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Chapter 98 Zoning
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Chapter 98
Zoning
[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
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - List of Amendments to the Official Zoning Map
Attachment 2 - Appendix A
Attachment 3 - Detailed Classification of Plant Species
Attachment 4 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Building Foundations
Attachment 5 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Developed Lots
Attachment 6 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Street Frontages
Attachment 7 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Paved Areas
Attachment 8 - Procedural Checklist for Amendment of Zoning Regulations
Attachment 9 - Procedural Checklist for Amendment of Official Zoning Map
Attachment 10 - Procedural Checklist for Conditional Use Review and Approval
Attachment 11 - Procedural Checklist for Temporary Use Review and Approval
Attachment 12 - Procedural Checklist for Site Plan Review and Approval
Attachment 13 - Procedural Checklist for Variance Review and Approval
Attachment 14 - Procedural Checklist for Planned Development Review and Approval
Attachment 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.