Sheboygan Falls City Zoning Code
§ 365-9
In-Fill Residence District R6.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the R6 District is to provide a pleasant, safe, and quiet neighborhood environment free from traffic hazards or public annoyances for single-family residential dwellings with a nostalgic appearance. This district is designed for in-fill development or redevelopment that is consistent and compatible with existing residential neighborhoods and applies to areas containing two acres or less. Proposed in-fill development or redevelopment must reflect and have similar lot characteristics to the lots surrounding the proposed development on at least three sides.
B.
Permitted uses.
(1)
Single-family dwellings.
(2)
Passive, outdoor, recreational land uses such as arboretums, natural areas, wildlife areas, bicycle trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic areas, gardens, fishing areas, and similar land uses.
C.
Lot requirements.
(1)
Maximum building height: 35 feet for the principal building.
(2)
Minimum lot width: 55 feet.
(3)
Minimum lot size: 5,500 square feet.
(4)
Front yard setback: 20 feet.
(5)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet, unless a greater setback is required by the Zoning Administrator.
(6)
Side yard setback: six feet; 12 feet total combined side yard setbacks.
(7)
Corner lots have one front yard setback of 20 feet and a second street yard setback of 15 feet, one rear yard setback of 30 feet and one side yard setback of six feet.
D.
Construction requirements.
(1)
Minimum floor area. A one-story dwelling must have a minimum 1,200 square feet of living area. Multiple-story dwellings must have a minimum of 1,500 square feet, of which at least 1,000 square feet must be on the main level and the upper level must contain at least 500 square feet of living area.
(2)
Basements are required in all homes in this zoning classification.
(3)
Garages. There is a maximum of one garage per property which can either be attached or detached. The maximum garage size allowed is 720 square feet, regardless if attached or detached. The maximum height for a detached garage is 15 feet from the top of the concrete floor to the top of the roof peak.
(4)
Outbuildings. There shall be no outbuildings or temporary structures allowed in this zoning classification.
(5)
Parking. There shall be a minimum of three off-street parking stalls, including garage.
E.
Restrictions.
(1)
Modifications prohibited. There shall be no modifications or adjustments to the requirements and restrictions established for this zoning district.
(2)
Conditional uses. In addition to the permitted uses described in § 365-9B(1) and (2) of this zoning classification, other uses that are permitted in the R1 and R2 Districts may be allowed in the R6 District with a conditional use permit issued pursuant to § 365-21 of this chapter.