Village of Orfordville, WI Zoning Districts

The Official Zoning Map is an integral part of this chapter. The single official copy of this map titled "Village of Orfordville Official Zoning Map," together with a copy of this chapter, shall be available for public inspection during office hours. The map shall be certified by the Village President and attested by the Village Clerk-Treasurer. Any changes in zoning district boundaries shall not be effective until so recorded and until a duly certified and attested certificate describing the change is filed with the map.

The district boundaries are either streets or alleys unless otherwise shown, and where the designation on the map indicates that the various districts are approximately bounded by a street or alley line, such street or alley line shall be construed to be the district boundary line.

Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated and where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be lot lines, and where the designations on the map are approximately bounded by lot lines, said lot line shall be construed to be the boundary of the district.

In unsubdivided property, the district boundary shown on the map shall be determined by use of the scale shown on such map.

§ 320-15 R-1 Single-Family Residence District.

Purpose. The R-1 District is intended to provide a quiet, pleasant and relatively spacious living area protected from traffic hazards and intrusion of incompatible land uses.

Permitted uses. The following uses of land are permitted:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Churches and all affiliated uses, all graded schools, libraries and hospitals, water storage facilities and related structures.

(3)

Municipal buildings, except sewage plants, garbage incinerators, warehouses, garages, shops and storage yards.

(4)

Public parks, playgrounds, and recreational and community center buildings and grounds.

(5)

Telephone buildings, exchanges and lines and transformer stations, excepting microwave radio relay structures unless their location is approved by the Plan Commission.

(6)

Unlighted signs and bulletin boards of up to four square feet for advertisement for a lease or sale of the premises and eight square feet for public or religious announcements, provided that all such signs must be located directly on the premises involved and at least 15 feet from the nearest sidewalk or street.

(7)

One attached garage, one detached garage, and one accessory building.

[Amended 7-25-2016]

(8)

Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses, provided that no such use generates traffic or noise that would create a public or private nuisance.

(9)

Agricultural crops of a nondeleterious nature.

Conditional uses.

(1)

Customary home occupations which exceed the standards set forth in § 320-13A.[1]

[1]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

(2)

Day-care centers.

(3)

Community-based residential facilities with nine or more people.

(4)

Bed-and-breakfast establishments.[2]

[2]

Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

Area requirements.

(1)

Maximum building height: 35 feet.

(2)

Minimum side yard:

(a)

Principal building: eight feet minimum on each side.

[Amended 8-24-2020]

(b)

Accessory buildings: three feet on each side.

(3)

Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet.

(4)

Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet.

(5)

Minimum lot area per family: 8,500 square feet.

(6)

Minimum lot width (measured at rear of front yard): 75 feet.

(7)

Minimum floor area per family. Single-family: 1,200 square feet for one-story premises; 1,500 square feet for multistory premises.

(8)

Accessory building rear and side yard setbacks: three feet.

(9)

Accessory structures:

(a)

Maximum square footage for attached garage: 936 square feet.

(b)

One detached garage with a minimum of 324 square feet and a minimum dimension of 18 feet in depth by 18 feet in width. The combined square footage of the detached garage and any other accessory building in the rear yard cannot exceed 30% of the rear yard or 936 square feet overall. Detached garage must be architecturally compatible to the principal structure as determined by the Building Inspector.

[Amended 7-25-2016]

(c)

One accessory building not to exceed 240 square feet. The combined square footage of the accessory building and a detached garage in the rear yard cannot exceed 30% of the rear yard or 936 square feet overall. The accessory building must be architecturally compatible to the principal structure as determined by the Building Inspector.

[Amended 7-25-2016]

§ 320-16 R-2 One- and Two-Family Residence District.

Purpose. The R-2 District is intended to provide essentially the same quality interchange of land uses as the R-1 District, except that somewhat higher densities are permitted.

Permitted uses. The permitted uses are the same as those in the R-1 District, except that two-family residences are also permitted.

Conditional uses.

(1)

Customary home occupations which exceed the standards set forth in § 320-13A.

[Amended 5-10-2004 by Ord. No. O-2004-01]

(2)

Charitable institutions, rest homes, private, nonprofit clubs and lodges, funeral homes, hospitals and medical clinics.

(3)

Day-care centers.

(4)

Community-based residential facilities with nine or more people.

(5)

Bed-and-breakfast establishments.

[Added 5-10-2004 by Ord. No. O-2004-01]

(6)

Single-family attached dwelling units, zero-lot-line duplexes.

[Added 5-14-2018]

(a)

The height, area and setback requirements for two-family attached dwelling units ("duplexes") shall be as set forth in Subsection D below.

(b)

Zero-lot-line duplexes are permitted in the Village of Orfordville. All certified survey maps and subdivision plots creating zero-lot-line duplexes shall have the following restrictive endorsement placed upon the same: "When attached dwelling units are created, matters of mutual concern to the adjacent property owners due to construction, catastrophe, and maintenance shall be guarded against by private covenants and deed restrictions, and no approving authority shall be held responsible for the enforcement of the same."

(c)

Easements shall be provided across zero-lot-lines when necessary for the provision of water, sewer, and utility services.

(d)

Zero-lot-line duplexes shall share a common wall. Wherever improvements abut on the common boundary line between adjoining units, there shall be a one-hour fire wall running from the lowest floor level, including the basement if it is a common wall, to the underside of the roof sheathing. Such basement wall, if any, shall be waterproofed masonry.

(e)

When attached dwelling units are created, the plans, specifications, and construction of such buildings shall require the installation and construction of separate sewer, water, and other utility services to each dwelling unit.

(f)

The side yard setback shall be zero on one side of a zero-lot-line duplex, provided that:

[1]

The lot adjacent to that side yard is held under the same ownership at the time of initial construction;

[2]

The opposite side yard setback is not less than eight feet; and

[3]

Both units of the zero-lot-line duplex's exterior finish shall be completed within one year of the issuance date of the building permit.

(g)

In the event of the total destruction of a zero-lot-line duplex, it shall be determined by agreement of both unit owners whether to rebuild. restore, or sell the property. If damage is only to the unit on one parcel and such damage does not affect the other unit, the damaged unit shall be repaired by the owner of that damaged unit.

Area requirements.

(1)

Maximum building height.

One-family: 35 feet.

Two-family: 35 feet.

Minimum side yard.

Principal buildings.

One-family: eight feet minimum, total 20 feet.

[2]

Two-family: eight feet minimum, total 20 feet.

(b)

Accessory buildings.

[1]

One-family: three feet on each side.

[2]

Two-family: three feet on each side.

(3)

Minimum front yard setback.

(a)

One-family: 25 feet.

(b)

Two-family: 25 feet.

(4)

Minimum rear yard setback.

(a)

One-family: 25 feet.

(b)

Two-family: 25 feet.

(5)

Minimum lot area per family.

(a)

One-family: 8,500 square feet.

(b)

Two-family: 5,000 square feet.

(6)

Minimum lot width (measured at rear of front yard).

(a)

One-family: 75 feet.

(b)

Two-family: 75 feet.

(c)

Single-family attached dwelling units, zero-lot-line duplexes: 37.5 feet.

[Added 5-14-2018]

(7)

Minimum floor area per family.

(a)

Single-family: 1,200 square feet for one-story premises; 1,500 square feet for multistory premises.

(b)

Two-family: 700 square feet per living unit.

(8)

Accessory building rear and side yard setbacks: three feet.

(9)

Accessory structures.

(a)

Maximum square footage for attached garage: 936 square feet.

(b)

[Amended 7-25-2016]

(c)

[Amended 7-25-2016]

§ 320-17 R-3 Multiple-Family Residence District.

Purpose. The R-3 District is intended to provide a living area that is pleasant but not as spacious as the R-1 District.

Permitted uses. The following uses of land are permitted:

(1)

Any use permitted in the R-1 and R-2 District.

(2)

Four-family dwellings.

(3)

Hospitals and medical clinics to care for local needs.

(4)

Charitable institutions, rest homes, private, nonprofit clubs, lodges and funeral homes.[1]

[1]

Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(5), allowing storage sheds as a permitted use, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 4-10-2006.

Conditional uses.

(1)

Dwellings for more than four families.

(2)

Customary home occupations which exceed the standards set forth in § 320-13A.

[Amended 5-10-2004 by Ord. No. O-2004-01]

(3)

Mobile homes. (See Article X.)

(4)

Day-care centers.

(5)

Community-based residential facilities with nine or more people.

(6)

Bed-and-breakfast establishments.

[Added 5-10-2004 by Ord. No. O-2004-01]

(7)

Storage sheds.

[Added 8-14-2006]

Area requirements.

(1)

Maximum building height: 45 feet.

(2)

Minimum side yard.

(a)

Principal buildings.

[1]

Multifamily: 15 feet on each side.

[2]

Two-family: 12 feet on each side.

[3]

Single-family: nine feet on each side.

(b)

Accessory buildings: three feet on each side.

(3)

Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet.

(4)

Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet.

(5)

Minimum lot area per family.

(a)

More than two-family buildings: 3,600 square feet.

(b)

Two-family buildings: 5,000 square feet.

(c)

Single-family buildings: 8,500 square feet.

(6)

Minimum lot width (measured at rear of front yard): 70 feet.

(7)

Minimum floor area per family.

(a)

More than two-family buildings: 650 square feet per living unit.

(b)

Two-family buildings: 700 square feet per living unit.

(c)

Single-family buildings: 1,200 square feet for one-story premises; 1,500 square feet for multistory premises.

(8)

Accessory building rear and side yard setbacks: three feet.

(9)

Accessory structures.

(a)

Maximum square footage for attached garage: 936 square feet.

(b)

[Amended 7-25-2016]

(c)

[Amended 7-25-2016]

Screening requirements. All dumpsters shall be enclosed on at least three sides by screening at least six feet high which shall hide the dumpsters. Screening shall be a wall or fence. Any open side shall not be visible from a street or abutting properties.

[Added 10-24-2011]

§ 320-18 C-1 General Commercial District.

Purpose. The C-1 District is intended to provide an area for the business and commercial needs of the Village.

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:

(1)

Appliance dealers.

(2)

Art, gift, jewelry and notion shops.

(3)

Bakeries (retail) and candy, confectionery and ice cream stores.

(4)

Barbershops, beauty parlors, and other personal business or repair services (nonautomotive).

(5)

Banks and other financial institutions.

(6)

Offices, including clinics (medical) and other professional offices, real estate, insurance, utilities, telephone and telegraph offices and post offices.

(7)

Clothing and dry goods stores.

(8)

Drugstores and pharmacies.

(9)

Florist shops.

(10)

Retail fruit, vegetable, meat and fish markets, grocery stores, delicatessens and supermarkets.

(11)

Furniture, hardware and department stores.

(12)

Lunchrooms and cafes.

(13)

Liquor stores.

(14)

Music, radio and television stores.

(15)

Newsstands and soda fountains.

Parking lots.

Photography studios.

Sport shops.

Temporary structures.

(20)

Variety stores.

(21)

(Reserved)[1]

[1]

Editor’s Note: Former Subsection B(21), which listed clubs, fraternal organizations and lodges operated for a profit as permitted uses, was repealed 3-24-2014.

(22)

Existing residences and additions thereto shall comply with all provisions of the R-3 District.

[Amended 5-29-2018]

(23)

Other uses similar to or customarily incident to any of the above uses.

Conditional uses.

(1)

Automotive and farm implement sales and service.

(2)

Seed, feed and farm supply sales, lumberyards and warehousing.

(3)

Storage sheds.

[Added 8-14-2006]

(4)

Clubs or lodges, private (nonprofit).

[Added 3-24-2014[2]]

[2]

Editor’s Note: This ordinance also renumbered former Subsection C(4) as Subsection C(5).

(5)

Uses similar to or customarily incident to the above.

(6)

Upper-level apartments. Buildings with businesses or commercial uses on the first floor/street-level floor of a building may have an apartment, residence, or similar living space on any and all floors above the first floor/street-level floor if the apartment, residence, or similar living space meets the following requirements:

[Added 5-29-2018]

(a)

The apartment, residence, or similar living space has its own street access separate from the business or commercial use; and

(b)

The apartment, residence, or similar living space has a minimum of 650 square feet per unit.

(7)

Street-level apartments. Buildings with businesses or commercial uses on the first floor/street-level floor of a building may have an apartment, residence, or similar living space in the rear of the first floor/street-level floor if the business or commercial use utilizes at least 50% of the first floor/street-level floor's total square footage and the apartment, residence, or similar living space meets the following requirements:

[Added 5-29-2018]

(a)

The apartment, residence, or similar living space has its own street access separate from the business or commercial use; and

(b)

The apartment, residence, or similar living space has a minimum of 650 square feet per unit.

Area requirements.

(1)

Maximum building height: 45 feet.

(2)

Minimum side yard.

(a)

Fireproof construction: none.

(b)

Nonfireproof construction: nine feet.

(3)

Minimum front yard setback: none.

(4)

Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet.

(5)

Minimum lot width.

(a)

Fireproof construction: 25 feet.

(b)

Nonfireproof construction: 45 feet.

(6)

Accessory building rear and side yard setbacks: three feet.

[Added 10-24-2011]

Exterior façade regulations.

[Added 1-9-2023]

(1)

Definitions. The following definitions are used in this subsection:

AREA OF SIGN

The perimeter which forms the outside shape, but excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign may be placed unless they are designed as part of the sign. If the sign consists of more than one section or module, all areas will be totaled. The area of an irregularly shaped sign shall be computed using the actual sign face surface.

AWNING

A temporary hood or cover which projects from the wall of the building, which can be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the face of a supporting structure.

BILLBOARD

A sign which advertises goods, products or facilities, or services not necessarily on the premises where the sign is located or directs persons to a different location from where the sign is located.

BLANKETING

The unreasonable obstruction of view of a sign caused by the placement of another sign.

CANOPY

A shelter, with or without a sign, attached to or connected with a building and extending into a setback or over the public sidewalk.

DAY

A period of time in terms of calendar days.

DIRECTLY ILLUMINATED SIGN

Any sign designed to give any artificial light directly through any transparent or translucent material from a source of light originating within or on such sign.

DIRECTORY SIGN

Any sign on which the names and locations of occupants or the use of a building is given. This shall include offices and church directories. Directory signs shall be encouraged for use with advertising of multiple-occupied commercial and industrial buildings.

ELECTRONIC MESSAGING SIGN

Any sign whose message may be changed by electronic process, including such messages as copy, art, graphics, time, date, temperature, weather, or information concerning civic or charitable organizations or the advertising of products or services for sale on the premises. This also includes traveling or segmented message displays.

FLASHING SIGN

Any directly or indirectly illuminated sign on which artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use.

FLAT SIGN

A sign erected parallel and attached directly to a wall surface.

FREESTANDING (GROUND/POLE) SIGN

Any sign which is supported by structures or supports in or upon the ground and independent of support from any building.

IDENTIFICATION SIGN

Any sign which carries only the name of the firm, major enterprise, institution or principal products offered for sale on the premises or combination of these.

INDIRECTLY ILLUMINATED SIGN

A sign that is illuminated from a source outside of the actual sign.

MARQUEE

A permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building wall at an entrance to a building or extending along and projecting beyond the building's wall and generally designed and constructed to provide protection against weather.

MARQUEE SIGN

Any sign attached to and made part of a marquee.

NONCONFORMING SIGN

Any sign which does not conform to these regulations.

OFF-PREMISES SIGN

Any sign, device or display which advertises goods other than those commonly available or services other than those commonly performed on the premises on which the sign is located.

POLITICAL SIGN

Any sign displaying a candidate for an election or a current election's subject matter.

PORTABLE SIGN/MESSAGE BOARD

Any sign not permanently attached to the ground which is designed to be easily moved from one location to another.

PROJECTING SIGN

Any sign extending more than 18 inches, but less than four feet from the face of a wall or building; such sign may not extend more than three feet into the right-of-way.

REAL ESTATE SIGN

Any sign which is used to offer for sale, lease or rent the property upon which the sign is placed.

ROOF SIGN

Any sign erected upon or over the roof or parapet of any building.

SIGN

Includes anything that promotes, calls attention, or invites patronage (or anything similar to the aforementioned) to a business, location or product.

TEMPORARY SIGN

Any sign which is erected or displayed for a limited period of time not to exceed 30 consecutive days, or which is displayed only during regular business hours and removed for storage at other times. A temporary sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area. Examples of temporary signs include banners and decorative-type displays. For purposes of this chapter, a portable sign is not a temporary sign.

WALL SIGN

Any sign attached to, erected on, or painted on the wall of a building or structure and projecting not more than 16 inches from such wall.

WINDOW SIGN

Any sign located completely within an enclosed building and visible from a public way.

(2)

Building design; outside facade.

(a)

Roofs. All roofs shall be in good condition. No partial roofs allowed. Flat roofs or gently sloped roofs shall not be visible from the streets or public view, this includes buildings on corners. All partial roof repairs or replacement shall match the same material and color as the original existing roof.

(b)

Building colors.

[1]

All exterior colors on buildings, fixtures, signs, and roof materials shall be compatible on all floors of the outside facade. All floors of the buildings must be the same color.

[2]

The exteriors of buildings shall have no florescent or neon colors, high gloss paints, lacquers, or other shiny materials. (Exceptions may be made in relation to entryway doors with prior approval).

[3]

Color combination schemes shall be limited to no more than four colors for all structures on the parcel. Color schemes shall be consistent throughout all buildings on a parcel.

[4]

Same color buildings must have two different color buildings in between. Adjacent buildings cannot be the same color. Existing buildings must comply upon outside renovation which includes painting or siding, or any major upgrade to the outside facade. Building additions must match the original structure in color and materials.

[5]

Brick work must be repaired by repointing the mortar joints where there is evidence of deterioration. New mortar joints shall be duplicated in strength, texture, composition, width, and color as existing mortar joints.

[6]

Apartment doors/entrances. Apartment doors shall be made of solid material and painted to blend in with the existing body color of the facade or if the facade is natural brick, the door must be an accent color in the brick.

(c)

Exterior receptacles.

[1]

All permanent loading facilities and trash/recyclable storage areas shall be completely screened from view by an opaque vertical wall or fence that is a minimum of five feet height, or greater if necessary.

[2]

All materials and equipment shall be stored within a completely enclosed building, except for trash and recycling totes.

(d)

Outdoor fixtures. Outdoor fixtures including seating, tables, exterior access stairways, and fencing are subject to review. Outdoor fixtures shall be in design with respect to the building architecture and adjacent buildings.

(e)

Awnings. Awnings are allowed and must follow the requirements of the Orfordville Zoning Code in Chapter 320. Awning size, color, and placement shall compliment the architectural characteristics of the building. Awnings must be maintained and be repaired or removed if in a state of disrepair.

(3)

Exterior lighting.

(a)

The color and design of fixtures shall be compatible with the building and public lighting in the area and shall be uniform throughout the entire District.

(b)

All lighting fixtures existing prior to the effective date of this subsection shall be considered as legal and conforming.

(c)

Lighting shall be downward facing, and no direct light shall bleed onto an immediate adjoining property.

(d)

For the purposes of safety and for deterring unwanted behaviors/activities, all buildings are required to have lighting on the backside, near any doorways, etc.

(e)

Exterior lighting to accentuate the building architecture and landscaping should not be excessive in either amount or intensity.

(f)

Building mounting fixtures should be compatible with the building facades.

(g)

Full cut-off fixtures should be used. Lighting should not spill into the sky, encroach on neighboring properties, nor cause excessive glare.

(h)

All exterior lighting shall comply with the exterior lighting basics as set forth in Attachment 1.[3]

[3]

Editor's Note: Said attachment is included as an attachment to this chapter.

(4)

Landscaping.

(a)

All landscaping should be well cared for and regularly maintained.

(b)

No weeds should be seen, and grass shall be well maintained and trimmed to a reasonable length.

(5)

Signage.

(a)

All signage at the date of adoption of this subsection which does not comply with the standards can continue as long as it is maintained. Replacement, new signs, or style changes must comply with the standards. All signs shall comply with Chapter 320 of the Orfordville Municipal Code.

(b)

Posters, paper signage, and vinyl business signs are acceptable only for temporary signage (30 days).

(c)

All window and building signage should have a neat and professional appearance.

(6)

Maintenance.

(a)

All properties in the designated downtown development area shall be maintained and free of peeling paint, paint chips, broken windows, and outside storage not pertaining to the nature of the business. Properties shall be kept clean of debris and not allow trash and junk to accumulate.

(b)

All siding should be well-maintained and kept clean and clear of moss, dirt, grime, holes, chips, etc.

(7)

Violations/enforcement.

(a)

Complaints regarding commercial properties in the C-1 General Commercial District shall be forwarded to the Zoning Administrator. Complaints regarding ordinance violations will be forwarded to the Police Department. Complaints regarding the condition of the structure will be reviewed by the Administrator and forwarded to the Building Inspector in the event that there are items that are determined to be unsafe to the public. Violations of these regulations will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and possibly the Village Board and may be treated as any other violation of the Municipal Code.

(b)

All building owners are required to keep buildings well-maintained and up to code internally and externally. Regular maintenance should be done to maintain building facades and landscaping. In the event we, (Village, Board, designate someone), feel that a building has fallen into disrepair, is not up to code, or needs maintenance, we reserve the right to contact the building owner and issue a warning citing specific areas we feel need attended to. If we do not hear from the building owner within 30 days of written notice and no action is taken, we will issue a second warning. After the second warning the building owner will have 30 days to contact us with a plan of action or tend to the areas mentioned in the warning. After 60 total days of inaction from the first warning we reserve the right to correct the issue ourselves or via a third party company and bill the building owner.

(8)

Approval process. Plans must be submitted in writing to the Zoning Administrator for the Village. The Zoning Administrator will review the plans and schedule a Planning Commission meeting for review. The Village Board will have the final approval of the plans submitted.

(9)

Miscellaneous.

(a)

New construction, or anything that requires a building permit by Village ordinance must be submitted to the Village for approval prior to commencement of the intended project.

(b)

Broken glass in windows must be replaced to the original condition of the window before the break.

(c)

Windows cannot be blocked or covered by anything other than an opaque film during construction.

§ 320-19 C-2 Highway Commercial District.

[Amended 8-14-2006; 6-22-2009]

Purpose. The C-2 District is intended to provide for specialized commercial activities along major highways.

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:

(1)

Gasoline service stations. All gasoline pumps must be at least 30 feet from any existing or proposed street line.

(2)

Restaurants, taverns, and other eating places, including drive-in type establishments.

(3)

Motels, hotels, motor lodges and inns.

(4)

Automobile service, washing and repair establishments.

(5)

Tourist-oriented retail shops, including souvenir shops and gift shops.

Conditional uses. Uses in this district are listed below and are subject to the provisions of Article XI of this chapter.

(1)

Commercial parking lots, parking garages and parking structures.

(2)

Truck sales, service, washing and repair establishments.

(3)

Automobile sales and leasing establishments.

(4)

Recreational establishments, including drive-in theaters, golf or baseball driving ranges, archery fields, miniature golf courses, and similar uses.

(5)

Farm implement sales and service and seed, feed and farm supply sales.

(6)

Sales and leasing of mobile homes, campers or recreational vehicles.

(7)

Storage sheds.

(8)

Uses clearly similar in character or customarily incident to any of the above uses.

Area requirements.

(1)

Maximum building height: 45 feet.

(2)

Minimum side yard.

(a)

Principal buildings: 10 feet on each side.

(b)

Accessory buildings: three feet on each side.

(3)

Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet (75 feet if parking is permitted in the front yard).

(4)

Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.

(5)

Minimum lot width (measured at rear of front yard): 75 feet.

(6)

Accessory building rear and side yard setbacks: three feet.

[Added 10-24-2011]

§ 320-20 I-1 Light Industrial District.

[Amended 6-22-2009]

Purpose. The I-1 District is intended to provide for industrial and manufacturing uses (and those conditional uses permitted in the C-1 District) in areas separated from other sections of the Village.

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:

(1)

Automotive and farm implement sales and service.

(2)

Seed, feed and farm sales, lumber yards and warehousing.

(3)

Building material sales.

(4)

Distribution facilities.

(5)

Public utility facilities.

(6)

Business and professional offices.

(7)

Machine shops.

(8)

Printing and publishing facilities.

(9)

Contractors offices and storage yards.

(10)

Parking lots.

(11)

Greenhouses and similar agricultural uses.

(12)

Police, fire and post office buildings.

(13)

Storage sheds.

Conditional uses. All uses proposed for this district are subject to the provisions of Article XI of this chapter.

(1)

Welding and sheet metal fabrication.

(2)

Truck and bus terminals.

(3)

Bulk tank facilities for petroleum.

(4)

Gas and chemical products for wholesale or retail.

(5)

Garages for repair and servicing of motor vehicles, including body repair, painting and engine rebuilding.

(6)

Processing, manufacturing and storage of food products.

(7)

Telecommunications towers.

Area requirements.

(1)

Maximum building height: 90 feet.

(2)

Minimum side yard.

(a)

Principal buildings: 20 feet.

(b)

Accessory buildings: five feet.

(3)

Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet.

(4)

Minimum rear yard setback: 40 feet.

(5)

Minimum lot width (measured at rear of front yard): 100 feet.

(6)

Accessory building rear and side yard setbacks: three feet.

[Added 10-24-2011]

§ 320-21 I-2 General Industrial District.

[Amended 8-14-2006; 6-22-2009]

Purpose. This district provides land for all uses permitted in the I-1 District, plus those industries which normally include the use of heavy machinery and may require outdoor storage areas for raw materials and/or finished products, provided such storage is enclosed by a suitable screening fence. Residential and commercial uses are prohibited, except that a dwelling unit may be provided for a caretaker or superintendent if the industrial use requires constant supervision.

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:

(1)

All uses permitted in the I-1 District.

(2)

Grain elevators.

(3)

Research laboratories.

(4)

Telecommunications towers.

(5)

Motor freight terminals.

(6)

Distribution of food products.

Conditional uses. All uses proposed for this district are subject to the provisions of Article XI of this chapter.

(1)

All conditional uses in the I-1 District.

(2)

Assembly and maintenance of products and equipment.

(3)

Fertilizer manufacture.

(4)

Processing, maintenance or storage of flammable materials.

(5)

Recycling or composting facilities.

(6)

Utility generating facilities.

(7)

Sexually oriented businesses.

[Added 2-11-2013]

Area requirements.

(1)

Maximum building height: 90 feet.

(2)

Minimum side yard.

(a)

Principal buildings: 30 feet on each side.

(b)

Accessory buildings: five feet on each side.

(3)

Minimum front yard setback: 65 feet.

(4)

Minimum rear yard setback: 40 feet.

(5)

Minimum lot width (measured at rear of front yard): 150 feet.

(6)

Accessory building rear and side yard setbacks: three feet.

[Added 10-24-2011]

§ 320-22 A-1 Agricultural District.

Purpose. The A-1 District provides exclusively for agricultural uses. The intent is to help conserve good farming areas and prevent uncontrolled, uneconomical spread of residential development which results in excessive costs to the community for premature provision of essential public improvements and services (such as sewer and water lines).

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:

(1)

Farming and dairying, provided that buildings in which farm animals are kept shall be at least 100 feet from the nearest residential or commercial district.

(2)

Forestry, grazing, hatcheries, nurseries, orchards, paddocks, poultry raising, stables and truck farming.

(3)

In-season roadside stands for the sale of farm products produced on the premises and up to two unlighted signs not larger than eight square feet each advertising such sale.

(4)

Fur farms, kennels, insect breeding facilities, greenhouses, and other agricultural uses that may cause noxious odors or noise or create health or sanitation hazards are permitted but only with written permission of the Village Board on the recommendation of the Plan Commission.

[Amended 5-10-2004 by Ord. No. O-2004-01]

(5)

Farm dwellings for those resident owners and workers actually engaged in the principal permitted uses.

(6)

Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses, including residential use incident to any of the above uses.

Conditional uses.

(1)

Churches, schools, cemeteries, community parks and recreation areas, public and semipublic buildings, water storage and sewage disposal facilities and power stations (provided they are enclosed by an eight foot or more protective, screened fence).

(2)

Single-family residences provided they are located on tracts of five acres or more and that soils analysis indicates a suitability for private sewer and water systems.

(3)

Dumping grounds, sanitary landfill and related operations provided sufficient setback, screening and protective fencing are provided.

(4)

Day-care centers.

(5)

Community-based residential facilities with nine or more people.

Area requirements.

(1)

Maximum building height: 35 feet residential structures; no maximum on other structures.

(2)

Minimum side yard.

(a)

Principal buildings: 25 feet on each side.

(b)

Accessory buildings: five feet on each side.

(3)

Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet.

(4)

Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.

(5)

Minimum lot area per family (residential): five acres.

§ 320-23 W-1 Conservancy District.

Purpose. The W-1 District is intended to preserve the natural state of scenic areas in the Village and to prevent uncontrolled, uneconomical spread of residential development and to help discourage intensive development of marginal lands so as to prevent potential hazards to public and private property.

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:

(1)

Management of forestry, wildlife and fish.

(2)

Harvesting of wild crops, such as marsh hay, ferns, moss, berries, tree fruits and tree seeds.

(3)

Hunting, fishing and trapping.

(4)

Dams, power stations and transmission lines and water storage facilities.

(5)

Gravel or sand pits and quarries, including the washing and grading of products.

(6)

Parks and general recreational areas.

(7)

Uses similar and customarily incident to any of the above uses.

Conditional uses: sewage disposal plants, water storage and pumping facilities, golf courses and seasonal, public camping grounds.

Area requirements. There are no setback, lot size or other dimensional requirements applicable to the W-1 District.