The purpose of this Article is to indicate which types of land uses may locate in each standard zoning district.

The allowable land uses for each standard zoning district established in Article 2 are listed in Figures 3.04 and 3.05. Article 4 contains detailed descriptions and performance standards for the land uses listed in these figures. No land use is permitted or permissible on a property unless it can be located or implemented on that property in full compliance with all applicable provisions of this Chapter, unless a variance has been granted pursuant to Section 94.16.11.

1. Land Uses Permitted by Right. Land uses listed as permitted uses (designated by the letter “P” in Figures 3.04 and 3.05) are permitted by right, subject to all applicable requirements of this Chapter and other regulations.
2. Land Uses Listed as Conditional Uses. Land uses listed as conditional uses (designated by the letter “C” in Figures 3.04 and 3.05) are allowed only by conditional use permit, subject to the procedures in Section 94.16.06, other applicable requirements of this Chapter, and other applicable regulations.
3. Temporary Land Uses. Temporary land uses (designated by the letter “T” in Figures 3.04 and 3.05) are allowed on a temporary basis subject to temporary use approval requirements in Section 94.16.07.
4. Multiple Land Uses in Single Building or on Single Lot. Where, in the determination of the Zoning Administrator, multiple land uses are proposed or in existence within a single building and/or on a single lot, he or she shall first make a determination whether each such use is a principal use or an accessory use. All principal uses sharing a single building, and/or a single lot must be listed as either a permitted land use or a conditional land use in the associated zoning district, except in the case of legally established nonconforming uses under Article 15. If any such uses are listed as a conditional use, they shall be subject to the associated procedure requirements in Section 94.16.06.

1. Allowable Land Uses (per Article 3). Allowable land uses are stated in Figures 3.04 and 3.05. Allowable uses shall be subject to the use regulations applicable to all land uses in Section 3.03 and those applicable to the individual uses established in Article 4.
2. Density, Intensity, and Bulk Regulations (per Article 5). Structures and site development shall comply with the density, intensity, and bulk regulations in Figures 5.01(1) and (2) and 5.02(1) and (2) and shall be subject to the general density, intensity, and bulk regulations of Article 5.
3. Overlay District Requirements (per Articles 6 through 9). All lots, uses, structures, and site features within one or more overlay zoning districts shall be subject to applicable overlay zoning district requirements in Articles 6 through 9 in addition to those of the underlying standard or special zoning district.
4. Building and Site Design Standards (per Article 10). Land use and development shall conform to applicable building and site design requirements of Article 10. Agricultural uses and structures associated with them are exempt from these requirements.
5. Landscaping and Preservation Standards (per Article 11). Land use and development shall conform to applicable landscaping and preservation requirements of Article 11. Except for requirements specifically required for particular land uses under Article 4, agricultural uses and structures associated with them are exempt from these requirements.
6. General Performance Standards (per Article 12). Land use and development shall comply with applicable performance standards of Article 12. Except where the application of performance standards in Article 14 is specifically made applicable to agricultural and/or single- and two-family residential uses in this Chapter, such as via the listing of such use in Article 4, agricultural and single- and two-family residential uses and structures associated with them are exempt from these requirements.
7. Signs (per Article 13). All signs shall comply with applicable provisions of Article 13.
8. Nonconforming and Substandard Lots, Uses, Structures, and Sites (per Article 15). Any non-conforming or substandard situation shall comply with the requirements of Article 15.
9. Procedural Regulations and Requirements (per Article 16). All new and expanded uses and development of land shall comply with all applicable requirements of Article 16, pertaining to the procedures to secure approval of the land use and/or development.
10. Site Plan Review Required. All development activities or uses of land that result in construction, reconstruction, exterior remodeling, or expansion of structures, parking lots, loading areas, or outdoor storage areas are subject to site plan approval under Section 94.16.09, except for the following activities, uses, and structures:
    1. “Single-Family Detached Residence” and “Two-Family Residence” structures. Before a “Community Living Arrangement” land use may be established in any residence, site plan approval shall be required.
    2. Uses for which a Specific Implementation Plan in aspecial zoning district has been approved in accordance with the procedures of Article 14, provided that the Specific Implementation Plan provides a similar level of detail and range of plans as a typical site plan submittal required under this Chapter.
    3. Agricultural uses and structures associated with them, such as barns and silos.
    4. Accessory structures or improvements which, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, do not warrant site plan approval due to their insignificance on the landscape and to surrounding properties.
11. Number of Principal Buildings per Lot. More than one principal building is allowed on any one lot, but only by conditional use permit in any RR or SF district.
12. Principal Use to Precede Accessory Use or Structure. No accessory structure or use shall be constructed on any lot prior to establishment of a principal use on that same lot, unless otherwise allowed in this Chapter.
13. Utility Connections to Principal Buildings for Human Habitation. All principal buildings used for human habitation shall be provided at all times with functional connections to water, sanitary sewer, and electrical utilities. Where public water utility service is not available to an area in the determination of the Village Public Works Director, connection to a functioning private well in accordance with Wis. Admin. Code NR § 812 shall suffice. Where sanitary sewer service is not available to an area in the determination of the Village Public Works Director, connection to a functioning private onsite wastewater treatment system approved by Marathon County shall suffice. The installation of holding tanks in the Village shall not be permitted, except in one of the following circumstances:
    1. As a replacement on a property where there was a legal holding tank as of March 18, 2015.
    2. As a replacement system for a private on-site wastewater treatment system only if the Marathon County Conservation, Planning & Zoning Department determines that the property is unsuitable for any other type of private on-site wastewater treatment system, including any conventional or mound system.
    3. In other circumstances if a conditional use permit is applied for and granted under Section 94.16.06.

Figure 3.04: Allowable Uses in Rural, Open Space and Residential Zoning Districts

Figure 3.05: Allowable Uses in Non-Residential and Mixed Use Zoning Districts