood walls having a minimum height of five feet. Access gates or doors to any trash area not enclosed within a building are to be of opaque material.
§ 690-148 Exceptions.
Where there are unusual circumstances involving the location, site, design or configuration of a proposed MFRD, the Plan Commission may approve exceptions to one or more of the terms of this chapter. Lack of funds to comply shall not constitute a reason for an exception.
§ 690-149 Application procedure.
A.
The developer of an MFRD shall file an application with the Clerk/Treasurer for approval of the project plan. The Clerk/Treasurer shall refer the application to the City Engineer and the City Plan Commission.
B.
The application shall be accompanied by 12 copies of the site plan (8.5 inches by 11 inches reduction), written material and other information required by this section and one 11 inches by 17 inches or larger copy of the site plan. The application shall contain the elements required by City Plan Commission policy.
C.
An applicant who wishes to change an approved site plan, if such proposed changes increase density by more than 5% or otherwise substantially alters parking, principal uses, drainage or similar principal site plan elements, then such changes shall be reviewed and decided upon in the same procedures as set forth herein for consideration of an original application.
D.
An application for approval of an MFRD shall be reviewed as a site plan review under Article VII.
[Amended 2-23-2009]
E.
MFRD review fees will be the same as a conditional use permit application fee established under this chapter.