Reedsburg City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
Conditional Uses
§ 690-19 Review and approval.
[Amended 2-26-2018 by Ord. No. 1861-18; 8-26-2019 by Ord. No. 1888-19; 10-10-2022 by Ord. No. 1945-22]
The Plan Commission shall review all proposed conditional uses. Upon receipt of a conditional use permit application, and following publication in the City of a Class 2 notice under Ch. 985, Wis. Stats., the City Plan Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application. In granting a conditional use, the Plan Commission may prescribe conditions that it deems to be necessary to fulfill the purpose and intent of this chapter. Such conditions may include special landscaping, architectural design, type of construction, construction commencement and completion dates, sureties, lighting, fencing, planting screens, operational control, deed restrictions, highway access restrictions, increased yards, parking requirements or any condition related to the standards below. Preapplication conferences, amendments, expiration dates, and reapplications of conditional use permits shall follow the same standards as site plan reviews. The City Plan Commission must demonstrate that its decision to approve or deny the permit is supported by substantial evidence. Public testimony alone is not substantial evidence and cannot be the sole basis for the commission to deny a conditional use permit. "Substantial evidence" means evidence of such convincing power that reasonable persons would accept it in support of a conclusion. Substantial evidence does not include public comment that is based solely on personal opinion, uncorroborated hearsay, or speculation. Once granted, a conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions upon which the permit was issued are followed, but the City Plan Commission may impose conditions, such as the permit's duration, transfer, or renewal, in addition to any other conditions specified in this chapter. In determining its findings, the Plan Commission shall take into account:
A.
Proposed operation. No conditional use shall be approved by the Plan Commission unless it finds that the use for which such permit is sought will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare and will be in harmony with the general purpose of this chapter and will not place demands on fire, police, or other public resources in excess of current capacity.
B.
Character and use of adjoining buildings and those in the vicinity. The proposed conditional land use shall not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, or equipment that would create a substantially negative impact on other conforming properties in the area by reason of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, and odors.
C.
Utilities. The proposed conditional land use will be adequately served by electric, water and sewer facilities and refuse collection and disposal services.
§ 690-20 Public and semipublic uses.
The following public and semipublic uses shall be conditional uses and may be permitted as specified.
A.
Airports, airstrips, and landing fields in the A District or the I3 District, providing that these facilities meet the regulations contained in §§ 114.135 and 114.136, Wis. Stats.
B.
Clubs, fraternities, lodges, and meeting places of noncommercial nature in the agriculture and residential districts, provided all principal structures and uses are not less than 25 feet from any lot line.
C.
Governmental and cultural uses such as administrative offices, fire and police stations, community centers, libraries, public emergency shelters, parks, playgrounds, and museums in all residential, agricultural, business and industrial districts. All principal uses within parks and playgrounds shall be 10 feet from all residential districts.
D.
"Employee housing" — A dwelling or lodging unit with overall living accommodations for persons who are employed at the on-site or connecting business. Employee housing is permitted as a conditional use in I zoning districts, subject to the following standards:
[Amended 2-22-2016 by Ord. No. 1826-16]
(1)
That such dwellings are owned by the business.
(2)
That such dwellings are managed by a resident manager employed by the business which employs the residents.
(3)
That residency is temporary and seasonal.
(4)
That building design and landscaping matches the character of its zoning district.
(5)
That the development of more than 12 units shall require inclusion of recreation facilities and open space. Examples may include children's play equipment, basketball, or horseshoes.
(6)
That adequate provision is made to monitor and enforce restrictions on noise, parking, garbage disposal, exterior lighting and other conditions that may be imposed through the conditional use permit process.
(7)
That the housing is licensed and inspected by the state, when applicable.
E.
Public passenger transportation terminals such as heliports, bus and rail depots, except airports, airstrips, and landing fields, in all business and industrial districts, provided all principal structures and uses are not less than 100 feet from any residential district boundary.
F.
Public, parochial and private preschool, elementary and secondary schools and churches in the residential and agricultural districts.
[Amended 6-28-2010]
G.
Colleges, vocational schools, universities, hospitals, sanitariums, religious, charitable, penal and correctional institutions, cemeteries and crematories in the A and R Districts.
H.
Bed-and-breakfast and boardinghouse establishments, provided that:
(1)
The building is properly licensed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and/or Sauk County.
(2)
All drives and parking areas shall be hard-surfaced.
(3)
There shall be one off-street parking stall for each guest room. All parking stalls shall be available on the premises or on adjoining premises.
(4)
Any signs shall comply with the sign requirements of the zoning district where the establishment is located. Establishments in Residential 1 Districts shall comply with the sign requirements for home occupations.
(5)
The building shall contain sufficient smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and fire escapes as required by Wis. Adm. Code for multiple-family dwellings.
I.
All adult day-care centers and community and other living arrangements as defined by state statute, provided that:
(1)
Prior to issuance of a permit, a public hearing on that issuance is held and notification of all property owners within 150 feet of the exterior boundaries of the proposed site is provided to the property owners by first class mail and a Class 1 notice.
(2)
The proposed center is properly certified pursuant to state law.
(3)
The center proposes to locate in an area permitted within its state certification.
§ 690-21 Residential uses.
The following residential and quasi-residential uses shall be conditional uses and may be permitted as specified.
A.
Planned residential developments such as cluster developments, garden apartments, townhouses and group housing in the R1, R2 and R3 Residential Districts are permitted. The proper preservation, care and maintenance by the original and all subsequent owners (of the exterior design) of all common structures, facilities, utilities, access and open spaces shall be assured by deed restrictions enforceable by the community. The following provisions shall be complied with:
Development | Minimum 10 Acres | |
Lot | Area | Minimum of 2/3 of the minimum lot area for the district in which located. Minimum 3,000 square feet for townhouses. |
Width | Minimum of 2/3 of the minimum lot width for the district in which located. Minimum 20 feet for townhouses. | |
Building | Area | Maximum lot coverage of 40% |
Yards | Street | Minimum 20 feet |
Rear | Minimum 50 feet | |
Side | Minimum 20 feet from street right-of-way exterior property lines of the development and other buildings. |
B.
Rest homes, nursing homes, homes for the aged and clinics in the R1 or R2 Residential Districts.
§ 690-22 Mineral extraction.
Mineral extraction operations, including washing, crushing, or other processing, are conditional uses and may be permitted in the I2 District, provided:
A.
The application for the conditional use permit shall include an adequate description of the operation; a list of equipment, machinery, and structures to be used; the source, quantity and disposition of water to be used; a topographic map of the site showing existing contours with minimum vertical contour interval of five feet, trees, proposed and existing access roads, the depth of all existing and proposed excavations; and a restoration plan.
B.
The restoration plan provided by the applicant shall contain proposed contours after filling, depth of the restored topsoil, type of fill, planting or reforestation, restoration commencement and completion dates. The applicant shall furnish the necessary fees to provide for the inspection and administrative costs and the necessary sureties that will enable the county to perform the planned restoration of the site in event of default by the applicant. The amount of such sureties shall be based upon cost estimates prepared by the engineer, and the form and type of such sureties shall be approved by the county's legal counsel.
C.
The conditional use permit shall be in effect for period not to exceed two years and may be renewed upon application for renewal.
D.
The zoning agency shall particularly consider the effect of the proposed operation upon existing streets, neighboring development, proposed land use, drainage, water supply, soil erosion, natural beauty, character, and land value of the locality and shall also consider the practicality of the proposed restoration plan for the site.
§ 690-23 Planned development groups.
A.
Planned development groups shall be permitted in appropriate zones only after specific approval by the Plan Commission and the governing body.
B.
The application shall show the proposed use or uses, dimensions and locations of proposed structures and of areas to be reserved for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, parking, public uses such as schools, and playgrounds, landscaping, other open spaces, architectural drawings and sketches showing design structures and their relationship, and such other information as may be requested by such bodies for a determination that it is desirable to deviate from certain other provisions of this chapter.
C.
The following regulations shall apply:
(1)
Spacing and orientation of building center. Exterior walls of opposite building shall be located no closer than a distance equal to the height of the taller building. A building group shall not be so arranged that any permanently or temporarily occupied building is inaccessible to emergency vehicles.
(2)
Circulation. There shall be an adequate, safe and convenient arrangement of pedestrian circulation facilities, roadways, driveways, off-street parking and loading space. There shall be an adequate amount, in a suitable location, of pedestrian walks, malls and landscape spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. Buildings and vehicular circulation open spaces shall be arranged so that pedestrians moving between buildings are not unnecessarily exposed to vehicular traffic.
(3)
Paving and drainage. There shall be adequate design of grades, paving, gutters, drainage and treatment of turf to handle stormwaters and prevent erosion and formation of dust.
(4)
Signs and lighting. Signs and lighting devices shall be properly arranged with respect to traffic control devices and adjacent residential districts.
§ 690-24 Mobile home parks.
Mobile home parks shall be designed in accordance with the Ch. SPS 326, Wis. Adm. Code. In addition, the following requirements shall be complied with.
A.
The minimum size of a mobile home park shall be five acres.
B.
The minimum size lot per mobile home shall be 3,000 square feet.
C.
The minimum width of a mobile home site shall be 40 feet.
D.
The minimum distance between mobile home trailers shall be 20 feet.
E.
The minimum distance between mobile home and service road shall be 10 feet.
F.
Each mobile home site shall be connected to a public water supply system and a public sewage disposal system or a private sewage disposal and water system, in accordance with Ch. SPS 326, Wis. Adm. Code, approved by the State Department of Safety and Professional Services.
G.
All drives, parking areas and walkways shall be concrete or asphalt surfaces. There shall be one parking space for each mobile home plus additional parking spaces within the park for automotive vehicles, the combined total of which shall be not less than 1 1/4 parking spaces for each mobile home space.
H.
The owner of a mobile home park or its agent may maintain a sales office for new mobile home units. No more than two new units shall be located within the park grounds. Laundries, washrooms, recreation rooms, maintenance equipment storage and one office for the park are also authorized. No other business or commercial use shall be located within the site.
I.
A minimum side yard setback of 40 feet at all front, side and rear lot lines of the mobile home park is required. This section does not apply to mobile home parks in existence at the time of this subsection and shall meet the setbacks of its current zoning district.
[Amended 10-10-2022 by Ord. No. 1945-22]
J.
Each mobile home park shall be completely enclosed, except for permitted entrances and exits, by:
(1)
A temporary plant with fast-growing characteristics, capable of reach a height of 15 feet or more; or
(2)
A permanent evergreen planting, the individual trees to be of such a number and so arranged that, within 10 years, they will have formed a dense screen. Such permanent planting shall be grown or maintained to a height of not less than 15 feet.
K.
All mobile homes shall meet the current construction standards of 42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 to 5426 (Title 42, Chapter 70, Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards).
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
§ 690-25 Trailer camps.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no trailer shall be occupied except in a federal, state or county camp or in a private campsite. Private campsites shall meet the following conditions:
A.
Each trailer site shall be plainly marked and surfaced.
B.
Maximum number of trailer sites shall be 10 per acre.
C.
All drives and parking areas other than those at individual trailer sites shall be hard-surfaced.
D.
Central toilet, shower and washing facilities shall be provided in sufficient quantity, as determined by the State Department of Safety and Professional Services requirements, in accordance with Ch. SPS 327, Wis. Adm. Code.
E.
The water supply shall be approved by the State Department of Natural Resources.
F.
The manner of sewage disposal shall be approved by the State Department of Safety and Professional Services.
G.
No trailer shall be less than 50 feet from the front, side or rear lot lines of the camp.
H.
Marshland and shoreline areas shall not be altered.
§ 690-26 Planned unit development (PUD).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these planned unit development (PUD) provisions is to permit and encourage design flexibility within certain zoning districts of this chapter through use of the conditional use permit procedures. The PUD technique as described in this chapter will enable both developers and City officials to propose, review and agree upon site plans which integrate uses such as housing, circulation networks, nonresidential facilities and open space/recreational areas which are compatible with the natural environment.
B.
Preapplication conference. Prior to the submittal of a PUD application, the applicant shall meet with the Zoning Administrator and provide the Zoning Administrator with a concept plan for the proposed PUD. Examples of information to include on a concept plan are types and placement of structures, utilities and public facilities, recreational facilities, lot sizes, densities, landscaping and environmental treatment, pedestrian and auto circulation, the compatibility of the proposed development with surrounding uses, financing of the project, and such other information needed to gain a satisfactory understanding of the proposed development.
C.
Preliminary plan.
(1)
Following a preapplication conference, the applicant shall submit a preliminary plan for the PUD to the Plan Commission. The preliminary plan must contain that information that is required of a site plan as set forth in the site plan review article of this chapter as well as in accordance with the following provisions:
(a)
A statement of the objectives of the planned unit development, including physical, social and economic considerations.
(b)
A schedule of development, including phasing of residential, public, and open space/recreation areas.
(c)
A tabulation of the land area percentages (by land use type) for residential, public, utility and open space/recreation areas.
(d)
Any additional information that has been gathered by the developer that would be useful in giving the Plan Commission a description of the proposed project.
(2)
The Plan Commission shall review the preliminary plan and advise the applicant of any changes that are required. A formal written response shall be given to the applicant within 10 days on the preliminary plan, including all recommendations and comments of the Plan Commission.
D.
Final plan. Once the applicant has been advised of the comments on the preliminary plan, he or she must submit a final plan to the Plan Commission within nine months. The final plan shall include all modifications from the preliminary plan, any additional necessary or pertinent legal documents, and detailed drawings or plans of elements that were presented in the preliminary plan. During this time, the applicant must also submit an application for a conditional use permit following the procedures outlined in this article and for a zoning amendment, if necessary, following the procedures outlined in Section § 690-13.
E.
Modification to final plan. If it becomes necessary, due to unforeseen circumstances, to modify the approved final plan, the applicant shall submit, in writing, reasons for modification and the specifications of the proposed changes to the Zoning Administrator. The Plan Commission shall then review the proposed changes and shall approve the modifications, propose alternative changes or disapprove (adhere to approved final plan); in the case of a use change requiring a zoning permit, shall be forwarded to the Common Council. The Plan Commission must ensure that the standards set forth in this article are not violated by the proposed changes to the final development plan.
F.
Application requirements. The application shall show the proposed use or uses, dimensions and locations of proposed structures and of areas to be reserved for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, parking, utilities and public facilities, landscaping, open spaces, architectural drawings and sketches, and such other information determined during the preapplication conference and as may be requested by such City agencies for a determination that it is desirable to deviate from certain provisions of this chapter.
G.
Standards.
(1)
Minimum development size. The total area in any given PUD shall be a minimum of five acres.
(2)
Design. All PUDs shall be planned and developed as a single project.
(3)
Exclusions from gross area. Identifiable floodplains, wetlands, bodies of water and areas with slopes averaging 20% or more shall be specifically excluded from all building improvements and shall not be considered in determining the developable area of the PUD.
(4)
Uses. PUD uses shall be the same as those listed as permitted and conditional in the B3 Zone.
(5)
Spacing and orientation of building center. While the traditional front, side and rear yard setback requirements are not necessarily required for planned unit developments, the Plan Commission shall establish minimum spacing distances between structures to assure adequate light, air, privacy and fire protection for all residents. A building group shall not be so arranged that any permanently or temporarily occupied building is inaccessible to emergency vehicles.
(6)
Circulation. There shall be an adequate, safe and convenient arrangement of pedestrian circulation facilities, roadways, driveways, off-street parking and loading space. There shall be an adequate amount, in a suitable location, of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. Buildings and vehicular circulation open spaces shall be arranged so that pedestrians moving between buildings are not unnecessarily exposed to vehicular traffic.
(7)
Paving and drainage. There shall be adequate design of grades, paving, gutters, drainage and treatment of turf to handle stormwaters and prevent erosion. Refer to Chapter 147, Stormwater Utility.
(8)
Signs and lighting. Signs and lighting devices shall be properly arranged with respect to traffic control devices and adjacent residential districts. Refer to Article XXI, Signs.
(10)
Building heights. To ensure adequate light, ventilation, and open space amenities in the PUD while allowing a variety of building types and densities, building heights should be part of the review process. However, to protect the character of the area, a maximum building height of 35 feet shall be instituted.
(11)
(12)
A garage is required to be built prior to occupancy of the principal residential structure. (Note the two-car off-street parking requirement applies. If a one-car garage is built, a minimum space of 10 feet by 20 feet must be provided for a second car.)
(13)
Perimeter treatment. To provide adequate separation between the PUD and incompatible surrounding land uses, a buffer zone may be established on the perimeter of the development in which no structures are to be located. The buffer zone shall be at least 20 feet deep and may extend up to 100 feet depending on the PUD's compatibility with surrounding uses. Adequate screening and landscaping or protection by natural features shall be included in the buffer zone.
(14)
Open space. "Open space," as defined by the Plan Commission for the purposes of these PUD design requirements, refers to those areas established specifically for common use by all residents or homeowners of the planned unit development. In an effort to preserve and enhance open space and to provide adequate recreational areas for residential developments, the designated common open space shall comprise at least 20% of the total developable area of the PUD to be used for recreational, park, or environmental amenities for collective enjoyment by occupants of the development but shall not include public or private streets, driveways, or utility easements. Proposed open space shall connect with existing open space as much as feasibly possible.
(15)
Densities for residential development. Since the planned unit development concept is designed to encourage flexible and innovative building patterns, density requirements shall be based on the number of dwelling units per acre rather than the traditional minimum lot size requirements that would normally be applicable to the zoning district in which the PUD is located. The density requirements for residential uses in planned unit developments shall be seven dwelling units per developable acre. Density increases may be permitted by the Plan Commission for the following reasons:
(a)
The following formula shall be used in determining the increase of total additional dwelling units to be allowed as an incentive for designating additional open space within the developable area of the PUD:
(b)
For the development of a nature interpretive trail through the nondeveloped lands of the PUD, including such improvements as wood chip trails, wooden stairways or boardwalks, interpretive signage for significant natural features or plant and animal species, and other facilities designed to advance the appreciation of the natural environment, the Plan Commission may allow up to one additional dwelling unit per every two acres of developable land.
(c)
For the employment of unusually attractive or innovative building design or grouping, such as clustering, sun orientation, variation of building setbacks or other design features determined to significantly improve the character of the PUD, the Plan Commission may allow a density increase up to one additional dwelling unit per every four acres of developable land.
(d)
For the use of additional or attractive landscaping, particularly in the screening of parking areas, accessory buildings, public facilities, or utilities, the Plan Commission may allow for a density increase up to one additional dwelling unit per every four acres of developable land.
§ 690-27 Home businesses.
[Amended 9-10-2012; 7-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1876-18; 1-10-2022 by Ord. No. 1932-21]
The City of Reedsburg recognizes the desire and/or need of some citizens to use their residence for business activities in order to reduce trip generation and to provide another economic development tool, but it also recognizes the need to protect the surrounding areas from adverse impacts generated by these business activities. This section is intended for those uses that are the primary business of the homeowner and/or contains commercial land use effects not consistent with the surrounding residential area. It is not intended for infrequent uses or gatherings that do not otherwise conflict with the intent of this chapter.
A.
Administration.
(1)
Home businesses require conditional use permits and are those land uses involving any of the following:
(a)
Has an additional on-site, nonresident employee who works at and/or travels to and from the home site.
(b)
Has additional parking for or results in additional traffic from customers and/or employees.
(c)
Receives commercial deliveries or pickups of materials or supplies used in the home occupation.
(2)
No home business shall be conducted until a conditional use permit has been approved by the Plan Commission. The application shall include:
B.
Conditional uses. It is recognized that this list may not be all-inclusive. The Plan Commission shall determine whether a request is similar to the following listed uses as part of its decision.
(1)
Home office, including architects, counselors, clergy, doctors, dentists, engineers, attorneys, contractors and accountants.
(2)
Home studios, including artists, sculptors, musicians, photographers and authors.
(3)
Personal services, including barbershops and beauty parlors.
(4)
Instructional services, including music, dance, art and craft classes.
(5)
Repair services, including small appliances, small engines and computers/electronics.
(6)
Workrooms, including weaving and woodworking.
(7)
Day-care homes with more than eight children.
C.
Standards. All home business requests shall meet the following standards for approval in addition to the conditional use permit standards of this chapter:
(1)
Uses permitted herein shall only be approved for parcels occupied by the parcel owner and which shall contain the owner's primary residence or in an R1-, R2-, or B3-zoned rental dwelling unit with the owner's consent.
(2)
Home businesses shall be conducted within the principal residential dwelling or permitted accessory building(s) and utilize less than 50% of the total dwelling floor area.
(3)
Excluding day-care homes, customer visits and delivery vehicles are limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Plan Commission may allow additional operating hours if they determine through findings of fact that the hours are necessary and would not negatively affect surrounding properties.
(4)
Delivery vehicles are limited to passenger vehicles, mail carriers and express carriers.
(5)
Nonresident employees on the premises are limited to one at any one time. The Plan Commission may allow one additional employee for day-care homes if it determines through findings of fact that this would not negatively affect surrounding properties.
(6)
Home occupations shall not create traffic, visible displays, vibrations, heat, noise, odors, dust, glare or other similar nuisances not normally found in the surrounding area.
(7)
Home occupations shall not generate waste volumes and/or types that are not normally associated with residential use.
§ 690-28 Limited agricultural activity in residential districts.
[Added 11-22-2010]
A.
Definition. In this section, "limited agricultural activities" means the growing and harvesting of fruits, vegetables, flowers, cover crops such as oats or hay and other agricultural crops and other plants typically grown on farming operations in this area.
B.
Purpose. The City of Reedsburg acknowledges that in certain circumstances, subject to site-specific conditions, limited agricultural activities may be appropriate in residential districts.
C.
Conditional use. Limited agricultural activities are conditionally permitted in the R1, R2 and R3 Districts.
D.
Standards. Conditional use permits for limited agricultural activities in residential districts may be granted subject to the following:
(1)
Permits shall be for one growing season with the right to reapply annually.
(2)
The permit shall specify the crop(s) to be grown, the manner and frequency of harvest, setback from occupied lots, daytime hours of agricultural activity, notice to occupied lots of harvest days and such other reasonable conditions as deemed necessary by the City.
(3)
A conditional use permit under this section may be issued only for undeveloped areas of a minimum five contiguous acres. If a parcel, or combination of contiguous parcels is less than five acres but borders unincorporated agriculturally zoned land that is equal to or greater than five acres, the Plan Commission could conditionally approve farming activity on the City parcels.
[Amended 4-26-2021 by Ord. No. 1922-21]
§ 690-28.1 Zero lot line.
[Added 3-25-2019 by Ord. No. 1883-19]
A.
Zero lot line. A lot created with no side yard setback on one side of the lot to create a shared building envelope between the two lots. This shared building envelope shall only be used to build or divide a duplex where the common wall between the two units is built, or determined to be, the common boundary line to create two separate attached single-family dwelling units.
B.
Zero lot line construction. A development approach in which a building is sited on one or more lot lines. Two-family (duplex) construction is permitted following site plan and certified survey map or plat approval by the Plan Commission.
[Amended 6-20-2024 by Ord. No. 1970-24]
C.
The standards of § 690-18, Schedule I shall apply. In addition the following standards shall apply and may supersede any that conflict with § 690-18.
(1)
Lot width at minimum building setback line: The aggregate widths of both lots that a duplex occupies shall total not less than 80 feet. No single lot width shall be less than 40 feet. Street frontage shall be no less than 22 feet per lot.
[Amended 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 1964-23]
(2)
Lot area (each unit): Minimum 5,000 square feet for duplexes.
(3)
Principal building setback—side yard: Zero feet on side yard(s) that includes the common wall(s) of the structure; the opposite side yard shall be the same as for other residences in the zoning district.
(4)
Each new unit shall have a separate water lateral connection, meter and curb stop. Existing nonconforming units shall comply if water or other utility service is altered in the future. The size, type, and installation of water, sewer, electric and telecommunication services shall be in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Reedsburg Utility Commission and Public Works Department.
(5)
The common wall between the units shall meet the requirements of the current Wisconsin Building Code and shall extend from the basement floor to the top of the roof. Compliance with such standards shall be confirmed in writing before the building permit shall be issued.
(6)
The developer shall provide with the application a draft agreement or covenant specifying:
(a)
Maintenance standards for the common wall.
(b)
Maintenance standards for any common lateral, utility service and any other common features.
(c)
Restrictions against construction of detached single-family residences on any of the affected lots in the event either or all sides of the zero lot line construction dwelling are destroyed.
(d)
Such agreement shall provide that it may not be terminated, amended or otherwise altered without the approval of the Plan Commission.
(e)
Such agreement shall be subject to Plan Commission approval, and then recorded by the developer against all affected properties and continually maintained by the property owners.
[Amended 6-20-2024 by Ord. No. 1970-24]
(f)
When attached dwelling units are created, matters of mutual concern to the adjacent property owners, due to construction, catastrophe, and maintenance, shall be guarded against by private covenants and deed restrictions and the approving authorities shall not be held responsible for the same.
(7)
Fees are based on the City's site plan, CSM and plat reviews plus any additional review costs incurred by the City for associated engineering, legal and administrative expenses.
§ 690-28.2 Townhouses.
[Added 7-8-2019 by Ord. No. 1886-19]
A.
Definition. Townhouses are three or more dwellings connected by individual or common sidewalls and forming a continuous group.
B.
Approval process. Townhouses are conditional in R-2 Zoning and permitted in R-3 Zoning Districts following site plan and certified survey map or plat approval by the Plan Commission. Townhouses shall be developed as a single project.
C.
The standards of § 690-18, Schedule 1 shall apply. In addition the following standards shall apply and may supersede any that conflict with § 690-18:
D.
Accessory buildings shall be located in the rear yard only. An accessory building shall not be located within 10 feet of the rear property line or occupy more than 25% of the rear yard area.
E.
Each new unit shall have a separate water lateral connection, meter and curb stop. Existing nonconforming units shall comply if water or other utility service is altered in the future. The size, type, and installation of water, sewer, electric and telecommunication services shall be in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Reedsburg Utility Commission and Public Works Dept.
F.
The developer shall provide with the application a draft agreement or covenant specifying:
(1)
Maintenance standards for the common wall.
(2)
Maintenance standards for any common lateral, utility service and any other common features.
(3)
Restrictions against construction of detached single-family residences on any of the affected lots in the event either or all sides of the zero lot line construction dwelling are destroyed.
(4)
Such agreement shall provide that it may not be terminated, amended or otherwise altered without the approval of the Plan Commission and RUC.
(5)
Such agreement shall be subject to Plan Commission approval, and then recorded by the developer against all affected properties and continually maintained by the property owners before the building permit will be issued and the site plan approval takes effect.
G.
Fees are based on site plan, CSM and plat reviews plus any additional review costs incurred by the City for associated engineering, legal and administrative expenses.
§ 690-28.3 Bungalow courts.
[Added 7-8-2019 by Ord. No. 1886-19]
A.
Definition. Bungalow courts are multifamily housing developments which contain four to 12 smaller, detached or attached housing units arranged around a central court or green space.
B.
Approval process. Bungalow courts are conditional in R-2 Zoning and permitted in R-3 Zoning Districts following site plan approval by the Plan Commission and shall be developed as a single project.
C.
The standards of § 690-18, Schedule 1 shall apply. In addition the following standards shall apply and may supersede any that conflict with § 690-18:
(1)
Maximum height is 20 feet.
[Amended 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 1964-23]
(2)
Minimum first floor area is 576 square feet; maximum first floor area is 1,500 square feet.
[Amended 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 1964-23]
(3)
Maximum garage size is 400 square feet per unit.
(4)
Maximum lot coverage for all buildings is 40%.
D.
Parking may be in or outside a structure, provided that:
(1)
The parking is screened from direct street view by one or more street facades by garage doors, fencing or landscaping.
(2)
Parking shall be located to the rear of the principal structures and served by an alley or private driveway and not located in the front yard or common open space, as is feasible.
E.
Each new unit shall have a separate water lateral connection, meter and curb stop. Existing nonconforming units shall comply if water or other utility service is altered in the future. The size, type, and installation of water, sewer, electric and telecommunication services shall be in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Reedsburg Utility Commission and Public Works Dept.
F.
The developer shall provide with the application a draft agreement or covenant specifying:
(1)
Maintenance standards for any common lateral, utility service and any other common features.
(2)
Such agreement shall provide that it may not be terminated, amended or otherwise altered without the approval of the Plan Commission and RUC.
(3)
Such agreement shall be subject to Plan Commission approval, and then recorded by the developer against all affected properties and continually maintained by the property owners before the building permit will be issued and the site plan approval takes effect.
G.
Fees are based on site plan, CSM and plat reviews plus any additional review costs incurred by the City for associated engineering, legal and administrative expenses.
§ 690-28.4 Accessory dwelling units (ADU).
[Added 10-23-2023 by Ord. No. 1964-23]
A.
Definition. An ADU is a smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a detached single-family dwelling.
B.
Approval process. ADUs are conditional on all parcels that contain a single-family dwelling and require site plan approval by the Plan Commission. Variances of ADU standards may be granted by the Plan Commission if the request is not contrary to the public interest and the spirit of this chapter is observed.
C.
Standards. The standards of § 690-18 shall apply. In addition the following standards shall apply and may supersede any that conflict with § 690-18:
(1)
The principal dwelling must be a single-family dwelling and owner-occupied.
(2)
No more than one ADU may be located on a lot.
(3)
The number of occupants of the ADU shall not exceed one family.
(4)
The ADU shall not be sold separately from the principal dwelling.
(5)
The ADU height and lot line setbacks shall correspond with the underlying zoning district.
(6)
The size of an ADU shall be 576 to 1,200 square feet total.
(7)
An ADU shall contain no more than two bedrooms.
(8)
An ADU entryway shall be connected to a street frontage by a paved walkway or driveway.
(9)
An accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all UDC building codes in effect at the time of application. Conversion of existing structures may require verification from a licensed designer.
(10)
The ADU shall not be used independently as a tourist rooming house (Chapter 556) from the principal dwelling.
(11)
Park impact fee shall apply; sanitary sewer impact fee shall apply if there is an additional sewer connection. Additional utility impact fees may be required.