The purpose of this division is to indicate dimensional requirements for new development. Dimensional requirements are intended to maintain appropriate relationships between different land uses, manage the scale of development, facilitate provision of fire protection and other emergency services, maintain the integrity of zoning districts, provide for safe access to public streets and allow for expansion where appropriate, promote the preservation of green space and natural resources, protect rural community character, and advance the objectives of the Lincoln County comprehensive plan.

The A, RL2, and RL4 districts contain standards for the maximum number of new nonfarm dwelling units per acreage owned, as proscribed in Sections 17.2.11(3), 17.2.12(3), and 17.2.13(3). The method for calculating maximum permitted density is included in Section 17.8.70.

(1)

Minimum lot size requirements vary by base zoning district, as prescribed in the tables in Sections 17.2.101 and 17.2.102.

(2)

Chapter 21, Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, prescribes different minimum lot size requirements for lands in the S Shoreland Overlay Zoning District than those prescribed in Sections 17.2.101 and 17.2.102. Subdivision regulations legally adopted under Wisconsin Statutes may also prescribe different minimum lot size requirements than those prescribed in such sections. In the event of conflict between a minimum lot size requirement in this chapter and one in Chapter 21 or such subdivision regulations, the requirement that prescribes the larger minimum lot size shall control.

(3)

No lot size shall be reduced in area so as to make such lot size less than the minimum required by this chapter, legally adopted subdivision regulations, or Chapter 21. If an existing lot size is less than the minimum required, it shall not be reduced further.

(4)

The maximum number of individual sites intended for principal buildings within a condominium plat or for a tourist lodging, hotel, motel, or lodging resort land use shall not exceed the total obtained by dividing the gross site area by the minimum lot size within the zoning district for the type of land use that will be constructed within the condominium plat or tourist lodging development. (Am. #2006-06-477)

(5)

Within the shoreland zone, when more than one residential unit/housing unit or nonresidential principal building is proposed on a lot each additional residential unit/housing unit or nonresidential principal building is again required to have the minimum lot size required under Chapter 21. (For example, if the minimum lot size required by Chapter 21 is 30,000 square feet; a two-family dwelling would be required to have a minimum lot size of 60,000 square feet.) (Cr. #2006-06-477)

(1)

Minimum lot width requirements vary by base zoning district, as proscribed in the tables in Sections 17.2.101 and 17.2.102.

(2)

Chapter 21, Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, prescribes different minimum lot width requirements for lands in the S Shoreland Overlay Zoning District. Subdivision regulations legally adopted under Wisconsin Statutes may also prescribe different minimum lot width requirements. In the event of a conflict between a minimum lot width requirement in this chapter and one in Chapter 21 or such subdivision regulations, the requirement that prescribes the larger minimum lot width shall control.

(3)

No lot width shall be reduced in area so as to make such lot width less than the minimum required by this chapter, legally adopted subdivision regulations, or Chapter 21. If an existing lot width is less than the minimum required, it shall not be reduced further.

(1)

There shall be a minimum street frontage access of 30 feet along a public street for all lots created after June 30, 1998. Chapter 21, Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, establishes minimum required shoreline frontages.

(2)

The maximum number of individual sites along a shoreline that are intended for principal buildings within a condominium plat, or for a tourist lodging, hotel, motel, or lodging resort land use, shall not exceed the total obtained by dividing the total shoreline frontage by the minimum shoreline frontage within the zoning district for the type of land use that will be constructed within the condominium plat or tourist lodging development, or as allowed under Chapter 21. (Am. #2006-06-477)

(3)

Within the shoreland zone, when more than one residential unit/housing unit or nonresidential principal building is proposed on a lot each additional residential unit/housing unit or nonresidential principal building is again required to have the minimum shoreline frontage required under Chapter 21. (For example, if the minimum shoreline frontage required by Chapter 21 is 150 feet, a two-family dwelling would be required to have a minimum shoreline frontage of 300 feet.) (Cr. #2006-06-477)

(1)

Minimum required street yards, also known as "highway setbacks," shall apply to all yards which abut public roads. Such minimum required yards shall vary depending on the type of public road in accordance with the following table.

NOTE:

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Minimum street yard shall be whichever distance is further from the centerline of the public street right-of-way or easement.

(2)

The minimum required street yards under subsection (1) shall apply to all principal and accessory structures, with exceptions as provided in Section 17.4.13. Within the boundaries of the Sanitary District of Gleason, street yard setbacks may be reduced to the average of the lesser setback of the main part of the principal structure from the ROW or street centerline that occupies the parcel in question and the setback of the main part of the principal structures occupying the parcels adjacent to it. If the parcel in question or either adjacent parcel is vacant, the lesser appropriate setback distance from the ROW or the street centerline shall be used when averaging the setback. If all 3 parcels are vacant, the lesser required setback from the ROW or the street centerline above shall be used. The newly obtained averaged setback may be applied to both proposed principal and accessory structures and additions. For State trunk or U.S. highways, where a major or minor subdivision is proposed, under TRANS 233, Wis. Adm. Code., WisDOT may require that other structures or improvements are also subject to the minimum required yards in subsection (1). (Am. #2006-06-477)

(3)

No street yard shall be reduced so as to make such street yard less than the minimum required by this chapter and Chapter 21, Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. If an existing street yard is less than the minimum required, it shall not be reduced further.

(4)

Where 2 public streets intersect, there shall also be established and maintained a minimum visual clearance triangle following the provisions of Section 17.5.02(3).

The minimum required yard (setback from ordinary high water mark) for lands adjacent to navigable waters shall be as established in Chapter 21, Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. Chapter 21 also establishes minimum required shoreline frontages.

(1)

The tables in Sections 17.2.101 and 17.2.102 of this chapter include minimum requirements for interior side yards and rear yards, with such requirements varying by base zoning district.

(2)

Division 17.3 of this chapter may include more restrictive yard requirements for particular types of land uses to help mitigate impacts on surrounding land uses.

(3)

No yard shall be reduced in area so as to make such yard less than the minimum required by this chapter. If an existing yard is less than the minimum required, it shall not be reduced further.

(1)

The following are permitted intrusions into required street yards, except where prohibited under TRANS 233, Wis. Adm. Code:

(a)

Chimneys, flues, sills, pilasters, lintels, ornamental features, windows, cornices, eaves, and gutters, provided they do not extend more than 2½ feet into the required yard.

(b)

Terraces, steps, uncovered porches, decks, stoops, or similar appurtenances, provided that they do not extend above the floor level of the adjacent building entrance or more than 5 feet into the required yard, and that the width of such protrusion does not exceed 4 feet in width or 40 square feet in area.

(c)

Ramps for use by persons with disabilities.

(d)

Yard lights, ornamental lights, and signs that comply with the illumination requirements of Section 17.5.04 and do not locate closer than 5 feet from the nearer street right-of-way or street easement line.

(e)

Reserved. (Dltd. #2006-06-477)

(f)

Other items not included in the definition of a "structure" under Section 17.1.14.

(2)

The following are permitted intrusions into required rear or interior side yards, except where not allowed under Chapter 21, Shoreland Zoning Ordinance:

(a)

Chimneys, flues, sills, pilasters, lintels, ornamental features, windows, cornices, eaves, gutters, and fire escapes; provided they do not extend more than 2½ feet into the required yard.

(b)

Ramps for use by persons with disabilities.

(c)

Items not included in the definition of a "structure" under Section 17.1.14.

Maximum building coverage varies by base zoning district, as prescribed in the tables in Sections 17.2.101 and 17.2.102. Chapter 21, Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, establishes maximum impervious surface coverages applicable in the shoreland zone.

Minimum landscaped area percentages vary by base zoning district, as prescribed in the tables in Section 17.2.102.

There shall generally be a maximum of one principal building per lot, except in the PD and MR zoning districts, and in cases where all dimensional requirements of this chapter could be met for each principal building if the lot was later divided and no principal building is closer than 25 feet from another principal building.