Wausau City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
Sections
- 23.01.01 - Title.
- 23.01.02 - Authority.
- 23.01.03 - Purpose and intent.
- 23.01.04 - Separability and non-liability.
- 23.01.05 - Abrogation.
- 23.01.06 - Rules of Interpretation.
- 23.01.07. - Jurisdiction.
- 23.01.09 - Effective date.
- 23.01.10. - Applicability.
- 23.01.21 - Word usage.
- 23.01.22 - Abbreviations.
- 23.01.23 - Definitions.
ARTICLE II
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- 23.02.01 - Purpose.
- 23.02.02 - Standard zoning districts.
- 23.02.03 - Map of standard zoning districts.
- 23.02.04 - Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
- 23.02.10 - Description and purpose of zoning districts.
- 23.02.20 - (RH-35) Rural Holding Zoning District.
- 23.02.30 - (SR-2) Single Family Residential-2 Zoning District.
- 23.02.31 - (SR-3) Single Family Residential-3 Zoning District.
- 23.02.32 - (SR-5) Single Family Residential-5 Zoning District.
- 23.02.33 - (SR-7) Single Family Residential-7 Zoning District.
- 23.02.34 - (MH-7) Mobile Home Residential-7 Zoning District,
- 23.02.40 - (DR-8) Duplex Residential-8 Zoning District.
- 23.02.41 - (TF-10) Two Flat Residential-10 Zoning District.
- 23.02.42 - (TRD-12) Townhome Residential-12 Zoning District.
- 23.02.43 - (MRL-12) Multi-Family Residential-12 Zoning District.
- 23.02.44 - (MRM-20) Multi-Family Residential-20 Zoning District.
- 23.02.45 - (MRH-50) Multi-Family Residential-50 Zoning District.
- 23.02.50 - (I) Institutional Zoning District.
- 23.02.51 - (NMU) Neighborhood Mixed Use Zoning District.
- 23.02.52 - (SO) Suburban Office Zoning District.
- 23.02.53 - (SMU) Suburban Mixed-Use Zoning District.
- 23.02.54 - (UMU) Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District.
- 23.02.55 - (DPMU) Downtown Periphery Mixed-Use Zoning District.
- 23.02.56 - (DHMU) Downtown Historic Mixed-Use Zoning District.
- 23.02.57 - (DRMU) Downtown High-Rise Mixed-Use Zoning District.
- 23.02.58 - (RP) Research Park Zoning District.
- 23.02.60 - (LI) Light Industrial Zoning District.
- 23.02.61 - (MI) Medium Industrial Zoning District.
- 23.02.62 - (HI) Heavy Industrial Zoning District.
- 23.02.70 - (IOS) Intensive Outdoor Storage Zoning District.
- 23.02.71 - (IOC) Intensive Outdoor Commercial Zoning District.
- 23.02.72 - (AO) Adult-Oriented Entertainment Zoning District.
- 23.02.73 - (EX) Extraction/Disposal Zoning District.
- 23.02.80 - Overlay zoning districts.
- 23.02.81 - Planned Unit Development Overlay Zoning District.
- 23.02.90 - Shoreland-Wetland Overlay Zoning District.
- 23.02.91 - Floodplain Overlay Zoning District.
- 23.02.92 - Well Head Protection Overlay Zoning District.
- 23.02.93 - River Edge Overlay Zoning District.
- 23.02.94 - Woodland Overlay Zoning District.
ARTICLE III
LAND USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- 23.03.01 - Purpose.
- 23.03.02 - Regulation of allowable uses.
- 23.03.03 - Regulations applicable to all land uses.
- 23.03.04 - Detailed land use descriptions and regulations.
- 23.03.05 - Table of land uses.
- 23.03.06 - Residential land uses.
- 23.03.08 - Mixed use buildings.
- 23.03.10 - Commercial land uses.
- 23.03.12 - Institutional land uses.
- 23.03.14 - Industrial land uses.
- 23.03.16 - Storage land uses.
- 23.03.18 - Transportation land uses.
- 23.03.20 - Telecommunication land uses.
- 23.03.22 - Extraction and disposal land uses.
- 23.03.24 - Energy production land uses and structures.
- 23.03.26 - Agricultural land uses.
- 23.03.28 - Accessory land uses and structures.
- 23.03.30 - Temporary uses.
ARTICLE VI
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections
- 23.06.01 - Purpose.
- 23.06.02 - Group and large development standards.
- 23.06.03 - Vehicle access standards.
- 23.06.04 - Bicycle and pedestrian access standards.
- 23.06.05 - Visibility standards.
- 23.06.06 - Off-street parking and traffic circulation.
- 23.06.07 - Off-street loading standards.
- 23.06.20 - Exterior lighting standards.
- 23.06.21 - Exterior storage and screening standards.
- 23.06.40 - Fencing standards.
- 23.06.41 - Outdoor recreational space requirements.
- 23.06.42 - Swimming pool standards.
- 23.06.50 - Reserved.
ARTICLE IX
SIGNAGE
Sections
- 23.09.01 - Purpose.
- 23.09.03 - Definition of a sign.
- 23.09.05 - Definitions and rules related to sign groups, sign categories, and sign types.
- 23.09.08 - Electronic message signs.
- 23.09.09 - Fuel price signs and fueling station canopy signs and stripes.
- 23.09.10 - Group developments.
- 23.09.11 - Permitted sign rules.
- 23.09.15 - Sign setback, height, measurement, and flexibility.
- 23.09.27 - Sign permits—Application, enforcement, and revocation.
- 23.09.30 - Sign prohibitions and limitations.
- 23.09.33 - Appearance, construction and maintenance of signage.
- 23.09.35 - Nonconforming signs.
- 23.09.37 - Removal of sign and sign structures where business is no longer in operation.
- 23.09.40 - Fees.
ARTICLE X
- ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- 23.10.01 - Purpose.
- 23.10.02 - Exempt activities.
- 23.10.10 - Zoning Administrator.
- 23.10.11 - Plan Commission.
- 23.10.12 - Common Council.
- 23.10.13 - Board of Zoning Appeals.
- 23.10.14 - Other City boards and commissions.
- 23.10.20 - Review and approval required.
- 23.10.21 - Notice of public hearings.
- 23.10.22 - Public meetings.
- 23.10.30 - Zoning ordinance amendment.
- 23.10.31 - Zoning map amendment.
- 23.10.32 - Conditional use permit procedures.
- 23.10.40 - Temporary use permit procedures.
- 23.10.41 - Land use permit review and approval procedures.
- 23.10.42 - Site plan review and approval procedures.
- 23.10.43 - Special area design review.
- 23.10.44 - Planned unit development review and approval procedure.
- 23.10.50 - Interpretations.
- 23.10.51 - Variances.
- 23.10.52 - Appeals of zoning interpretations.
- 23.10.53 - Administration and enforcement of performance standards.
- 23.10.60 - Violations and penalties.
- 23.10.61 - Fees.