Rome City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
R-1 Single-Family Residence District
§ 360-34 Purpose.
The R-1 District is designed to encourage a suitable environment for family life by protecting the residential character against noncompatible uses. The district is intended to avoid overcrowding by requiring certain minimum yards, open spaces and site area while making available dwellings designed for and occupied exclusively by one family.
§ 360-35 Permitted uses.
A.
Single-family dwelling (seasonal or year-round) for owner occupancy, long-term rent or lease that are constructed under the standards of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code.
B.
Accessory apartment.
C.
Permitted accessory structures.
[Amended 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
(1)
Accessory structures including detached garages, gazebos, swimming pool, greenhouse, and play structures not larger than 100 square feet in footprint area or at any point taller than 15 feet and incidental to residential use of the property. The number of accessory structures under this provision shall be limited to two structures.
(2)
One shed.
D.
Camping limit.
[Amended 6-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-12; 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
(1)
One camping unit in a subdivision. Provided, however, a second camping unit to be occupied by guests of a lot owner shall be permitted on the zoning lot in a subdivision between April 15 and October 15 of each calendar year for no more than three nonsequential periods of a maximum of 10 days each in duration. At least 15 days must elapse between each such period. A guest camping permit issued by the Town of Rome is required.
(2)
Two camping units outside of a subdivision.
E.
Home occupation.
F.
Park.
G.
Playground.
H.
Tennis court.
I.
Pond.
J.
Temporary use of an office or shelter for material and equipment being used in the construction of a permanent structure may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator.
§ 360-36 Conditional uses.
[Amended 1-2-2025 by Ord. No. 25-01]
A.
Bed-and-breakfast establishment subject to ATCP 73, Wis. Adm. Code.
B.
Community center.
C.
Day care.
D.
Utility, provided all principal structures and uses are 50 feet or greater from any lot line.
E.
Cemetery subject to Chapter 157, Wis. Stats.
F.
Church.
G.
Fire station.
H.
Police station.
I.
Public emergency shelter.
§ 360-37 Height, setbacks, area and other requirements.
D.
Other requirements.
(1)
Building height: maximum 35 feet.
(2)
Building width: minimum 24 feet.
(3)
Roof pitch: minimum 3/12.
[Amended 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
(4)
Overhang: minimum 12 inches.
(5)
Shed. Building used primarily for storage of an area up to and including 150 square feet and a maximum of a ten-foot height from the finished floor and a maximum 16 inches of roof overhang. Sheds are allowed before the principal structure is present but shall not be used as a place of human habitation. Mobile/manufactured homes, campers, truck bodies or trailers, buses and similar items are prohibited for use as accessory buildings.
[Amended 12-12-2019 by Ord. No. 19-17]
E.
Area.
(1)
Living area per dwelling unit: minimum 760 square feet
(2)
Lot coverage by buildings. Impervious building and ancillary surfaces, excluding driveways, shall not occupy more than 20% of a total lot area. An applicant for a zoning permit shall provide a diagram that includes lot dimensions, total area and the location, dimensions and area of all buildings together with computations that demonstrate compliance with this section.
[Added 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]