The purpose of this chapter is to establish zoning and development standards for breweries, brewpubs, wineries and distilleries. This chapter is not intended to modify or supersede Wisconsin statutory regulation of these businesses; however, the city does intend to regulate these uses to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 2021-02, § 1, 2-23-2021)

Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference in this chapter, so far as applicable, except as otherwise provided by this section. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of Chapter 125, Wisconsin Statutes, are incorporated herein by reference.

(Ord. No. 2021-02, § 1, 2-23-2021)

The following definitions shall control interpretation and application of this chapter:

"Brewery" means an establishment or facility that manufactures fermented malt beverages for sale which may include a tap room, tasting facilities, and/or an independently operated restaurant, and has a permit under current Wisconsin Statues. Large batches are typically produced at least once a day.

"Brewpub" means an establishment that operates a restaurant and manufactures up to ten thousand (10,000) barrels of fermented malt beverages per calendar year for consumption either on or off premises in hand-capped, machine-capped or sealed containers in quantities up to one-half barrel or fifteen and one-half (15½) gallons sold directly to the consumer. The establishment shall hold a Class "B" liquor license issued by the state if, in addition to offering for sale fermented malt beverages manufactured on the premises, it also offers for sale fermented malt beverages manufactured by a brewer other than the establishment.

"Distillery" means an establishment or facility that manufactures intoxicating liquor on the premises and which may include a tap room, tasting facilities, and/or an independently operated restaurant, and has been issued a manufacturer's permit under current Wisconsin Statues. Large batches are typically produced at least once a day.

"Micro distillery" means an establishment or facility that produces intoxicating liquor in small batches, typically every other day or less.

"Nano/microbrewery" means an establishment or facility that produces fermented malt beverages in small batches, typically every other day or less.

"Tap room/tasting room" means a room permitted to exist as part of a brewery, brewpub, distillery, nano brewery, micro distillery, or winery where malt beverages, wine, intoxicating spirits, or nonalcoholic beverages are served.

"Winery" means an establishment or facility that manufactures and bottles wine for sale to wholesalers and which may include a tap room, tasting facilities, and an independently operated restaurant, and has a permit issued under current Wisconsin Statues and which may include on-site tasting and retail sales for on-premises or off-premises consumption.

(Ord. No. 2021-02, § 1, 2-23-2021)

Table A establishes the permitted zoning districts for malt beverage, wine and intoxicating liquor establishments and facilities. If a zone is not listed in the table, the listed uses are not permitted in that zoning district.

Table A—Permitted Zoning Districts

(Ord. No. 2021-02, § 1, 2-23-2021)

The following standards apply to breweries, brewpubs, distilleries, micro distilleries, wineries and any restaurants or food service associated with such establishment or facility:

A.

Outside Storage, Parking and Operations.

1.

The storage of all items or materials utilized for the production of fermented malt beverages, wine and distilled spirits shall be in an enclosed building, other than commercial refuse and recycling containers.

2.

Production, manufacturing, crushing and fermentation operations shall be managed such that byproducts are contained and disposed of in a manner that does not generate spillover effects onto adjacent property, public spaces, or public right-of-way.

3.

Traffic and material handling activities are of a scale typical of commercial deliveries in the zoning district and shall not disrupt vehicle and pedestrian traffic operations normally conducted in the area where the use is proposed.

4.

The establishment or facility shall mitigate environmental and other off-site impacts, including but not limited to noise, insects, rodents and reuse of water resources.

5.

Establishments and facilities shall comply with all applicable off-street parking requirements for the applicable zoning district.

6.

The city may require an evaluation of water use and a sanitary sewer pretreatment system by the water and wastewater utility.

7.

The hours of operation for establishments and facilities for the manufacturing, production and sales of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor shall be limited to the hours established under Wisconsin Statutes and Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 2021-02, § 1, 2-23-2021)