Saint Joseph Town Saint Croix County
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XI
Rural Mixed Use RM-COM
§ 170-58 Purpose.
A.
The purpose of the Rural Mixed Use Zoning District is to implement specific objectives of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, which designates mixed-use development in certain Town neighborhoods and in a manner that enhances and maintains the natural and rural qualities of the community.
B.
The Rural Mixed Use Zoning District locates family-friendly housing, work spaces, civic facilities, service businesses and shops to provide residents with convenient access to job opportunities, goods and services, with an emphasis on serving the surrounding neighborhood.
C.
The Rural Mixed Use Zoning District uses are compatible with the surrounding residential uses, youth recreation, and conservation areas. Development is high quality, attractive and appropriate to the allowed uses. Preferred development expands connection to the wider community via bicycle trails and greenway networks.
§ 170-58.1 Site plan approval.
Refer to § 170-19.1 for the procedure for site plan approval of any development in the Rural Mixed Use Zoning District.
§ 170-59 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses are as follows:
A.
Artisan furniture or clothing and similar retail sales.
B.
Barber, salon, day spa or beauty parlor.
C.
Community center.
D.
Community garden.
E.
Community supported agriculture (CSA food farm).
F.
Dwelling, single-family.
G.
Dwelling, two-family.
H.
Dwelling, secondary.
I.
Essential services.
J.
Garden center.
K.
Greenhouse.
L.
Hardware supply store.
M.
Home health care service office.
N.
Library.
O.
Minor home occupation.
P.
Notion, variety or gift shop.
Q.
Office, business or professional.
R.
Parks, trails and open space.
S.
Postal service.
T.
School (public or private).
U.
Small group day care for children or adults.
V.
Solar energy, small-scale.
§ 170-60 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses are as follows:
A.
Artisan workshop.
B.
Athletic fields and sport courts when the following apply:
(1)
No commercial recreational use shall be located within 300 feet of existing residential development.
(2)
No building, trailer, vehicle, or mechanical equipment supporting the use shall be located within 50 feet of any property line.
(3)
Accessory uses permitted shall be limited to a clubhouse, refreshment stands, maintenance shed, a miniature golf course, and a pro shop.
C.
Automotive service, repair and towing when the following apply:
(1)
Vehicles undergoing repair, painting or bodywork shall remain inside an enclosed structure at all times.
(2)
Unlicensed, untitled vehicles shall not be permitted on the site at any time. No body or chassis shall be stored on the site at any time.
(3)
All parts, including body parts, shall be stored within a completely enclosed structure.
(4)
The lot shall front on an arterial or collector street.
(5)
Adequate provisions shall be made for ventilation and the dispersion and removal of fumes, and for the removal of hazardous chemicals and fluids.
(6)
There must be a separator within the drainage system if cleaning agents are being rinsed off of vehicles for all washing/rinsing.
(7)
There shall be no selling of vehicles.
(8)
The area around the building shall be kept free of debris and shall be maintained in an orderly and clean condition.
D.
Bakery or deli.
E.
Bed-and-breakfast.
F.
Boardinghouse.
G.
Car wash.
H.
Churches/Religious institution.
I.
Club, lodge or meeting hall.
J.
Contractor sales and service.
K.
Contractor storage yard when the following apply:
(1)
All equipment and building materials shall be screened from outside view by an opaque fence no less than six feet in height.
(2)
The storage area shall be kept free of litter and debris at all times.
(3)
All storage areas shall be no less than 25 feet from any property line.
(4)
No major repairs of vehicles and/or equipment, nor any manufacturing or processing, shall occur on-site.
L.
Convenience store, with or without gasoline sales.
M.
Dance school, fitness center and other similar indoor recreation facility.
N.
Dental clinic.
O.
Drugstore.
P.
Dwelling, multiple.
Q.
Funeral home.
R.
Greenhouse or nursery for retail plant sales.
S.
Grocer or food cooperative.
T.
Innovation workspace.
U.
Interpretive and/or research center for historical, natural or social sciences.
V.
Laundromat.
W.
Liquor store.
X.
Live-work units when the following apply:
(1)
A minimum of 80% of a structure's streetfront facade at street level shall be occupied by nonresidential uses.
(2)
Live-work units that exceed 2,000 square feet must have at least two exits.
(3)
Within each live-work unit, the living area shall not exceed 1/2 of the total floor area of the unit.
(4)
At least one resident in each live-work unit shall maintain a valid business license and zoning permit for a business on the premises.
Y.
Maintenance and repair of goods and equipment.
Z.
Major home occupation.
AA.
Medical clinic.
BB.
Mobile home park.
CC.
Mobile support structures and facilities.
DD.
Museum, gallery or similar cultural center.
EE.
Optical sales.
FF.
Preschool.
GG.
Public safety.
HH.
Recreation outfitter.
II.
Residential care services/group home.
JJ.
Single-screen theater, movie or performing arts stage.
KK.
Solar energy system.
LL.
Tavern, cafe or restaurant.
MM.
Veterinary clinic for domestic animals.
NN.
Wind energy system.
§ 170-61 Prohibited uses.
Uses not listed are prohibited.