Saukville Village City Zoning Code

Architectural projections, such as spires, belfries, parapet walls, cupolas, domes, flues, and chimneys, are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.

Special structures, such as elevator penthouses, grain elevators, radio and television receiving antennas, manufacturing equipment and necessary mechanical appurtenances, cooling towers, fire towers, substations, and smokestacks, are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.

Essential services, utilities, water towers and electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.

Communication structures, such as commercial radio and television transmission and relay towers, and observation towers shall not exceed in height three times their distance from the nearest lot line.

Agricultural structures, such as barns and silos, shall not exceed in height twice their distance from the nearest lot line.

Public or semipublic facilities, such as schools, places of worship, hospitals, monuments, sanitariums, libraries and governmental offices and stations, may be erected to a height of 60 feet, provided all required yards are increased not less than one foot for each foot the structure exceeds the district's maximum height requirement.

Uncovered stairs, landings, and fire escapes may project into any yard, but shall not exceed six feet nor be closer than three feet to any lot line.

Architectural projections, such as chimneys, flues, sills, eaves, belt courses, canopies and ornaments, may project into any required yard, but such projection shall not exceed 25% of the required setback.

Fences are a permitted accessory use in any district and may be erected with a permit, provided that fence design and construction are approved by the Building Inspector and shall comply with the following requirements:

Accessory uses and accessory structures (such as garden or utility sheds, gazebos and greenhouses) permanently fixed or anchored to the ground may be allowed in any district, not in floodland areas, with a permit and where located in the rear yard, provided that no single accessory structure shall exceed 144 square feet in area; no structure shall be plainly visible from the street; no structure shall be closer than 10 feet to the principal structure; no accessory structure shall exceed 15 feet in height; no accessory structure or accessory structure overhang shall be located closer than three feet to any lot line; and the aggregate of all accessory structures shall occupy not more than 20% of the rear yard area. Exterior finishes or construction materials for accessory structures must be compatible with the exterior finish of the principal structure. Permanent pole structures are prohibited in the Village. Temporary pole structures covered with plastic, canvas, or vinyl may be permitted for seasonal use. Portable accessory structures, such as modular garden or utility sheds not fixed or anchored, are allowed in any district including floodland areas without a permit subject to the limitations set forth above and the concurrence of the Building Inspector regarding portability.

Detached residential garages shall be built in the side or rear yard; only one detached garage is permitted per dwelling unit; a garage shall not exceed three cars in size; a garage shall not exceed 800 square feet in area; a garage shall be at least 10 feet from the house; a garage shall not exceed 15 feet in height; a garage shall be at least five feet from any side or rear lot line; and the sum of the square footage of the garage plus all accessory structures shall not occupy more than 20% of the rear yard.

Incidental accessory structures and vegetation used for landscaping and decorating may be placed in all yards, subject to traffic visibility requirements set forth in § 205-63 of this chapter. Permitted structures and vegetation include arbors, flagpoles, basketball goals, pergolas, ornamental light standards, lawn furniture, sundials, birdbaths, trees, shrubs, and flowers.

Satellite dish antennas up to one meter in diameter are a permitted accessory use in the rear yard in R-1, R-2, R-3 Residential Districts. Satellite dish antennas shall be placed not closer than three feet from any lot line or five feet to an alley line, provided that the antenna and its component parts do not exceed 15 feet in height. Satellite dish antennas shall be constructed and anchored in such a manner to withstand winds of 80 miles per hour, shall be constructed of noncombustible and corrosive-resistant materials, and should be shielded and/or filtered to prevent the emission and/or reflection of electromagnetic radiation that would interfere with radio and television reception on adjacent properties. There shall be not more than one satellite dish antenna on any residential property. No advertising shall be displayed on a satellite dish antenna except for the nameplate, not to exceed one square foot in area displaying the name and address of the manufacturer, distributor, and/or retailer. Use of satellite dish antennas in other than permitted residential districts shall be considered a conditional use.

Private swimming pools.

Essential services, utilities, and electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt from the yard and distance requirements of this chapter.