A.
Principal use to be present. An accessory use or structure in any
zoning district shall not be established prior to the principal use
or structure being present or under construction. Any accessory use
or structure shall conform to the applicable regulations of the district
in which it is located, except as specifically otherwise provided.
B.
Placement restrictions in residential district. An accessory use
or structure in a residential district may be established subject
to the following regulations:
(1)
Accessory building number limits. In any residential district, in
addition to the principal building, a detached garage or attached
garage and one additional accessory building may be placed on a lot.
(2)
Accessory building size limits. No attached accessory building or
structure shall exceed the height of the principal building or structure.
(3)
Attached accessory buildings. All accessory buildings which are attached
to the principal building shall comply with the yard requirements
of the principal building.
(4)
Detached accessory buildings. Accessory buildings which are not a
part of the main building shall not occupy more than 30% of the area
of the required rear yard, shall not be more than 12 feet high and
shall not be nearer than three feet to any lot line. An accessory
building shall not be nearer than 10 feet to the principal structure
unless the applicable building code regulations in regard to one-hour
fire-resistive construction are complied with. In no event can the
accessory uses or structures be forward of the front line of the principal
structure.
(5)
Accessory building yard requirements. Accessory building yard requirements
shall be as prescribed for each zoning district.
(6)
Detached garages. Detached garages are permitted in the rear yard
and side yards only. They shall not exceed the area requirements found
in the standards for each zoning district, and the roof pitch shall
not exceed the steepest pitch of the principal structure. The total
lot coverage shall not exceed the total allowed as set forth in the
zoning district where the garage will be located. Total lot coverage
shall include all buildings located on the lot.
C.
Use restrictions for residential districts. Accessory uses or structures
in residential districts shall not involve the conduct of any business,
trade or industry, except for home occupations as defined and authorized
herein, and shall not be occupied as a dwelling unit.
D.
Use restrictions for nonresidential districts. An accessory use or
structure in a business or manufacturing district may be established
in the rear yard or side yard and shall have setbacks as prescribed
in each zoning district.
E.
Reversed corner lots. When an accessory structure is located on the
rear of a reversed corner lot, it shall not be located beyond the
front yard required on the adjacent interior lot to the rear nor nearer
than five feet to the side line of the adjacent structure.
F.
Landscaping and decorative uses. Accessory structures and vegetation
used for landscaping and decorating may be placed in any required
yard area. Permitted structures and vegetation include flagpoles,
ornamental light standards, lawn furniture, sundials, birdbaths, trees,
shrubs and flowers and gardens.
G.
Temporary uses. Temporary accessory uses such as real estate sales
field offices or shelters for materials and equipment being used in
the construction of the permanent structure may be permitted by the
Zoning Administrator and shall be removed within 30 days of occupancy
of the project.
H.
Garages in embankments in front yards. Where the mean natural grade
of a front yard is more than eight feet above the curb level, a private
garage may be erected within the front yard, following approval by
the Village Board, provided that:
I.
Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting installations shall not be permitted
closer than three feet to an abutting property line and, where not
specifically otherwise regulated, shall not exceed 15 feet in height
and shall be adequately shielded or hooded so that no excessive glare
or illumination is cast upon the adjoining properties.
J.
Lawn accessories. Walks, drives, paved boulevard areas and purely
decorative garden accessories such as pools, fountains, statuary,
flagpoles, etc., shall be permitted in setback areas but not closer
than three feet to an abutting property line other than a street line.[1]
K.
Retaining walls. Retaining walls may be permitted anywhere on the
lot; provided, however, that no individual wall shall exceed six feet
in height, and a boulevard area of at least three feet in width shall
be provided between any series of such walls, and provided further
that along a street frontage no such wall shall be closer than three
feet to the property line.[2]
A.
No person shall store firewood in the front yard on residentially
zoned property, except that firewood may be temporarily stored in
the front yard for a period of 30 days from the date of its delivery.
B.
Firewood should be neatly stacked and may be stacked not closer than
two feet to any lot line and not higher than six feet from grade,
except adjacent to a fence where firewood can be stacked against the
fence as high as the fence. "Fence" as used in this section shall
not include hedges and other vegetation.
C.
All brush, debris and refuse from processing of firewood shall be
promptly and properly disposed of and shall not be allowed to remain
on the premises.
D.
Woodpiles that contain diseased wood that is capable of transmitting
disease to healthy trees and woodpiles that harbor or are infested
or inhabited by rats or other vermin are public nuisances and may
be abated pursuant to the provisions of this Code.
E.
Not more than 15% of the side and rear yard may be used for storage
of firewood at any one time.
A.
ARCHITECTURAL OR AESTHETIC FENCE
BOUNDARY FENCE
FENCE
HEDGE
PROTECTIVE FENCE
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
A fence constructed to enhance the appearance of the structure
or the landscape.
A fence placed on the property lines of adjacent properties.
An enclosed barrier consisting of wood, stone or metal intended
to prevent ingress or egress. No fence shall be constructed of unsightly
or dangerous materials which would constitute a nuisance.
A row of bushes or small trees planted close together which
may form a barrier, enclosure or boundary.[1]
A fence constructed to enclose a hazard to the public health,
safety and welfare.
[1]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "picket fence," which
immediately followed this definition, was repealed 12-14-2021.
B.
Height of fences regulated.
(1)
Except as provided in § 525-38, a fence or wall may be erected, placed, or maintained along a lot line on residentially zoned property or adjacent thereto to a height not exceeding six feet above the ground level, except that no fence or wall that is located in a required front or corner side yard shall exceed a height of three feet. Where such lot line is adjacent to a nonresidentially zoned property, there shall be an eight-foot limit on the height of a fence or wall along such lot line.
C.
Setback for fences. Fences erected within the Village shall be three
feet inside of property line or closer if there is a written, recorded
agreement between the adjacent property owners.
D.
Security fences. Security fences are permitted on the property lines
in all districts except residential districts but shall not exceed
10 feet in height and shall be of an open type similar to woven wire
or wrought iron fencing.
E.
Prohibited fences. No fence shall be constructed which is of a dangerous
condition or which conducts electricity or is designed to electrically
shock or which uses barbed wire; provided, however, that barbed wire
may be used in industrially zoned areas if the devices securing the
barbed wire to the fence are 10 feet above the ground or higher and
project toward the fenced property and away from any public area.
Barbed wire or barbed wire fence is permitted only within an agricultural
district or on an agricultural district boundary line.
[Amended 10-11-2011; 12-14-2021]
F.
Fences to be repaired. All fences shall be maintained and kept safe
and in a state of good repair, and the finished side or decorative
side of a fence shall face adjoining property.
G.
Temporary fences. Fences erected for the protection of planting or
to warn of construction hazard or for similar purposes shall be clearly
visible or marked with colored streamers or other such warning devices
at four-foot intervals. Such fences shall comply with the setback
requirements set forth in this section. The issuance of a permit shall
not be necessary for temporary fences as described herein, but said
fences shall not be erected for more than 45 days.
[Amended 5-8-2007]
A.
Definition. A private or residential permanent swimming pool is an
outdoor structure containing a body of water in a receptacle or other
container having a depth for water at any point of four feet or greater,
located above or below the surface of ground elevation, used or intended
to be used solely by the owner, operator or lessee thereof and his
family, and by friends invited to use it, and includes all structural
facilities, appliances and appurtenances, equipment and other items
used and intended to be used for the operation and maintenance of
a private or residential swimming pool.[1]
B.
Permit required. Before work is commenced on the construction or
erection of private or residential permanent swimming pools or any
alterations, additions, remodeling or other improvements, an application
for a swimming pool building permit must be submitted in writing to
the Building Inspector. Plans and specifications and pertinent explanatory
data should be submitted to the Building Inspector at the time of
application. No work or any part of the work shall be commenced until
a written permit for such work is obtained by the applicant.
C.
Construction requirements. In addition to such other requirements as may be reasonably imposed by the Building Inspector, the Building Inspector shall not issue a permit for construction as provided for in Subsection B unless the following construction requirements are observed:
(1)
All materials and methods for use in the construction, alteration,
addition, remodeling or other improvements and pool installation shall
be in accordance with all state regulations and codes and with any
and all ordinances of the Village now in effect or hereafter enacted.
(2)
All plumbing work shall be in accordance with all applicable ordinances
of the Village and all state codes. Every private or residential swimming
pool shall be provided with a suitable draining method, and in no
case shall waters from any pool be drained into the sanitary sewer
system or onto lands of other property owners adjacent to that on
which the pool is located or in the general vicinity.
(3)
All electrical installations, including lighting and heating but
not limited thereto, which are provided for, installed and used in
conjunction with a private swimming pool shall be in conformance with
the state laws and Village ordinances regulating electrical installations.
D.
Setbacks and other requirements.
(1)
Private or residential permanent swimming pools shall be installed
in rear or side yards only, and only on a lot occupied by a principal
building. No swimming pool shall be erected or constructed on an otherwise
vacant lot. A lot shall not be considered vacant if the owner owns
the contiguous lot and said lot is occupied by a principal building.[2]
(2)
No swimming pool shall be located, constructed or maintained closer
to any side or rear lot line than is permitted in this chapter for
an accessory building, but in no case shall the water line of any
pool be less than five feet from any lot line.
E.
Fence. Pools within the scope of this section which are not enclosed
with a permanent building shall be completely enclosed by a fence
of sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool or shall have
a cover or other protective device over such swimming pool of such
a design and material that the same can be securely fastened in place
and when in place shall be capable of sustaining a person weighing
250 pounds. Such cover or protective device shall be securely fastened
in place at all times when the swimming pool is not in actual use
for swimming or bathing purposes. Such fence or wall shall not be
less that four feet in height and so constructed as not to have voids,
holes or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. Gates
or doors shall be kept locked while the pool is not in actual use.
F.
Compliance. All swimming pools existing at the time of passage of
this section not satisfactorily fenced shall comply with the fencing
requirements of this section when water is placed in the pool.
G.
Draining and approval thereof. No private swimming pool shall be
located or installed so as to allow water therefrom to drain into
any sanitary sewer or septic tank or to overflow upon or cause damage
to any adjoining property. Provisions may be made for draining the
contents of any swimming pool into a storm sewer, but such installation
shall be subject to prior approval by the Director of Public Works.
H.
Filter system required. All private or residential permanent swimming
pools within the meaning of this section have, in connection therewith,
some filtration system to assure proper circulation of the water therein
and maintenance of the proper bacterial quality thereof. Filter systems
shall be running at all times except when the pool is in use.[3]
[Added 5-8-2007]
A.
Definition. A private or residential temporary swimming pool is an outdoor structure containing a body of water in a receptacle or other container having a depth for water at any point less than four feet located above the ground elevation, used or intended to be used solely by the owner, operator or lessee thereof and his family, and by friends invited to use it, and includes all structural facilities, appliances and appurtenances, equipment and other items used and intended to be used for the operation and maintenance of a private or residential swimming pool. Storable children's swimming or wading pools with a maximum wall height of 24 inches are exempt from the requirements of this section, except for setback requirements at Subsection D below and drainage requirements at Subsection F below.
B.
License required. Before work is commenced on the construction or
erection of private or residential temporary swimming pools or any
alterations, additions, remodeling or other improvements, an application
for a temporary swimming pool license must be submitted in writing
to the Village Clerk-Treasurer's office. Plans and specifications
and pertinent explanatory data should be submitted to the Village
Clerk-Treasurer's office at the time of application.
C.
Installation requirements. All temporary swimming pools are subject
to the following installation requirements:
(1)
All materials and methods for installation shall be in accordance
with all state regulations and codes and with any and all ordinances
of the Village now in effect or hereafter enacted.
(2)
All plumbing work shall be in accordance with all applicable ordinances
of the Village and all state codes. Every private or residential temporary
swimming pool shall be provided with a suitable draining method, and
in no case shall waters from any pool be drained into the sanitary
system or onto lands of other property owners adjacent to that on
which the pool is located or in the general vicinity.
(3)
All electrical installations, including lighting and heating but
not limited thereto, which are provided for, installed and used in
conjunction with a private swimming pool shall be in conformance with
the state laws and Village ordinances regulating electrical installations.
Temporary swimming pools shall be powered by an approved ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet.
D.
Setbacks and other requirements.
(1)
Private temporary swimming pools shall be installed in rear or side
yards only and only on a lot occupied by a principal building. No
swimming pool shall be erected or constructed on an otherwise vacant
lot. A lot shall not be considered vacant if the owner owns the contiguous
lot and said lot is occupied by a principal building.[1]
(2)
No swimming pool shall be located, constructed or maintained closer
to any side or rear lot line than is permitted in this chapter for
an accessory building, but in no case shall the water line of any
pool be less than five feet from any lot line.
E.
Fence. Temporary swimming pools, as defined in this section, shall
be exempt from the fencing requirements of a permanent swimming pool.
However, for safety reasons, a temporary swimming pool that is not
enclosed by a fence shall have all means of entrance, including but
not limited to ladders and steps, removed from said swimming pool
when the pool is not in use.
F.
Draining and approval thereof. No private swimming pool shall be
located or installed so as to allow water therefrom to drain into
any sanitary sewer or septic tank or to overflow upon or cause damage
to any adjoining property. Provisions may be made for draining the
contents of any swimming pool into a storm sewer, but such installation
shall be subject to prior approval by the Director of Public Works.
G.
Filter system required. All private temporary swimming pools within
the meaning of this section must have, in connection therewith, some
filtration system to assure proper circulation of the water therein
and maintenance of the proper bacterial quality thereof. Filter systems
shall be running at all times except when the pool is in use.
H.
Dirt bottoms prohibited. All swimming pools of a temporary nature
shall have the sides and bottom of a smooth finish, and no sand or
dirt bottom shall be permitted.
I.
Fees. All license and administrative fees assessed under this section
shall be established from time to time by the Village Board. A schedule
of fees is available in the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.
J.
Season. Temporary swimming pools shall not be installed before May
1. Temporary swimming pools shall be drained and removed from the
property by October 31.
