RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.
(1)
R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-1 District is intended to provide for single-family residential land uses in urban areas served by public sewers. The District is also intended to provide an area for development on larger lots protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within an R-1 District:
(i)
Single-family dwellings; and
(ii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(iii)
The parking of commercial trailers (job trailers) provided that: (Ord. 02-02)
a.
Trailers may be parked in a private garage.
b.
Trailers must be of enclosed type trailers.
c.
No outside storage of wood or building materials is allowed.
d.
If trailers are stored outside, they must be placed on a hard surface area i.e. asphalt, concrete.
e.
No trailer may be parked beyond the front yard setback line of the principal building.
(iv)
Off Street Parking Regulations.
a.
Parking in Front Yards. There shall be no parking permitted from the front plane of the house to the front property line, except on driveways designed for motor vehicles, not defined as a recreational vehicle. Any person desiring to create a parking area in the front plane shall complete a Conditional Use Permit application. The application shall designate an area no greater than 10 feet wide abutting an existing drive. The addition shall be a hard surface area (asphalt, concrete or gravel), tapered to the property line with a minimum 60 degree angle. The drive area and such parking shall not intrude into a required vision triangle.
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-1 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet per family and a minimum lot width of 60 feet; (Am. #05-07)
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 25, feet, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 6 feet;
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 35 feet; and
(iv)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 18 feet. (Ord. 16-06)
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-1 District:
(i)
Churches, public and parochial schools, and libraries;
(ii)
Recreational and community center buildings and grounds and county fairgrounds; and
(iii)
Public parks and playgrounds.
(iv)
Adult day care facility.
(v)
Group child care center.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in and R-1 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(2)
R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-2 District is intended to provide for two-family residential land use in urban areas served by public sewer. The District is also intended to provide an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within an R-2 District: (Ord. 94-22A)
(i)
Single-family dwellings;
(ii)
Two-family dwellings, split two-family dwellings; and
(iii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(iv)
The parking of commercial trailers (job trailers) provided that: (Ord. 02-02)
a.
Trailers may be parked in a private garage.
b.
Trailers must be of enclosed type trailers.
c.
No outside storage of wood or building materials is allowed.
d.
If trailers are stored outside, they must be placed on a hard surface i.e. asphalt, concrete.
e.
No trailer may be parked beyond the front yard setback line of the principal building.
(v)
Off Street Parking Regulations.
a.
Parking in Front Yards. There shall be no parking permitted from the front plane of the house to the front property line, except on driveways designed for motor vehicles, not defined as a recreational vehicle. Any person desiring to create a parking area in the front plane shall complete a Conditional Use Permit application. The application shall designate an area no greater than 10 feet wide abutting an existing drive. The addition shall be a hard surface area (asphalt, concrete or gravel), tapered to the property line with a minimum 60 degree angle. The drive area and such parking shall not intrude into a required vision triangle.
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-2 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
For a two-family dwelling, have a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet per family and a minimum lot width of 90 feet; (Am. #05-07)
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 25, feet, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 6 feet;
(iii)
For a split two-family dwelling, provided that the requirements shall be as provided in subsection (2)(c), except as specifically listed below: (Ord. 00-19A)
a.
The lot area shall be no less than 4,000 square feet for each individual lot;
b.
The attached side yard setback shall be zero feet;
c.
Restrictive covenants regarding property maintenance, in such form as is approved by the Building Inspector, shall be recorded and maintained with regard to each lot.
(iv)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 35 feet; and
(v)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 18 feet. (Ord. 16-06)
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-2 District:
(i)
Churches;
(ii)
Public parks and playgrounds;
(iii)
Reserved.
(iv)
Adult day care facility.
(v)
Group child care center.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-2 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(3)
R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-3 District is intended to provide appropriate areas for only multifamily land use in urban areas served with public sewers. The District is also intended to provide rental housing in an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within an R-3 District:
(i)
Two-family dwellings and Multiple-family dwellings; and
(ii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of business.
(iii)
Off Street Parking Regulations.
a.
Parking in Front Yards. There shall be no parking permitted from the front plane of the house to the front property line, except on driveways designed for motor vehicles, not defined as a recreational vehicle. Any person desiring to create a parking area in the front plane shall complete a Conditional Use Permit application. The application shall designate an area no greater than 10 feet wide abutting an existing drive. The addition shall be a hard surface area (asphalt, concrete or gravel), tapered to the property line with a minimum 60 degree angle. The drive area and such parking shall not intrude into a required vision triangle.
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-3 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet per family up to and including 4 families, and 1,500 square feet per family thereafter and a minimum lot width of 90 feet; (Am. #05-07)
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 30 feet, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 15 feet;
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 45 feet; and
(iv)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 20 feet.
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-3 District:
(i)
Charitable institutions, rest homes or nursing homes, private nonprofit cubs and lodges;
(ii)
Churches; and
(iii)
Public parks and playgrounds.
(iv)
Reserved.
(v)
Adult day care facility.
(vi)
Group child care center.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-3 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(4)
R-4 MIXED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-4 District is intended to provide for single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings in areas of older subdivisions with smaller lot sizes. The District is also intended to provide an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within an R-4 District:
(i)
Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings; and
(ii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(iii)
The parking of commercial trailers (job trailers) provided that: (Ord. 02-02)
a.
Trailers may be parked in a private garage.
b.
Trailers must be of enclosed type trailers.
c.
No outside storage of wood or building materials is allowed.
d.
If trailers are stored outside, they must be placed on a hard surface area i.e. asphalt, concrete.
e.
No trailer may be parked beyond the front yard setback line of the principal building.
(iv)
Off Street Parking Regulations.
a.
Parking in Front Yards. There shall be no parking permitted from the front plane of the house to the front property line, except on driveways designed for motor vehicles, not defined as a recreational vehicle. Any person desiring to create a parking area in the front plane shall complete a Conditional Use Permit application. The application shall designate an area no greater than 10 feet wide abutting an existing drive. The addition shall be a hard surface area (asphalt, concrete or gravel), tapered to the property line with a minimum 60 degree angle. The drive area and such parking shall not intrude into a required vision triangle.
(v)
Museums, exclusive of outdoor exhibits. (Cr. #12-01-A)
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-4 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet per family and a minimum lot width of 42 feet;
(ii)
Have a front yard setback, which is no less than that of both adjoining structures, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 6 feet;
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 35 feet; and
(iv)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 18 feet. (Ord. 16-06)
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-4 District:
(i)
Churches, public and parochial schools, and libraries;
(ii)
Recreational and community center buildings and grounds, county fairgrounds, and armories;
(iii)
Boarding and rooming houses where meals or lodging are provided for not more than 6 persons not members of the same family;
(iv)
Optometrists offices and funeral homes;
(v)
Bed and breakfast services; and
(vi)
Public parks and playgrounds.
(vii)
Split two-family dwelling, provided that the requirements shall be as provided in subsection (4)(c), except as specifically listed below: (Ord. 00-19A)
a.
The lot shall be no less than 4,000 square feet for each individual lot;
b.
The attached side yard setback shall be zero feet;
c.
The architecture of a split two-family home must be consistent with the architecture of the neighborhood it is located and shall be approved by City Council.
d.
Restrictive covenants regarding property maintenance, approved in form by the Building Inspector, shall be recorded and maintained with regard to each lot.
(viii)
Accessory uses including outdoor exhibits, parking, offices, storage areas, banquet facilities, conference rooms, antique shops and retail as accessory to and clearly incidental to a museum on the premises. (Cr. #12-01-A)
(ix)
Adult day care facility.
(x)
Group child care center.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-4 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(5)
RESERVED.
(6)
R-5 MOBILE HOME DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-5 District is intended to provide delineated areas for mobile homes and mobile home parks that are served by public sewers. The District is also intended to provide an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted within an R-5 District:
(i)
Mobile homes;
(ii)
Manufactured homes; and
(iii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(iv)
The parking of commercial trailers (job trailers) provided that: (Ord. 02-02)
a.
Trailers may be parked in a private garage.
b.
Trailers must be of enclosed type trailers.
c.
No outside storage of wood or building materials is allowed.
d.
If trailers are stored outside, they must be placed on a hard surface i.e. asphalt, concrete.
e.
No trailer may be parked beyond the front yard setback line of the principal building.
(v)
Off-street parking of motor vehicles not defined as a recreational vehicle is permitted in the street front yard in the Residential Districts on a hard surface area, providing the drive area and such parking does not intrude into a required vision triangle. (Ord. 04-06)
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-5 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and minimum lot width of 50 feet;
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 20 feet, a rear yard setback of 10 feet, and a side yard setback of 5 feet; (Ord. 98-07)
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 25 feet; and
(iv)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 8 feet.
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-5 District:
(i)
Mobile home parks of at least 5 acres in size;
(ii)
Churches; and
(iii)
Parks.
(e)
Special Conditions. The following special conditions shall apply with an R-5 District:
(i)
Definitions:
a.
"Accessory structure" shall mean detached structures and buildings such as tool sheds, garages, and storage buildings.
b.
"Court", "mobile home court", "mobile home park", and "park" shall be deemed synonymous, and shall be defined as any plot or plots of ground owned by a person, state government, or a local government upon which 2 or more mobile homes occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located regardless of ownership and whether or not a charge is made for the accommodation, but excluding farms where the occupants of the mobile homes work on the farm or are related to the farm owner or operator as father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister.
c.
"Hard surface" shall mean concrete or asphalt concrete or similar material acceptable to the Department of Public Works Director.
d.
"Licensee" means any person licensed to operate and maintain a court under the provisions of this Ordinance.
e.
"Mobile home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is over 400 square feet in area excluding the hitch, built on a permanent chassis, and designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained in it. In computing square footage, length is multiplied by width. In this subsection, "length" means the distance from the exterior of the front wall, that is, the wall nearest to the exterior of the drawbar and coupling mechanism, to the exterior of the rear wall at the opposite end of the home where the walls enclose living or other interior space, and that distance includes expandable rooms, but not bay windows, porches, drawbars, couplings, attachments. In this subsection, "width" means the distance from the exterior of one side wall to the exterior of the opposite side wall where the walls living or other interior space, and that distance includes expandable rooms, but not bay windows, porches, wall and roof extensions, or other attachments.
f.
"Mobile home lot" means a parcel of land designed for the exclusive use of the occupants of a single mobile home.
g.
"Mobile home stand" means that part of an individual lot which has been reserved for the placement of a mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions.
h.
"Occupant" means any individual who resides in a mobile home.
(ii)
Procedures and Applications:
a.
License Required: No person shall construct, expand, or operate a mobile home court within the City of Waupun unless he or she holds a valid license issued by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall issue a license only after the following actions have taken place:
•
The land intended for use a mobile home court has been duly zoned for such purpose;
•
The application for such license or renewal thereof shall be approved by the City Plan Commission and the Board of Public Works and the City Council, the City Council shall not approve said license until after it receives a recommendation from the Waupun Public Utility Commission as to the feasibility of serving the proposed park with utilities.
•
The applicant completes an application form and submits it to the City Clerk together with the required license fee; and
•
Final development plans meet the standards of this Ordinance and the requirements thereof.
b.
Fees and Expiration Date (per §66.058, Wis. Stats.) are as follows:
•
Annual mobile home court license shall be established annually by the Common Council on the Fee Schedule;
•
Mobile home court license transfer fee shall be established annually by the Common Council on the Fee Schedule;
•
Surety bond shall be an amount established annually by the Common Council on the Fee Schedule, this bond shall guarantee the collection by the licensee of the monthly parking permit provided for in this Ordinance and the payment of such fees to the City Treasurer, the payment by the licensee of any fine or forfeiture including legal costs imposed or levied against said licensee for a violation of this section, and shall also be for the use and recovery had thereon by any person who may be injured or damaged by reason of the licensee violating the provisions of this section; and
•
Expiration: All such licenses are to expire on the 30th day of June of each year and shall be renewed annually, there shall be no proration of fees.
c.
Application for Mobile Home Court License:
•
The application for a permit or renewal thereof shall be made on forms furnished by the City Clerk and shall be made on forms furnished by the City Clerk and shall include the name and address of the owner in fee of the tract (if the fee is vested in some person other than the applicant, a duly verified statement by him to construct or maintain the mobile home court and make the application), and such legal description of the premises upon which the mobile home court is or will be located as will readily identify and definitely locate the premises; and
•
Application for an existing, new or revised mobile home court shall be accompanied by 4 copies of the court plan showing the following either existing or proposed: the extent and area for park purposes; the location, number and dimensions of all mobile home court lots; the location and width of roadways, walkways, easements, setback lines, planting strips and recreation areas; the location of automobile parking areas; the location of utility easements; and plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed or to be constructed within the court.
(iii)
Location Outside of Mobile Home District:
a.
No person shall park or occupy any mobile home on any premises which is outside the R-5 Mobile Home District.
(iv)
Inspection and Enforcement:
a.
No mobile home court permits shall be issued until the City Clerk shall notify the Chief of Police, Health Department, Chief of the Fire Department and the Building Inspector, or their authorized agents of such application. These officials shall inspect or cause to be inspected each application and the premises to determine whether the applicant and the premises on which mobile homes will be located comply with the regulations, ordinances and laws applicable thereto.
b.
These officials shall furnish to the City Plan Commission and the Board of Public Works in writing the information derived from such investigation, and a statement as to whether the applicant and the premises meet the requirements of the department for whom the office is certifying.
c.
No permit shall be renewed without a reinspection of the premises.
d.
For the purpose of making inspections and securing enforcement, such officials or their authorized agents shall have the right and are hereby empowered to enter on any premises on which a mobile home is located, or to be located, and to inspect the same and all accommodations connected therewith at any reasonable time.
e.
Violations of the provisions of this section are punishable under §18.04 of the General Code of the City of Waupun.
(v)
Duty of License Holder:
a.
It shall be the duty of the license holder to file with the City Clerk a monthly report containing the following information on a form sheet:
•
Name of mobile home court, name and address of owner, agent or operator; and
•
A tabulation of mobile home court occupancy listing, lot designation, occupants names, monthly tax and date of departure and arrival.
b.
Within 5 days of the arrival of each new mobile home occupant, the owner or operator shall submit in duplicate to the City Assessor, a form from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue entitled Statement of Monthly Parking Permit Fee-Mobile Home.
c.
Monthly parking permit fee shall be imposed.
•
There is hereby imposed on each owner or occupant of a mobile home a monthly mobile home parking permit fee to be determined in the manner hereinafter set forth; and
•
Effective January 1 of each year hereafter, the City Assessor shall determine the total fair market value of each mobile home subject to this Ordinance. The fair market value, minus the value of the exempt household furnishings, shall be equalized to the general level of assessment on other real and personal property in the City. The value of each mobile home assessed shall be multiplied by the tax rate established for the preceding annual assessment of general property. The resulting amount shall be reduced by the credit allowed under §79.10, Wis. Stats., and the amount thus computed shall be divided by 12, which amount shall represent the monthly mobile home parking permit fee. A new fee rate and a new valuation shall be established each January 1 and shall continue for that calendar year.
d.
The fee shall be applicable to occupied mobile homes moving into the City of Waupun any time during the calendar year. Liability for the fee shall begin on the first date of the month next succeeding the month in which the mobile home was moved into the City.
e.
The monthly mobile home permit parking fee for mobile homes located outside of a court shall be paid to the City Treasurer on or before the 10th day of the month for which such fee is due.
f.
The operator of a mobile home court shall be obligated to collect the monthly parking fee from the owner or occupant of the mobile home. Such fees for mobile homes located in a mobile home court shall be paid to the City Treasurer on or before the 15th day of the month for which such fee is due. The operator of the trailer park shall have no obligation to collect such monthly parking fees until the operator has been advised by the City Clerk of the amount of such monthly permit fee to be collected.
g.
Mobile home licenses may elect to pay the permit fees on an annual or semiannual basis.
h.
The operator of a mobile home court shall be liable for the monthly parking permit fee for any mobile home occupying space in the mobile home court should the owner or occupant of the mobile home fail to pay the permit fee when required.
i.
The owner of the real estate upon which any mobile home is situated outside of a mobile home court shall be liable for the monthly parking permit fee for any mobile home situated on his or her real estate should the owner or occupant of the mobile home fail to pay the permit fee when required.
j.
Any owner or occupant of a mobile home, mobile home court licensee or owner of real estate upon which a mobile home is located shall forfeit to the City such sum as may compensate the City for legal or collection fees and costs.
k.
Failure to timely pay the parking permit fees as herein provided shall result in the permit fee becoming a lien upon the real estate upon which the mobile home is situated.
l.
Parking permit fees shall be paid and distributed to the appropriate school district as provided by §66.059(8), Wis. Stats.
(vi)
Mobile Home Court Parking:
a.
General provisions:
•
Only one mobile home shall be placed on a lot; and
•
Each mobile home lot shall abut upon a roadway within an approved court.
b.
No part of any court shall be used for non-residential purposes, except such uses as are required for the direct servicing and well-being of court residents and for the management and maintenance of the court as approved by the City Council.
c.
No signs shall be permitted except the following:
•
One nonflashing identification sign stating only the name of the court and services available may be permitted provided the sign does not project into the public right-of-way; and
•
Any necessary regulatory signs such as street name signs, entrance and exit signs, etc.
(vii)
Standards:
a.
Court size:
•
Mobile home court minimum acreage: 5 acres.
b.
Length of residential occupancy. No lot shall be rented for residential use of a mobile home in any such mobile home court except for periods of 30 days or more.
c.
Compliance with code standards. No mobile home shall be admitted to any mobile home court unless it can be demonstrated that it meets the requirements of American Standards of Installation in Mobile Homes of Electrical, Heating and Plumbing Systems; or M.H.A. (Mobile Home Manufacturing Association) Mobile Homes Standards for Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems.
d.
Minimum lot width and setback standards:
•
Setback Standards—Mobile Home Courts
•
Minimum lot width except irregular shaped lots may be approved with lesser frontage where necessary: Mobile Home, 50 feet; Accessory Street, 30 feet.
•
Minimum lot area: 6,000 square feet.
e.
Parking. At least 2 off-street hard surface parking spaces shall be provided for each mobile home lot. The size of each space must be at least 9 feet by 20 feet. Street parking on both sides of the street shall be permitted if the roadway width is at least 36 feet wide. Street parking shall be permitted on one designated side only if the roadway width is at least 30 feet wide.
f.
Screening. There shall be provided a screening buffer strip along the boundary of the mobile home court where it abuts a residential district. Such screening shall be at least 5 feet in width and 5 feet in height. Such strip shall be a densely planted hedge or shrubbery so as to effectively cause a visual barrier.
g.
Recreation requirements. Recreation facilities such as playgrounds, swimming pools or tot lots shall be provided to meet the needs of the clientele the court is designed to serve. Not less than 10% of the total gross court area shall be devoted to recreational facilities and open space.
h.
Tenant storage. One storage building accessory to a mobile home will be permitted on a mobile home lot provided that the storage building does not exceed 144 square feet, and does not exceed 8 feet in height.
i.
Additions and alterations:
•
Permit Required. A permit by the Building Inspector shall be required before any construction on a mobile home lot or any structural addition or alteration to the exterior of a mobile home. No permit is required for addition of steps, awnings, windows, doors, or tenant storage structures;
•
Size of Expansion. No addition to a mobile home shall be greater than the area in square feet of the existing mobile home. No addition or alteration to the mobile homes shall exceed in height the height of the existing mobile home;
•
Conform to Setbacks. Any addition to a mobile home shall be deemed a part of the mobile home and shall conform to the setback requirements as the existing mobile home; and
•
Skirting Required. Vented skirting of mobile homes is required. Areas enclosed by such skirting shall be maintained so as not to provide a harborage or environment for rodents or create a fire hazard.
j.
Mobile home stand and tie downs:
•
A mobile home stand shall be continuous 4-inch concrete single slab or an approved alternate to support the mobile home; and
•
The mobile home stand shall be provided 6 anchors and tie-downs such as cast-in-place concrete "dead man" eyelets embedded in concrete foundations or arrowhead anchors, or other devices securing the mobile home. Anchors and tie-downs shall be placed at least at each corner and middle of each side of a mobile home stand, and each shall be able to sustain a minimum tensile strength of 2,800 pounds.
k.
Roadways:
•
All roadways created by a mobile home court shall be hard surfaced as specified by the City Engineer;
•
The minimum pavement width of roadway shall be 30 feet. The minimum pavement diameter of cul-de-sacs shall be 40 feet; and
•
The alignment and gradient shall be properly adapted to topography, to save movement or types of traffic anticipated and satisfactory control of surface water and ground water.
l.
Lot markers. The limits of each mobile home lot shall be clearly marked on the ground by permanent flush stakes, markers, or other suitable means.
m.
Fences and hedges shall comply with the requirements of this Ordinance.
(f)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-6 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in a residential zoned district is prohibited.
(7)
R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT. (Ord. 94-13)
(a)
Purpose. The R-6 District is intended to provide delineated areas for mobile homes and mobile home parks that are served by public sewers. The District is also intended to provide an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted within an R-6 District:
(i)
Single-family manufactured homes;
(ii)
Single-family dwellings;
(iii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-6 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet per family and a minimum lot width of 80 feet;
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 30 feet, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 6 feet;
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 35 feet;
(iv)
Be aesthetically compatible with other structures in the District and compatible with the overall site design; and
(v)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 15 feet.
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-6 District:
(i)
Churches, public and parochial schools, and libraries;
(ii)
Recreational and community center buildings and grounds and county fairgrounds; and
(iii)
Public and private parks and playgrounds.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-6 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(f)
Site Plan Review. No manufactured home shall be located within the District unless site development plans have been prepared and approved by the Plan Commission, using a procedure substantially in accordance with §16.17 of this Zoning Code. At least 10 days prior written notice of this site plan review shall be given, either personally or by mail, to all owners of real estate within 100 feet of the boundaries of the real estate on which location of the Manufactured Home is sought.
(Ord. No. 18-06, § 1, 10-9-2018; Ord. No. 21-06, § 2, 8-31-2021; Ord. No. 22-02, § 2, 5-10-2022; Ord. No. 23-06, § 1, 7-25-2023; Ord. No. 23-09, § 8, 11-28-2023)
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.
(1)
R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-1 District is intended to provide for single-family residential land uses in urban areas served by public sewers. The District is also intended to provide an area for development on larger lots protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within an R-1 District:
(i)
Single-family dwellings; and
(ii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(iii)
The parking of commercial trailers (job trailers) provided that: (Ord. 02-02)
a.
Trailers may be parked in a private garage.
b.
Trailers must be of enclosed type trailers.
c.
No outside storage of wood or building materials is allowed.
d.
If trailers are stored outside, they must be placed on a hard surface area i.e. asphalt, concrete.
e.
No trailer may be parked beyond the front yard setback line of the principal building.
(iv)
Off Street Parking Regulations.
a.
Parking in Front Yards. There shall be no parking permitted from the front plane of the house to the front property line, except on driveways designed for motor vehicles, not defined as a recreational vehicle. Any person desiring to create a parking area in the front plane shall complete a Conditional Use Permit application. The application shall designate an area no greater than 10 feet wide abutting an existing drive. The addition shall be a hard surface area (asphalt, concrete or gravel), tapered to the property line with a minimum 60 degree angle. The drive area and such parking shall not intrude into a required vision triangle.
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-1 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet per family and a minimum lot width of 60 feet; (Am. #05-07)
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 25, feet, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 6 feet;
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 35 feet; and
(iv)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 18 feet. (Ord. 16-06)
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-1 District:
(i)
Churches, public and parochial schools, and libraries;
(ii)
Recreational and community center buildings and grounds and county fairgrounds; and
(iii)
Public parks and playgrounds.
(iv)
Adult day care facility.
(v)
Group child care center.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in and R-1 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(2)
R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-2 District is intended to provide for two-family residential land use in urban areas served by public sewer. The District is also intended to provide an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within an R-2 District: (Ord. 94-22A)
(i)
Single-family dwellings;
(ii)
Two-family dwellings, split two-family dwellings; and
(iii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(iv)
The parking of commercial trailers (job trailers) provided that: (Ord. 02-02)
a.
Trailers may be parked in a private garage.
b.
Trailers must be of enclosed type trailers.
c.
No outside storage of wood or building materials is allowed.
d.
If trailers are stored outside, they must be placed on a hard surface i.e. asphalt, concrete.
e.
No trailer may be parked beyond the front yard setback line of the principal building.
(v)
Off Street Parking Regulations.
a.
Parking in Front Yards. There shall be no parking permitted from the front plane of the house to the front property line, except on driveways designed for motor vehicles, not defined as a recreational vehicle. Any person desiring to create a parking area in the front plane shall complete a Conditional Use Permit application. The application shall designate an area no greater than 10 feet wide abutting an existing drive. The addition shall be a hard surface area (asphalt, concrete or gravel), tapered to the property line with a minimum 60 degree angle. The drive area and such parking shall not intrude into a required vision triangle.
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-2 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
For a two-family dwelling, have a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet per family and a minimum lot width of 90 feet; (Am. #05-07)
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 25, feet, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 6 feet;
(iii)
For a split two-family dwelling, provided that the requirements shall be as provided in subsection (2)(c), except as specifically listed below: (Ord. 00-19A)
a.
The lot area shall be no less than 4,000 square feet for each individual lot;
b.
The attached side yard setback shall be zero feet;
c.
Restrictive covenants regarding property maintenance, in such form as is approved by the Building Inspector, shall be recorded and maintained with regard to each lot.
(iv)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 35 feet; and
(v)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 18 feet. (Ord. 16-06)
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-2 District:
(i)
Churches;
(ii)
Public parks and playgrounds;
(iii)
Reserved.
(iv)
Adult day care facility.
(v)
Group child care center.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-2 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(3)
R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-3 District is intended to provide appropriate areas for only multifamily land use in urban areas served with public sewers. The District is also intended to provide rental housing in an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within an R-3 District:
(i)
Two-family dwellings and Multiple-family dwellings; and
(ii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of business.
(iii)
Off Street Parking Regulations.
a.
Parking in Front Yards. There shall be no parking permitted from the front plane of the house to the front property line, except on driveways designed for motor vehicles, not defined as a recreational vehicle. Any person desiring to create a parking area in the front plane shall complete a Conditional Use Permit application. The application shall designate an area no greater than 10 feet wide abutting an existing drive. The addition shall be a hard surface area (asphalt, concrete or gravel), tapered to the property line with a minimum 60 degree angle. The drive area and such parking shall not intrude into a required vision triangle.
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-3 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet per family up to and including 4 families, and 1,500 square feet per family thereafter and a minimum lot width of 90 feet; (Am. #05-07)
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 30 feet, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 15 feet;
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 45 feet; and
(iv)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 20 feet.
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-3 District:
(i)
Charitable institutions, rest homes or nursing homes, private nonprofit cubs and lodges;
(ii)
Churches; and
(iii)
Public parks and playgrounds.
(iv)
Reserved.
(v)
Adult day care facility.
(vi)
Group child care center.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-3 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(4)
R-4 MIXED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-4 District is intended to provide for single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings in areas of older subdivisions with smaller lot sizes. The District is also intended to provide an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within an R-4 District:
(i)
Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings; and
(ii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(iii)
The parking of commercial trailers (job trailers) provided that: (Ord. 02-02)
a.
Trailers may be parked in a private garage.
b.
Trailers must be of enclosed type trailers.
c.
No outside storage of wood or building materials is allowed.
d.
If trailers are stored outside, they must be placed on a hard surface area i.e. asphalt, concrete.
e.
No trailer may be parked beyond the front yard setback line of the principal building.
(iv)
Off Street Parking Regulations.
a.
Parking in Front Yards. There shall be no parking permitted from the front plane of the house to the front property line, except on driveways designed for motor vehicles, not defined as a recreational vehicle. Any person desiring to create a parking area in the front plane shall complete a Conditional Use Permit application. The application shall designate an area no greater than 10 feet wide abutting an existing drive. The addition shall be a hard surface area (asphalt, concrete or gravel), tapered to the property line with a minimum 60 degree angle. The drive area and such parking shall not intrude into a required vision triangle.
(v)
Museums, exclusive of outdoor exhibits. (Cr. #12-01-A)
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-4 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet per family and a minimum lot width of 42 feet;
(ii)
Have a front yard setback, which is no less than that of both adjoining structures, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 6 feet;
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 35 feet; and
(iv)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 18 feet. (Ord. 16-06)
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-4 District:
(i)
Churches, public and parochial schools, and libraries;
(ii)
Recreational and community center buildings and grounds, county fairgrounds, and armories;
(iii)
Boarding and rooming houses where meals or lodging are provided for not more than 6 persons not members of the same family;
(iv)
Optometrists offices and funeral homes;
(v)
Bed and breakfast services; and
(vi)
Public parks and playgrounds.
(vii)
Split two-family dwelling, provided that the requirements shall be as provided in subsection (4)(c), except as specifically listed below: (Ord. 00-19A)
a.
The lot shall be no less than 4,000 square feet for each individual lot;
b.
The attached side yard setback shall be zero feet;
c.
The architecture of a split two-family home must be consistent with the architecture of the neighborhood it is located and shall be approved by City Council.
d.
Restrictive covenants regarding property maintenance, approved in form by the Building Inspector, shall be recorded and maintained with regard to each lot.
(viii)
Accessory uses including outdoor exhibits, parking, offices, storage areas, banquet facilities, conference rooms, antique shops and retail as accessory to and clearly incidental to a museum on the premises. (Cr. #12-01-A)
(ix)
Adult day care facility.
(x)
Group child care center.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-4 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(5)
RESERVED.
(6)
R-5 MOBILE HOME DISTRICT.
(a)
Purpose. The R-5 District is intended to provide delineated areas for mobile homes and mobile home parks that are served by public sewers. The District is also intended to provide an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted within an R-5 District:
(i)
Mobile homes;
(ii)
Manufactured homes; and
(iii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(iv)
The parking of commercial trailers (job trailers) provided that: (Ord. 02-02)
a.
Trailers may be parked in a private garage.
b.
Trailers must be of enclosed type trailers.
c.
No outside storage of wood or building materials is allowed.
d.
If trailers are stored outside, they must be placed on a hard surface i.e. asphalt, concrete.
e.
No trailer may be parked beyond the front yard setback line of the principal building.
(v)
Off-street parking of motor vehicles not defined as a recreational vehicle is permitted in the street front yard in the Residential Districts on a hard surface area, providing the drive area and such parking does not intrude into a required vision triangle. (Ord. 04-06)
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-5 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and minimum lot width of 50 feet;
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 20 feet, a rear yard setback of 10 feet, and a side yard setback of 5 feet; (Ord. 98-07)
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 25 feet; and
(iv)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 8 feet.
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-5 District:
(i)
Mobile home parks of at least 5 acres in size;
(ii)
Churches; and
(iii)
Parks.
(e)
Special Conditions. The following special conditions shall apply with an R-5 District:
(i)
Definitions:
a.
"Accessory structure" shall mean detached structures and buildings such as tool sheds, garages, and storage buildings.
b.
"Court", "mobile home court", "mobile home park", and "park" shall be deemed synonymous, and shall be defined as any plot or plots of ground owned by a person, state government, or a local government upon which 2 or more mobile homes occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located regardless of ownership and whether or not a charge is made for the accommodation, but excluding farms where the occupants of the mobile homes work on the farm or are related to the farm owner or operator as father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister.
c.
"Hard surface" shall mean concrete or asphalt concrete or similar material acceptable to the Department of Public Works Director.
d.
"Licensee" means any person licensed to operate and maintain a court under the provisions of this Ordinance.
e.
"Mobile home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is over 400 square feet in area excluding the hitch, built on a permanent chassis, and designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained in it. In computing square footage, length is multiplied by width. In this subsection, "length" means the distance from the exterior of the front wall, that is, the wall nearest to the exterior of the drawbar and coupling mechanism, to the exterior of the rear wall at the opposite end of the home where the walls enclose living or other interior space, and that distance includes expandable rooms, but not bay windows, porches, drawbars, couplings, attachments. In this subsection, "width" means the distance from the exterior of one side wall to the exterior of the opposite side wall where the walls living or other interior space, and that distance includes expandable rooms, but not bay windows, porches, wall and roof extensions, or other attachments.
f.
"Mobile home lot" means a parcel of land designed for the exclusive use of the occupants of a single mobile home.
g.
"Mobile home stand" means that part of an individual lot which has been reserved for the placement of a mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions.
h.
"Occupant" means any individual who resides in a mobile home.
(ii)
Procedures and Applications:
a.
License Required: No person shall construct, expand, or operate a mobile home court within the City of Waupun unless he or she holds a valid license issued by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall issue a license only after the following actions have taken place:
•
The land intended for use a mobile home court has been duly zoned for such purpose;
•
The application for such license or renewal thereof shall be approved by the City Plan Commission and the Board of Public Works and the City Council, the City Council shall not approve said license until after it receives a recommendation from the Waupun Public Utility Commission as to the feasibility of serving the proposed park with utilities.
•
The applicant completes an application form and submits it to the City Clerk together with the required license fee; and
•
Final development plans meet the standards of this Ordinance and the requirements thereof.
b.
Fees and Expiration Date (per §66.058, Wis. Stats.) are as follows:
•
Annual mobile home court license shall be established annually by the Common Council on the Fee Schedule;
•
Mobile home court license transfer fee shall be established annually by the Common Council on the Fee Schedule;
•
Surety bond shall be an amount established annually by the Common Council on the Fee Schedule, this bond shall guarantee the collection by the licensee of the monthly parking permit provided for in this Ordinance and the payment of such fees to the City Treasurer, the payment by the licensee of any fine or forfeiture including legal costs imposed or levied against said licensee for a violation of this section, and shall also be for the use and recovery had thereon by any person who may be injured or damaged by reason of the licensee violating the provisions of this section; and
•
Expiration: All such licenses are to expire on the 30th day of June of each year and shall be renewed annually, there shall be no proration of fees.
c.
Application for Mobile Home Court License:
•
The application for a permit or renewal thereof shall be made on forms furnished by the City Clerk and shall be made on forms furnished by the City Clerk and shall include the name and address of the owner in fee of the tract (if the fee is vested in some person other than the applicant, a duly verified statement by him to construct or maintain the mobile home court and make the application), and such legal description of the premises upon which the mobile home court is or will be located as will readily identify and definitely locate the premises; and
•
Application for an existing, new or revised mobile home court shall be accompanied by 4 copies of the court plan showing the following either existing or proposed: the extent and area for park purposes; the location, number and dimensions of all mobile home court lots; the location and width of roadways, walkways, easements, setback lines, planting strips and recreation areas; the location of automobile parking areas; the location of utility easements; and plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed or to be constructed within the court.
(iii)
Location Outside of Mobile Home District:
a.
No person shall park or occupy any mobile home on any premises which is outside the R-5 Mobile Home District.
(iv)
Inspection and Enforcement:
a.
No mobile home court permits shall be issued until the City Clerk shall notify the Chief of Police, Health Department, Chief of the Fire Department and the Building Inspector, or their authorized agents of such application. These officials shall inspect or cause to be inspected each application and the premises to determine whether the applicant and the premises on which mobile homes will be located comply with the regulations, ordinances and laws applicable thereto.
b.
These officials shall furnish to the City Plan Commission and the Board of Public Works in writing the information derived from such investigation, and a statement as to whether the applicant and the premises meet the requirements of the department for whom the office is certifying.
c.
No permit shall be renewed without a reinspection of the premises.
d.
For the purpose of making inspections and securing enforcement, such officials or their authorized agents shall have the right and are hereby empowered to enter on any premises on which a mobile home is located, or to be located, and to inspect the same and all accommodations connected therewith at any reasonable time.
e.
Violations of the provisions of this section are punishable under §18.04 of the General Code of the City of Waupun.
(v)
Duty of License Holder:
a.
It shall be the duty of the license holder to file with the City Clerk a monthly report containing the following information on a form sheet:
•
Name of mobile home court, name and address of owner, agent or operator; and
•
A tabulation of mobile home court occupancy listing, lot designation, occupants names, monthly tax and date of departure and arrival.
b.
Within 5 days of the arrival of each new mobile home occupant, the owner or operator shall submit in duplicate to the City Assessor, a form from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue entitled Statement of Monthly Parking Permit Fee-Mobile Home.
c.
Monthly parking permit fee shall be imposed.
•
There is hereby imposed on each owner or occupant of a mobile home a monthly mobile home parking permit fee to be determined in the manner hereinafter set forth; and
•
Effective January 1 of each year hereafter, the City Assessor shall determine the total fair market value of each mobile home subject to this Ordinance. The fair market value, minus the value of the exempt household furnishings, shall be equalized to the general level of assessment on other real and personal property in the City. The value of each mobile home assessed shall be multiplied by the tax rate established for the preceding annual assessment of general property. The resulting amount shall be reduced by the credit allowed under §79.10, Wis. Stats., and the amount thus computed shall be divided by 12, which amount shall represent the monthly mobile home parking permit fee. A new fee rate and a new valuation shall be established each January 1 and shall continue for that calendar year.
d.
The fee shall be applicable to occupied mobile homes moving into the City of Waupun any time during the calendar year. Liability for the fee shall begin on the first date of the month next succeeding the month in which the mobile home was moved into the City.
e.
The monthly mobile home permit parking fee for mobile homes located outside of a court shall be paid to the City Treasurer on or before the 10th day of the month for which such fee is due.
f.
The operator of a mobile home court shall be obligated to collect the monthly parking fee from the owner or occupant of the mobile home. Such fees for mobile homes located in a mobile home court shall be paid to the City Treasurer on or before the 15th day of the month for which such fee is due. The operator of the trailer park shall have no obligation to collect such monthly parking fees until the operator has been advised by the City Clerk of the amount of such monthly permit fee to be collected.
g.
Mobile home licenses may elect to pay the permit fees on an annual or semiannual basis.
h.
The operator of a mobile home court shall be liable for the monthly parking permit fee for any mobile home occupying space in the mobile home court should the owner or occupant of the mobile home fail to pay the permit fee when required.
i.
The owner of the real estate upon which any mobile home is situated outside of a mobile home court shall be liable for the monthly parking permit fee for any mobile home situated on his or her real estate should the owner or occupant of the mobile home fail to pay the permit fee when required.
j.
Any owner or occupant of a mobile home, mobile home court licensee or owner of real estate upon which a mobile home is located shall forfeit to the City such sum as may compensate the City for legal or collection fees and costs.
k.
Failure to timely pay the parking permit fees as herein provided shall result in the permit fee becoming a lien upon the real estate upon which the mobile home is situated.
l.
Parking permit fees shall be paid and distributed to the appropriate school district as provided by §66.059(8), Wis. Stats.
(vi)
Mobile Home Court Parking:
a.
General provisions:
•
Only one mobile home shall be placed on a lot; and
•
Each mobile home lot shall abut upon a roadway within an approved court.
b.
No part of any court shall be used for non-residential purposes, except such uses as are required for the direct servicing and well-being of court residents and for the management and maintenance of the court as approved by the City Council.
c.
No signs shall be permitted except the following:
•
One nonflashing identification sign stating only the name of the court and services available may be permitted provided the sign does not project into the public right-of-way; and
•
Any necessary regulatory signs such as street name signs, entrance and exit signs, etc.
(vii)
Standards:
a.
Court size:
•
Mobile home court minimum acreage: 5 acres.
b.
Length of residential occupancy. No lot shall be rented for residential use of a mobile home in any such mobile home court except for periods of 30 days or more.
c.
Compliance with code standards. No mobile home shall be admitted to any mobile home court unless it can be demonstrated that it meets the requirements of American Standards of Installation in Mobile Homes of Electrical, Heating and Plumbing Systems; or M.H.A. (Mobile Home Manufacturing Association) Mobile Homes Standards for Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems.
d.
Minimum lot width and setback standards:
•
Setback Standards—Mobile Home Courts
•
Minimum lot width except irregular shaped lots may be approved with lesser frontage where necessary: Mobile Home, 50 feet; Accessory Street, 30 feet.
•
Minimum lot area: 6,000 square feet.
e.
Parking. At least 2 off-street hard surface parking spaces shall be provided for each mobile home lot. The size of each space must be at least 9 feet by 20 feet. Street parking on both sides of the street shall be permitted if the roadway width is at least 36 feet wide. Street parking shall be permitted on one designated side only if the roadway width is at least 30 feet wide.
f.
Screening. There shall be provided a screening buffer strip along the boundary of the mobile home court where it abuts a residential district. Such screening shall be at least 5 feet in width and 5 feet in height. Such strip shall be a densely planted hedge or shrubbery so as to effectively cause a visual barrier.
g.
Recreation requirements. Recreation facilities such as playgrounds, swimming pools or tot lots shall be provided to meet the needs of the clientele the court is designed to serve. Not less than 10% of the total gross court area shall be devoted to recreational facilities and open space.
h.
Tenant storage. One storage building accessory to a mobile home will be permitted on a mobile home lot provided that the storage building does not exceed 144 square feet, and does not exceed 8 feet in height.
i.
Additions and alterations:
•
Permit Required. A permit by the Building Inspector shall be required before any construction on a mobile home lot or any structural addition or alteration to the exterior of a mobile home. No permit is required for addition of steps, awnings, windows, doors, or tenant storage structures;
•
Size of Expansion. No addition to a mobile home shall be greater than the area in square feet of the existing mobile home. No addition or alteration to the mobile homes shall exceed in height the height of the existing mobile home;
•
Conform to Setbacks. Any addition to a mobile home shall be deemed a part of the mobile home and shall conform to the setback requirements as the existing mobile home; and
•
Skirting Required. Vented skirting of mobile homes is required. Areas enclosed by such skirting shall be maintained so as not to provide a harborage or environment for rodents or create a fire hazard.
j.
Mobile home stand and tie downs:
•
A mobile home stand shall be continuous 4-inch concrete single slab or an approved alternate to support the mobile home; and
•
The mobile home stand shall be provided 6 anchors and tie-downs such as cast-in-place concrete "dead man" eyelets embedded in concrete foundations or arrowhead anchors, or other devices securing the mobile home. Anchors and tie-downs shall be placed at least at each corner and middle of each side of a mobile home stand, and each shall be able to sustain a minimum tensile strength of 2,800 pounds.
k.
Roadways:
•
All roadways created by a mobile home court shall be hard surfaced as specified by the City Engineer;
•
The minimum pavement width of roadway shall be 30 feet. The minimum pavement diameter of cul-de-sacs shall be 40 feet; and
•
The alignment and gradient shall be properly adapted to topography, to save movement or types of traffic anticipated and satisfactory control of surface water and ground water.
l.
Lot markers. The limits of each mobile home lot shall be clearly marked on the ground by permanent flush stakes, markers, or other suitable means.
m.
Fences and hedges shall comply with the requirements of this Ordinance.
(f)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-6 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in a residential zoned district is prohibited.
(7)
R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT. (Ord. 94-13)
(a)
Purpose. The R-6 District is intended to provide delineated areas for mobile homes and mobile home parks that are served by public sewers. The District is also intended to provide an area protected from traffic hazards.
(b)
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted within an R-6 District:
(i)
Single-family manufactured homes;
(ii)
Single-family dwellings;
(iii)
Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.
(c)
Requirements. In order to be considered a conforming lot or structure within an R-6 District, a lot or structure must:
(i)
Have a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet per family and a minimum lot width of 80 feet;
(ii)
Have a front yard setback of 30 feet, a rear yard setback of 25 feet, and a side yard setback of 6 feet;
(iii)
Not exceed a maximum principal building height of 35 feet;
(iv)
Be aesthetically compatible with other structures in the District and compatible with the overall site design; and
(v)
Have an accessory building side yard setback of 3 feet and not exceed a maximum accessory building height of 15 feet.
(d)
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be considered conditional uses within an R-6 District:
(i)
Churches, public and parochial schools, and libraries;
(ii)
Recreational and community center buildings and grounds and county fairgrounds; and
(iii)
Public and private parks and playgrounds.
(e)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in an R-6 District: (Ord. 02-03)
(i)
The parking of commercial vehicles except for cars, pickup trucks and vans in residential zoned district is prohibited.
(f)
Site Plan Review. No manufactured home shall be located within the District unless site development plans have been prepared and approved by the Plan Commission, using a procedure substantially in accordance with §16.17 of this Zoning Code. At least 10 days prior written notice of this site plan review shall be given, either personally or by mail, to all owners of real estate within 100 feet of the boundaries of the real estate on which location of the Manufactured Home is sought.
(Ord. No. 18-06, § 1, 10-9-2018; Ord. No. 21-06, § 2, 8-31-2021; Ord. No. 22-02, § 2, 5-10-2022; Ord. No. 23-06, § 1, 7-25-2023; Ord. No. 23-09, § 8, 11-28-2023)