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Chapter 98 Zoning

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Title Adopted Subject Affects
Ord. No. 26-01  pdf
2026-01-12
Zoning Amendment
Ch 98
Ord. No. 26-03  pdf
2026-03-09
Zoning Amendment
Ch 98
[The Zoning Ordinance for the City of Lake Geneva is available in the Clerk's office or through the Township's online version of the Code (eCode 360®)]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - List of Amendments to the Official Zoning MapAttachment 2 - Appendix AAttachment 3 - Detailed Classification of Plant SpeciesAttachment 4 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Building FoundationsAttachment 5 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Developed LotsAttachment 6 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Street FrontagesAttachment 7 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Paved AreasAttachment 8 - Procedural Checklist for Amendment of Zoning RegulationsAttachment 9 - Procedural Checklist for Amendment of Official Zoning MapAttachment 10 - Procedural Checklist for Conditional Use Review and ApprovalAttachment 11 - Procedural Checklist for Temporary Use Review and ApprovalAttachment 12 - Procedural Checklist for Site Plan Review and ApprovalAttachment 13 - Procedural Checklist for Variance Review and ApprovalAttachment 14 - Procedural Checklist for Planned Development Review and ApprovalAttachment 15 - Procedural Checklist for Precise Implementation Plan Review and Approval
Article 0 INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
Sec. 98-001 Title.
Sec. 98-002 Authority.
Sec. 98-003 Legislative intent.
Sec. 98-004 Rationale statements and appearance of text.
Sec. 98-005 Purpose.
Sec. 98-006 Separability and nonliability.
Sec. 98-007 Abrogation.
Sec. 98-008 Application.
Sec. 98-009 Jurisdiction.
Sec. 98-010 Reenactment and repeal.
Sec. 98-011 Effective date.
Sec. 98-012 through Sec. 98-30. (Reserved)
Sec. 98-031 Introduction to word usage, abbreviations and definitions.
Sec. 98-032 Word usage.
Sec. 98-033 Abbreviations.
Sec. 98-034 Definitions.
Article 1 Establishment Of Zoning Districts
Sec. 98-101 Purpose.
Sec. 98-102 Standard zoning districts and standard zoning district categories.
Sec. 98-103 Map of standard zoning districts.
Sec. 98-104 Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
Sec. 98-105 Purpose and intent of standard zoning districts.
Sec. 98-106 Natural resource protection overlay zoning districts.
Sec. 98-107 Map of natural resource protection overlay districts.
Sec. 98-108 Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-109 Historic Neighborhood Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-110 Entry Corridor Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-111 Community Gateway Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-112 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-113 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-114 Park Overlay Zoning District.
Article 2 Land Use Regulations
Sec. 98-201 Purpose.
Sec. 98-202 Interpretation of Land Use Tables.
Sec. 98-203 Tables of land uses.
Sec. 98-204 Table of land uses permitted in permanently protected green space areas.
Sec. 98-205 Regulations applicable to all land uses.
Sec. 98-206 Detailed land use descriptions and regulations.
Sec. 98-207 Nonconforming use regulations.
Sec. 98-208 Group developments.
Article 3 Density and Intensity Regulations
Sec. 98-301 Purpose.
Sec. 98-302 How to use this article.
Sec. 98-303 Required natural resources site evaluation.
Sec. 98-304 Residential density standards.
Sec. 98-305 Nonresidential density standards.
Sec. 98-306 Detailed instructions for density and intensity regulations.
Sec. 98-307 Nonconforming development regulations.
Article 4 Bulk Regulations
Sec. 98-401 Purpose.
Sec. 98-402 Residential bulk standards.
Sec. 98-403 Nonresidential bulk standards.
Sec. 98-404 Yard setback adjustments.
Sec. 98-405 Intrusions into required yards.
Sec. 98-406 Exceptions to maximum height regulations.
Sec. 98-407 Substandard lot regulations.
Sec. 98-408 Nonconforming structure and building regulations.
Sec. 98-409 Lakeshore lots.
Sec. 98-410 Substandard lot regulations.
Article 5 Natural Resource Protection Regulations
Sec. 98-501 Purpose.
Sec. 98-502 How to use this article.
Sec. 98-503 Floodway, Floodfringe, and Floodplain Overlay Zoning Districts.
Sec. 98-504 Shoreland-Wetland Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-505 Lakeshore Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-506 Drainageway Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-507 Woodland Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-508 Steep Slope Overlay Zoning District.
Article 6 Landscaping and Buffer Yard Regulations
Sec. 98-601 Purpose.
Sec. 98-602 How to use this article.
Sec. 98-603 Landscaping points, landscaping measurements and sample landscaping layouts.
Sec. 98-604 Landscaping requirements for building foundations.
Sec. 98-605 Landscaping requirements for developed lots.
Sec. 98-606 Landscaping requirements for street frontages.
Sec. 98-607 Landscaping requirements for paved areas.
Sec. 98-608 Landscaping requirements for other permanently protected green spaces.
Sec. 98-609 Landscaping requirements for required reforestation.
Sec. 98-610 Landscaping requirements for buffer yards.
Sec. 98-611 Classification of plant species.
Sec. 98-612 Requirements for installation, maintenance and use of landscaped and buffer yard areas.
Sec. 98-613 Calculating landscaping and buffer yard requirements.
Sec. 98-614 Depiction on required site plan.
Article 7 Performance Standards
Sec. 98-701 Purpose.
Sec. 98-702 Access standards.
Sec. 98-703 Visibility standards.
Sec. 98-704 Off-street parking and traffic circulation standards.
Sec. 98-705 Off-street loading standards.
Sec. 98-706 Exterior storage standards for residential, office and commercial districts.
Sec. 98-707 Exterior lighting standards.
Sec. 98-708 Vibration standards.
Sec. 98-709 Noise standards.
Sec. 98-710 Air pollution standards.
Sec. 98-711 Odor standards.
Sec. 98-712 Electromagnetic radiation standards.
Sec. 98-713 Glare and heat standards.
Sec. 98-714 Fire and explosion standards.
Sec. 98-715 Toxic or noxious material standards.
Sec. 98-716 Waste material standards.
Sec. 98-717 Drainage standards.
Sec. 98-718 Exterior construction material standards.
Sec. 98-719 Hazardous materials standards.
Sec. 98-720 Fencing standards.
Sec. 98-721 Signal-receiving antennas (satellite dishes) standards.
Sec. 98-722 Wind energy systems standards.
Sec. 98-723 Swimming pools standards.
Sec. 98-724 Outdoor storage of firewood.
Sec. 98-725 Design requirements for large developments.
Sec. 98-726 Murals.
Sec. 98-727 Fire Department access and provision of fire lanes.
Sec. 98-728 through Sec. 98-729. (Reserved)
Sec. 98-730 Administration and enforcement of performance standards.
Article 8 Signage Regulations
Sec. 98-801 Purpose.
Sec. 98-802 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-803 Definitions.
Sec. 98-804 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-805 Definitions related to sign groups, sign categories, and sign types.
Sec. 98-806 through Sec. 98-807. (Reserved)
Sec. 98-808 Electronic message signs.
Sec. 98-809 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-810 Group developments.
Sec. 98-811 Permitted sign rules.
Sec. 98-812 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-813 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-814 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-815 Sign setback, height, measurement, and flexibility.
Sec. 98-816 through Sec. 98-826. (Reserved)
Sec. 98-827 Sign approvals and permits—Application, enforcement, and revocation.
Sec. 98-828 Downtown Design Overlay sign requirements.
Sec. 98-829 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-830 Sign prohibitions and limitations.
Sec. 98-831 through Sec. 98-832. (Reserved)
Sec. 98-833 Appearance, construction, and maintenance of signage.
Sec. 98-834 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-835 Nonconforming signs.
Sec. 98-836 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-837 Removal of sign and sign structures where business is no longer in operation.
Sec. 98-838 through Sec. 98-839. (Reserved)
Sec. 98-840 Violations, penalties, and fees.
Sec. 98-841 through Sec. 98-899. (Reserved)
Article 9 Procedures and Administration
Sec. 98-901 Purpose of procedural regulations.
Sec. 98-902 Amendment of zoning regulations.
Sec. 98-903 Amendment of Official Zoning Map.
Sec. 98-904 (Reserved)
Sec. 98-905 Conditional use review and approval.
Sec. 98-906 Temporary use review and approval.
Sec. 98-907 Sign permit.
Sec. 98-908 Site plan review and approval.
Sec. 98-909 Certificate of occupancy.
Sec. 98-910 Variances.
Sec. 98-911 Interpretations.
Sec. 98-912 Appeals of zoning interpretations.
Sec. 98-913 Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-914 Planned development procedures.
Sec. 98-915 Zoning permit.
Sec. 98-931 Purpose of administrative regulations.
Sec. 98-932 Zoning Administrator.
Sec. 98-933 Plan Commission.
Sec. 98-934 Zoning Board of Appeals.
Sec. 98-935 Fees.
Sec. 98-936 Violations and penalties.
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