Town of Addison - Zoning Ordinance

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ZONING ORDINANCE
TOWN OF ADDISON
WASHINGTON COUNTY
WISCONSIN
S O U T H E A S T E R N W I S C O N S I N R E G I O N A L P L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N
TOWN OF ADDISON OFFICIALS

Town Board

Chairman ....................................................... Robert Bingen
Supervisors .................................................... Ron Hefter
Don Heesen
Gary Karnitz
Dan Wolf

Plan Commission

Chairman ........................................................ Robert Bingen
Members ........................................................ Lisa Anderson
Steven Fieweger
Leroy Infalt
Gary Karnitz
Frank Novotny
Dan Wolf

Town Clerk ................................................... Ellen Wolf

Town Zoning Administrator ......................... Jill Fieweger

Town Building Inspector .............................. Gordon C. Hoffmann
ZONING ORDINANCE

CHAPTER 350 OF THE TOWN OF ADDISON
GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES

TOWN OF ADDISON
WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Adopted May 21, 1998
Includes amendments adopted through March 31, 2016

NOTE: The Town of Addison Zoning Ordinance may be amended by the Addison Town
Board at any time. Please contact the Town Clerk or Zoning Administrator to verify zoning
regulations in effect on your property.

Assistance Provided by:
Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Table of Contents

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SECTION 1.00 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1
1.01 Authority ................................................................................................................ 1
1.02 Purpose ................................................................................................................... 1
1.03 Intent ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.04 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions ..................................................................... 2
1.05 Interpretation .......................................................................................................... 2
1.06 Severability ............................................................................................................ 2
1.07 Repeal .................................................................................................................... 2
1.08 Title ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.09 Effective Date ........................................................................................................ 2

SECTION 2.00 GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................................... 3
2.01 Jurisdiction ............................................................................................................. 3
2.02 Compliance ............................................................................................................ 3
2.03 Municipalities and State Agencies Regulated ....................................................... 3
2.04 Use Restrictions ..................................................................................................... 3
2.05 Site Restrictions ..................................................................................................... 4
2.06 Floodplain, Shoreland, and Shoreland-Wetland Regulations ................................ 7
2.07 Reduction or Joint Use ........................................................................................... 8

SECTION 3.00 ZONING DISTRICTS ............................................................................ 9
3.01 Establishment ......................................................................................................... 9
3.02 Zoning Map ............................................................................................................ 10
3.03 A-1 Agricultural District ........................................................................................ 10
3.04 R-1 Agricultural-Rural Residential District........................................................... 16
3.05 R-2 Single-Family Residential District (Unsewered) ............................................ 19
3.06 R-3 Single-Family Residential District (Sewered) ................................................ 20
3.07 R-4 Two-Family Residential District (Sewered) ................................................... 22
3.08 R-5 Multi-Family Residential District ................................................................... 23
3.09 B-1 Allenton Central Business District. ................................................................ 25
3.10 B-2 General Business District ............................................................................... 28
3.11 B-3 Mixed Use Business District .......................................................................... 30
3.12 M-1 Manufacturing District ................................................................................... 32
3.13 Q-1 Quarrying and Non-Metallic Mining District ................................................. 38
3.14 L-1 Landfill District ............................................................................................... 48
3.15 P-1 Institutional District ........................................................................................ 50
3.16 P-2 Park District .................................................................................................... 52
3.17 UC Upland Conservancy Overlay District ............................................................ 54
3.18 PUD Planned Unit Development Overlay District ................................................ 56
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SECTION 4.00 PARKING, LOADING, DRIVEWAYS AND ACCESS ..................... 65
4.01 Traffic Visibility ...................................................................................................... 65
4.02 Loading Requirements ............................................................................................. 65
4.03 Parking Requirements .............................................................................................. 67
4.04 Parking Restrictions .................................................................................................. 72
4.05 Parking of Recreational Vehicles ............................................................................. 72
4.06 Private Driveways .................................................................................................... 73
4.07 Highway Access ...................................................................................................... 74

SECTION 5.00 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .......................................................... 75
5.01 Compliance ............................................................................................................... 75
5.02 Air Pollution ............................................................................................................. 75
5.03 Fire and Explosive Hazards ...................................................................................... 75
5.04 Glare and Heat .......................................................................................................... 75
5.05 Water Quality Protection .......................................................................................... 75
5.06 General Noise Levels ................................................................................................ 76
5.07 Traffic Noise Limitations .......................................................................................... 77
5.08 Odors ......................................................................................................................... 79
5.09 Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances ................................................................ 79
5.10 Vibration ................................................................................................................... 79
5.11 Lighting ..................................................................................................................... 80

SECTION 6.00 SIGNS ........................................................................................................ 81
6.01 Purpose and Intent .................................................................................................... 81
6.02 Compliance ............................................................................................................... 81
6.03 Exemptions ............................................................................................................... 81
6.04 Noncommercial Signs and Messages ....................................................................... 81
6.05 Signs Permitted in All Districts Without a Permit .................................................... 81
6.06 Signs Permitted in Residential Districts With a Permit ............................................ 82
6.07 Signs Permitted in Agricultural Districts With a Permit .......................................... 83
6.08 Signs Permitted in Business and Manufacturing Districts with a Permit ................. 83
6.09 Signs Permitted in Institutional and Park Districts with a Permit ............................ 85
6.10 Signs Permitted in Quarrying and Landfill Districts With a Permit ......................... 85
6.11 Signable Area. ........................................................................................................... 86
6.12 Searchlights ............................................................................................................... 86
6.13 Temporary and Portable Signs .................................................................................. 86
6.14 Signs Prohibited in Any District ............................................................................... 86
6.15 Special Restrictive Provisions .................................................................................. 87
6.16 Lighting and Color .................................................................................................... 87
6.17 Construction and Maintenance Standards ................................................................ 87
6.18 Existing Signs ........................................................................................................... 88

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6.19 Sign Permit. .............................................................................................................. 89
6.20 Measuring Signs ....................................................................................................... 90
6.21 Appeals ..................................................................................................................... 90

SECTION 7.00 MODIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 91
7.01 General ....................................................................................................................... 91
7.02 Height ......................................................................................................................... 91
7.03 Yards .......................................................................................................................... 91
7.04 Accessory Use Regulations ....................................................................................... 92
7.05 Compliance With the Americans With Disabilities Act ............................................ 98
7.06 Average Setbacks ....................................................................................................... 99
7.07 Corner Lots ................................................................................................................ 99
7.08 Double Frontage Lots ................................................................................................ 99

SECTION 8.00 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES ................................. 101
8.01 Existing Nonconforming Uses ................................................................................... 101
8.02 Changes and Substitutions ......................................................................................... 103
8.03 Conforming Structures on Nonconforming Lots ....................................................... 103
8.04 Nonconforming Structures on a Conforming or Nonconforming Lot ....................... 103
8.05 Vacant Nonconforming Lots ..................................................................................... 104

SECTION 9.00 ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................. 105
9.01 Plan Commission ....................................................................................................... 105
9.02 Public Information ..................................................................................................... 105
9.03 Zoning Administrator Designated ............................................................................. 106
9.04 Zoning Permit Required ............................................................................................. 106
9.05 Uses Not Requiring a Zoning Permit ......................................................................... 107
9.06 Occupancy Permit Required ...................................................................................... 108
9.07 Conditional Use Permit .............................................................................................. 108
9.08 Conditional Uses in All Zoning Districts Except the L-1 (Landfill) District ........... 109
9.09 Conditional Uses in Multiple Zoning Districts .......................................................... 122
9.10 Other Permits ............................................................................................................. 125
9.11 Site Plan and Architectural Review ........................................................................... 125
9.12 Permit Fees ................................................................................................................ 127
9.13 Violations ................................................................................................................... 127
9.14 Remedial Action ........................................................................................................ 127
9.15 Penalties ..................................................................................................................... 127
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SECTION 10.00 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ..........................................................129
10.01 Establishment ...............................................................................................................129
10.02 Membership .................................................................................................................129
10.03 Organization.................................................................................................................129
10.04 Powers. .........................................................................................................................130
10.05 Appeals and Applications ............................................................................................130
10.06 Public Hearing .............................................................................................................131
10.07 Findings .......................................................................................................................131
10.08 Decision .......................................................................................................................132
10.09 Resubmission and Rehearing .......................................................................................132
10.10 Review by Court of Record .........................................................................................132

SECTION 11.00 REZONINGS AND AMENDMENTS ....................................................133
11.0l Authority ......................................................................................................................133
11.02 Initiation .......................................................................................................................133
11.03 Petitions .......................................................................................................................133
11.04 Plan Commission Recommendation ............................................................................133
11.05 Public Hearing .............................................................................................................134
11.06 Town Board Action .....................................................................................................134
11.07 Protest ..........................................................................................................................134

SECTION 12.00 PUBLIC HEARINGS ................................................................................135
12.01 Public Hearings ...........................................................................................................135

SECTION 13.00 DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................137
13.01 General Definitions .....................................................................................................137
13.02 Specific Words and Phrases ........................................................................................137

APPENDIX
A Summary of Area, Yard, and Height Requirements ....................................................159

FIGURE
1 Is It 50 Percent Yet? ....................................................................................................102

ILLUSTRATIONS
1 Vision Clearance Triangle (Cross-Section View) .........................................................66
2 Vision Clearance Triangle (Plan View) .........................................................................66
3 Measuring Height and Setback of Antennas .................................................................97
4 Illustration of Typical Corner, Double Frontage, Flag, and Interior Lots ...................146
5 Illustration of Yards on a Typical Interior, Corner, and Double Frontage Lot. ..........152
6 Sign Types ...................................................................................................................154

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TOWN OF ADDISON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISCONSIN

ZONING ORDINANCE

SECTION 1.00 INTRODUCTION

1.01 AUTHORITY
These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by Sections 60.22(3), 60.62,
61.35, and 62.23(7) of the Wisconsin Statutes. The Town Board of the Town of Addison do
ordain as follows:

1.02 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the comfort, health, safety, morals, prosperity,
aesthetics, and general welfare of the Town of Addison, Wisconsin.

1.03 INTENT
It is the general intent of this Ordinance to regulate and restrict the use of all structures, lands
and waters; and to:

A. Regulate Lot Coverage and the size and location of all structures so as to prevent
overcrowding and to provide adequate sunlight, air, sanitation, and drainage.
B. Regulate Population Density and Distribution so as to avoid sprawl or undue
concentration and to facilitate the provision of adequate public services and utilities.
C. Regulate Parking, Loading and Access so as to lessen congestion in and promote the
safety and efficiency of streets and highways.
D. Secure Safety from fire, pollution, contamination and other hazards.
E. Stabilize and Protect existing and potential property values.
F. Preserve and Protect the beauty of the Town of Addison.
G. Prevent and Control Erosion, sedimentation, and other pollution of the surface and
subsurface waters.
H. Further the Maintenance of safe and healthful water conditions.
I. Provide for and Protect a variety of suitable commercial and industrial sites.
J. Protect the traffic-carrying capacity of existing and proposed arterial streets and
highways.
K. Implement the Town comprehensive plan and plan components adopted by the Town
of Addison.
L. Provide for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance and provide
penalties for the violation of this Ordinance.
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1.04 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS
It is not intended by this Ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair, or interfere with any
existing easements, covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, ordinances, rules, regulations,
or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However, wherever this Ordinance
imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this Ordinance shall govern.

1.05 INTERPRETATION
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be
minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the Town and shall not be
construed to be a limitation or repeal of any other power now possessed by the Town of
Addison.

1.06 SEVERABILITY
If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this Zoning Ordinance is adjudged
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Zoning
Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.

1.07 REPEAL
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances of the Town inconsistent or conflicting with this
Ordinance, to the extent of the inconsistency only, are hereby repealed.

1.08 TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known as, referred to, or cited as the "ZONING ORDINANCE,
TOWN OF ADDISON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISCONSIN."

1.09 EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance and amendments thereto shall be effective after a public hearing, adoption by
ordinance by the Town Board, and posting or publication as required by law.

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