Restrictions and controls for land uses or activities permitted
in residential districts, or land uses or activities having special
conditions attached to them, or requiring a special use permit, are
set forth in Schedule II. Regulations for lot size, yards and similar
bulk requirements are set forth in Schedule III. Both said schedules
are hereby adopted and made part of this chapter.
A land use or activity not set forth in Schedule II is not permitted
in residential districts in the City of Fond du Lac, except that uses
and activities which are similar to those which are permitted in a
district may be permitted by special use permit.
[Amended 5-14-2014 by Ord. No. 3546]
Land uses or activities listed in Schedule II as being "permitted
with special conditions" shall not be considered permitted until applicable
conditions, as set forth in this chapter, have been complied with
or a variance has been granted.
[Added 5-27-2020 by Ord.
No. 3708]
A. Acceptable materials of a building in a residential district include
siding made of wood, wood composite, vinyl, or fiber cement; brick,
brick veneer, stone, stone veneer, split face or decorative block,
EIFS, stucco. Stone or brick should be of relatively even coloration
and consistent size. Other building materials may be considered where
appropriate. The use of metal panels, plywood, oriented strand board
(OSB) or similar materials as primary wall treatments is prohibited.
Metal roofs, decorative metal trim and accents, and metal architectural
elements may be considered on a case-by-case basis. A metal clad building
or a pre-engineered metal building system is not permitted, except
where allowed for a land use approved by a special use permit. These
standards apply to the first-time construction of a building(s), building
additions, exterior remodeling and renovation.
B. A membrane structure, including plastic, fabric or similar flexible
materials, is not permitted as a permanent structure except where
allowed for a land use approved by a special use permit. The temporary
and/or permanent use of a steel shipping container as a structure
is not allowed.
In addition to the standards for site plan approval described in §
720-12, the following standards for project approval shall apply. These standards are applicable for all multifamily development and for the grouping of two or more two-family dwelling units on a single lot.
A. When a lot in an R-3 or R-4 District abuts property in an R-1 District,
a landscape buffer strip at least 10 feet wide shall be established
along the length of the adjacent R-1 lot line where the adjacent R-1
land is developed or planned for single-family use. A buffer strip
is not required when the adjacent R-1 District property is occupied
by existing public, institutional or other nonresidential uses.
B. No multifamily structure closer than 200 feet to a R-1 District shall
be more than two stories or 35 feet in height where the adjacent R-1
land is developed or planned for single-family use. The height limitation
is not applicable when the adjacent R-1 District property is occupied
by existing public, institutional or other nonresidential uses.
C. Density reductions for multifamily dwellings closer than 200 feet
to an R-1 District shall not apply when the R-1 property is occupied
by existing public, institutional or other nonresidential uses.
D. The front facade of a building shall be oriented to face a public
street, except in the case of a through lot. Where the site development
of multifamily residences or condominium homes orients the rear or
side building facade to abut a public street, such facades shall be
enhanced with architectural elements and/or landscaping.
E. Spacing between structures.
(1) The following minimum separations between exterior walls shall be
provided, measured at the closest point between structures:
(a)
Front/rear wall facing front/rear wall: 60 feet.
(b)
End wall facing end wall: 30 feet.
(c)
End wall facing front/rear wall: 45 feet.
(2) The minimum separations may be modified by the Community Development
Department when site plan review determines that building design,
site layout, landscaping treatment or unusual site conditions warrant
such modification.
F. Outdoor trash/recycling receptacles shall be confined within an enclosed
area located not less than five feet from any side or rear property
line. No trash enclosure shall be located within a front yard area.
Wall height of the enclosure shall be not less than six feet. The
building materials of such enclosure shall match the materials of
the principal residential building(s).
[Amended 5-14-2014 by Ord. No. 3546]
G. Outdoor storage. The open storage or long-term parking
of boats, trailers, fishing shanties, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles,
and other similar vehicles shall be prohibited.
H. Landscaping. Existing natural site topography and mature plantings
should be considered in developing a landscape plan. A suitable planting
scheme will provide a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubbery,
lawn, ground cover and seasonal flowers and include foundation plantings,
groupings of plants at the entryways to the property, open parking
screening, and front yard setback areas along a public right-of-way
and along interior lot lines to provide a transition to adjoining
properties.
I. Lighting. Site lighting shall utilize fixtures that reflect the architecture
and style of the building(s). Freestanding lights shall not exceed
12 feet in height. Lighting shall be confined to the site and shall
not produce glare or wash onto adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.
[Added 3-25-2015 by Ord.
No. 3575]
In addition to the standards for site plan approval described in §
720-12, the following standards for project approval shall apply:
A. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 10,000 square feet.
B. Setback and building separation requirements:
(1) Front yard setback, the area between the front of a building and
the public right-of-way line and/or the area between the front of
a building and a private roadway: minimum 30 feet.
(2) Interior yard setback, the area extending from the front yard to
the rear yard between a building and the side lot line: minimum 18
feet.
(3) Rear yard setback, the area extending across the full width of the
lot between a building and the rear lot line: minimum 20 feet.
(4) Spacing between structures. The following minimum separations between
exterior walls shall be maintained, measured at the closest point
between structures:
(a)
Front/rear wall facing front/rear wall: 40 feet.
(b)
End wall facing end wall: 20 feet.
(c)
End wall facing front/rear wall: 35 feet.
C. On-site parking. Two spaces for each dwelling unit, and at least
one visitor/guest parking space for each dwelling unit, shall be provided.
No parking shall be permitted in any yard between the buildings and
the street except within the driveway.
D. Driveways.
(1) Common driveway: the paved area of private roadway to serve the condominium
development. Driveways shall be no wider than 24 feet at the public
right-of-way line within the required front yard area, with a maximum
width elsewhere of 20 feet. The twenty-foot width may be increased
where the Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department determines a modification
is necessary for public safety. Parking shall be prohibited along
all common driveways.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
(2) Individual driveway: the paved area extending from the common driveway
to each dwelling unit. The maximum width may correspond to the garage
width, not to exceed the width of such garage, for a linear distance
of 30 feet whereupon the driveway shall taper to a width of 20 feet
at the point of intersection with the common driveway.
E. Sidewalks. Sidewalk shall be installed along all property boundaries
which abut a public street. Sidewalk construction shall comply with
City standards.
F. Lighting. Freestanding ornamental lights not to exceed 12 feet in
height shall be provided to illuminate and delineate private roadways
and internal pedestrian walkways. Lighting shall be confined to the
property and shall not produce glare or wash onto adjacent properties
or public rights-of-way.
H. Buffer between land uses. A landscape buffer strip at least 10 feet
wide shall be established and maintained along all property boundaries
that abut areas of R-1 zoning planned or developed for traditional
single-family residential uses. Such buffer strip is not applicable
when the adjacent R-1 property is occupied by existing public, institutional
or other nonresidential uses.
I. Landscaping. Existing natural site topography and mature plantings
should be considered in developing a landscape plan. A suitable planting
scheme will provide a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubbery,
lawn, ground cover and seasonal flowers. Required components of the
landscape plan shall include foundation plantings, groupings of plantings
at the entryways to the property, open parking screening, and front
yard setback areas along a public right-of-way and along interior
lot lines to provide a transition to adjoining properties.
J. Outdoor storage. The open storage or long-term parking
of boats, trailers, fishing shanties, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles,
and other similar vehicles shall be prohibited.
K. Site design and architectural techniques. There is no particular
architectural style required for condominium dwellings, but the focus
should be on the development of a high-quality residential environment.
Site and building designs must consider compatibility with the surrounding
area, particularly adjacent traditional single-family subdivisions.
Site design requirements shall include the following:
(1) The front facade of a building shall be oriented to face a public
street where practical except in the case of a through lot. Where
the front facade does not face a public street, the front yard area
shall be provided with landscaping and other suitable materials to
buffer the use from the public right-of-way.
(2) Utilize reverse building plans and vary building placement to add
variety of building orientations and to avoid the monotony of garage
door corridors.
[Amended 11-28-2018 by Ord. No. 3680]
Mobile homes are permitted only in a mobile home park approved by the Plan Commission, except as may be specified in §
720-14A of this chapter. See also §
720-65.
[Added 3-28-2018 by Ord.
No. 3661]
Outdoor trash/recycling receptacles and dumpsters should be
confined within an enclosed area located not less than five feet from
any side or rear property line. No trash enclosure may be located
within a front yard area. Wall height of the enclosure should be not
less than six feet. The building materials of such enclosure should
match and/or complement the materials of the principal building(s).
[Added 11-28-2018 by Ord.
No. 3680]
The construction of a new building(s), or the conversion or use of an existing building(s), for the use of student housing is permitted when associated with or affiliated to a university, college, or technical college. In addition to the standards for site plan approval described in §
720-12, the following standards will apply:
A. One parking space for each occupant is required. In addition, one
visitor/guest parking space for each 12 occupants is required.
B. The open parking of vehicles is restricted to paved parking areas.
Parking in any grass area or unpaved area is prohibited.
C. No banners, pennants or similar temporary signs are permitted.
D. Household furniture and similar items may not be stored outside of
the building(s) or within any patio or yard area, regardless of duration.
E. Use of a building(s) for temporary living accommodations for persons
not enrolled as students may occur seasonally for the time period
between the end of the spring academic semester and the beginning
of the fall academic semester.
[Added 11-28-2018 by Ord.
No. 3680]
In addition to the standards for site plan approval described in §
720-12, the following will apply to a commercial property that is adjacent to or within 200 feet of a property zoned for residential use or used for residential purposes:
A. The principal entrance to a hotel, and/or the accommodation for vehicular
access for guest registration, shall be situated on the building elevation
that does not face an adjacent residential property or a residential
use.
B. On-site parking spaces shall not be sited along a lot line that is
adjacent to or directly visible to a residential property or residential
use. Parking spaces shall be configured to prevent the light and glare
of vehicle headlights onto a residential property.
C. A solid eight-foot-high fence shall be constructed along a lot line(s)
that borders property zoned for residential use or used for residential
purposes. The fence requirement is in addition to the required landscape
setback. Acceptable materials include decorative masonry, wood, or
vinyl. The use of chain link fencing or similar materials is not permitted.
D. The siting of an enclosure for trash and recycling receptacles is
not permitted along a lot line that is adjacent to a residential property
or a residential use.
E. Wall signage, including lettering, corporate logos, decorative graphics,
illuminated graphics, and illuminated sign bands, is limited to the
main building facade that faces a public street.
F. Roof lighting and building fascia and soffit lighting, including
decorative neon tubing/lighting, is not allowed.
G. Wall lights on a facade that faces a residential property or a residential
use shall be placed within the first story area of the structure and
positioned to avoid shine and/or glare onto nearby properties.
H. Determination of distance. For the purpose of determining the distance
between a commercial property and land that is zoned for residential
use or used for residential purposes, the measurement shall be from
the nearest lot line, that is the legal boundaries of a parcel of
property, of the parcel upon which the hotel would be located and
then along the nearest public street or streets to the nearest lot
line of the use being measured.
[Added 11-28-2018 by Ord.
No. 3680]
A veterinary clinic may be allowed as a permitted use when such
facility does not provide overnight inpatient care and/or boarding,
provided:
A. The use is completely confined within the interior of the building;
B. The owner/operator demonstrates that adequate sound absorption is
provided;
C. Medical waste and animal waste is appropriately stored within the
building and disposed of in accordance with public health laws.