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Sturgeon Bay City Zoning Code

20.33

Memorial Drive restrictions.

The area described as lying southwesterly of the westerly curb line of Memorial Dr. and extending from a point on the centerline of Memorial Dr. which is 100 feet northwesterly of its intersection with the centerline of S. Eighth Ave. to a point on the centerline of Memorial Dr. which is 415 feet northwesterly of the intersection with the centerline of S. 15th Ave., is hereby restricted as follows:

(1)

The use of this area shall be for scenic purposes only. Physical use of the property is restricted to the property owners and/or their invited guests.

(2)

No fill material shall be placed beyond the shoreline without approval from all required agencies (Corps of Engineers, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, etc.) and from the city council upon specific recommendation of the city plan commission.

(3)

No fill material shall be placed upon the area between the shoreline and Memorial Dr. without the express consent of the city council.

(4)

No building or structure shall be erected, constructed, or placed thereon.

(5)

No fences, trees, shrubs, bushes or gardens may be planted in the area between the shoreline and Memorial Dr. without the express consent of the city council.

(6)

Abutting property owners may erect or construct one dock and/or one boat lift, whether temporary or permanent.

(a)

Neither a temporary nor permanent dock shall extend beyond a line drawn parallel to the centerline of Memorial Dr. and 165 feet southwesterly therefrom.

(b)

All permanent docks shall require a permit.

1.

Approvals shall be obtained from all required agencies (Corps of Engineers, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, etc.) and from the city harbor commission.

2.

A construction permit shall be obtained from the inspection department prior to commencement of construction.

(c)

Where cribs are used in a permanent dock, the combined total length of such cribs shall not exceed 20 percent of the total length of the dock.

(d)

L-type or T-type construction across the end of the dock may be a solid crib provided the length of the L or T does not exceed 40 feet.

(e)

The elevation of the top of all docks shall not be higher than one foot below the elevation of the centerline of Memorial Dr.

(f)

No portable docks or boat lifts shall be stored on the shore during June, July and August.

(g)

No building or other structure shall be erected, constructed or placed on any dock, temporary or permanent.

(Ord. No. 961-1195, § 3, 11-7-95; Ord. No. 1127-0804, § 1, 8-17-04)