Specific development standards are established as supplemental
regulations that address unique characteristics of certain land uses.
The standards and conditions listed below apply to both permitted
and conditional uses, in addition to all other applicable regulations
of this chapter. Standards shall apply in all zoning districts where
the use in question is allowed, except where specific districts are
specified.
This article is intended to regulate development in order to:
A. Promote and to protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience
and general welfare;
B. Promote the orderly development of the community in accordance with
the Official Village Comprehensive Plan or any of the component parts
thereof;
C. Secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers;
D. Improve the visual image of the Village while maintaining scenic
values;
E. Lessen congestion in the streets;
F. Provide adequate standards of light, air and open space;
G. Maintain the aesthetic appearances and prevent the overcrowding of
land;
H. Encourage physical diversity;
I. Mitigate urban heat islands;
J. Protect existing development and improve upon it;
K. Provide adequate public infrastructure and street and highway capacity;
L. Encourage alternative modes of transportation and minimize the visual,
physical and environmental impacts of a motor vehicle dominated transportation
system;
M. Minimize light pollution and the creation of sky glow;
N. Recognize the physical, environmental, social and psychological benefits
of good design of all aspects of the built environment including but
not limited to building construction, site improvement, signs and
landscaping;
O. Foster a more rational pattern of relationship among agricultural,
residential, business, commercial and manufacturing uses for the mutual
benefit of all.
This chapter shall function in harmony with Part
500-1500, Site Plan Review. In the event of a conflict, the stricter of the regulations shall apply.
A. The following requirements are applicable to all new retail, office,
commercial service buildings, institutional uses, and to additions,
expansions, remodeling, reconstruction, and alterations of same as
appropriate.
B. With certain exceptions defined herein, the following requirements
are also applicable to all new industrial uses, warehousing, public
warehousing, manufacturing, and to additions, expansions, remodeling,
reconstruction, and alterations of same as appropriate.
C. In addition to the standards herein, all building development of
40,000 gross square feet of building area or greater shall also be
conditional uses in the zoning districts in which they are allowed.
A separate conditional use permit is not required where such buildings
are part of a Planned Development District (PDD). All additions to
existing buildings built either before or after the adoption of this
chapter which bring the total building size to 40,000 gross square
feet or greater shall also require a conditional use permit and become
subject to the requirements of this chapter. Such projects shall also
be subject to the more general standards for the approval of conditional
use permits or PDD Districts.
D. In addition to the standards herein, all building developments of
80,000 gross square feet of building area or greater shall also require
creation of a PDD. All additions, remodeling, expansions, reconstruction,
and alterations to existing building developments built either before
or after the adoption of this chapter which bring the total development
size to 80,000 gross square feet or greater shall also require creation
of a PDD and become subject to the requirements of this chapter. Such
projects shall also be subject to the more general standards for the
approval of conditional use permits or PDD Districts.
[Amended 3-11-2020 by Ord. No. ZOA 2020-0001]
It is not the intent of this section to discourage innovation.
An architectural and site design that does not conform with the specific
requirements of this chapter, but which has merit by making a positive
contribution to the visual environment and which is appropriate to
the site and use, may be submitted for consideration as a meritorious
exception by the Community Development Review Team (CDRT). A meritorious
exception shall not be granted to serve as a convenience to the applicant,
or for reasons related to economic hardship.
A. Building materials.
(1)
Exterior building materials shall include masonry and be of
comparable aesthetic quality on all sides.
[Amended 10-11-2023 by Ord. No. O-2023-13]
(2)
Building materials such as glass, brick, tinted and decorative
concrete block, wood, stucco, and exterior insulation and finish systems
(EIFS) shall be used, as determined appropriate by the Community Development
Director or his/her designee.
(3)
Decorative architectural metal with concealed fasteners, smooth
face concrete block, and decorative tilt-up concrete panels are generally
not desirable, but may be approved if the materials are incorporated
into the overall design of the building and present an image of high
quality and permanence.
B. Building design.
(1)
The building exterior shall complement other buildings in the
vicinity, and shall be of a design determined appropriate by the Village.
(2)
The building shall employ varying setbacks, heights, roof treatments,
doorways, window openings, and other structural or decorative elements
to reduce apparent size and scale of the building.
(3)
Except as provided below, for retail, office, commercial service,
and institutional developments, a minimum of 20% of the structure's
facades that are visible from a public street shall incorporate wall
plan projections or recesses with a depth of at least six feet. No
uninterrupted facade shall extend more than 100 feet.
(a)
Exceptions:
[1] Where the front facade of a building is not oriented toward a public street, the side or rear facade facing the public street, may at the discretion of the CDRT, be waived from the six-foot protrusion or recess offset requirement if, the facade complies with the architectural standards in Subsection
B(7) below.
[2] For buildings and additions less than 10,000 square
feet in size, a minimum of 20% of the structure's facades that are
visible from the street shall employ actual protrusions or recesses
with a depth of at least four feet. No uninterrupted facade shall
extend more than 60 feet.
(4)
For retail, office, commercial service, industrial and institutional
developments, a minimum of 20% of all of the combined linear roof
eave or parapet lines of the structure shall employ differences in
height, with such differences being proportional to the scale of the
building, as measured eave to eave or parapet to parapet.
[Amended 10-11-2023 by Ord. No. O-2023-13]
(5)
Roofs with particular slopes may be required by the Village
to complement existing buildings or otherwise establish a particular
aesthetic objective.
(6)
Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades
(a series of outdoor spaces located under a roof or overhang and supported
by columns or arches), display windows, entry areas, awnings, or other
such features along no less than 50% of their horizontal length.
(a)
The integration of windows into building design is required,
and shall be transparent, clear glass (not tinted) between three feet
to eight feet above the walkway along any facades facing a public
street. The use of blinds shall be acceptable where there is a desire
for opacity. Alternative methods of screening shall be at the discretion
of the CDRT.
(b)
Clear glass does not have to comply with, but may be used to
meet, the 50% of the horizontal length requirement for facade enhancement.
(7)
Building elevations shall include a repeating pattern that includes
no less than three of the following elements: (i) color change, (ii)
texture change, (iii) material modular change, (iv) expression of
architectural or structural bay through a change in plane no less
than 24 inches in width, such as an offset, reveal or projecting rib
or other architectural elements.
(a)
At least one of these elements shall repeat horizontally.
(b)
All elements shall repeat at intervals of no more than 40 feet,
either horizontally or vertically. For the purpose of this section,
"repeating horizontally" shall mean an architectural feature or element
shall repeat along the horizontal plane of the facade such as repeating
columns, etc.; "repeating vertically" for the purpose of this section
shall mean an architectural feature or element shall repeat along
the vertical plane such as a feature course on a brick/block wall,
etc.
C. Building entrances.
(1)
Public building entryways shall be clearly defined and highly
visible on the building's exterior design, and shall be emphasized
by on-site traffic flow patterns.
(a)
Two or more of the following design features shall be incorporated
into all public building entryways: canopies or porticos, overhangs,
projections, arcades, peaked roof forms, arches, outdoor patios, display
windows, distinct architectural details.
D. Building color. For the purpose of building colors, the term facade
includes the entire elevation of a particular side of a building,
including roofs, as seen when viewing an architectural elevation drawing.
(1)
The exterior color scheme for primary and accessory structures
shall utilize primarily muted, neutral, or earth tone type colors
to unify and complement adjoining and nearby development.
(2)
Reflective colors and materials, as judged by the CDRT, shall
not be permitted.
(3)
The primary use of bright, intense, or extreme colors as judged
by the CDRT as not consistent with the adjoining developments or intended
just to draw attention shall not be permitted in any zoning district.
This regulation is not intended to prohibit the use of these colors
for specifically approved architectural detailing as follows:
(a)
Colors that are not muted, neutral, or earth tone type colors
may be applied to building trim and architectural accent elements,
but shall be limited to a maximum of 20% of the square area of the
building facade on which it is applied, or 500 square feet, whichever
is lesser.
E. Buildings on outlots. All buildings on outlots shall be of architectural
quality comparable to the primary structure as determined by the Village.
Specific development standards are established as supplemental
regulations that address unique characteristics of certain land uses.
The standards and conditions listed below apply to both permitted
and conditional uses, in addition to all other applicable regulations
of this chapter. Standards shall apply in all zoning districts where
the use in question is allowed, except where specific districts are
specified.
A. Automobile detailing/repair/service.
(1)
All vehicle repairs shall be conducted in a completely enclosed
building.
(2)
All vehicles awaiting repair that will be kept on site over
24 hours shall be stored in a fully screened enclosure or inside an
enclosed building.
(3)
Inoperable and/or unlicensed vehicles or equipment typically
stored or displayed in a salvage yard or "junkyard" shall be stored
in an enclosed building.
B. Contractor showrooms.
(1)
The showroom shall occupy a minimum of 20% of the total building
area.
(2)
The workshop area used for assembly and preparation of materials
shall occupy the rear of the main building.
C. [Rescinded on October 11, 2023 by Ordinance No. O-2023-13]
D. Fire arm sales and service.
(1)
Firearms sales and service establishments shall be protected
by a security system, as found acceptable by the Brown County Sheriff's
Office;
(2)
All sales and service of firearms shall be conducted within
a completely enclosed building;
(3)
All accessory uses, such as firing ranges and shooting galleries,
if provided, shall be in completely enclosed buildings under circumstances
that weapons can be fired as not to endanger any person or property
and that the projectile is protected from leaving the structure, as
found acceptable by the Brown County Sheriff's Office;
(4)
Firearms sales and service establishments shall meet all other
requirements of the Municipal Code.
E. Gas canopies.
(1)
The canopy structure shall be consistent with the principal
building with respect to materials, massing and overall design.
(a)
Fascia of the canopy shall be finished to match the building
material and color.
(b)
Columns shall be faced with the same architectural materials
and color as the principal building.
(c)
A minimum of 25% of the cladding on the columns shall utilize
architectural masonry consistent with the main building.
(2)
Striping, illuminated and non-illuminated panels shall not be
permitted on the canopy.
F. Hotels.
(1)
All facilities shall comply with Part 500-1700, Physical Development
Standards;
(2)
Vinyl siding shall not be utilized;
(3)
Outdoor storage, including storage of commercial vehicles and
equipment shall be prohibited;
(4)
On-duty staff 24 hours per day, seven days a week shall be provided;
(5)
Guest room access shall be provided through interior hallways
only. Exterior entrances shall not be allowed; and
(6)
Operation of a business from any guest room shall be prohibited.
G. Manure storage facility.
(1)
Where permitted, such facility shall be located a minimum of
40 feet from any lot line.
(2)
When adjacent to a residential area, the facility shall be located
a minimum of 300 feet away.
(3)
The facility shall be located outside of the sewer service area
and shall be fenced.
H. Nurseries, lawn and garden supply stores with landscape contracting
as an accessory use.
(1)
Retail display and sales area occupies a minimum of 50% of the
total property; and
(2)
All equipment, machinery and vehicles associated with the landscape
contracting shall be parked and stored inside an enclosed storage
building.
I. Permanent outdoor commercial display and sales. Any items, goods
or seasonal merchandise directly related to the commercial use conducted
inside the principal building, that are permanently displayed outside
of the principal building for the purposes of sale to the general
public shall meet the following requirements:
(1)
The outdoor commercial display shall be considered as part of
an approved site plan, to be reviewed in accordance with Part 500-1500.
(2)
Outdoor display, sales and storage activities shall not be located
in required parking spaces, drive aisles or within landscaped areas;
(3)
The location of the outdoor display, sales and storage shall
not impede pedestrian walkways;
(4)
Associated with primary use. All permanent outdoor display and
sales areas shall be associated with the primary use of the property;
(5)
Maximum area. The area used for permanent outdoor display and
sales of materials shall not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of
the corresponding commercial building. The following uses and activities
are specifically exempt from this requirement, provided all other
development standards are satisfied:
(a)
New or used automobile, boats, trailers and RV dealerships with
outdoor vehicle or trailer display. The display of vehicles or trailers
shall be approved as part of the overall site plan.
(6)
Outdoor display and sales areas for merchandise shall be clearly
defined and screened from view from the right-of-way and adjacent
properties by a fence a minimum of six feet in height and a landscape
buffer strip of at least 10 feet in width.
(a)
Display of merchandise shall not extend above the fence.
(7)
Architectural elements, materials, colors, and design of screening
walls and/or fences shall conform to those used as predominant materials,
colors and elements on the building.
J. Permanent outdoor storage.
(1)
All material not stored in a completely enclosed building shall
be enclosed by a solid fence or wall which is six feet to 10 feet
high and located on or inward from the established setback lines.
(2)
Architectural elements, materials, colors, and design of screening
walls and/or fences shall conform to those used as predominant materials,
colors and elements on the building.
(3)
Outdoor storage areas shall be fully enclosed and screened from
view from the right-of-way and adjacent properties by a solid fence
a minimum of six feet in height and a landscape buffer strip of at
least 10 feet in width.
(a)
Storage of materials shall not extend above the approved fence
or wall.
K. Pawn shops and payday loan businesses.
(1)
No pawn shop or payday loan business may be open between the
hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(2)
Pawn shops and payday loan businesses shall be located a minimum
of 5,000 feet from any other pawn shop and/or payday loan business;
(3)
Pawn shops and payday loan businesses shall be located a minimum
of 150 feet from any residential district.
L. Roadside stands.
(1)
The structure shall be a maximum of 300 square feet;
(2)
The structure shall be a maximum of 10 feet in height.
M. Surface parking lots as a principal use.
(1)
Surface parking lots shall be considered as part of an approved
site plan, to be reviewed in accordance with Part 500-1900.
(2)
The parking lot shall contain at least two access points.
(3)
To reduce the visual dominance of the surface parking lot, perimeter
and interior landscaping shall be incorporated as follows:
(a)
The parking lot shall have a minimum ten-foot wide landscape
buffer around the entire perimeter. Buffering techniques may include
trees, shrubs, other plant materials, walls, earthen berms or a combination
of these elements.
(b)
A mix of deciduous and evergreen trees is required to provide
color and screening in the winter months. A minimum of 25% and maximum
of 50% shall be evergreen trees.
(c)
Where parking lots abut residential districts, a twenty-five-foot
wide buffer area shall be provided and shall include either plant
material or a screening wall a minimum of four feet in height intended
to buffer the view of parked cars and reduce the impact of headlights
on nearby development.
(4)
Surface parking lots shall be arranged into blocks defined by
pedestrian paths and landscape islands.
N. Transient residential use. Transient residential uses are incompatible
with the purpose of residential neighborhoods and one of the fundamental
goals of planning and zoning is protecting residential neighborhoods.
Therefore, while transient residential properties may provide additional
lodging opportunities for visitors, such use is commercial in nature
and can have a significant adverse impact on the appearance, safety
and general welfare of surrounding neighborhoods. These impacts include,
but are not limited to, increased noise, traffic, overcrowding, lack
of parking and general deterioration of the basic nature, purpose
and quality of a residential neighborhood. Therefore, these uses shall
be subject to the following standards:
[Added 12-14-2016 by Ord.
No. O-2016-16]
(1)
Once conditional use approval has been granted by the Bellevue
Village Board the local representative shall document the names, home
addresses and phone numbers of the occupants, the vehicle license
plate numbers of all vehicles used by the occupants, and the date
of the occupancy period. The above information must be available for
Village inspection upon request. The local representative must be
authorized by the owner of the dwelling to respond to occupant and
neighborhood questions, concerns and complaints.
(2)
The occupancy period for any conditional use shall be less than
28 consecutive calendar days.
(3)
The number of occupants in any transient residential use shall
not exceed the limits set forth in the State of Wisconsin Uniform
Dwelling Code and other applicable county and Village of Bellevue
housing regulations for residential structures based on the number
of bedrooms within the unit. Each TRU shall specify the maximum number
of occupants allowed.
(4)
A conditional use is issued to a specific owner of a transient
residential use. No person or entity shall hold more than one conditional
use. The conditional use shall be terminated when the permit holder
sells or transfers the real property which was offered for transient
residential use, except for a change in ownership where the title
is held in survivorship, or transfers on the owner's death.
(5)
Availability of the transient residential use to the public
shall not be advertised on site.
(6)
The administrative permit holder and/or registrant shall collect
and remit the required hotel room tax as is required in Brown County
and the Village of Bellevue.
(7)
The transient residential use shall not violate any applicable
conditions, covenants, or other restrictions on real property.
(8)
Any conditional use granted by the Village may be subject to
review on a yearly basis or when the Community Development Director
or his/her designee or the Plan Commission has reason to believe that
the regulations are not being adhered to or that there are problems
associated with the transient residential use and/or conditional use
that warrant review by the Plan Commission and the Bellevue Village
Board.
(9)
Violations. Failure to comply with the CUP or transient room
tax requirements shall constitute a violation of the provisions of
this section. Disturbances or nuisances caused by the tenants of an
approved transient residential use which violate the City Municipal
Code or state law shall also constitute a violation.