City of Franklin, WI Nonresidential Zoning Districts

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Division 15-3.0300 Nonresidential Zoning Districts

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This Division sets forth detailed descriptions, characteristics, and the respective dimensional and bulk regulations, requirements, and design standards of the nonresidential zoning districts. The nonresidential zoning districts are generally grouped as follows: business districts, industrial districts, public and semi-public districts, agricultural districts, special districts, and floodplain districts.

§ 15-3.0301 B-1 Neighborhood Business District.

§ 15-3.0302 B-2 General Business District.

§ 15-3.0303 B-3 Community Business District.

§ 15-3.0304 B-4 South 27th Street Mixed Use Commercial District.

§ 15-3.0305 B-5 Highway Business District.

§ 15-3.0306 B-6 Professional Office District.

§ 15-3.0306A B-7 South 27th Street Mixed Use Office District.

§ 15-3.0306B OL-1 Office Overlay District.

§ 15-3.0306C OL-2 General Business Overlay District.

§ 15-3.0307 CC City Civic Center District.

§ 15-3.0308 VB Village Business District.

§ 15-3.0309 M-1 Limited Industrial District.

§ 15-3.0310 M-2 General Industrial District.

§ 15-3.0311 BP Business Park District.

§ 15-3.0312 I-1 Institutional District.

§ 15-3.0313 P-1 Park District.

§ 15-3.0314 A-1 Agricultural District.

§ 15-3.0315 A-2 Prime Agricultural District.

§ 15-3.0316 AO Airport Overlay District.

§ 15-3.0317 HPO Historic Preservation Overlay District.

§ 15-3.0318 L-1 Landfill District.

§ 15-3.0319 FW Floodway District.

§ 15-3.0320 FC Floodplain Conservancy District.

§ 15-3.0321 FFO Floodplain Fringe Overlay District.

§ 15-3.0322 SW Shoreland Wetland Overlay District.

§ 15-3.0301 B-1 Neighborhood Business District.

District Intent. The B-1 Neighborhood Business District is intended to:

Provide for the convenience of persons residing in nearby residential areas and is, thus, limited in its functions to accommodating the basic day-to-day shopping and service needs of the residents living in the adjacent areas.

Allow for the clustering of buildings on parcels of land under individual or multiple ownership.

Provide for an arrangement of retail trade establishments that are compatible in function and operation.

Limit building height to not exceed two stories in order to assist in assuring compatibility with surrounding land uses of a lesser intensity.

While the off-street parking requirements for the B-1 District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the B-1 District are established to increase its compatibility with a SUBURBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The B-1 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0301.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0301
B-1 Neighborhood Business District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.45(a)
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.35
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.31(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.57(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum District Area (acres)	2(d)
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	20,000(c)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	100(c)
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	25(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	25(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	20(b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Commercial Apartment Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
For Less than 3 D.U.s per Structure for 1 Bedroom D.U.	900 square feet (plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over 1 bedroom)
For 3 or More D.U.s per Structure	Use Requirements for R-8 District (see Table 15-3.0209B)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	2.0/35
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	For commercial apartments which may be permitted on a second level only, the minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR) for the entire site shall be 0.50; the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.37; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 0.74.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.
(c)	Restaurants require a minimum of 40,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 150 feet.
(d)	As indicated on the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan or City of Franklin zoning map, except for lots of record which may be less than two acres.

§ 15-3.0302 B-2 General Business District.

District Intent. The B-2 General Business District is intended to:

Provide for the orderly and attractive development and grouping, in appropriate and convenient locations, of small-lot business activities of a general nature.

Limit building height to not exceed two stories in order to assist in assuring compatibility with surrounding land uses of a lesser intensity.

Provide adequate on-site parking and loading areas to such business activities.

While the off-street parking requirements for the B-2 District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the B-2 District are established to increase its compatibility with a SUBURBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The B-2 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0302.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. Special Use: Boarding Kennels for four or more cats or dogs within Animal Hospitals, outdoor runs prohibited, and see §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0302
B-2 General Business District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.35(a)
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.25
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.37(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.57(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	20,000(c)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	100(c)
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	25(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	25(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	20(b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Commercial Apartment Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
For Less than 3 D.U.s per Structure for 1 Bedroom D.U.	900 square feet (plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over 1 bedroom)
For 3 or More D.U.s per Structure	Use Requirements for R-8 District (see Table 15-3.0209B)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	2.0/35
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	For commercial apartments which may be permitted on a second level only, the minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR) for the entire site shall be 0.50; the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.37; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 0.74.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.
(c)	Restaurants shall require a minimum of 40,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 150 feet.
(d)	Upon application therefore, the Plan Commission may allow and grant approval of a multiple principal building retail development minimum landscape surface ratio calculation which considers separate but contiguous parcels as one development site. Landscape Surface Area must be distributed throughout the site, including a portion to be located within the front yard setback of the property and all landscape bufferyards requirements continue to be met. The Plan Commission shall consider the applicable standards for Site Plan, Special Use and Land Combination applications in making such determination.

§ 15-3.0303 B-3 Community Business District.

District Intent. The B-3 Community Business District is intended to:

Accommodate the needs of a much larger consumer population than served by the B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District.

Provide for relatively large groupings of retail sales and customer service establishments in a community-serving shopping area.

Accommodate the clustering of buildings on parcels of land under individual or multiple ownership.

Provide for an arrangement of retail trade establishments that are compatible in function and operation.

Provide on-site parking for customer automobiles combined with a pedestrian-oriented shopping environment.

While the off-street parking requirements for the B-3 District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the B-3 District are established to increase its compatibility with a SUBURBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The B-3 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0303.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. Special Use: Boarding Kennels for four or more cats or dogs within Animal Hospitals, outdoor runs prohibited, and see §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 5-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0303
B-3 Community Business District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.40(a)
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.30
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.34(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.57(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Zoning District Area (acres)	2(c)
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	40,000
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	150
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	40(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10(b)(e)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	40(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	20(b)(e)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Parking and Driveway Setback (feet)	10(e)
Minimum Total Living Area per Commercial Apartment Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
For Less than 3 D.U.s per Structure for 1 Bedroom D.U.	900 square feet (plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over 1 bedroom)
For 3 or More D.U.s per Structure	Use Requirements for R-8 District (see Table 15-3.0209B)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.):
Retail	2.0/35(d)
Office	3.0/45(d)
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	For commercial apartments which may be permitted on a second level only, the minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR) for the entire site shall be 0.50; the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.37; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 0.74.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.
(c)	Restaurants shall require a minimum of 40,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 150 feet.
(d)	The stated maximum height regulations may be increased pursuant to the guidelines as described in Tables 15-3.0303A, 15-3.0303B, 15-3.0303C, 15-3.0303D, 15-3.0303E and 15-3.0303F and the granting of a Special Use Permit.
(e)	Upon approval of site plans, the Plan Commission may waive the minimum setback for side yard, rear yard and parking and driveway setbacks, from the interior lot line of a property zoned B-3 Community Business District when abutting another property zoned B-3 Community Business District. The Plan Commission shall consider the applicable standards for Site Plan, Special Use and Land Combination applications in making such determination.

Table 15-3.0303A

Table 15-3.0303B

Table 15-3.0303C

Table 15-3.0303D

Table 15-3.0303E

Table 15-3.0303F

§ 15-3.0304 B-4 South 27th Street Mixed Use Commercial District.

District Intent. The B-4 South 27th Street Mixed Use District is intended to provide for the development of certain mixed uses, including retail, commercial, office and residential development, in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the South 27th Street Corridor Element of the Comprehensive Master Plan and:

Require that future land division be limited, such that no new lots are created that are smaller than two acres in size.

Require that no new lots of record for the development of new One-family detached dwellings or Two-family attached dwellings be created after the effective date of this ordinance.

[Amended 5-19-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-2176]

Require that new residential development meet the R-8 Multiple-Family Residence District Development Standards in Table 15-3.0209.

Require that cross-access for both pedestrian and vehicular circulation is provided between adjacent parcels at the time of any new development or redevelopment. In cases where existing development on adjacent parcels, not under common ownership, does not allow for the actual construction of connecting driveways, sidewalks, etc. it shall be sufficient in most cases to provide the appropriate cross-access easements to to be utilized at the point in time when the adjacent parcel undergoes development or redevelopment that would facilitate the completion of the connection. The city may require a letter of credit sufficient to ensure the construction of the future pedestrian and vehicular connection when actual construction is not taking place at the time of site plan approval.

Require special use approval for all new buildings greater than 40,000 square feet in area, whether single-tenant or multi-tenant spaces.

Single retail establishments are limited to tenant space of 80,000 square feet or less in area.

Be served by public sanitary sewer and water supply facilities.

A Special Use lawfully existing within the area of this District prior to and upon the creation of this District shall remain as such Special Use and a conforming use, with any future amendment to the Special Use Permission, to be granted only upon the consideration of all applicable standards for the review and approval of Special Uses, and the District Intent and District Standards in this Section.

While the off-street parking requirements for the B-4 South 27th Street Mixed Use District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the B-4 South 27th Street Mixed use District are established to increase its compatibility with an URBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin 27th Street Corridor Plan.

District Standards. The B-4 South 27th Street Mixed Use District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0304 and those design standards set forth within Section 15-3.0351 South 27TH STREET DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See Table 15-3.0603.

Table 15-3.0304
B-4 South 27th Street Mixed Use Commercial District Development Standards For Nonresidential Uses
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.30
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area	2 Acres
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	150
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	30
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	30
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	30
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Lot Dimensional Requirements for Lots of Record Prior to June 7, 2005
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	10,000
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	45
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	30
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	19
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	30
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	3.0/45
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/35

§ 15-3.0305 B-5 Highway Business District.

District Intent. The B-5 Highway Business District is intended to:

Accommodate automobile-oriented sales and service establishments.

Provide for relatively small retail sales and service establishments which are dependent upon an abutting highway for business purposes. All property in the B-5 District shall abut either a U.S. or State Trunk designated highway.

Be characterized by business establishments that have on-site parking for customer automobiles.

Provide for an arrangement of retail trade establishments that are compatible in function and operation.

While the off-street parking requirements for the B-5 District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the B-5 District are established to increase its compatibility with a SUBURBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The B-5 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0305.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0305
B-5 Highway Business District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.4
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See Section 15-5.0302E)	0.3
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.26
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.44
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	40,000(a)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	150(a)
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	100(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	20(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	50(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	40 (b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/30
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	A minimum 20,000 square foot lot may be allowed by the City Plan Commission with a minimum 100 foot lot width at the setback line when the access drive is shared with an abutting property owner.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.

§ 15-3.0306 B-6 Professional Office District.

District Intent. The B-6 Professional Office District is intended to:

Be used in general commercial areas such as professional, financial, and governmental activities or similarly related activities as indicated on the various City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan maps.

Provide for the orderly and attractive development and grouping, in appropriate and convenient locations, of professional office-related activities.

Provide adequate on-site parking areas.

While the off-street parking requirements for the B-6 District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the B-6 District are established to increase its compatibility with a SUBURBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The B-6 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0306.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0306
B-6 Professional Office District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.40(a)
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See Section 15-5.0302E)	0.3
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.38(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.63(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	20,000(c)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	100 (c)
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	25(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	25(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	20(b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Commercial Apartment Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
For Less than 3 D.U.s per Structure for 1 Bedroom D.U.	900 square feet (plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over 1 bedroom)
For 3 or More D.U.s per Structure	Use Requirements for R-8 District (see Table 15-3.0209B)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	3.0/45
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	For commercial apartments which may be permitted on a second and/or third level only, the minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR) for the entire site shall be 0.50; the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.37; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 0.74.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.
(c)	Restaurants shall require a minimum of 40,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 150 feet.

§ 15-3.0306A B-7 South 27th Street Mixed Use Office District.

District Intent. The B-7 South 27th Street Mixed Use Office District is intended to provide for the development of high quality office and retail uses, in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the South 27th Street Corridor Element of the Comprehensive Master Plan, and:

Require that future land division be limited, such that no new lots of record are created that are smaller than 40,000 square feet in size.

Require that no new lots of record for Residential dwellings be created after the effective date of this ordinance.

Require that all new buildings be a minimum of two stories in height.

Require special use approval for all new buildings greater than 40,000 square feet in area, whether single-tenant or multi-tenant spaces.

Stand alone retail and entertainment establishments except restaurants be limited to 25,000 square feet or less in tenant area. When located in multi-story mixed-use buildings retail and entertainment establishments may exceed 25,000 square feet in area provided such uses do not exceed 50% of the total floor area of the entire building.

Be served by public sanitary sewer and water supply facilities.

While the off-street parking requirements for the B-4 South 27th Street Mixed Use Office District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the B-4 South 27th Street Mixed Use Office District are established to increase its compatibility with an URBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin 27th Street Corridor Plan.

District Standards. The B-7 South 27th Street Mixed Use Office District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0306A and those design standards set forth within Section 15-3.0351 South 27TH STREET DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See Table 15-3.0603.

Table 15-3.0306A
B-7 South 27th Street Mixed Use Office District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.25
Minimum Principal Building Coverage	0.15(c)
Maximum Principal Building Coverage	0.25
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	40,000
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	150
Minimum Setback Abutting a Public Street	50
Minimum Setback Abutting a Private Street	40
Minimum Setback Abutting a Lot Line (feet)	30
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	No Maximum (a)(b)
Accessory Parking Structures Housing More than 500 vehicles (stories/ft.)	5.0/65
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/35

Notes:
(a)	Maximum height limits are displayed in tables 15-3.0306A1, 2 & 3.
(b)	Allow for a variance from the maximum height regulations described in table 15-3.0306A1, 2 & 3 with 5 votes of approval from the Plan Commission.
(c)	Allow for a variance from the minimum principal building coverage described in table 15-3.0306A with 5 votes of approval from the Plan Commission.

TABLE 15-3.0306A1

TABLE 15-3.0306A2

TABLE 15-3.0306A3

§ 15-3.0306B OL-1 Office Overlay District.

District Intent. The OL-1 Office Overlay District is intended to provide for the development of high quality office uses and other supportive business uses as a component, in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the South 27th Street Corridor Element of the Comprehensive Master Plan, and:

Require that compliance with the OL-1 Office Overlay District Development Standards is mandatory for all lots of record created after the effective date of this ordinance and the uses in Table 15-3.0603. Lots of record existing as of the effective date of this ordinance and the uses in Table 15-3.0603 thereon may utilize either the OL-1 Office Overlay District Development Standards or the District Development Standards established by the base zoning.

Require that future land division be limited, such that no new lots are created that are smaller than 40,000 square feet in size.

Require than all new buildings be a minimum of two stories in height.

Require special use approval for all new buildings greater than 40,000 square feet in area, whether single-tenant or multi-tenant spaces.

Be served by public sanitary sewer and water supply facilities.

While the off-street parking requirements for the OL-1 Overlay District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the OL-1 Overlay District are established to increase its compatibility with an URBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin 27th Street Corridor Plan.

District Standards. The OL-1 Overlay District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0306B and those design standards set forth within § 15-3.0351, South 27th Street Design Overlay District.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See Table 15-3.0603.

Table 15-3.0306B
OL-1 Office Overlay District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.30
Minimum Principal Building Coverage	0.15(c)
Maximum Principal Building Coverage	0.25
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	40,000
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	150
Minimum Setback Abutting a Public Street	50
Minimum Setback Abutting a Private Street	40
Minimum Setback Abutting a Lot Line (feet)	30
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	No Maximum (a)(b)
Accessory Parking Structures Housing More than 500 vehicles (stories/ft.)	5.0/65
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/35

Notes:
(a)	Maximum height limits are displayed in tables 15-3.0306B1, 2 & 3.
(b)	Allow for a variance from the maximum height regulations described in tables 15-3.0306B1, 2 & 3 with five votes of approval from the Plan Commission.
(c)	Allow for a variance from the minimum principal building coverage described in table 15-3.0306B with five votes of approval from the Plan Commission.

TABLE 15-3.0306B1

TABLE 15-3.0306B2

TABLE 15-3.0306B3

§ 15-3.0306C OL-2 General Business Overlay District.

District Intent. The OL-2 General Business Overlay District is intended to provide for the application of B-2 General Business District uses and district standards while retaining the underlying base zoning, and:

Require that compliance with the OL-2 General Business Overlay District Development Standards is mandatory for all new development after the effective date of this ordinance and such new development is restricted to those permitted uses listed for the OL-2 Business Overlay District in Table 15-3.0603.

Be served by public sanitary sewer and water supply facilities.

A Permitted Use lawfully existing and established with an existing principal building within the area of this District prior to and upon the creation of this District shall remain as such Permitted Use and a conforming use, with any future addition, expansion and/or enlargement to the use and/or amendment to any site plan for the use, to be permitted and/or granted only upon the consideration of all applicable standards for the review and approval of such permits and site plans, and the District Intent and District Standards in this Section.

While the off-street parking requirements for the OL-2 General Business Overlay District have a tendency to promote an AUTO-URBAN character, the various other requirements of the OL-2 General Business Overlay District are established to increase its compatibility with an URBAN character as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The OL-2 General Business Overlay District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0306C.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See Table 15-3.0603.

Table 15-3.0306C
OL-2 General Business Overlay District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.35(a)
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.25
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.37(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.57(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	20,000 (c)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	100 (c)
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	25 (b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10 (b), (f)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	25 (b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	20 (b), (f)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Parking and Driveway Setback (feet)	10 (d)
A. Minimum Total Living Area per Commercial Apartment Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
For Less than 3 D.U.s per Structure for 1 Bedroom D.U.	900 square feet (plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over 1 bedroom)
For 3 or More D.U.s per Structure	Use Requirements for R-8 District (see Table 15-3.0209B)
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/35
Maximum Building Height
Principle Structure (stories/ft.)	3.0/45
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	Commercial apartments are only permitted on the upper levels of multi-story buildings. For sites with one or more commercial apartments, the minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR) for the entire site shall be 0.50; the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.37; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 0.74.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.
(c)	Restaurants shall require a minimum of 40,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 150 feet.
(d)	Upon approval of site plans, the Plan Commission may waive this ten foot minimum setback from the interior lot line of a property zoned OL-2 General Business Overlay District when abutting another property zoned OL-2 General Business Overlay District.
(e)	Upon application therefore, the Plan Commission may allow and grant approval of a multiple principal building retail development minimum landscape surface ratio calculation which considers separate but contiguous parcels as one development site. Landscape Surface Area must be distributed throughout the site, including a portion to be located within the front yard setback of the property and all landscape bufferyards requirements continue to be met. The Plan Commission shall consider the applicable standards for Site Plan, Special Use and Land Combination applications in making such determination. Upon any approval hereunder, the "one development site" with specified landscape surface distribution shall be shown on a deed restriction to be submitted by the applicant and approved by the City Engineer which shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds for Milwaukee County.
(f)	Upon approval of site plans, the Plan Commission may waive the minimum building setbacks from the interior lot line of a property zoned OL-2 General Business Overlay District when abutting another property zoned OL-2 General Business Overlay District. The Plan Commission shall consider the applicable standards for Site Plan, Special Use and Land Combination applications in making such determination.

§ 15-3.0307 CC City Civic Center District.

District Intent. The CC District is intended to:

Serve as the new "downtown" of the City of Franklin.

Be used in that area of the City designated on the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan as the Civic Center Planning District, and in close proximity to that area.

Promote mixed-use development which may also include cultural and institutional facilities, indoor entertainment facilities, business uses, residential uses (to a lesser extent), and those other uses which would contribute to the CC City Civic Center District's role as the "heart" of the City of Franklin while also accommodating uses which are under public or public-related ownership, or which serve a quasi-public purpose.

Foster a pedestrian-oriented City of Franklin Civic Center even though the CC City Civic Center District has off-street parking requirements.

Foster a balance between people-oriented and automobile-oriented development. The spaces formed in this area, through careful site planning and urban design, are to cater to both pedestrian and vehicular safety and circulation.

Employ superior building, site, and landscape design standards than most other areas of the City since the uses in the CC City Civic Center District will convey the image of all of the City of Franklin to both residents and visitors. Building design within the CC District shall follow the City's design guidelines established for buildings located within the CC City Civic Center District.

Require a landscape surface ratio (LSR) and floor area ratio (FAR) requirement that is consistent with the B-3 Community Business District.

Single retail establishments are limited to tenant space of 125,000 square feet or less in area.

Require that cross-access for both pedestrian and vehicular circulation be provided between adjacent parcels at the time of any new development or redevelopment. In cases where existing development on adjacent parcels, not under common ownership, does not allow for the actual construction of connecting driveways, sidewalks, etc. it shall be sufficient in most cases to provide the appropriate cross-access easements to to be utilized at the point in time when the adjacent parcel undergoes development or redevelopment that would facilitate the completion of the connection. The city may require a letter of credit sufficient to ensure the construction of the future pedestrian and vehicular connection when actual construction is not taking place at the time of site plan approval. Upon existing District developments and the proposed development of the property in the northeastern comer of the District as of May 1, 2020, the property bearing Tax Key No. 794-9999-009, for which a Special Use approval and a Site Plan approval have been granted for a daycare facility and outdoor play area for children development, is exempt from the foregoing Intent requirements of this subsection, until such time as the owners of such property agree to release such exemption and have the subject property be subject to the requirements for cross-access for both pedestrian and vehicular circulation with adjacent parcel(s) to the east of the subject property; the aforesaid exemption may be voided in the sole discretion of the Common Council should the Special Use and Site Plan approvals development of the property not occur within the time requirements set forth in such approvals, or if such development is substantially altered.

10.

Require that a Developers Agreement and Letter of Credit be submitted by the applicant/developer during the Site Plan approval process for the purpose of securing the installation and construction of required public improvements and/or non-principal site improvements proposed by the City of Franklin.

While the character of the highly pedestrianized portions of the CC District would be URBAN in character, the various requirements of the CC District are established to increase its compatibility with a SUBURBAN character through the preservation of open space and natural resource features characteristic of the CC District as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The CC District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0307A and Table 15-3.0307B.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0307A
CC City Civic Center District Nonresidential Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.40(a), (b)
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.30
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.34
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.57
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	10,000
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	100
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	10 (c)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10 (d)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	10 (c)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	10 (c), (d)
Minimum Parking and Driveway Setback	10 (e)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Commercial Apartment Dwelling Units (D.U.)(f)
For Less than 3 D.U.s per Structure for 1 Bedroom D.U.	900 square feet (plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over 1 bedroom)
For 3 or More D.U.s per Structure	Use Requirements for R-8 District (see Table 15-3.0209B)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	3.0/45
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards.
(b)	Landscape surface ratio (LSR) may be calculated cumulatively for two or more parcels provided:
	(1)	Each parcel is zoned CC City Civic Center.
	(2)	The parcels are in common ownership or each owner is party to the application.
	(3)	A minimum landscape surface ratio is established for each parcel to maintain the cumulative 40% minimum LSR in perpetuity. This will result in one parcel having a permanent minimum LSR greater than 40%.
	(4)	The minimum LSR for each parcel is approved by the City of Franklin Common Council.
	(5)	The approved LSR for each parcel is recorded as a covenant binding on all future owners. The covenant may not be changed without the approval of the city of Franklin Common Council.
	(6)	Each parcel with a LSR below the district minimum of 40% undertakes onsite Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio mitigation. (See § 15-5.0302E)
(c)	The CC City Civic Center district is excempt from those increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways set forth in § 15-5.0108.
(d)	Where two parcels in the CC City Civic Center zoning district abut, the setback for the abutting portion of the lot line is either zero or at least 10 feet. No setback in the CC City Civic Center zoning district shall be between zero and 10 feet.
(e)	For property in the CC City Civic Center zoning district developed in conjunction with an abutting property in the CC City Civic Center zoning district, this ten foot minimum setback may be waived upon arrival of site plans for shared parking and driveways.
(f)	Commercial apartment dwelling units are permitted on the second and third level only. Such units may be rental or owner-occupied. The first level must be occupied by a non-residential, non parking use.

Table 15-3.0307B
CC City Civic Center District Residential Development Standards
Type of Standard	Special Uses: Single-Family Detached D.U.s.	Special Use: Two Family Structures	Special Use: Multiple-Family Attached Dwelling Units with Two or more D.U.s per Structure
Type of Standard	Special Uses: Single-Family Detached D.U.s.	Option 1	Option 2
Minimum Open Space Ratio and Maximum Density
Open Space Ratio (OSR)	0.5	0.5	0.5
Maximum Gross Density (GD)	1.5	3.00	8.00
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	10,000	15,000	43,560
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	60 & 75 - corner	100	150
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	10	10	10
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10	10	10
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	10	10	10
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	10	10	10
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75	75	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30	30	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50	50	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
1-Story D.U. 3 or fewer Bedrooms	1,250 square feet	1,250 square feet	(i)
1-Story D.U. >3 Bedrooms	150 square feet (g)	150 square feet (g)	(i)
1-Story D.U. if Basement is <600 Square Feet	250 square feet (h)	250 square feet (h)	(i)
Multi-Story D.U. 3 Bedrooms	1,550 square feet - total & 950 square feet - 1st floor	1,550 square feet - total & 950 square feet - 1st floor	(i)
Multi-Story D.U. >3 Bedrooms	100 square feet	100 square feet	(i)

Notes:
(g)	Add to minimum required building floor area for each bedroom in excess of three.
(h)	Add to minimum required first floor area for each D.U. which has a basement less than 6,000 square feet
(i)	Table 15-3.0307A Commercial Apartment D.U. standards apply.

§ 15-3.0308 VB Village Business District.

District Intent. The VB Village Business District is a nonresidential district intended to:

Be used exclusively in the Village of St. Martins Planning District as delineated by the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

Maintain and enhance the historic "village" design characteristics of the Village of St. Martins.

Prevent land and structures in the Village of St. Martins area from becoming nonconforming as they would if placed under different more SUBURBAN-oriented land use or zoning classifications.

Provide for the minor infilling of vacant or redevelopment areas within the Village of St. Martins consistent with the requirements of the district and the established community character of the Village of St. Martins.

Permit future nonresidential development and redevelopment of the Village of St. Martins area consistent with earlier approved Subdivisions and Certified Survey Maps.

Be served by public sanitary sewer and water supply facilities.

Assure that building design within the VB District follow the City's design guidelines established especially for buildings located within the VB District.

While the overall character of the VB District is URBAN as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan, this URBAN village is located within a RURAL/SUBURBAN transitional setting; thus, the various requirements of the VB District are established to maintain its "village" characteristics. The VB Village Business District, as used here, is not to be confused with incorporated "villages" as defined by the Wisconsin State Statutes.

District Standards. The VB District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0308.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Special Consideration for the Provision of Off-Street Parking in the VB District. Generally, off-street parking is not required in this district. However, the City Plan Commission may require off-street parking under those circumstances where a property is under single ownership and sufficient space is available on-site.

Table 15-3.0308
VB Village Business District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	7,200(a)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	60, 75 corner
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	25(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	5(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	15(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	20(b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Commercial Apartment Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
For Less than 3 D.U.s per Structure for 1 Bedroom D.U.	900 square feet (plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over 1 bedroom) (c)
For 3 of More D.U.s per Structure	Use Requirements for R-8 District (see Table 15-3.0209B)(c)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	2.0/35
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	Any subdividing of land which occurs within the VB District shall follow the already established grid pattern of lot and street layout and shall be in general conformance with the lot layout generally described in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan or other detailed plan prepared for the "Village" of St. Martins as an element of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. Residential dwelling units permitted on second upper floor only.

§ 15-3.0309 M-1 Limited Industrial District.

District Intent. The M-1 Limited Industrial District is intended to:

Provide for manufacturing, industrial, warehousing, and uses of a limited nature and size in locations where the relative proximity to other uses requires more restrictive regulation.

Accommodate existing scattered uses of an industrial nature so as not to make them nonconforming uses.

The M-1 District is not intended to accommodate industrial or business parks under unified design and ownership which exceed 20 acres in area. The community character of the M-1 District is SUBURBAN as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The M-1 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0309.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0309
M-1 Limited Industrial District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.4
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.3
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.42(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.85(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	20,000(c)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	100
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	30(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	20(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	30(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	15(b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	3.0/40
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	For warehousing uses, the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.89; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 1.48.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.
(c)	Restaurants shall require a minimum of 40,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 150 feet.

§ 15-3.0310 M-2 General Industrial District.

District Intent.

The M-2 General Industrial District is intended to:

Provide for manufacturing, industrial, warehousing, and uses of a more general and less restrictive nature and size than either the M-1 or BP Districts.

Be used in locations where the relationship to surrounding land use would create fewer problems of compatibility.

The M-2 District is not intended to:

Abut residential zoning districts.

Accommodate industrial or business parks under unified design and ownership which exceed 20 acres in area.

The community character of the M-2 District is SUBURBAN as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The M-2 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0310.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0310
M-2 General Industrial District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.35
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.25
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.55(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.85(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	40,000
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	150
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	40(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	25(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	40(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	50(b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	3.0/40
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	For warehousing uses, the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.96; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 1.48.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.

§ 15-3.0311 BP Business Park District.

District Intent. The BP Business Park District is intended to:

Be applied to those areas of the City identified for business park development by the adopted City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

Provide for the development of the attractive groupings of office, manufacturing, industrial, and limited ancillary service uses which serve the needs of the occupants of the BP Business Park District.

Foster uses of a limited intensity.

Provide an aesthetically pleasing environment.

Provide for ample off-street parking and loading areas and landscape planting and screening of adjacent land uses of a lower intensity.

Accommodate industrial or business parks under unified design and ownership which exceed 20 acres in area.

The community character of the BP District is SUBURBAN as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The BP District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0311.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0311
BP Business Park District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.45
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.4
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.55(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.85(a) 0.94(c)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum District Area (acres)	5
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	40,000
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	150
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	50(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	20(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	50(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	40(b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	5.0/90
Accessory Parking Structures Housing More than 500 Vehicles (stories/ft.)	5.0/65
Accessory Structures Except Parking Structures Housing More than 500 Vehicles (stories/ft.)	1.0/35

Notes:
(a)	For warehousing uses, the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.81; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 1.48. For a five-story office building to maximize the GFAR and achieve a landscape surface ratio of 0.40 while providing required off-street parking (3.3 spaces per 1,000 gross square feet of floor area), a portion of required off-street parking will need to be housed within a building.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.
(c)	This 0.94 net floor area ratio (NFAR) is to be used only for developments which have off-street parking structures housing more than 500 vehicles and where more than 75% of all required off-street parking spaces are to be housed within off-street parking structures.

§ 15-3.0312 I-1 Institutional District.

District Intent. The I-1 Institutional District is intended to:

Eliminate the ambiguity of maintaining, in unrelated use districts, areas which are under public or public-related ownership and where the use for public, or quasi-public purpose, is anticipated to be permanent.

Accommodate a maximum permitted building height of three stories.

The resulting character of this district would be SUBURBAN as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The I-1 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0312.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0312
I-1 Institutional District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.40(a)
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.30
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.38(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.63(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	20,000(b)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	100(b)
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	30(c)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	10(c)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	20(c)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	30(c)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Commercial Apartment Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
For Less than 3 D.U.s per Structure for 1 Bedroom D.U.	900 square feet (plus 200 square feet for each bedroom over 1 bedroom)
For 3 of More D.U.s per Structure	Use Requirements for R-8 District (see Table 15-3.0209B)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	3.0/40
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	For commercial apartments which may be permitted on a second level only, the minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR) for the entire site shall be 0.50; the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) shall be 0.37; and the maximum net floor area ratio (NFAR) shall be 0.74.
(b)	Restaurants shall require a minimum of 40,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 150 feet.
(c)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.

§ 15-3.0313 P-1 Park District.

District Intent. The P-1 Park District is intended to provide for areas where the recreational needs, both public and private, of the populace can be met without undue disturbance of natural resources and adjacent uses.

District Standards. This P-1 District is further intended to have the development standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0313.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0313
P-1 Park District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	0.50
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	0.45
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.31(a)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	0.57(a)
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	15,000(a) 20,000(a) 40,000(a)
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	100(a)
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	50(b)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	20(b)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	50(b)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	50(b)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	2.0/35
Accessory Structure (stories/ft.)	1.0/25

Notes:
(a)	Minimum lot size for all outdoor uses is 15,000 square feet; minimum lot size for indoor recreational uses is 20,000 square feet; and, the minimum lot size for a restaurant shall be 40,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 150 feet.
(b)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.

§ 15-3.0314 A-1 Agricultural District.

District Intent. The A-1 Agricultural District is intended to:

Provide for, maintain, preserve, and enhance agricultural lands historically utilized for crop production but which are not included within the A-2 Prime Agricultural District and which are generally best suited for smaller farm units, including truck farming, horse farming, hobby farming, orchards, and other similar agricultural-related activity.

Retain the COUNTRYSIDE and RURAL character of areas of the City of Franklin in which the A-1 District is used as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan. In addition, certain RURAL uses are permitted in the district.

District Standards. The A-1 District is further intended to have the standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0314.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0314
A-1 Agricultural District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	Not Applicable
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	Not Applicable
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.05
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	Not Applicable
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (acres)	3
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	200
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	50(a)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	25(a)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	50(a)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	50(a)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Single-Family Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
Minimum Total Required Living Area per Single-Family Dwelling Unit (D.U.) (square feet)	Use Minimum Building Area Requirements for the R-1 District (see Table 15-3.0201)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/ft.)	2.5/30
Accessory Structure (ft.)	70

Notes:
(a)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards.
	See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.

§ 15-3.0315 A-2 Prime Agricultural District.

District Intent. The A-2 Prime Agricultural District is intended to:

Maintain, enhance, and preserve agricultural lands historically utilized for the production and raising of livestock.

Prevent the premature conversion of agricultural land to scattered URBAN and SUBURBAN uses such as residential, commercial, and industrial uses.

Be used and limited to those lands shown as "Prime Agricultural Land" on the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

Retain the COUNTRYSIDE and RURAL character of areas of the City of Franklin in which the A-2 District is used as set forth in the City of Franklin Comprehensive Master Plan.

District Standards. The A-2 District is further intended to have the standards as set forth in Table 15-3.0315.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

Table 15-3.0315
A-2 Prime Agricultural District Development Standards
Type of Standard	Standard
Landscape Surface Ratio and Floor Area
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR)	Not Applicable
Alternative Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) with Required Mitigation (See § 15-5.0302E)	Not Applicable
Maximum Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR)	0.05(a) 0.10(b)
Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio (NFAR)	Not Applicable
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Area (acres)	35
Minimum Lot Width at Setback Line (feet)	300
Minimum Front Yard (feet)	50(c)
Minimum Side Yard (feet)	25(c)
Minimum Side Yard on Corner Lot (feet)	50(c)
Minimum Rear Yard (feet)	50(c)
Minimum Shore Buffer (feet)	75
Minimum Wetland Buffer (feet)	30
Minimum Wetland Setback (feet)	50
Minimum Total Living Area per Single-Family Dwelling Unit (D.U.)
Minimum Total Required Living Area per Single-Family Dwelling Unit (D.U.) (square feet)	Use Minimum Building Area Requirements for the R-1 District (see Table 15-3.0201)
Maximum Building Height
Principal Structure (stories/feet)	2.5/30
Accessory Structure (feet)	40

Notes:
(a)	For single-family dwelling structures.
(b)	For other farm-related structures including housing for farm laborers.
(c)	See Division 15-5.0300 for the determination of minimum required bufferyards. See § 15-5.0108 for increased setback requirements along arterial streets and highways.

§ 15-3.0316 AO Airport Overlay District.

District Intent. The AO Airport Overlay District is intended to:

Allow for the coordination, planning, and development of land uses in the vicinity of General Mitchell Field, but limits uses and requires noise protection.

Control conflicts between land uses and noise generated by aircraft and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare from the adverse impacts associated with excessive noise.

Ensure that land uses in the airport noise impact area are mutually compatible with airport noise.

Provide acoustical performance standards.

Be in addition to and shall overlay all other zoning districts where it is applied so that any parcel of land or lot lying in the AO District shall also lie in one or more of the other zoning districts. The effect is to create a zoning district which has the characteristics and limitations of the underlying district, together with the characteristics and limitations of the AO District.

Provide adequate notice to land owners and prospective land owners that airport operations should be considered as possibly affecting the use of property within the AO Airport Overlay District.

Regulate land uses within designated existing or projected airport impact areas by providing height restrictions which will assure safe, unobstructed access for all aircraft which enter and exit General Mitchell Field.

Establishment of District Boundaries and Districts. The AO Airport Overlay District boundaries shall be based upon the General Mitchell Field study titled General Mitchell International Airport. Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study: Noise Exposure Maps and Noise Compatibility Program, prepared by Coffman Associates, Inc., dated October 1993. Boundaries shall be subject to periodic updating and amendment. The AO Airport Overlay District shall be established in like manner as any other zoning district permitted by this Ordinance.

Establishment of Airport Noise Impact Areas. Airport noise impact areas (numbered AO Districts) shall be established in order to distinguish between the severity of the levels of noise impact so that appropriate uses and acoustical performance standards can be established to mitigate the adverse impacts of aircraft noise in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

Noise Zones. Noise levels shall be classified into noise zones, and the Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) classifications shall be used for all noise sources. DNL shall be mathematically symbolized as Ldn.

Two Airport Noise Impact Areas Established. For the purpose of administering these regulations, there shall be two Airport Noise Impact Areas established as follows:

The AO-1 District for areas of L_dn 65-70.

The AO-2 District for areas of L_dn 70-75.

District Standards. District standards shall conform to that required in the underlying basic use district and subject to those additional standards for outdoor to indoor noise level reduction as set forth in Division 15-3.0600 of this Ordinance.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See § 15-3.0608.

§ 15-3.0317 HPO Historic Preservation Overlay District.

District Intent.

The HPO Historic Preservation Overlay District is intended to:

Provide for the protection and preservation of those structures whose historic or architectural interest are valuable contributions to the character and charm of the City or areas of the City. Such structures and areas are hereby deemed to represent a community asset justifying the public regulation of such structures and areas in order to ensure their preservation.

Be used to protect the historic community character of such structures and districts.

It is hereby declared a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of improvements of special character or special historical interest or value is a public necessity and is required in the interest of health, prosperity, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Franklin. The purpose of the HPO Historic Preservation Overlay District is to:

Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of such improvements and of districts which represent or reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history;

Safeguard the City's historic and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such landmarks and historic districts, stabilize and improve property values;

Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past, protect and enhance the City's attractions to residents, tourists and visitors for education, pleasure, and general welfare, and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry; and

Strengthen the economy of the City.

District Standards. District standards shall conform to that required in the underlying basic use district.

Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission. A copy of a petition for rezoning to an HPO District shall be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission when the petition is filed with the City Clerk for review and comment. When considering a petition for rezoning for an HPO District, the City Plan Commission and the Common Council, in making their respective recommendations and determinations, shall take into consideration the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Designation of Landmark Sites and Historic Districts. The Plan Commission, upon referral to and the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission, may designate landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts within the City. Such designation should, however, be based upon the criteria established in § 15-10.0405 of this Ordinance. Appropriate records, including photographs and plans, shall be kept as part of the City's official zoning file.

Limitation on Structural or Appearance Changes. Structural changes shall be regulated in the following manner:

Certificate of Appropriateness Required. There shall be no alterations in the architectural appearance of any structure within an HPO District without the approval of plans for such alterations by the City Plan Commission. In determining whether to grant approval the City Plan Commission shall take into consideration the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission. For the purposes of this section, alterations shall include any change, addition to or demolition of any part or all of a structure. The City Plan Commission shall make its determination within 60 days of the filing of the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Basis for Approval. No alterations shall be permitted that would tend to destroy or seriously impair the particular character and quality of the HPO District. No change or alteration of a landmark, landmark site, or historic district shall be permitted which destroys, seriously impairs or significantly alters its character in terms of its historical or architectural interest.

Repairs or Destruction. Notwithstanding the provisions of Division 15-3.1000, total lifetime structural repairs, restoration or alterations of a preservation structure may exceed 50% of the City's equalized value if the City Plan Commission determines upon recommendation by the Historic Preservation Commission that the structure will be repaired, restored, or altered in such a way as to maintain the character of the structure and the character of the HPO District without significant alteration or change in such character. No person in charge of a landmark or improvement in a historic district shall be granted a permit to demolish such property without review and recommendations by the Historic Preservation Commission to the City Plan Commission.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See § 15-3.0609.

§ 15-3.0318 L-1 Landfill District.

District Intent.

The L-1 Landfill District is intended to regulate land use at existing, as well as former landfill sites in the City of Franklin.

The L-1 District is not intended to accommodate new landfill sites in the City of Franklin.

The implementing zoning ordinance requirements of the L-1 District address safety issues pertaining to landfills, protection of the natural resource base, minimization of adverse impacts upon surrounding and areawide land uses, aesthetics of the landfill site and surrounding environs, landscaping, noise, and traffic impacts upon the street and highway system serving the L-1 District. Landfill restoration requirements are set forth in the implementing zoning regulations. The minimum L-1 District size shall be 160 acres.

District Standards. See Division 15-3.0700 and § 15-3.0703 of this Ordinance.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See §§ 15-3.0603, 15-3.0605, 15-3.0606, 15-3.0607, 15-3.0608, 15-3.0609, Division 15-3.0700, Section 15-3.0703, and Division 15-3.0800.

§ 15-3.0319 FW Floodway District.

The FW Floodway District is intended to be used to protect people and property from flood damage by prohibiting the erection of structures that would impede the flow of water during periodic flooding. Permitting use of the floodway would increase damages in the broader floodplain by increasing flood stages. In delineating the FW District, the effects of development within the associated flood fringe shall be computed utilizing the single degree of encroachment principle. Flood stage increases equal to or greater than 0.01 foot in height shall not be permitted unless the applicant has made appropriate legal arrangements with all affected units of government and all property owners affected by the stage increase, and until all such affected units of government have amended their water surface profiles and floodplain zoning maps to reflect the increased flood elevations.

Mapping of Floodways. The floodway shown on the Official Zoning Map was initially delineated from information contained in the flood insurance study and represents those floodways shown in that report. In addition, floodplains determined by approximate methods in the flood insurance study (shown as unnumbered A Zones) have, as a general rule, been included in the Floodway District. As a general mapping rule, nonfloodplain islands less than one acre in area that are completely surrounded by floodway have been included in the floodway delineation.

Maintenance of Drainageways. No development in the FW District shall adversely affect the channels or floodways of the Root River, the East Branch of the Root River, Tess Corners Creek, Woods Creek, Oak Creek, any tributary thereto, drainage ditches, or other lands lying outside the floodplains.

Dumping and Filling Prohibited. Lands lying within the FW District shall not be used for dumping or be filled except as authorized to permit establishment of approved bulkhead lines or to accommodate bridge approaches. Normal earth-grading activities to permit utilization of the lands for open space, outdoor recreation, yard, parking, and similar uses are permitted, so long as the water carrying and storage capacity of the floodplain is not decreased.

Dangerous Materials Storage Prohibited. Lands lying within the FW District shall not be used for the storage of materials that are buoyant, flammable, explosive, or injurious to human, animal, or plant life.

Mobile Homes Prohibited. No mobile home, mobile home park, or trailer camp shall be placed or moved onto lands lying in the FW District.

Incompatible Uses Prohibited. Lands lying within the FW District shall not be used for any solid waste disposal site or on-site soil absorption sanitary sewerage system site, or the construction of any well which is used to obtain water for ultimate human consumption. Sewage treatment plants and treatment ponds shall not be constructed in the FW District.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See § 15-3.0604.

§ 15-3.0320 FC Floodplain Conservancy District.

The FC Floodplain Conservancy District is intended to preserve in essentially open space and natural uses lands which are unsuitable for intensive URBAN development purposes due to poor natural soil conditions and periodic flood inundations. The proper regulation of these areas will serve to maintain and improve water quality, prevent flood damage, protect wildlife habitat, and prohibit the location of structures on soils which are generally not suitable for such use. In delineating the FC District, consideration shall be given to maintaining flood storage capacity and preventing significant increases in the flood discharges identfied in applicable floodplain studies. No increase in the regional flood elevation shall be permitted that is equal to or greater than 0.01 foot unless the applicant has made appropriate legal arrangements with all affected units of government and all property owners affected by the increase in elevation, and all such affected units of government have amended their water surface profiles and floodplain zoning maps to reflect the increased flood elevations.

Maintenance of Drainageways. No development in the FC District shall adversely affect the channels or floodways of the Root River, the East Branch of the Root River, Tess Corners Creek, Woods Creek, any tributary thereto, drainage ditches, or other lands lying outside the floodplains

Dumping, Filling, and Mining Prohibited. Lands lying within the FC District shall not be used for dumping or be filled except as authorized to permit establishment of approved bulkhead lines or to accommodate bridge approaches. Normal earth-grading activities to permit utilization of the lands for open space, outdoor recreation, yard, parking, and similar uses are permitted, so long as the water carrying and storage capacity of the floodplain is not decreased. Mining activities, including topsoil removal, is prohibited in the FC District.

Dangerous Materials Storage Prohibited. Lands lying within the FC District shall not be used for the storage of materials that are buoyant, flammable, explosive, or injurious to human, animal, or plant life.

Mobile Homes Prohibited. No mobile homes, mobile home park, or trailer camp shall be placed or moved onto lands lying in the FC District.

Incompatible Use Prohibited. Lands lying within the FC District shall not be used for any solid waste disposal site, or on-site soil absorption sanitary sewerage system site, or the construction of any well which is used to obtain water for ultimate human consumption.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See § 15-3.0605.

§ 15-3.0321 FFO Floodplain Fringe Overlay District.

The FFO Floodplain Fringe Overlay District is intended to provide for and encourage the most appropriate use of land and water in areas subject to periodic flooding and to minimize flood damage to people and property. The FFO Floodplain Fringe Overlay District is an overlay zoning district that imposes certain additional requirements on the underlying basic zoning district without disturbing the requirements of the basic district. In the instance of conflicting requirements, the more restrictive of the conflicting requirements shall apply.

Maintenance of Drainageways. No filling or development in the FFO District shall adversely affect the channels or floodways of the Root River, the East Branch of the Root River, Tess Corners Creek, Woods Creek, Oak Creek, any tributary thereto, drainage ditches, or other lands lying outside the floodplains.

Mobile Homes Prohibited. No mobile home, mobile home park, or trailer camp shall be placed or moved onto lands lying in the FFO District.

Incompatible Use Prohibited. Lands lying within the FFO District shall not be used for any solid waste disposal site, on-site soil absorption sanitary sewage system site, or the construction of any well which is used to obtain water for ultimate human consumption.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See § 15-3.0606.

§ 15-3.0322 SW Shoreland Wetland Overlay District.

The SW Shoreland Wetland Overlay District is intended to preserve, protect, and enhance the ponds, streams, and wetland areas of the City of Franklin. The preservation, protection, and enhancement of these areas will serve to maintain safe and healthful conditions; maintain and improve water quality, both ground and surface; prevent flood damage; control storm water runoff; protect stream banks from erosion; protect groundwater recharge and discharge areas; protect wildlife habitat; protect native plant communities; avoid the location of structures on soils which are generally not suitable for use; and protect the water-based recreation resources of the City. The SW Shoreland Wetland Overlay District includes all wetlands within the shoreland, as defined in the Ordinance, and additional nonshoreland wetlands which are adjacent to shoreland wetlands. The boundaries were determined from use of the Wisconsin Wetland Inventory Map for the city of Franklin, dated March 15, 1989 and stamped "FINAL." All wetland boundaries, even when shown on a wetland map, shall be verified prior to development by a professional trained in wetland delineation. Any wetlands which are filled prior to the date on which the City of Franklin received the final Wisconsin Wetland Inventory Map for the City of Franklin from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in a manner which affects their characteristics as wetlands are filled wetlands and not subject to an ordinance adopted under § 62.231 of the Wisconsin Statutes as amended.

Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited uses in the SW District:

Any use not listed as a permitted use or a conditional use is prohibited in the SW District.

The use of a boathouse for human habitation and the construction or placement of a boathouse or fixed houseboat below the ordinary highwater mark of any navigable waters are prohibited.

Permitted, Accessory, and Special Uses. See § 15-3.0607.