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Village of East Troy, WI
Walworth County
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Zoning Map New Laws (17) Index
A. 
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit both residential development and small-scale commercial uses which are compatible with adjacent residential uses and neighborhood character. District regulations are intended to protect neighborhood character through the restriction of building size, architectural requirements, landscaping requirements, and limitations on the range of allowable uses. In order to minimize disruption to residences, uses within this district shall be adjacent to and, where practical, take access from collector or arterial streets. All uses in this district shall be provided with public sanitary sewer and water services.
B. 
Uses. For principal and accessory uses permitted by right or as a conditional use and allowable temporary uses, refer to the Table of Land Uses included as an attachment to this chapter. See § 510-38.
C. 
Overlay district requirements. All lots, uses, structures, and site features within one or more overlay zoning districts (see Article X) shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable overlay zoning district in addition to those of the underlying standard zoning district. Where there are conflicts between the standard zoning district regulations and the overlay zoning district regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail.
D. 
Performance standards. All allowed uses in the NB Zoning District shall comply with applicable performance standards of Article XIII, except for any exemptions specifically stated in this chapter or by any other agency with jurisdiction.
E. 
Landscaping regulations. Single-family land uses are exempt from landscaping requirements. All other land uses in the NB Zoning District shall adhere to the applicable landscaping requirements (see Article XIV).
F. 
Signage regulations. All signs in the NB Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XV.
G. 
Nonconforming situations. Any nonconforming lot, use, structure and/or site shall adhere to the provisions of Article IX.
H. 
Density, intensity, and bulk regulations. Density, intensity, and bulk regulations specific to the NB Zoning District are detailed below. See Articles VII and VIII for additional requirements applicable to all zoning districts.
Residential Uses
Nonresidential Uses
Minimum lot area (square feet)
7,200
7,200
Maximum density
5 dwelling units per net acre
N/A
Maximum building coverage of lot
30% of net lot area
30% of net lot area
Maximum impervious coverage of lot
50% of net lot area
50% of net lot area
Minimum lot width (feet)
60
60
Minimum street setback (feet)
25
25
Minimum side setback (feet)
6 (14 sum of sides)
6 (14 sum of sides)
Minimum rear setback (feet)
25
25
Maximum principal building height (feet)
35
35
Minimum principal building separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots) (feet)
12
12
Minimum pavement setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances) (feet)
5
5
Minimum parking required
Per Article VI
Per Article VI
Accessory building side setback (feet)
5
5
Accessory building rear setback (feet)
5
5
Maximum accessory building height (feet)
18
18
I. 
Design standards. All structures and uses shall comply with applicable design standards of Article XIII, except for any exemptions specifically stated in this chapter or by any other agency or jurisdiction. In addition, structures and uses within the NB Zoning District shall adhere to the following additional design requirements:
(1) 
Areas zoned NB shall be no larger than four acres in size.
(2) 
The minimum zoning district separation for areas zoned NB shall be 500 feet.
(3) 
Residential architectural and landscaping requirements include:
(a) 
Foundation planting.
(b) 
Residential roof shapes, pitches, and materials, such as shingles or shakes.
(c) 
A minimum of 15% window coverage.
(d) 
Residential exterior materials, such as wood, cement board, brick, decorative block, stone, and other materials approved by the Plan Commission.
(4) 
Areas zoned NB shall provide a neighborhood-oriented amenity per Plan Commission direction (i.e., outdoor neighborhood gathering area, public art, etc.).
(5) 
Parking shall be placed to the side or the rear of the principal building; no parking shall be permitted in the front. Parking is prohibited within required setbacks for principal buildings.
(6) 
Business operating hours within the NB District shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. unless otherwise extended by conditional use permit.
(7) 
In order to ensure a minimum disruption to residential development, development within this district shall take access from a collector or arterial street, if available, rather than a neighborhood street.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[Amended 6-15-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-02]
A. 
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit a wide range of large- and small-scale office, retail, service, and lodging uses that are compatible with the desired community character. In addition, small-scale warehousing/storage facilities and other specified uses may be permitted. Generally, land included in the Highway Business District should abut arterial or major collector streets. Access requirements are intended to minimize any negative traffic impacts on adjacent residential land uses and arterial roadways while ensuring safe and efficient access. All uses in this district shall be provided with public sanitary sewer and water services.
[Amended 11-16-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-08; 3-18-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-02]
B. 
Uses. For principal and accessory uses permitted by right or as a conditional use and allowable temporary uses, refer to the Table of Land Uses included as an attachment to this chapter. See § 510-38.
C. 
Overlay district requirements. All lots, uses, structures, and site features within one or more overlay zoning districts (see Article X) shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable overlay zoning district in addition to those of the underlying standard zoning district. Where there are conflicts between the standard zoning district regulations and the overlay zoning district regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail.
D. 
Performance standards. All allowed uses in the HB Zoning District shall comply with applicable performance standards of Article XIII, except for any exemptions specifically stated in this chapter or by any other agency with jurisdiction.
E. 
Landscaping regulations. All landscaping in the HB Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XIV.
F. 
Signage regulations. All signs in the HB Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XV.
G. 
Nonconforming situations. Any nonconforming lot, use, structure and/or site shall adhere to the provisions of Article IX.
H. 
Intensity and bulk regulations applicable to nonresidential uses. Intensity and bulk regulations specific to the HB Zoning District are detailed below. See Articles VII and VIII for additional requirements applicable to all zoning districts.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet.
(2) 
Maximum building coverage of lot: 50% of net lot area.
(3) 
Maximum impervious coverage of lot: 80% of net lot area.
(4) 
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(5) 
Minimum street setback: 25 feet.
(6) 
Minimum side setback: zero or 10 feet.
(7) 
Minimum rear setback: 25 feet.
(8) 
Maximum principal building height: 35 feet.
(9) 
Minimum principal building separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots): 20 feet.
(10) 
Minimum pavement setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances): five feet.
(11) 
Minimum parking required: per Article VI.
(12) 
Accessory building side setback: five feet.
(13) 
Accessory building rear setback: five feet.
(14) 
Maximum accessory building height: 18 feet.
A. 
Description and purpose. This district is intended to permit a range of commercial, institutional, residential, and mixed-use development in a manner that preserves and promotes the architectural character and the compact, pedestrian-friendly environment of the Village's historic downtown. The CB District requirements are specifically intended to promote comparable renovation, infill, and redevelopment of property through a combination of urban development intensities and downtown design standards. All uses in this district shall be provided with public sanitary sewer and water services.
B. 
Uses. For principal and accessory uses permitted by right or as a conditional use and allowable temporary uses, refer to the Table of Land Uses included as an attachment to this chapter. See § 510-38.
C. 
Overlay district requirements. All lots, uses, structures, and site features within one or more overlay zoning districts (see Article X) shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable overlay zoning district in addition to those of the underlying standard zoning district. Where there are conflicts between the standard zoning district regulations and the overlay zoning district regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail.
D. 
Performance standards. All allowed uses in the CB Zoning District shall comply with applicable performance standards of Article XIII, except for any exemptions specifically stated in this chapter or by any other agency with jurisdiction.
E. 
Landscaping regulations. All landscaping in the CB Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XIV.
F. 
Signage regulations. All signs in the CB Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XV.
G. 
Nonconforming situations. Any nonconforming lot, use, structure and/or site shall adhere to the provisions of Article IX.
H. 
Intensity and bulk regulations applicable to nonresidential uses. Intensity and bulk regulations specific to the CB Zoning District are detailed below. See Articles VII and VIII for additional requirements applicable to all zoning districts.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: sufficient.
(2) 
Maximum building coverage of lot: 75% of net lot area.
(3) 
Maximum impervious coverage of lot: 100% of net lot area.
(4) 
Minimum lot width: sufficient.
(5) 
Minimum street setback: zero feet on square.
(6) 
Minimum side setback: zero or 10 feet.
(7) 
Minimum rear setback: 25 feet.
(8) 
Maximum principal building height: 45 feet.
(9) 
Minimum principal building separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots): zero or 10 feet.
(10) 
Minimum pavement setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances): five feet.
(11) 
Minimum parking required: per Article VI.
(12) 
Accessory building side setback: five feet.
(13) 
Accessory building rear setback: five feet.
(14) 
Maximum accessory building height: 18 feet.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[Added 6-20-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-07]
A. 
Description and purpose. The Central Business Transition (CBT) district is intended to accommodate existing and new land uses that are compatible with the Central Business (CB) district and the surrounding areas by providing an intermediate intensity/density of compatible commercial, institutional, and residential uses. All uses in this district shall be provided with public sanitary sewer and water services.
B. 
Uses. For principal and accessory uses permitted by right or as a conditional use and allowable temporary uses, refer to the Table of Land Uses included as an attachment to this chapter. See § 510-38.
C. 
Overlay district requirements. All lots, uses, structures, and site features within one or more overlay zoning districts (see Article X) shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable overlay zoning district in addition to those of the underlying standard zoning district. Where there are conflicts between the standard zoning district regulations and the overlay zoning district regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail.
D. 
Performance standards. All allowed uses in the CBT Zoning District shall comply with applicable performance standards of Article XIII, except for any exemptions specifically stated in this chapter or by any other agency with jurisdiction.
E. 
Landscaping regulations. All landscaping in the CBT Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XIV.
F. 
Signage regulations. All signs in the CBT Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XV.
G. 
Nonconforming situations. Any nonconforming lot, use, structure and/or site shall adhere to the provisions of Article IX.
H. 
Intensity and bulk regulations applicable to nonresidential uses. Intensity and bulk regulations specific to the CBT Zoning District are detailed below. See Articles VII and VIII for additional requirements applicable to all zoning districts.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet.
(2) 
Maximum building coverage of lot: 60% of net lot area.
(3) 
Maximum impervious coverage of lot: 80% of net lot area.
(4) 
Minimum lot width: 60 feet for residential; 70 feet for nonresidential.
(5) 
Minimum street setback: 10.
(6) 
Minimum side setback: 10 feet.
(7) 
Minimum rear setback: 25 feet.
(8) 
Maximum principal building height: 35 feet.
(9) 
Minimum principal building separation (multistructure developments on shared lots): 10 feet.
(10) 
Minimum pavement setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances): five feet.
(11) 
Minimum parking required: per Article VI.
(12) 
Accessory building side setback: five feet.
(13) 
Accessory building rear setback: five feet.
(14) 
Maximum accessory building height: 18 feet.
A. 
Description and purpose. This district is intended to provide for administrative offices, research and development activities, support uses typically found in an office park setting, and very limited industrial uses. To maintain an attractive setting for uses within the district, extensive landscaping and high-quality development design are required. The BP District is intended to be located primarily on or near collector and arterial roads. All uses in this district shall be provided with public sanitary sewer and water services.
B. 
Uses. For principal and accessory uses permitted by right or as a conditional use and allowable temporary uses, refer to the Table of Land Uses included as an attachment to this chapter. See § 510-38.
C. 
Overlay district requirements. All lots, uses, structures, and site features within one or more overlay zoning districts (see Article X) shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable overlay zoning district in addition to those of the underlying standard zoning district. Where there are conflicts between the standard zoning district regulations and the overlay zoning district regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail.
D. 
Performance standards. All allowed uses in the BP Zoning District shall comply with applicable performance standards of Article XIII, except for any exemptions specifically stated in this chapter or by any other agency with jurisdiction.
E. 
Landscaping regulations. All landscaping in the BP Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XIV.
F. 
Signage regulations. All signs in the BP Zoning District shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XV.
G. 
Nonconforming situations. Any nonconforming lot, use, structure and/or site shall adhere to the provisions of Article IX.
H. 
Intensity and bulk regulations for nonresidential uses. Intensity and bulk regulations specific to the BP Zoning District are detailed below. See Articles VII and VIII for additional requirements applicable to all zoning districts.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet.
(2) 
Maximum building coverage of lot: 50% of net lot area.
(3) 
Maximum impervious coverage of lot: 80% of net lot area.
(4) 
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(5) 
Minimum street setback: 30 feet.
(6) 
Minimum side setback: 15 feet.
(7) 
Minimum rear setback: 40 feet.
(8) 
Maximum principal building height: 45 feet.
(9) 
Minimum principal building separation (multi-structure developments on shared lots): 30 feet.
(10) 
Minimum pavement setback (lot line to pavement; excludes driveway entrances): five feet.
(11) 
Minimum parking required: per Article VI.
(12) 
Accessory building side setback: five feet.
(13) 
Accessory building rear setback: five feet.
(14) 
Maximum accessory building height: 45 feet.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).